Visa Requirements for Croatian Citizens

Visa Information for Passport Holders of Croatia

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Freedom of Travel

Croatian passport holders can travel to 30 destinations without a visa. Identify cards or passports may be required.

Visa Not Required

83 destinations allow visa-free entry to Croatian citizens.

Visa On Arrival

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 6 destinations for passport holders of Croatia.

eVisa

Croatian passport allows entry to 39 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.

  • Afghanistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRequirement updated , remarks A visa is not required for individuals born in Afghanistan or for those who can provide proof that one of their parents is an Afghan national or was born in Afghanistan.
    e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
  • Australia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisitor90 daysRequirement updated , remarks 90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
    The European Commission ruled that the eVisitor's 'autogrant' treatment is not an equivalent to the Schengen visa application procedures. However, only countries which are on ETA list are considered low risk and processing time is one working day. For all other countries processing time is 31 days (75% of applications), and 4 months (90% of applications).
    May enter using SmartGate.
  • Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 days
  • Benin PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRemarks updated .Must have an international vaccination certificate.
    Three types of electronic visa are offered: the e-Visa valid for 30 days for a single entry (50 EUR), the e-Visa valid for 30 days for several (multiple) entries (75 EUR), and the e-Visa valid for 90 days to make several (multiple) entries (100 EUR).
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of 200 USD per person, per night for almost all visitors to Bhutan. Additionally, if payment is made in US dollars from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2027, the SDF is 100 USD.
  • Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Cameroon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Canada PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa6 monthsRemarks updated .eTA required if arriving by air.
  • Chad PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRequirement updated .
  • Cuba PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRequirement updated .
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthse-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa7 days
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
  • Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days
  • Guyana PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated , remarks An eVisa(Approval letter) can only be obtained after contacting the Department of Immigration and Citizenship by phone.
    Payment is done upon arrival.
  • India PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 days
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Israel PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRequirement updated .
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRemarks updated .Applications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
    eTA fee is 32.50 USD.
    Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
    Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
  • Liberia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days / 30 daysRequirement updated , remarks The Liberia Visa on Arrival (VoA) allows travelers to obtain a Visa upon arrival in Liberia by plane. Travelers must pre-apply for the visa online.
    Visa can only be obtained online if there is no Liberian embassy in the country of citizenship, which is the case in Croatia. This visa is valid for a single visit only.
  • Libya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRequirement updated , remarks Independent travel is not permitted, and visitors must organize their visit through a tour guide. A tourist police escort is required at all times.
    An eVisa will not be granted without a sponsor or tour agency.
    A security letter issued by the Libyan Immigration Authorities may also be required.
    Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Libya.
  • Mauritania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa28 daysRemarks updated .e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
    e-Visa available for both tourism or business purposes.
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysInternational Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.
    Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
  • Nicaragua PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Nigeria PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days
  • Pakistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .Online Visa eligible.
    Issued in 7-10 business days.
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa60 daysAvailable at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
  • Russia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa16 days
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRequirement updated .
  • Seychelles PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRequirement updated .
  • Somalia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated , remarks All visitors must have an approved Electronic Visa (eTAS) before the start of their journey.
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • South Sudan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRemarks updated .Obtainable online 30 days single entry for 100 USD, 90 days multiple entry for 200 USD and 180 days multiple entry for 350 USD.
    Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel.
  • Syria PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Togo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa15 daysRequirement updated .
  • Uganda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsRemarks updated .
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa6 monthsRequirement updated .

eVisa / On Arrival

For 22 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Croatia.

  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 daysRemarks updated .
  • Burundi PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival1 monthRequirement updated .
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated , remarks
  • Egypt PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysRemarks updated .e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
    Nationals of Croatia with a normal passport traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival at Addis Ababa (ADD) for a maximum stay of 3 months. They must have proof of accommodation and a return/onward ticket.
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsAvailable at Kuwait International Airport.
  • Laos PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .18
    e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
    Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Malawi PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysRequired covering letter from the host in Malawi.
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Namibia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysRequirement updated .
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Rwanda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months / 30 daysRemarks updated .
  • Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .Sri Lanka introduced an ETA valid for 30 days.
  • Tanzania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysRemarks updated .
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysRemarks updated .ESTA is valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.
    ESTA is also required when entering the country by cruise ship or land.
    A Form I-94 is required for entry into the United States by land. It carries a $30 fee and can be obtained either online or upon arrival.
    Visa required for nationals of VWP countries who have travelled or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria or Yemen at any time on or after 1 March 2011 or Cuba at any time on or after 12 January 2021, or nationals of VWP countries who are also nationals of Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Sudan or Syria. Exceptions apply if the travel was in military or diplomatic service of the VWP country.
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Also eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

12 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Croatia. This requirement may be waived off if Croatian citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.

  • Algeria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Application for a tourist visa to Algeria must be accompanied either by a certificate of accommodation.
    Persons may be denied entry if entering with a passport containing visas or stamps issued by Israel.
    Visitors on tours organized to some southern regions by an approved travel agency may obtain a visa on arrival for up to 30 days.
  • Central African Republic PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Eritrea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredTo travel outside of Asmara, a Travel Permit for Foreigners is required (20 Eritrean nakfa).
  • Ghana PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Mali PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Nauru PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Niger PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • North Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredPeople are not allowed to leave the capital city, tourists can only leave the capital with a governmental tourist guide (no independent moving)
  • Sudan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .10-day visa on arrival if holding a letter of invitation provided by a company registered in Turkmenistan with a prior approval from the Foreign Ministry. Visitors can apply to extend their stay for an additional 10 days.
    When transiting between two non-bordering countries, visitors can obtain a Turkmenistan transit visa for a five-day stay. This must be applied for in advance at the Turkmenistan Embassy. Visitors must also submit copies of the visas for the country of entry into Turkmenistan and the country of departure from Turkmenistan. Visa fee is 20 USD.
  • Yemen PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).

Information last checked . Requirements last changed on .