Visa Information

Starting 15th May 2023, applicants can apply for Legalization of Police Clearance Certificates at VFS in Kathmandu Croatia visa ppl

Important Points regarding Legalization Process:

PCCs can be submitted for legalization by an applicant/agent/representative.

Once the legalization procedure is completed, the PCC documents will be given back to the applicants/agents/representative through VFS.

The person who will submit PCCs should attach a full list of applicant’s names and passport numbers to the application form.

The application forms and information sheets are available at VFS centers – Free of charge.

Legalization fees (1260/- INR) will be collected by VFS on behalf of the Croatia Embassy, in addition to the applicable VFS service charges.

Legalization applications are accepted without any appointment.

Submission timing is 09:00 AM to 4:00 PM (from Monday to Friday) except public holidays.

Step 1: Original PCC document is required along with a copy of the PCC.

Step 2: Prior Attestation from MFA and its respective embassy in New Delhi is mandatory on the original PCC. (For e.g. Attestation by MoFA, Nepal followed by Attestation by Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi).

VFS SERVICE CHARGE

In addition to the Legalization Fees, applicants are required to pay the VFS Service Charge (inclusive of all taxes), of 1728

Note: Legalization and VFS service charges shall be paid in cash.

Legalization Form

Name Sheet for Agent/Representative Click here.

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time
• Download Forms

• Overview

  Citizens of India who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in India please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/.

  IMPORTANT NOTICE

  Please pay attention that pursuant to the Government’s Decision, the Republic of Croatia decided to apply Decision No. 565/2016/EU according to which all visitors holders of valid Schengen documents do not require an additional (Croatian) visa to enter Croatia.

  Therefore, visitors who are holders of:

  • uniform visa (C) for two or multiple entries, valid for all Schengen Area Member States;
  • visa with limited territorial validity (LTV visa), for two or multiple entries, issued to the holder of a travel document that is not recognised by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognising the travel document;
  • long-stay visa (D) for stays exceeding three months , issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;
  • residence permit  issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;

  do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

  The Decision No 565/2014/EU is available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014D0565&from=EN

  The period of validity of the above mentioned Schengen documents must cover the duration of the transit or stay.

  Information for the holders of the Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen

  A family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the European Economic Area may travel to Croatia without a visa, if (s) he has a valid passport and a valid Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen, and is travelling in the company of or is joining the family member who is a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA. If the family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA does not have such a card, (s) he needs a Croatian visa that will be issued on the basis of an accelerated procedure, free of charge.

  A short-stay visa (C-visa) allows the visitor to transit through, or stay in the territory of the Republic of Croatia for a maximum of 90 days in any period 180 day-period. It is issued for one, two, or multiple entries for the purpose of transit, tourism, business, private or other purposes. Its validity period depends on the circumstances of the visitor’s travel to Croatia and may not exceed five years.

  The visa shall not entitle a visitor to enter the Republic of Croatia.

  A foreigner cannot work in Croatia on the basis of a short-term visa.

  IMPORTANT NOTE –

  Cancellation of accommodation after issuance of visa for the Republic of Croatia may lead to revocation of visa.

  Any application for tourist visit with less than 15 days from travel date shall not be accepted by VFS.  Such applicants should be advised to kindly re-schedule their travel plan. 

• Visa Fees

  Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

  	INR	EUR
  Visa fee	8200	90

  The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice.

  In addition to the visa fee, following charges are applicable:

  • VFS Logistics – NPR 3353/-
  • Two-way courier – NPR 4373/-

  The following applicants are exempt from visa fees upon application:

  • Family members of a Croatian citizen (spouse and children),
  • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States,
  • Children up to the age of 12,
  • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
  • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
  • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.

  Mode of payment

  • Visa Fee in Demand Draft, Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “Embassy of the Republic of Croatia” and be payable at New Delhi (in INR only) and VFS Logistics – Cash or Demand Draft in favor of VFS Global Services Nepal Pvt. Ltd. There is a bank counter available at VFS office to assist applicants prepare their visa fees demand draft with an additional NPR 1250/-

• Documents Required

    Tourist Checklist croatia

  The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

  Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  1. Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language and signed by the applicant online at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/.
  2. Valid Passport - Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back).

  No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.
  
  Clear Photocopy of front and last page and used pages (Current passport and last 02 old passports)

  3. Two photographs: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.

  4. Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The insurance must remain valid during the entire stay of the visitor in Croatia.

     "List of approved Indian insurances companies with effective from 20 February 2019 and visa preconditions"

     The applicant for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health-insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to Croatia.

     The list of approved travel insurance companies for India is attached.

  5. Proof of residence for nationals other than India: a photocopy of the stay permit;
  6. Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
  7. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat; registration card and driver's license if travelling by car; if the person is travelling to a third country, then proof of itinerary (travel ticket, etc.).
  8. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
     • certificate of a paid tourist package;
     • booking of a hotel or other accommodation;
     • private accommodation booking (copy of the decision of the competent office in Croatia approving the renting)
     • day to day itinerary with ensured accommodation for the entire stay
     • complete Croatian telephone contact and address for all accommodations
     • proof of ownership or lease of a boat/yacht etc.;

  Kindly note that the applications for Croatian visa for tourist visit are processed as per actual plan of travel and stay. Any change in travel plan, cancellation / change of accommodations etc. after submission of application will lead to delay in processing of application. Similar changes after issuance of visa (if approved) for the Republic of Croatia might lead to revocation of visa.

  9. Kindly refer to below link for more details

     • Tourist Visa
  10. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Croatia and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state.
      • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable), and
      • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable), and
      • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
      • Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange
  11. Proof of current social and professional status:
      • Service – Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and salary certificate of the last three (3) months
      • Business/self-employed – Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers
      • Student – Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
  12. For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:
      • birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
      • decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian

  If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the parent/legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the parent/legal guardian.

  13. Proof of sufficient Funds:
      
      

      Three months bank statements (savings and current a/c, as applicable) in Original – duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank.

  The documents attached shall not be older than six months.
  

  The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.

  • Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia prior to a decision being made on your application.
  • Submitting a visa application, including all the required documents, does not automatically mean that the visa will be issued.
  • An issued visa is not a guarantee that a foreign citizen will be permitted to enter the Republic of Croatia. On every crossing of the border, the police may require the foreign citizen to present all relevant documents, including copies of the Letters of Guarantee for both private and business visits.
  • The decision to refuse a visa, indicating reasons for such a decision, shall be delivered to the applicant in a visa refusal/annulment/revocation form.
  • A foreign citizen may file a complaint against the decision to refuse a visa through the competent Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the decision on visa refusal/annulment/revocation. The complaint shall be filed in Croatian with payment of Consular fee. Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

• Photo Specifications

  

  • Applicant must present a coloured photoghraph of 35 X 45 mm.
  • The photoghraph must show a person with neutral facial expression, open eyes and closed mouth.
  • In the photo the head of the person (from the tip of the chin to the scalp) must occupy about 2/3 of the photo, but should not be higher than 36 mm.
  • The head in the photo must be situated in the center of the photoghraph.
  • The distace between the eyes,( from the middle of the left eye to the middle of the right eye )must be at least 8mm, optimally 10 mm.
  • The photo must be made on high quality glossy and smooth paper without surface structure, with high printing quality.
  • The background must be light in colour or white, without any pattern and should have sufficient contrast of the face and hair.

  Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the presented photos do not follow these requirements your application will be considered incomplete!

• Processing Time

  VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

  A visa application can be submitted 6 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

  • Applicant himself
  • For minors by a parent or legal guardian

  Standard visa processing time is 60 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English or Croatian languages. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on last field.

  For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

  Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
  
  Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the applicants at the Centre.
  
  The service is purely optional
  
  Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

  Visa Application Form

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time
• Download Forms

• Overview

  Citizens of India who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in India please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/.

  IMPORTANT NOTICE

  Please pay attention that pursuant to the Government’s Decision, the Republic of Croatia decided to apply Decision No. 565/2016/EU according to which all visitors holders of valid Schengen documents do not require an additional (Croatian) visa to enter Croatia.

  Therefore, visitors who are holders of:

  • uniform visa (C) for two or multiple entries, valid for all Schengen Area Member States;
  • visa with limited territorial validity (LTV visa), for two or multiple entries, issued to the holder of a travel document that is not recognised by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognising the travel document;
  • long-stay visa (D) for stays exceeding three months , issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;
  • residence permit  issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;

  do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

  The Decision No 565/2014/EU is available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014D0565&from=EN

  The period of validity of the above mentioned Schengen documents must cover the duration of the transit or stay.

  Information for the holders of the Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen

  A family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the European Economic Area may travel to Croatia without a visa, if (s) he has a valid passport and a valid Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen, and is travelling in the company of or is joining the family member who is a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA. If the family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA does not have such a card, (s) he needs a Croatian visa that will be issued on the basis of an accelerated procedure, free of charge.

  A short-stay visa (C-visa) allows the visitor to transit through, or stay in the territory of the Republic of Croatia for a maximum of 90 days in any period 180 day-period. It is issued for one, two, or multiple entries for the purpose of transit, tourism, business, private or other purposes. Its validity period depends on the circumstances of the visitor’s travel to Croatia and may not exceed five years.

  The visa shall not entitle a visitor to enter the Republic of Croatia.

  A foreigner cannot work in Croatia on the basis of a short-term visa.

  IMPORTANT NOTE - Cancellation of accommodation after issuance of visa for the Republic of Croatia may lead to revocation of visa.

• Visa Fees

  Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

  	INR	EUR
  Visa fee	8200	90

  The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice.

  In addition to the visa fee, following charges are applicable:

  • VFS Logistics – NPR 3353/-
  • Two-way courier – NPR 4373/-

  The following applicants are exempt from visa fees upon application:

  • Family members of a Croatian citizen (spouse and children),
  • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States,
  • Children up to the age of 12,
  • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
  • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
  • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
  • For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, visa fee is 35 EUR. For further details regarding visa fee exemption please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas - Visa Requirements Overview: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  Mode of payment

  • Visa Fee in Demand Draft, Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “Embassy of the Republic of Croatia” and be payable at New Delhi (in INR only) and VFS Logistics – Cash or Demand Draft in favor of VFS Global Services Nepal Pvt. Ltd. There is a bank counter available at VFS office to assist applicants prepare their visa fees demand draft with an additional NPR 1250/-

• Documents Required

    Business Checklist croatia

  The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

  Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  1. Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language and signed by the applicant online at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/.
  2. Valid Passport - Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back). No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.

  Clear Photocopy of front and last page and used pages (Current passport and last 02 old passports)

  3. Two photographs: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
  4. Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The insurance must be valid for the territory of the Republic of Croatia during the entire stay in Croatia.

  "List of approved Indian insurances companies with effective from 20 February 2019 and visa preconditions"

  Applicants for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visitTravel health insurance for residents of India has to be obtained from list of pre-approved travel health insurance companies.

  5. Proof of residence for nationals other than India: a photocopy of the stay permit;
  6. Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
  7. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat; registration card and driver's license if travelling by car; if the person is travelling to a third country, then proof of itinerary (travel ticket, etc.).
  8. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
     • Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person: in original or copy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia; with the Letter of Guarantee, the guarantor shall enclose a proof of solvency (BON 1 or BON 2 Forms, or a confirmation of the Commercial Court that it is not in liquidation etc.); the applicant shall be handed a photocopy of the Letter of Guarantee.
       
       http://www.mvep.hr/files/file/obrasci/JamstvenoPismoPravnaOsoba.pdf
       
       

       The applicant receives a copy of the Letter of Guarantee so that (s)he may present proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia if requested to do so by border control authority.

     • Invitation Letter (copy) if travelling on the invitation by a Croatian state authority
  9. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Croatia and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state.
     
     

     Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee/Invitation Letter indicates the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of sufficient funds.
     
     The supporting documents may include:
     

     • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable), and
     • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable), and
     • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
     • Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange
  10. Proof of current social and professional status:
      • Service – Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and salary certificate of the last three (3) months
      • Business/self-employed – Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers
      • Student – Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
  11. Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Guarantee or the Letter of Invitation.
  12. For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:
      • birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
      • decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian

  If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the parent/legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the parent/legal guardian.

  13. Proof of sufficient Funds:
      
      

      Three months bank statements (savings and current a/c, as applicable) in Original – duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank.

  The documents attached shall not be older than six months.
  

  The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.

  The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.

  • Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia prior to a decision being made on your application.
  • Submitting a visa application, including all the required documents, does not automatically mean that the visa will be issued.
  • An issued visa is not a guarantee that a foreign citizen will be permitted to enter the Republic of Croatia. On every crossing of the border, the police may require the foreign citizen to present all relevant documents, including copies of the Letters of Guarantee for both private and business visits.
  • The decision to refuse a visa, indicating reasons for such a decision, shall be delivered to the applicant in a visa refusal/annulment/revocation form.
  • A foreign citizen may file a complaint against the decision to refuse a visa through the competent Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the decision on visa refusal/annulment/revocation. The complaint shall be filed in Croatian with payment of Consular fee. Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

• Photo Specifications

  

  • Applicant must present a coloured photoghraph of 35 X 45 mm.
  • The photoghraph must show a person with neutral facial expression, open eyes and closed mouth.
  • In the photo the head of the person (from the tip of the chin to the scalp) must occupy about 2/3 of the photo, but should not be higher than 36 mm.
  • The head in the photo must be situated in the center of the photoghraph.
  • The distace between the eyes,( from the middle of the left eye to the middle of the right eye )must be at least 8mm, optimally 10 mm.
  • The photo must be made on high quality glossy and smooth paper without surface structure, with high printing quality.
  • The background must be light in colour or white, without any pattern and should have sufficient contrast of the face and hair.

  Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the presented photos do not follow these requirements your application will be considered incomplete!

• Processing Time

  VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

  A visa application can be submitted 6 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

  • Applicant himself
  • For minors by a parent or legal guardian

  Standard visa processing time is 60 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English or Croatian languages. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on last field.

  For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

  Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
  
  Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the applicants at the Centre.
  
  The service is purely optional
  
  Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

  Visa Application Form

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time
• Download Forms

• Overview

  Citizens of India who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in India please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/.

  IMPORTANT NOTICE

  Please pay attention that pursuant to the Government’s Decision, the Republic of Croatia decided to apply Decision No. 565/2016/EU according to which all visitors holders of valid Schengen documents do not require an additional (Croatian) visa to enter Croatia.

  Therefore, visitors who are holders of:

  • uniform visa (C) for two or multiple entries, valid for all Schengen Area Member States;
  • visa with limited territorial validity (LTV visa), for two or multiple entries, issued to the holder of a travel document that is not recognised by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognising the travel document;
  • long-stay visa (D) for stays exceeding three months , issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;
  • residence permit  issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;

  do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

  The Decision No 565/2014/EU is available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014D0565&from=EN

  The period of validity of the above mentioned Schengen documents must cover the duration of the transit or stay.

  Information for the holders of the Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen

  A family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the European Economic Area may travel to Croatia without a visa, if (s) he has a valid passport and a valid Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen, and is travelling in the company of or is joining the family member who is a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA. If the family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA does not have such a card, (s) he needs a Croatian visa that will be issued on the basis of an accelerated procedure, free of charge.

  A short-stay visa (C-visa) allows the visitor to transit through, or stay in the territory of the Republic of Croatia for a maximum of 90 days in any period 180 day-period. It is issued for one, two, or multiple entries for the purpose of transit, tourism, business, private or other purposes. Its validity period depends on the circumstances of the visitor’s travel to Croatia and may not exceed five years.

  The visa shall not entitle a visitor to enter the Republic of Croatia.

  A foreigner cannot work in Croatia on the basis of a short-term visa.

  IMPORTANT NOTE - Cancellation of accommodation after issuance of visa for the Republic of Croatia may lead to revocation of visa.

• Visa Fees

  Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

  	INR	EUR
  Visa fee	8200	90

  The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice.

  In addition to the visa fee, following charges are applicable:

  • VFS Logistics – NPR 3353/-
  • Two-way courier – NPR 4373/-

  The following applicants are exempt from visa fees upon application:

  • Family members of a Croatian citizen (spouse and children),
  • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States,
  • Children up to the age of 12,
  • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
  • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
  • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
  • For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, visa fee is 35 EUR. For further details regarding visa fee exemption please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas - Visa Requirements Overview: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  Mode of payment

  • Visa Fee in Demand Draft, Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “Embassy of the Republic of Croatia” and be payable at New Delhi (in INR only) and VFS Logistics – Cash or Demand Draft in favor of VFS Global Services Nepal Pvt. Ltd. There is a bank counter available at VFS office to assist applicants prepare their visa fees demand draft with an additional NPR 1250/-

• Documents Required

    Private Visit Relative or Friend Checklist croatia

  The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

  Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  1. Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language and signed by the applicant online at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/.

  2. Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back). No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.

     Clear photocopy of front and last page and all the used pages (Current passport and 02 old passports)

  3. Two photographs: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.

  4. Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The insurance must be valid for the territory of the Republic of Croatia during the entire stay in Croatia.

     "List of approved Indian insurances companies with effective from 20 February 2019 and visa preconditions"

     Applicants for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed (on prescribed format).

     Travel health insurance for residents of India has to be obtained from list of pre-approved travel health insurance companies.

  5. Proof of residence for nationals other than India: a photocopy of the stay permit;
  6. Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia

  7. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat; registration card and driver's license if travelling by car; If the person is travelling to a third country, then proof of itinerary (travel ticket, etc.).

  8. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:

     • Letter of Guarantee by Natural Person (certified by a Public Notary in Croatia): in original or copy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia; with the Letter of Guarantee the guarantor shall enclose proof of permanent source of income (pay slip, pension slip) in the last three months or adequate proof of having funds in a bank.

       http://www.mvep.hr/files/file/obrasci/JamstvenoPismoFizickaOsoba.pdf

       The applicant receives a copy of the Letter of Guarantee so that (s)he may present proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia if requested to do so by border control authority.

     • Members of the immediate family of a Croatian citizen and a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA): Certificate from the Register of Births or Marriages and a photocopy of the ID card of the Croatian citizen or the EEA citizen;

  9. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Croatia and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state.

     • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable), and
     • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable), and
     • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
     • Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange

     Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee indicates the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of sufficient funds.

  10. Proof of current social and professional status:

      • Service – Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and salary certificate of the last three (3) months
      • Business/self-employed – Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers
      • Student – Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
  11. Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Guarantee.

  12. For minors: birth certificate, If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a parent/legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the parent/legal guardian.

  13. Proof of sufficient Funds:
      
      

      Three months bank statements (savings and current a/c, as applicable) in Original – duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank.

  The documents attached shall not be older than six months.

  The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.

  • Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia prior to a decision being made on your application.
  • Submitting a visa application, including all the required documents, does not automatically mean that the visa will be issued.
  • An issued visa is not a guarantee that a foreign citizen will be permitted to enter the Republic of Croatia. On every crossing of the border, the police may require the foreign citizen to present all relevant documents, including copies of the Letters of Guarantee for both private and business visits.
  • The decision to refuse a visa, indicating reasons for such a decision, shall be delivered to the applicant in a visa refusal/annulment/revocation form.
  • A foreign citizen may file a complaint against the decision to refuse a visa through the competent Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the decision on visa refusal/annulment/revocation. The complaint shall be filed in Croatian with payment of Consular fee. Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

• Photo Specifications

  

  • Applicant must present a coloured photoghraph of 35 X 45 mm.
  • The photoghraph must show a person with neutral facial expression, open eyes and closed mouth.
  • In the photo the head of the person (from the tip of the chin to the scalp) must occupy about 2/3 of the photo, but should not be higher than 36 mm.
  • The head in the photo must be situated in the center of the photoghraph.
  • The distace between the eyes,( from the middle of the left eye to the middle of the right eye )must be at least 8mm, optimally 10 mm.
  • The photo must be made on high quality glossy and smooth paper without surface structure, with high printing quality.
  • The background must be light in colour or white, without any pattern and should have sufficient contrast of the face and hair.

  Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the presented photos do not follow these requirements your application will be considered incomplete!

• Processing Time

  VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

  A visa application can be submitted 6 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

  • Applicant himself
  • For minors by a parent or legal guardian

  Standard visa processing time is 60 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in in English or Croatian languages. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on last field.

  For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

  Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
  
  Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the applicants at the Centre.
  
  The service is purely optional
  
  Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

  Visa Application Form

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time
• Download Forms

• Overview

  Citizens of India who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in India please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/.

  IMPORTANT NOTICE

  Please pay attention that pursuant to the Government’s Decision, the Republic of Croatia decided to apply Decision No. 565/2016/EU according to which all visitors holders of valid Schengen documents do not require an additional (Croatian) visa to enter Croatia.

  Therefore, visitors who are holders of:

  • uniform visa (C) for two or multiple entries, valid for all Schengen Area Member States;
  • visa with limited territorial validity (LTV visa), for two or multiple entries, issued to the holder of a travel document that is not recognised by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognising the travel document;
  • long-stay visa (D) for stays exceeding three months , issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;
  • residence permit  issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;

  do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

  The Decision No 565/2014/EU is available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014D0565&from=EN

  The period of validity of the above mentioned Schengen documents must cover the duration of the transit or stay.

  Information for the holders of the Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen

  A family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the European Economic Area may travel to Croatia without a visa, if (s) he has a valid passport and a valid Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen, and is travelling in the company of or is joining the family member who is a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA. If the family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA does not have such a card, (s) he needs a Croatian visa that will be issued on the basis of an accelerated procedure, free of charge.

  A short-stay visa (C-visa) allows the visitor to transit through, or stay in the territory of the Republic of Croatia for a maximum of 90 days in any period 180 day-period. It is issued for one, two, or multiple entries for the purpose of transit, tourism, business, private or other purposes. Its validity period depends on the circumstances of the visitor’s travel to Croatia and may not exceed five years.

  The visa shall not entitle a visitor to enter the Republic of Croatia.

  A foreigner cannot work in Croatia on the basis of a short-term visa.

  IMPORTANT NOTE - Cancellation of accommodation after issuance of visa for the Republic of Croatia may lead to revocation of visa.

• Visa Fees

  Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

  	INR	EUR
  Visa fee	8200	90

  The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice.

  In addition to the visa fee, following charges are applicable:

  • VFS Logistics – NPR 3353/-
  • Two-way courier – NPR 4373/-

  The following applicants are exempt from visa fees upon application:

  • Family members of a Croatian citizen (spouse and children),
  • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States,
  • Children up to the age of 12,
  • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
  • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
  • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
  • For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, visa fee is 35 EUR. For further details regarding visa fee exemption please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas - Visa Requirements Overview: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  Mode of payment

  • Visa Fee in Demand Draft, Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “Embassy of the Republic of Croatia” and be payable at New Delhi (in INR only) and VFS Logistics – Cash or Demand Draft in favor of VFS Global Services Nepal Pvt. Ltd. There is a bank counter available at VFS office to assist applicants prepare their visa fees demand draft with an additional NPR 1250/-

• Documents Required

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  The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

  Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  1. Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language and signed by the applicant online at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/.

  2. Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back). No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.

  Clear Photocopy of front and last page and used pages (Current passport and last 02 old passports)

  3. Two photographs: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
  4. Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The insurance must be valid for the territory of the Republic of Croatia during the entire stay in Croatia.

  "List of approved Indian insurances companies with effective from 20 February 2019 and visa preconditions"

  5. Applicants for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. Proof of residence for nationals other than India: a photocopy of the stay permit;
  6. Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
  7. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat; registration card and driver's license if travelling by car; if the person is travelling to a third country, then proof of itinerary (travel ticket, etc.).
  8. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
     • Letter of Guarantee by a Legal Person –in original or copy if deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Zagreb
     • Invitation Letter (copy) if travelling on an invitation of a Croatian state authority,
     • For the purpose of study: proof of enrolment from the University/Faculty in Croatia
  9. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Croatia and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state.
     
     

     Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee indicates the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of sufficient funds.

     The supporting documents may include:
     
     

     • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable), and
     • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable), and
     • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
     • Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange

     Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee indicates the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of sufficient funds..

  10. Proof of current social and professional status:
      • Service – Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and salary certificate of the last three (3) months
      • Business/self-employed – Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers
      • Student – Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
  11. Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Guarantee.
  12. For birth certificate, If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a parent/legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the parent/legal guardian.
      
  13. Proof of sufficient Funds:
      
      

      Three months bank statements (savings and current a/c, as applicable) in Original – duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank.

  The documents attached shall not be older than six months.

  The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.

  The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.

  • Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia prior to a decision being made on your application.
  • Submitting a visa application, including all the required documents, does not automatically mean that the visa will be issued.
  • An issued visa is not a guarantee that a foreign citizen will be permitted to enter the Republic of Croatia. On every crossing of the border, the police may require the foreign citizen to present all relevant documents, including copies of the Letters of Guarantee for both private and business visits.
  • The decision to refuse a visa, indicating reasons for such a decision, shall be delivered to the applicant in a visa refusal/annulment/revocation form.
  • A foreign citizen may file a complaint against the decision to refuse a visa through the competent Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the decision on visa refusal/annulment/revocation. The complaint shall be filed in Croatian with payment of Consular fee. Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

• Photo Specifications

  

  • Applicant must present a coloured photoghraph of 35 X 45 mm.
  • The photoghraph must show a person with neutral facial expression, open eyes and closed mouth.
  • In the photo the head of the person (from the tip of the chin to the scalp) must occupy about 2/3 of the photo, but should not be higher than 36 mm.
  • The head in the photo must be situated in the center of the photoghraph.
  • The distace between the eyes,( from the middle of the left eye to the middle of the right eye )must be at least 8mm, optimally 10 mm.
  • The photo must be made on high quality glossy and smooth paper without surface structure, with high printing quality.
  • The background must be light in colour or white, without any pattern and should have sufficient contrast of the face and hair.

  Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the presented photos do not follow these requirements your application will be considered incomplete!

• Processing Time

  VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

  A visa application can be submitted 6 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

  • Applicant himself
  • For minors by a parent or legal guardian

  Standard visa processing time is 60 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English or Croatian languages. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on last field.
  

  For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

  Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
  
  Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the applicants at the Centre.
  
  The service is purely optional
  
  Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

  Visa Application Form

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time
• Download Forms

• Overview

  Citizens of India who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in India please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/.

  IMPORTANT NOTICE

  Please pay attention that pursuant to the Government’s Decision, the Republic of Croatia decided to apply Decision No. 565/2016/EU according to which all visitors holders of valid Schengen documents do not require an additional (Croatian) visa to enter Croatia.

  Therefore, visitors who are holders of:

  • uniform visa (C) for two or multiple entries, valid for all Schengen Area Member States;
  • visa with limited territorial validity (LTV visa), for two or multiple entries, issued to the holder of a travel document that is not recognised by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognising the travel document;
  • long-stay visa (D) for stays exceeding three months , issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;
  • residence permit  issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;

  do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

  The Decision No 565/2014/EU is available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014D0565&from=EN

  The period of validity of the above mentioned Schengen documents must cover the duration of the transit or stay.

  Information for the holders of the Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen

  A family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the European Economic Area may travel to Croatia without a visa, if (s) he has a valid passport and a valid Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen, and is travelling in the company of or is joining the family member who is a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA. If the family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA does not have such a card, (s) he needs a Croatian visa that will be issued on the basis of an accelerated procedure, free of charge.

  A short-stay visa (C-visa) allows the visitor to transit through, or stay in the territory of the Republic of Croatia for a maximum of 90 days in any period 180 day-period. It is issued for one, two, or multiple entries for the purpose of transit, tourism, business, private or other purposes. Its validity period depends on the circumstances of the visitor’s travel to Croatia and may not exceed five years.

  The visa shall not entitle a visitor to enter the Republic of Croatia.

  A foreigner cannot work in Croatia on the basis of a short-term visa.

  IMPORTANT NOTE - Cancellation of accommodation after issuance of visa for the Republic of Croatia may lead to revocation of visa.

• Visa Fees

  Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

  	INR	EUR
  Visa fee	8200	90

  The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice.

  In addition to the visa fee, following charges are applicable:

  • VFS Logistics – NPR 3353/-
  • Two-way courier – NPR 4373/-

  The following applicants are exempt from visa fees upon application:

  • Family members of a Croatian citizen (spouse and children),
  • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States,
  • Children up to the age of 12,
  • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
  • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
  • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
  • For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, visa fee is 35 EUR. For further details regarding visa fee exemption please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas - Visa Requirements Overview: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  Mode of payment

  • Visa Fee in Demand Draft, Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “Embassy of the Republic of Croatia” and be payable at New Delhi (in INR only) and VFS Logistics – Cash or Demand Draft in favor of VFS Global Services Nepal Pvt. Ltd. There is a bank counter available at VFS office to assist applicants prepare their visa fees demand draft with an additional NPR 1250/-

• Documents Required

  The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

  Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  1. Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language and signed by the applicant online at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/.

  2. Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back). No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.

  Clear Photocopy of front and last page and used pages (Current passport and last 02 old passports)

  3. Two photographs: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
  4. Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The insurance must be valid for the territory of the Republic of Croatia during the entire stay in Croatia.

  "List of approved Indian insurances companies with effective from 20 February 2019 and visa preconditions"

  5. Applicants for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. Proof of residence for nationals other than India: a photocopy of the stay permit;
  6. Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
  7. Means of transportation: travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat; registration card and driver's license if travelling by car.
  8. Proof of entry into a third county (visa issued for a third country, if required) or proof of itinerary (travel ticket, etc.).
  9. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Croatia and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state.
     

     
     The supporting documents may include:
     

     • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable), and
     • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable), and
     • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
     • Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange
  10. Proof of current social and professional status:
      • Service – Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and salary certificate of the last three (3) months
      • Business/self-employed – Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers
      • Student – Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
  11. For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:
      • birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
      • decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian

      If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the parent/legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the parent/legal guardian.
      

  12. Proof of sufficient Funds:
      
      

      Three months bank statements (savings and current a/c, as applicable) in Original – duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank.

  The documents attached shall not be older than six months.

  The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.

  The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.

  • Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia prior to a decision being made on your application.
  • Submitting a visa application, including all the required documents, does not automatically mean that the visa will be issued.
  • An issued visa is not a guarantee that a foreign citizen will be permitted to enter the Republic of Croatia. On every crossing of the border, the police may require the foreign citizen to present all relevant documents, including copies of the Letters of Guarantee for both private and business visits.
  • The decision to refuse a visa, indicating reasons for such a decision, shall be delivered to the applicant in a visa refusal/annulment/revocation form.
  • A foreign citizen may file a complaint against the decision to refuse a visa through the competent Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the decision on visa refusal/annulment/revocation. The complaint shall be filed in Croatian with payment of Consular fee. Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

• Photo Specifications

  

  • Applicant must present a coloured photoghraph of 35 X 45 mm.
  • The photoghraph must show a person with neutral facial expression, open eyes and closed mouth.
  • In the photo the head of the person (from the tip of the chin to the scalp) must occupy about 2/3 of the photo, but should not be higher than 36 mm.
  • The head in the photo must be situated in the center of the photoghraph.
  • The distace between the eyes,( from the middle of the left eye to the middle of the right eye )must be at least 8mm, optimally 10 mm.
  • The photo must be made on high quality glossy and smooth paper without surface structure, with high printing quality.
  • The background must be light in colour or white, without any pattern and should have sufficient contrast of the face and hair.

  Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the presented photos do not follow these requirements your application will be considered incomplete!

• Processing Time

  VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

  A visa application can be submitted 6 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

  • Applicant himself
  • For minors by a parent or legal guardian

  Standard visa processing time is 60 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English or Croatian languages. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on last field.
  

  For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

  Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
  
  Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the applicants at the Centre.
  
  The service is purely optional
  
  Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

  Visa Application Form

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time
• Download Forms

• Overview

  Citizens of India who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in India please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/.

  IMPORTANT NOTICE

  Please pay attention that pursuant to the Government’s Decision, the Republic of Croatia decided to apply Decision No. 565/2016/EU according to which all visitors holders of valid Schengen documents do not require an additional (Croatian) visa to enter Croatia.

  Therefore, visitors who are holders of:

  • uniform visa (C) for two or multiple entries, valid for all Schengen Area Member States;
  • visa with limited territorial validity (LTV visa), for two or multiple entries, issued to the holder of a travel document that is not recognised by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognising the travel document;
  • long-stay visa (D) for stays exceeding three months , issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;
  • residence permit  issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;

  do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

  The Decision No 565/2014/EU is available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014D0565&from=EN

  The period of validity of the above mentioned Schengen documents must cover the duration of the transit or stay.

  Information for the holders of the Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen

  A family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the European Economic Area may travel to Croatia without a visa, if (s) he has a valid passport and a valid Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen, and is travelling in the company of or is joining the family member who is a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA. If the family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA does not have such a card, (s) he needs a Croatian visa that will be issued on the basis of an accelerated procedure, free of charge.

  A short-stay visa (C-visa) allows the visitor to transit through, or stay in the territory of the Republic of Croatia for a maximum of 90 days in any period 180 day-period. It is issued for one, two, or multiple entries for the purpose of transit, tourism, business, private or other purposes. Its validity period depends on the circumstances of the visitor’s travel to Croatia and may not exceed five years.

  The visa shall not entitle a visitor to enter the Republic of Croatia.

  A foreigner cannot work in Croatia on the basis of a short-term visa.

  IMPORTANT NOTE - Cancellation of accommodation after issuance of visa for the Republic of Croatia may lead to revocation of visa.

• Visa Fees

  Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

  	INR	EUR
  Visa fee	8200	90

  The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice.

  In addition to the visa fee, following charges are applicable:

  • VFS Logistics – NPR 3353/-
  • Two-way courier – NPR 4373/-

  The following applicants are exempt from visa fees upon application:

  • Family members of a Croatian citizen (spouse and children),
  • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States,
  • Children up to the age of 12,
  • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
  • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
  • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
  • For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, visa fee is 35 EUR. For further details regarding visa fee exemption please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas - Visa Requirements Overview: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  Mode of payment

  • Visa Fee in Demand Draft, Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “Embassy of the Republic of Croatia” and be payable at New Delhi (in INR only) and VFS Logistics – Cash or Demand Draft in favor of VFS Global Services Nepal Pvt. Ltd. There is a bank counter available at VFS office to assist applicants prepare their visa fees demand draft with an additional NPR 1250/-

• Documents Required

  The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

  Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  1. Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language and signed by the applicant online at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/.

  2. Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back). No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.

  Clear photocopy of front and last page and used pages. (Current passport and last 02 pages).

  3. Two photographs: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
  4. Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The insurance must be valid for the territory of the Republic of Croatia during the entire stay in Croatia.

  "List of approved Indian insurances companies with effective from 20 February 2019 and visa preconditions"

  Applicants for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed (on prescribed format).

  Travel health insurance for residents of India has to be obtained from list of pre-approved travel health insurance companies.

  5. Proof of residence for nationals other than India: a photocopy of the stay permit;
  6. Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
  7. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat; registration card and driver's license if travelling by car; If the person is travelling to a third country, then proof of itinerary (travel ticket, etc.).
  8. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
     • Letter of invitation issued by a Croatian state body or the organiser of an international meeting or manifestation organized under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, the President of the Republic of Croatia or the Government of the Republic of Croatia
     • Members of official delegations who, following an official invitation, participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programmes: Letter issued by the organiser confirming that the applicant is a member of the official delegation travelling to Croatia to participate in the above events, accompanying by the copy of the official invitation
  9. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Croatia and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state.
     

     
     The supporting documents may include:
     

     • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable), and
     • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable), and
     • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
     • Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange
     
     Exceptionally, if the Invitation Letter indicates that the expenses are provided by the organizer, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement to present proof of sufficient funds.
     
     

     The supporting documents may include: pay slip and/or bank account statements about the balance and transactions on your bank account in the last three months, a pension slip, proof of scholarship received etc.

  10. Proof of current social and professional status:
      • Service – Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and salary certificate of the last three (3) months
      • Business/self-employed – Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers
      • Student – Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
  11. Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Invitation.
  12. For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:
      • birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
      • decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian

      If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the parent/legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the parent/legal guardian.

  13. Proof of sufficient Funds:
      
      

      Three months bank statements (savings and current a/c, as applicable) in Original – duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank.

  The documents attached shall not be older than three months.

  The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.

  • Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia prior to a decision being made on your application.
  • Submitting a visa application, including all the required documents, does not automatically mean that the visa will be issued.
  • An issued visa is not a guarantee that a foreign citizen will be permitted to enter the Republic of Croatia. On every crossing of the border, the police may require the foreign citizen to present all relevant documents, including copies of the Letters of Guarantee for both private and business visits.
  • The decision to refuse a visa, indicating reasons for such a decision, shall be delivered to the applicant in a visa refusal/annulment/revocation form.
  • A foreign citizen may file a complaint against the decision to refuse a visa through the competent Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the decision on visa refusal/annulment/revocation. The complaint shall be filed in Croatian with payment of Consular fee. Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

• Photo Specifications

  

  • Applicant must present a coloured photoghraph of 35 X 45 mm.
  • The photoghraph must show a person with neutral facial expression, open eyes and closed mouth.
  • In the photo the head of the person (from the tip of the chin to the scalp) must occupy about 2/3 of the photo, but should not be higher than 36 mm.
  • The head in the photo must be situated in the center of the photoghraph.
  • The distace between the eyes,( from the middle of the left eye to the middle of the right eye )must be at least 8mm, optimally 10 mm.
  • The photo must be made on high quality glossy and smooth paper without surface structure, with high printing quality.
  • The background must be light in colour or white, without any pattern and should have sufficient contrast of the face and hair.

  Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the presented photos do not follow these requirements your application will be considered incomplete!

• Processing Time

  VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

  A visa application can be submitted 6 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

  • Applicant himself
  • For minors by a parent or legal guardian

  Standard visa processing time is 60 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English or Croatian languages. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on last Field.
  
  For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

  Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
  
  Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the applicants at the Centre.
  
  The service is purely optional
  
  Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

  Visa Application Form

• Overview
• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time
• Download Forms

• Overview

  Citizens of India who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in India please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/.

  IMPORTANT NOTICE

  Please pay attention that pursuant to the Government’s Decision, the Republic of Croatia decided to apply Decision No. 565/2016/EU according to which all visitors holders of valid Schengen documents do not require an additional (Croatian) visa to enter Croatia.

  Therefore, visitors who are holders of:

  • uniform visa (C) for two or multiple entries, valid for all Schengen Area Member States;
  • visa with limited territorial validity (LTV visa), for two or multiple entries, issued to the holder of a travel document that is not recognised by one or more, but not all of the Schengen Area Member States, and which is valid for the territory of the Member States recognising the travel document;
  • long-stay visa (D) for stays exceeding three months , issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;
  • residence permit  issued by one of the Schengen Area Member State;

  do not require a visa for transit or intended stays in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

  The Decision No 565/2014/EU is available at: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32014D0565&from=EN

  The period of validity of the above mentioned Schengen documents must cover the duration of the transit or stay.

  Information for the holders of the Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen

  A family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the European Economic Area may travel to Croatia without a visa, if (s) he has a valid passport and a valid Residence card of a family member of a Union citizen, and is travelling in the company of or is joining the family member who is a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA. If the family member of a citizen of an EU Member State or the EEA does not have such a card, (s) he needs a Croatian visa that will be issued on the basis of an accelerated procedure, free of charge.

  A short-stay visa (C-visa) allows the visitor to transit through, or stay in the territory of the Republic of Croatia for a maximum of 90 days in any period 180 day-period. It is issued for one, two, or multiple entries for the purpose of transit, tourism, business, private or other purposes. Its validity period depends on the circumstances of the visitor’s travel to Croatia and may not exceed five years.

  The visa shall not entitle a visitor to enter the Republic of Croatia.

  A foreigner cannot work in Croatia on the basis of a short-term visa.

  IMPORTANT NOTE - Cancellation of accommodation after issuance of visa for the Republic of Croatia may lead to revocation of visa.

• Visa Fees

  Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

  	INR	EUR
  Visa fee	8200	90

  The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice.

  In addition to the visa fee, following charges are applicable:

  • VFS Logistics – NPR 3353/-
  • Two-way courier – NPR 4373/-

  The following applicants are exempt from visa fees upon application:

  • Family members of a Croatian citizen (spouse and children),
  • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States,
  • Children up to the age of 12,
  • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
  • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
  • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
  • For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, visa fee is 35 EUR. For further details regarding visa fee exemption please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas - Visa Requirements Overview: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  Mode of payment

  • Visa Fee in Demand Draft, Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “Embassy of the Republic of Croatia” and be payable at New Delhi (in INR only) and VFS Logistics – Cash or Demand Draft in favor of VFS Global Services Nepal Pvt. Ltd. There is a bank counter available at VFS office to assist applicants prepare their visa fees demand draft with an additional NPR 1250/-

• Documents Required

  The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application.

  Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

  1. Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language and signed by the applicant online at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/.

  2. Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back). No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.

  NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.

  Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages.

  3. Two photographs: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
  4. Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The insurance must be valid for the territory of the Republic of Croatia during the entire stay in Croatia.

  "List of approved Indian insurances companies with effective from 20 February 2019 and visa preconditions"

  Applicants for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed (on prescribed format).

  Travel health insurance for residents of India has to be obtained from list of pre-approved travel health insurance companies.

  5. Proof of residence for nationals other than India: a photocopy of the stay permit;
  6. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat; registration card and driver's license if travelling by car; If the person is travelling to a third country, then proof of itinerary (travel ticket, etc.).
  7. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
     • document from medical institution confirming necessity for medical care in that institution and proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the treatment
  8. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Croatia and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state.
     

     
     The supporting documents may include:
     

     • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable), and
     • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable), and
     • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
     • Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange
  9. Proof of current social and professional status:
     • Service – Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and salary certificate of the last three (3) months
     • Business/self-employed – Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers
     • Student – Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
  10. Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Guarantee or the Letter of Invitation.
  11. For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:
      • birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
      • decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian

      If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the parent/legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the parent/legal guardian.

  12. Proof of sufficient Funds:
      
      

      Three months bank statements (savings and current a/c, as applicable) in Original – duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank.

  The documents attached shall not be older than three months.

  The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.

  • Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia prior to a decision being made on your application.
  • Submitting a visa application, including all the required documents, does not automatically mean that the visa will be issued.
  • An issued visa is not a guarantee that a foreign citizen will be permitted to enter the Republic of Croatia. On every crossing of the border, the police may require the foreign citizen to present all relevant documents, including copies of the Letters of Guarantee for both private and business visits.
  • The decision to refuse a visa, indicating reasons for such a decision, shall be delivered to the applicant in a visa refusal/annulment/revocation form.
  • A foreign citizen may file a complaint against the decision to refuse a visa through the competent Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the decision on visa refusal/annulment/revocation. The complaint shall be filed in Croatian with payment of Consular fee. Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

• Photo Specifications

  

  • Applicant must present a coloured photoghraph of 35 X 45 mm.
  • The photoghraph must show a person with neutral facial expression, open eyes and closed mouth.
  • In the photo the head of the person (from the tip of the chin to the scalp) must occupy about 2/3 of the photo, but should not be higher than 36 mm.
  • The head in the photo must be situated in the center of the photoghraph.
  • The distace between the eyes,( from the middle of the left eye to the middle of the right eye )must be at least 8mm, optimally 10 mm.
  • The photo must be made on high quality glossy and smooth paper without surface structure, with high printing quality.
  • The background must be light in colour or white, without any pattern and should have sufficient contrast of the face and hair.

  Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the presented photos do not follow these requirements your application will be considered incomplete!

• Processing Time

  A visa application can be submitted 6 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

  • Applicant himself
  • For minors by a parent or legal guardian

  Standard visa processing time is 60 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants including minors electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English or Croatian languages. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on last field.
  
  For minors, the application must be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

  Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
  
  Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the applicants at the Centre.
  
  The service is purely optional
  
  Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

  Visa Application Form

• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time
• Download Forms

• Visa Fees

  Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

  	INR	EUR
  Visa fee	8500	93

  The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice.

  In addition to the visa fee, following charges are applicable:

  • VFS Logistics – NPR 3353/-
  • Two-way courier – NPR 4373/-

  The following applicants are exempt from visa fees upon application:

  • Family members of a Croatian citizen (spouse and children),
  • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States,
  • Children up to the age of 12,
  • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
  • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
  • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.

  Mode of payment

  • Visa Fee in Demand Draft, Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “Embassy of the Republic of Croatia” and be payable at New Delhi (in INR only) and VFS Logistics – Cash or Demand Draft in favor of VFS Global Services Nepal Pvt. Ltd. There is a bank counter available at VFS office to assist applicants prepare their visa fees demand draft with an additional NPR 1250/-

• Documents Required

    Work Permit

  1. Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language and signed by the applicant online at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/.
  2. Valid Passport - Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back).
     No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.
     Clear Photocopy of front and last page and used pages (Current passport and last 02 old passports)
  3. Two photographs: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
  4. Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The insurance must be valid for 30 days from date of travel.
     " List of approved Indian insurances companies with effective from 20 February 2019 and visa preconditions"
  5. Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
  6. Confirmed departure flight reservation - one way ( ticket should be valid for 15 days from the date of submission)
  7. Copy of work permit

• Photo Specifications

  

  • Applicant must present a coloured photoghraph of 35 X 45 mm.
  • The photoghraph must show a person with neutral facial expression, open eyes and closed mouth.
  • In the photo the head of the person (from the tip of the chin to the scalp) must occupy about 2/3 of the photo, but should not be higher than 36 mm.
  • The head in the photo must be situated in the center of the photoghraph.
  • The distace between the eyes,( from the middle of the left eye to the middle of the right eye )must be at least 8mm, optimally 10 mm.
  • The photo must be made on high quality glossy and smooth paper without surface structure, with high printing quality.
  • The background must be light in colour or white, without any pattern and should have sufficient contrast of the face and hair.

  Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the presented photos do not follow these requirements your application will be considered incomplete!

• Processing Time

  A visa application cannot be submitted earlier than 6 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey.

  Standard visa processing time is 60 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English or Croatian languages. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on last field.
  

  Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
  
  Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the applicants at the Centre.
  
  The service is purely optional
  
  Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

  Visa Application Form

  
  

  Application form can be filled online on below link

  https://crovisa.mvep.hr/

• Visa Fees
• Documents Required
• Photo Specifications
• Processing Time
• Download Forms

• Visa Fees

  Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

  	INR	EUR
  Visa fee	8500	93

  The Visa Fee is subject to change without notice.

  In addition to the visa fee, following charges are applicable:

  • VFS Logistics – NPR 3353/-
  • Two-way courier – NPR 4373/-

  The following applicants are exempt from visa fees upon application:

  • Family members of a Croatian citizen (spouse and children),
  • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States,
  • Children up to the age of 12,
  • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
  • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
  • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
  • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.

  Mode of payment

  • Visa Fee in Demand Draft, Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “Embassy of the Republic of Croatia” and be payable at New Delhi (in INR only) and VFS Logistics – Cash or Demand Draft in favor of VFS Global Services Nepal Pvt. Ltd. There is a bank counter available at VFS office to assist applicants prepare their visa fees demand draft with an additional NPR 1250/-

• Documents Required

  The requirements to apply in Residence Permit in category of Digital Nomads are as follows:

  • Valid passport.
  • Either Travel Insurance or Private Health Insurance which should cover full stay in Croatia.
  • Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia, which is proof that the applicant is employed or working through communication technology for the employer or his/her own business which is not registered in Republic of Croatia. For example - contract of employment or the statement of employer or confirmation of registration of his/her own company.
  • Proof that you have sufficient funds – which, according to the valid law, is 28.800,00 hrk or around 4000 Euro, shown in the bank statement.
  •  The applicant have to fill out the Form „1a“ which can be found at the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Croatia  (https://mup.gov.hr/UserDocsImages/dokumenti/stranci/Obrazac%201a.pdf )

• Photo Specifications

  

  • Applicant must present a coloured photoghraph of 35 X 45 mm.
  • The photoghraph must show a person with neutral facial expression, open eyes and closed mouth.
  • In the photo the head of the person (from the tip of the chin to the scalp) must occupy about 2/3 of the photo, but should not be higher than 36 mm.
  • The head in the photo must be situated in the center of the photoghraph.
  • The distace between the eyes,( from the middle of the left eye to the middle of the right eye )must be at least 8mm, optimally 10 mm.
  • The photo must be made on high quality glossy and smooth paper without surface structure, with high printing quality.
  • The background must be light in colour or white, without any pattern and should have sufficient contrast of the face and hair.

  Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If the presented photos do not follow these requirements your application will be considered incomplete!

• Processing Time

  VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

  A visa application cannot be submitted earlier than 6 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey.

  Standard visa processing time is 60 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy.

• Download Forms

  Visa application form has to be completed for all the applicants electronically on your computer or in writing. The VAF has to be filled out in English or Croatian languages. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on last field.
  

  Visa application form can be downloaded and printed from the link below. Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre free of charge.
  
  Please note that the Visa application Centre is introducing the Form Filling service for the convenience of the applicants at the Centre.
  
  The service is purely optional
  
  Please contact the VAC staff to know more about the Form Filling service.

  Visa Application Form

  
  

  Application form can be filled online on below link

  https://crovisa.mvep.hr/