Visa Information

Overview

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. The fee for non-European countries is EUR 26 or US$ 35, according to Section 78b of the Law on Administrative Fees.

The visa application fee is non-refundable once the application has been accepted at the Embassy.

Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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.

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.

Visa Fees

The following 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.

Please Note :

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• The Visa fee should be settled and paid at the submission counter inside the Visa Application Centre.
• Aside from the visa fee, you will also need to pay the service fee and shipment fee as stated above.
• At the Visa Application Centre you can find the following additional services
• Payment can settle through Cash, Debit/Credit cards, Gcash, Maya, Alipay and Shopee Pay
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

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

Please see the checklist for a tourist visa with the complete list of requirements.

Complete the online Schengen visa application form, print it out and take it to your appointment. It is strongly recommended to complete the form using the online portal instead of the paper format.

The portal will guide through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.

Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment using the online appointment system.

Croatian Embassy 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.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

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 3 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors, must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian

Standard visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy. In case the documents are not submitted as per requirements or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended to 30 or 60 days.

Download Forms

• Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia must use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/default.aspx?langId=en. The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form by filling out data and uploading mandatory documents; photo, passport page, flight ticket, and itinerary and Proof of Financial means. You are requested to print all the Required Documents during on the day of your appointment (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/Croatia/Philippines/) to the Croatian Visa Application Centre in Manila, Philippines.
• Please click here for Instruction of Online Visa Application Form (Serial number and PIN need to be provided for checking.) Just save your application and don’t finalize for documents checking.

Overview

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. The fee for non-European countries is EUR 26 or US$ 35, according to Section 78b of the Law on Administrative Fees.

The visa application fee is non-refundable once the application has been accepted at the Embassy.

Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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.

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.

Visa Fees

The following 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.

Please Note :

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• The Visa fee should be settled and paid at the submission counter inside the Visa Application Centre.
• Aside from the visa fee, you will also need to pay the service fee and shipment fee as stated above.
• At the Visa Application Centre you can find the following additional services
• All service charges are to be paid in cash only in Philippine Peso (VFS service charge and other charges)
• Payment can settle through Cash, Debit/Credit cards, Gcash, Maya, Alipay and Shopee Pay
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

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

Please see the checklist for a business visa with the complete list of requirements.

Complete the online Schengen visa application form, print it out and take it to your appointment. It is strongly recommended to complete the form using the online portal instead of the paper format.

The portal will guide through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.

Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment using the online appointment system.

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

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

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 3 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors, must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian

Standard visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy. In case the documents are not submitted as per requirements or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended to 30 or 60 days.

Download Forms

• Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia must use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/default.aspx?langId=en. The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form by filling out data and uploading mandatory documents; photo, passport page, flight ticket, and itinerary and Proof of Financial means. You are requested to print all the Required Documents during on the day of your appointment (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/Croatia/Philippines/) to the Croatian Visa Application Centre in Manila, Philippines.
• Please click here for Instruction of Online Visa Application Form (Serial number and PIN need to be provided for checking.) Just save your application and don’t finalize for documents checking.

Overview

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. The fee for non-European countries is EUR 26 or US$ 35, according to Section 78b of the Law on Administrative Fees.

The visa application fee is non-refundable once the application has been accepted at the Embassy.

Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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.

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.

Visa Fees

The following 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.

Please Note :

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• The Visa fee should be settled and paid at the submission counter inside the Visa Application Centre.
• Aside from the visa fee, you will also need to pay the service fee and shipment fee as stated above.
• At the Visa Application Centre you can find the following additional services
• All service charges are to be paid in cash only in Philippine Peso (VFS service charge and other charges)
• Payment can settle through Cash, Debit/Credit cards, Gcash, Maya, Alipay and Shopee Pay
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

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

Please see the checklist for a visiting family or friend’s visa with the complete list of requirements.

Complete the online Schengen visa application form, print it out and take it to your appointment. It is strongly recommended to complete the form using the online portal instead of the paper format.

The portal will guide through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.

Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment using the online appointment system.

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

The documents attached shall not be older than three months.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

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 3 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors, must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian

Standard visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy. In case the documents are not submitted as per requirements or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended to 30 or 60 days.

Download Forms

• Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia must use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/default.aspx?langId=en. The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form by filling out data and uploading mandatory documents; photo, passport page, flight ticket, and itinerary and Proof of Financial means. You are requested to print all the Required Documents during on the day of your appointment (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/Croatia/Philippines/) to the Croatian Visa Application Centre in Manila, Philippines.
• Please click here for Instruction of Online Visa Application Form (Serial number and PIN need to be provided for checking.) Just save your application and don’t finalize for documents checking.

Overview

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. The fee for non-European countries is EUR 26 or US$ 35, according to Section 78b of the Law on Administrative Fees.

The visa application fee is non-refundable once the application has been accepted at the Embassy.

Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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.

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.

Visa Fees

The following 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.

Please Note :

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• The Visa fee should be settled and paid at the submission counter inside the Visa Application Centre.
• Aside from the visa fee, you will also need to pay the service fee and shipment fee as stated above.
• At the Visa Application Centre you can find the following additional services
• All service charges are to be paid in cash only in Philippine Peso (VFS service charge and other charges)
• Payment can settle through Cash, Debit/Credit cards, Gcash, Maya, Alipay and Shopee Pay
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

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

Please see the checklist for a cultural visa with the complete list of requirements.

Complete the online Schengen visa application form, print it out and take it to your appointment. It is strongly recommended to complete the form using the online portal instead of the paper format.

The portal will guide through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.

Before you visit the Visa Application Centre, you will need to make an appointment using the online appointment system.

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

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

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 3 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors, must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian

Standard visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy. In case the documents are not submitted as per requirements or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended to 30 or 60 days.

Download Forms

• Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia must use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/default.aspx?langId=en. The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form by filling out data and uploading mandatory documents; photo, passport page, flight ticket, and itinerary and Proof of Financial means. You are requested to print all the Required Documents during on the day of your appointment (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/Croatia/Philippines/) to the Croatian Visa Application Centre in Manila, Philippines.
• Please click here for Instruction of Online Visa Application Form (Serial number and PIN need to be provided for checking.) Just save your application and don’t finalize for documents checking.

Overview

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. The fee for non-European countries is EUR 26 or US$ 35, according to Section 78b of the Law on Administrative Fees.

The visa application fee is non-refundable once the application has been accepted at the Embassy.

Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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.

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.

Transit Visas for Seafarers

Croatian Ordinance on Visa Regime proscribes issuing visas at a border crossing point to a seafarers in exceptional cases - when seafarer is not in the position to submit an application for the issuing of a visa at the Croatian embassy or a consulate or a visa centre, and if he enclose all relevant documents for issuing a visa and for proving unforeseen and unpostponable reasons for entry in the Croatia (article 27 of the Aliens Act).

Therefore, it is necessary for seafarers, coming from the countries in which Croatia has embassy or consulate or visa centre, have to lodge transit visa applications through named institutions.

Visa Fees

The following 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.

Please Note :

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• The Visa fee should be settled and paid at the submission counter inside the Visa Application Centre.
• Aside from the visa fee, you will also need to pay the service fee and shipment fee as stated above.
• At the Visa Application Centre you can find the following additional services
• All service charges are to be paid in cash only in Philippine Peso (VFS service charge and other charges)
• Payment can settle through Cash, Debit/Credit cards, Gcash, Maya, Alipay and Shopee Pay
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

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

The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application. The applicant may, however, be asked to provide additional documents, if required, by the Embassy.

1. Visa application form: to be filled out and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors: https://crovisa.mvep.hr/

2. 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.

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

3. One photograph: 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.

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

5. Proof of residence for nationals other than Philippines: a photocopy of the stay permit;

6. Means of transportation: travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat; registration card and driver's license if travelling by car

7. Proof of entry into a third county (visa issued for a third country, if required) or proof of itinerary (travel ticket, etc.).

8. 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.

   The documents attached shall not be older than three months.

Croatian Embassy 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.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR TRANSIT VISA FOR SEAFARERS

Please click here for the complete list of requirements

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

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 3 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors, must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian

Standard visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy. In case the documents are not submitted as per requirements or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended to 30 or 60 days.

Download Forms

• Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia must use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/default.aspx?langId=en. The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form by filling out data and uploading mandatory documents; photo, passport page, flight ticket, and itinerary and Proof of Financial means. You are requested to print all the Required Documents during on the day of your appointment (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/Croatia/Philippines/) to the Croatian Visa Application Centre in Manila, Philippines.
• Please click here for Instruction of Online Visa Application Form (Serial number and PIN need to be provided for checking.) Just save your application and don’t finalize for documents checking.

Overview

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. The fee for non-European countries is EUR 26 or US$ 35, according to Section 78b of the Law on Administrative Fees.

The visa application fee is non-refundable once the application has been accepted at the Embassy.

Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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.

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.

Visa Fees

The following 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.

Please Note :

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• You will also need to pay the service fee and shipment fee as stated above.
• At the Visa Application Centre you can find the following additional services
• All service charges are to be paid in cash only in Philippine Peso (VFS service charge and other charges)
• Payment can settle through Cash, Debit/Credit cards, Gcash, Maya, Alipay and Shopee Pay
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

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

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

1. Visa application form: filled out and signed by the applicant or both parents or legal guardian on behalf of minors (under the age of 18). For a minor, legal guardian/ both parents shall submit visa application. Online form is available on https://crovisa.mvep.hr/default.aspx?langId=en
2. Travel document: issued in the last 10 years, 2 empty pages, expiry date exceeding requested visa by 3 months.
3. Face photograph: not older than 6 months, in colour, 35x45 mm, plain light colour background ; with neutral facial expression and shown person's cheeks, chin and forehead, if the person is wearing scarf for religious or medical reasons.
4. Fingerprints – 10 fingers (Persons whose fingerprints have been collected within the previous 59 months should not have the fingerprints collected again. If, during the processing of the visa application, the consulate establishes that the applicant's fingerprints are not stored or are of low quality, the applicant shall be called to have his fingerprints collected).
5. Visa fee: EUR 80. The visa fee is waived for children under 12 years and for certain categories of applicants, see: https://mvep.gov.hr/services-for-citizens/consular-information22802/visas-22807/issuance-procedure/fees/22824
6. Proof of financial means:
   
   • Bank certification, bank books
   • Personal bank statements, credit card statements or balance covering the last six months
   • For minors: Proof of economic means of parents or legal guardian (cf. the above)
   • Pay or pension slips, proof of scholarship, etc. Persons without their own resources:
     

     statement on sponsorship with proof of the sponsors’ financial funds. Funds must be
     equivalent to EUR 70 per day of the visit. If the visitor has submitted a proof of ensured
     accommodation, he/she must possess amount equivalent of EUR 30 per day of the visit.

   Exception: if stated in the letter of guarantee, that guarantor is covering all expenses.

7. Proof of will to return

   • Copy of employment contract or social security contributions (if relevant)
   • Copy of real estate property – title-deed (if relevant)
   • Proof of family ties in the Philippines (e.g. marriage certificate)

8. Proof of occupation

   If employed:

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   • Certificate of employment
   • Certificate of leave absence

   If self-employed:

   • Department of Trade Industry (DTI)/Securities Exchange Commission SEC

   registration of business

   • Income Tax Return
   • Business Financial Statement

   If student:

   • Proof of enrolment
   • Certificate of leave absence if travelling during school year

9. If travelling with spouse and/or children

   • Marriage contract certified by the National Statistics Office (NSO)
   • Birth certificates of children certified by the National Statistics Office (NSO)
10. Plane ticket: Copy of the roundtrip airline reservation with Passenger Registration Number (or reservation number) and travel itinerary.
11. Evidence of travel itineraries if visit in several Member States are planned. Confirmation of the reservation of an organised trip or any other appropriate document indicating the envisaged travel plans.

12. For minors (person under 18 travelling alone or with only one parent):

    • An authorisation to travel (alone or with one parent) /affidavit of support and consent of parents (specially of the non-travelling parents) indicating the purpose of the trip, duration of the trip etc. and signed by both parents/legal guardians or from the parent/guardian who does not travel, with copy of their passports or national identification cards. The signature(s) should be legalised by a notary office
    • Copy of the passport of parents/legal guardians
    • Birth certificate of the minor certified by the National Statistics Office (NSO)
    • Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) clearance
13. Travel health insurance: valid for the Schengen area, covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during the stay. The minimum coverage for medical treatment EUR 30.000 (list of companies is attached)

14. Foreign nationals in the Philippines: For non-Filipino applicants who have valid residence status in the Philippines

    • Copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR)
    • Re-entry permit

Proof of the other purposes of stay in Croatia:

• Members of the immediate family (spouse, children) of a citizen of Croatia/EU/EEA/Switzerland: proof of the family tie (legalized birth or marriage certificate with photocopy of the ID card of the Croatian/EU/EEA/Swiss citizen; exonerated from proof of financial means & social and professional status & travel insurance & accommodation).
• Members of official delegations: letter of competent state authority confirming that the applicant is a member of its delegation and a Letter of (official) Invitation.
• Other purposes: relevant written proof.

The documents attached shall not be older than three months.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

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 3 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors, must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian

Standard visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy. In case the documents are not submitted as per requirements or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended to 30 or 60 days.

Download Forms

• Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia must use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/default.aspx?langId=en. The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form by filling out data and uploading mandatory documents; photo, passport page, flight ticket, and itinerary and Proof of Financial means. You are requested to print all the Required Documents during on the day of your appointment (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/Croatia/Philippines/) to the Croatian Visa Application Centre in Manila, Philippines.
• Please click here for Instruction of Online Visa Application Form (Serial number and PIN need to be provided for checking.) Just save your application and don’t finalize for documents checking.

Overview

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. The fee for non-European countries is EUR 26 or US$ 35, according to Section 78b of the Law on Administrative Fees.

The visa application fee is non-refundable once the application has been accepted at the Embassy.

Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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.

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.

Visa Fees

The following 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.

Please Note :

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• You will also need to pay the service fee and shipment fee as stated above.
• At the Visa Application Centre you can find the following additional services
• All service charges are to be paid in cash only in Philippine Peso (VFS service charge and other charges)
• Payment can settle through Cash, Debit/Credit cards, Gcash, Maya, Alipay and Shopee Pay
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

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

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

1. Visa application form: to be filled out and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/forms/visa-application/

   The application form can also be filled out online at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/.

2. 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.

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

3. One photograph: 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.

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

5. Proof of residence for nationals other than Philippines: 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;

   • 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.

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:

   • 70 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia
   • 30 EUR per day of the estimated stay in Croatia if a third-country national is in possession of a certified Letter of Guarantee by Natural or Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia

   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: 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.

9. Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; ; for retired persons – proof of pension

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.
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.

    Please click here for the complete list of requirements

    The documents attached shall not be older than three months.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

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 3 months prior to the beginning of the planned journey and can be submitted by:

• Applicant himself
• For minors, must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian

Standard visa processing time is 15 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy. In case the documents are not submitted as per requirements or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended to 30 or 60 days.

Download Forms

• Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia must use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/default.aspx?langId=en. The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form by filling out data and uploading mandatory documents; photo, passport page, flight ticket, and itinerary and Proof of Financial means. You are requested to print all the Required Documents during on the day of your appointment (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/Croatia/Philippines/) to the Croatian Visa Application Centre in Manila, Philippines.
• Please click here for Instruction of Online Visa Application Form (Serial number and PIN need to be provided for checking.) Just save your application and don’t finalize for documents checking.

Overview

Visa type D substitutes the procedure of short-term (type C) visa applications of third-country nationals who have been granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit by the competent Police Directorate/Police Administration.

The long-term visa is an approval to stay in the territory of the Republic of Croatia up to 30 days if a third-country national has been granted temporary stay for:

1. family reunification,
2. secondary school education,
3. university studies,
4. research,
5. humanitarian grounds,
6. life partnership,
7. work;
8. work of a posted worker;
9. stay of long-term residents in another EEA Member State,
10. stay of digital nomads,
11. other purposes

and is required to hold a short-term visa to enter the Republic of Croatia

Visa type D is issued:

1. to third-country nationals who have been granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit, and are required to hold a short-term visa to enter the Republic of Croatia;
2. for maximum 30-days' stay;
3. for one (1) or multiple (MULT) entries;
4. with the period of validity no longer than six months; long-term visa shall not become valid prior to the beginning of validity of the granted temporary stay or the issued stay and work permit in the Republic of Croatia;
5. in a valid travel document in the form of the sticker also used for the issuance of visas type C; the letter “D” is entered into the category “Type of visa”.

The procedure of issuance of long-term visas is identical to the procedure employed until now for the issuance of short-term visas to third-country nationals who have been granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit by the competent Police Directorate/Police Administration.

A long-term visa application shall be considered admissible if:

1. it was submitted no sooner than two months before and no later than two months after the beginning of validity of temporary stay or the issued stay and work permit in the Republic of Croatia
2. it was submitted on a prescribed form
3. a travel document is presented along with the application with validity at least three months longer than the validity of the granted temporary stay
4. it includes a photograph
5. the third-country national has been granted temporary stay or issued a stay and work permit in the Republic of Croatia
6. the prescribed administrative fee has been paid ( 93 EUR / 106 USD)

If the above conditions are not fulfilled, long-term visa application shall be considered inadmissible, all documents enclosed shall be returned to the applicant, and the amount of administrative fee paid shall be refunded.

When applying for a long-term visa, the applicant is obliged to submit:

1. filled in and personally signed prescribed long-term visa (type D) application form;
2. valid travel document with at least two empty pages, issued within the past ten years, with validity at least three months longer than the validity of the granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit;
3. a photograph of identical characteristics to the one submitted with the application for short-term visas;
4. proof of granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit in the Republic of Croatia;
5. proof of means of transportation;
6. proof of travel health insurance, if applicable;
7. proof of payment of the administrative fee ( 93 EUR / 106 USD).

Visa Fees

The following 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.

Please Note :

• The applicable fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change
• The Visa fee should be settled and paid at the submission counter inside the Visa Application Centre.
• Aside from the visa fee, you will also need to pay the service fee and shipment fee as stated above.
• At the Visa Application Centre you can find the following additional services
• Payment can settle through Cash, Debit/Credit cards, Gcash, Maya, Alipay and Shopee Pay
• All fees are non-refundable.

Documents Required

When applying for a long-term visa, the applicant is obliged to submit:

1. filled in and personally signed prescribed long-term visa (type D) application form;
2. valid travel document with at least two empty pages, issued within the past ten years, with validity at least three months longer than the validity of the granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit;
3. a photograph of identical characteristics to the one submitted with the application for short-term visas;
4. proof of granted temporary stay or issued stay and work permit in the Republic of Croatia;
5. proof of means of transportation;
6. proof of travel health insurance, if applicable;
7. proof of payment of the administrative fee (700,00 HRK / 93 EUR / 106 USD).

The applicants will fill in the online application form on the link: crovisa.mvep.hr. The corresponding purpose will be added to the application.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in colour
• 35x45 mm
• printed on normal photographic paper
• taken against a light background
• full face taken straight forward 30-36 mm from point of the chin to the head of hair
• the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed
• The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead
• children in photographs must be alone, and their faces fully visible and eyes open

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

Download Forms

• Applicants Must fill an online application form as well from the This link
• For visa application checklist, please click here.