Visa Information

Overview

Short-term visa (visa C) - approval for transit through or intended stay in the territory of Croatia for a duration of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

It is issued for one, two or more entries for transit, tourist, business, private or other purposes. The validity period of a visa depends on the circumstances of traveling and cannot exceed five years.

The third-country national may not work in the territory of Croatia based on a short-term visa (visa C) alone.

Short-term visa (visa C) application shall be submitted in person. Visa application shall be submitted no more than six months.

All third-country nationals who are holders of valid Multiple Entry Schengen visa, as well as national visas and residence permits of Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania do not require an additional (Croatian) visa for Croatia. They can transit or stay in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

Visa Fees

Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

The following are exempt from airport-transit (visa A) and short-term visa (visa C) fees upon application:

• Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
• Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
• 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.

Documents Required

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

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

• Tourist Visa Checklist

 

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

1. Visa application form: must be digitally filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). Handwritten forms will not be accepted.

   When completing the online application, please take note that in STEP 4/6 of the online application the Guarantor / Inviting person information is to be filled out ONLY in case of private and business visits (Letters of Guarantee to be attached). Applicants for tourist visas should skip this part and should fill out only the booked hotel/ accommodation/ apartment information in the subsequent part (Information on the residence in Croatia). Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile.

2. The following documents must be scanned and uploaded:Face Photograph 35x45mm; Passport – photo page; Travel Health Insurance; Transportation Booking – e.g. an Air Ticket; Bank Statement. If you could not attach the required documents, please inform the VFS Global Visa Application Staff to assist in accessing the application, scanning and uploading the supporting documents, before submission to the Croatian Embassy in Chile.
3. Valid Passport: Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, validity of a minimum of 3 months from the date of expiry of the requested Visa to Croatia, signed by passport holder, 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)
4. Photo: One recent photograph in color: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
5. Travel health insurance: to cover the possible expenses related to medical assistance, hospitalization and repatriation, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The health insurance must be valid for all Schengen Area Member States, during the entire stay. Applicants for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to the Schengen Area.
6. Proof of residence for nationals other than Ecuador: a photocopy of the stay permit.
7. Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
8. 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.).
9. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
• Proof of Hotel Booking Reservation
• 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.

10. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in the Schengen Area 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. Supporting documents may include: 
• Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable) in original, duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank and not older than 2 weeks from the day of submission
• Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable)
• Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
11. Proof of professional or student 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 pay slips 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) and both parent’s certified copies of IDs or passports must be attached.
• 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.
• For persons deprived of legal capacity the relevant court papers must be attached.

The documents attached shall not be older than three months.

Notes:

- The Embassy of Croatia 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- Reason letter for why he/she hasn’t used previous Croatian visa.

- Letter in context of the reason why his/her visa was refused from other country.

Travel Itinerary:
Customer needs to provide ONLY reservation of their flight tickets and Hotel Bookings - NO CONFIRMED BOOKINGS

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, ethnic 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 photos provided 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.
  As per Mission instruction less than 60 days of travel date (Processing time) application will not be accepted.

Download Form

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. Form Need to be filled online.

Please see the attached ShortstayVisaApplicationEnglish-form

Overview

Short-term visa (visa C) - approval for transit through or intended stay in the territory of Croatia for a duration of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

It is issued for one, two or more entries for transit, tourist, business, private or other purposes. The validity period of a visa depends on the circumstances of traveling and cannot exceed five years.

The third-country national may not work in the territory of Croatia based on a short-term visa (visa C) alone.

Short-term visa (visa C) application shall be submitted in person. Visa application shall be submitted no more than six months.

All third-country nationals who are holders of valid Multiple Entry Schengen visa, as well as national visas and residence permits of Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania do not require an additional (Croatian) visa for Croatia. They can transit or stay in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

For Business and Private Visits, on every crossing of the border, the police may require the foreign citizen to present all relevant documents that includes copies of the Letters of Guarantee.

Visa Fees

Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

The following are exempt from airport-transit (visa A) and short-term visa (visa C) fees upon application:

• Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
• Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
• 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.

Documents Required

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

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below:

Business Visa Checklist

1. Visa application form:must be digitally filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). Handwritten forms will not be accepted.

When completing the online application, please take note that in STEP 4/6 of the online application the Guarantor / Inviting person information is to be filled out ONLY in case of private and business visits (Letters of Guarantee to be attached). Applicants for tourist visas should skip this part and should fill out only the booked hotel/ accommodation/ apartment information in the subsequent part (Information on the residence in Croatia). Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile.

2. The following documents must be scanned and uploaded:Face Photograph 35x45mm; Passport – photo page; Travel Health Insurance; Transportation Booking – e.g. an Air Ticket; Bank Statement. If you could not attach the required documents, please inform the VFS Global Visa Application Staff to assist in accessing the application, scanning and uploading the supporting documents, before submission to the Croatian Embassy in Chile.
3. Valid Passport -Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, validity of a minimum of 3 months from the date of expiry of the requested Visa to Croatia, signed by passport holder, 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)
4. Photo:One recent photograph in color: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
5. Travel health insuranceto cover the possible expenses related to medical assistance, hospitalization and repatriation, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The health insurance must be valid for all Schengen Area Member States, during the entire stay. Applicants for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to the Schengen Area.
6. Proof of residencefor nationals other than Ecuador: a photocopy of the stay permit.
7. Cover letter:explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
8. Means of transportationand 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.).
9. Letter of Guarantee, invited by a legal person:
• Forms, info: https://mvep.gov.hr/services-for-citizens/consular-information-22802/visas-22807/issuance-procedure/letter-of-guarantee/22822
• Invitation letter from the trade fair/concert your intent to visit and the ticket for the fair/concert
• IMPORTANT: If the inviter is a legal entity from Croatia, a Letter of Guarantee is mandatory. If the inviter is a foreign legal entity, it is necessary to have an Invitation letter containing the following information: full name of applicant, passport details, period and duration of stay, reason for the trip and information who will bear the cost of the stay.
• Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:

Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person: in original or a photocopy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia as per the following instructions; with the Letter of Guarantee, the guarantor shall enclose a proof of solvency (BON 1 or BON 2 Forms or a confirmation issued by the competent Commercial Court in the Republic of Croatia that the liquidation procedures have not been initiated). Letter of invitation issued by a Croatian state authority, or the organizer 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.

Documents to be submitted when attending specific events, such as conferences, workshops, short term studies, official meetings, cultural or sports events, exhibitions, fairs, training, etc.

10. a) for persons attending sports events, exhibitions and fairs: presentation of a document proving the participation of the applicant in the event;
11. b) for other events: an invitation from the host. The invitation should include clear identification of both the entity issuing it and the invited applicant; nature, duration and venue of the event; applicant´s role in the event and the link between the host and the invited applicant;
12. c) for participation in conferences: a proof of registration and payment.

Kindly note that the applications for Croatian visa for Business 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.

13. Documents proving sufficient fundsto support the stay in the Schengen Area 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. Supporting documents may include: 
    • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable) in original, duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank and not older than 2 weeks from the day of submission. NOTE: This is mandatory even if the trip expenses are covered by the employer of inviting company
    • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable)
    • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
14. Proof of professional or student 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 pay slips 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
15. 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.
    • For persons deprived of legal capacity the relevant court papers must be attached.

The documents attached shall not be older than three months.

Notes:

- The Embassy of Croatia 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.

- 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.

- Reason letter for why he/she hasn’t used previous Croatian visa.

- Letter in context of the reason why his/her visa was refused from other country.

Travel Itinerary:
Customer needs to provide ONLY reservation of their flight tickets and Hotel Bookings - NO CONFIRMED BOOKINGS

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, ethnic 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 photos provided 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.
  As per Mission instruction less than 60 days of travel date (Processing time) application will not be accepted.

Download Form

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. Form Need to be filled online.

Please see the attached ShortstayVisaApplicationEnglish-form

Overview

Short-term visa (visa C) - approval for transit through or intended stay in the territory of Croatia for a duration of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

It is issued for one, two or more entries for transit, tourist, business, private or other purposes. The validity period of a visa depends on the circumstances of traveling and cannot exceed five years.

The third-country national may not work in the territory of Croatia based on a short-term visa (visa C) alone.

Short-term visa (visa C) application shall be submitted in person. Visa application shall be submitted no more than six months.

All third-country nationals who are holders of valid Multiple Entry Schengen visa, as well as national visas and residence permits of Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania do not require an additional (Croatian) visa for Croatia. They can transit or stay in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

Visa Fees

Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

The following are exempt from airport-transit (visa A) and short-term visa (visa C) fees upon application:

• Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
• Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
• 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.

Documents Required

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

If you are married to a Croatian citizen, you only need to submit the following documents:

1. Visa application form: must be digitally filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
2. Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, validity of a minimum of 3 months from the date of expiry of the requested Visa to Croatia, signed by passport holder, 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. 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.
   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).
4. Proof of the relationship with the Croatian citizen (marriage certificate).

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

Checklist for Private Visit Relative or Friend

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, ethnic 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 photos provided 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.
  As per Mission instruction less than 60 days of travel date (Processing time) application will not be accepted.

Download Form

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. Form Need to be filled online.

Applicants can fill an online application form as well from the below link: https://crovisa.mvep.hr/Default.aspx

Overview

Short-term visa (visa C) - approval for transit through or intended stay in the territory of Croatia for a duration of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

It is issued for one, two or more entries for transit, tourist, business, private or other purposes. The validity period of a visa depends on the circumstances of traveling and cannot exceed five years.

The third-country national may not work in the territory of Croatia based on a short-term visa (visa C) alone.

Short-term visa (visa C) application shall be submitted in person. Visa application shall be submitted no more than six months.

All third-country nationals who are holders of valid Multiple Entry Schengen visa, as well as national visas and residence permits of Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania do not require an additional (Croatian) visa for Croatia. They can transit or stay in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

Visa Fees

Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

The following are exempt from airport-transit (visa A) and short-term visa (visa C) fees upon application:

• Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
• Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
• 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.

Documents Required

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

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

1. Visa application form: must be digitally filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). Hand written forms will not be accepted. When completing the online application, please take note that in STEP 4/6 of the online application the Guarantor / Inviting person information is to be filled out ONLY in case of private and business visits (Letters of Guarantee to be attached). Applicants for tourist visas should skip this part and should fill out only the booked hotel/ accommodation/ apartment information in the subsequent part (Information on the residence in Croatia). Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile.
2. The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: Face Photograph 35x45mm; Passport – photo page; Travel Health Insurance; Transportation Booking – e.g. an Air Ticket; Bank Statement. Should you not attach the required documents please inform the VFS Global Visa Application Staff to assist in accessing the application, scanning and uploading the supporting documents, before submission to the Croatian Embassy in Pretoria.
3. Passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date a minimum of 3 months after the departure from Croatia and/or Schengen Area, containing at least two empty pages. Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas.
4. Face photograph: please see the information on the Photo Specification page
5. Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to medical assistance, hospitalization and repatriation, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The health insurance must be valid for all Schengen Area Member States, during the entire stay. Applicants for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to the Schengen Area.
6. Proof of residence for nationals other than South African: a photocopy of the stay permit.
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 a photocopy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia as per the following instructions; with the Letter of Guarantee, the guarantor shall enclose a proof of solvency (BON 1 or BON 2 Forms or a confirmation issued by the competent Commercial Court in the Republic of Croatia that the liquidation procedures have not been initiated). Letter of invitation issued by a Croatian state authority, or the organizer 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. Documents to be submitted when attending specific events, such as conferences, workshops, short term studies, official meetings, cultural or sports events, exhibitions, fairs, training, etc. a) for persons attending sports events, exhibitions and fairs: presentation of a document proving the participation of the applicant in the event; b) for other events: an invitation from the host. The invitation should include clear identification of both the entity issuing it and the invited applicant; nature, duration and venue of the event; applicant´s role in the event and the link between the host and the invited applicant; c) for participation in conferences: a proof of registration and payment.
9. Documents proving sufficient funds: to support the stay in the Schengen Area 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. Supporting documents may include:
• Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable) in original, duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank and not older than 2 weeks from the day of submission
• Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable)
• Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement
• Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee indicates that the guarantor is fully covering all the expenses related to the trip, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement of presenting own proof of sufficient funds.
10. Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, if self-employed: a certification from SA Companies and Intellectual Property Commission or SA Revenue Service is required; if student: Letter from school/ college/ university certifying the student status of the applicant.
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) and both parent’s certified copies of IDs or passports must be attached.
• 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.
• For persons deprived of legal capacity the relevant court papers must be attached.

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, ethnic 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 photos provided 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.
  As per Mission instruction less than 60 days of travel date (Processing time) application will not be accepted.

Download Form

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. Form Need to be filled online.

Please see the attached ShortstayVisaApplicationEnglish-form

Overview

On 1 January 2023 Croatia became a Schengen area Member State (Schengen acquis is fully applicable in Croatia). Citizens of Ecuador who plan to visit Croatia are required to obtain a visa before departure. Foreign nationals residing in Ecuador should check whether they require a visa for Croatia.

A visa allows foreigners to stay in Croatia or other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within any period of 180 days. Time spent in Croatia is added to the time spent in other Schengen countries. Short-stay Visa Calculator of permitted stay can be used as a helping tool to calculate travel days remaining under a Schengen short-stay visa.

If one plans to visit more than one Schengen country in the course of one trip, such Schengen visa application must be submitted to the representative of the country that is applicant’s main destination based on the length of the stay or the purpose of his/her stay. If several Schengen area countries are visited but the main destination cannot be determined, such applications must be submitted to the representative of the Schengen country that is applicant’s first point of entry into the Schengen area.

When entering and leaving the Schengen area, a valid passport must be shown. There is generally no passport control at the borders between Schengen area member states. Holders of valid visas or residence permits in one of the Schengen area countries, may also visit the other Schengen countries. All visas state how many times one can enter Schengen area (one, two or more entries). NB: if visa is only valid for one entry, and if holder of such a visa leaves the Schengen area, for example to go to the UK, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, re-entry to Schengen is not possible without a new visa. It is therefore important that applicants state in their visa application how many times they will be travelling in and out of the Schengen area during their visit.

Foreign nationals who have been registered in the Schengen Information System (SIS) shall not be allowed to enter the Schengen area (e.g. if one has been expelled from Croatia or another Schengen country).

Foreign nationals cannot work in Croatia on the basis of a short-term visa. Applicants may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Chile. Submitting a visa application, including all the required documents, does not automatically mean that the visa will be issued. Furthermore, 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 foreign citizens to present all relevant documents, including copies of the Letters of Guarantee for both private and business visits. Visa application fees are 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.

Visa Fees

Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

The following are exempt from airport-transit (visa A) and short-term visa (visa C) fees upon application:

• Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
• Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
• 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.

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 yet purchased one, please click here.

1. Visa application form: must be digitally filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). Handwritten forms will not be accepted.
   When completing the online application, please take note that in STEP 4/6 of the online application the Guarantor / Inviting person information is to be filled out ONLY in case of private and business visits (Letters of Guarantee to be attached). Applicants for tourist visas should skip this part and should fill out only the booked hotel/ accommodation/ apartment information in the subsequent part (Information on the residence in Croatia). Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile.
2. The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: Face Photograph 35x45mm; Passport – photo page; Travel Health Insurance; Transportation Booking – e.g. an Air Ticket; Bank Statement. If you could not attach the required documents, please inform the VFS Global Visa Application Staff to assist in accessing the application, scanning and uploading the supporting documents, before submission to the Croatian Embassy in Chile.
3. Valid Passport: Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, validity of a minimum of 3 months from the date of expiry of the requested Visa to Croatia, signed by passport holder, 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)
4. Photo: One recent photograph in color: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
5. Travel health insurance: to cover the possible expenses related to medical assistance, hospitalization and repatriation, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The health insurance must be valid for all Schengen Area Member States, during the entire stay. Applicants for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to the Schengen Area.
6. Proof of residence for nationals other than Ecuador: a photocopy of the stay permit.
7. Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
8. 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.).
9. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
   • Airticket
10. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in the Schengen Area 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. Supporting documents may include:
    • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable) in original, duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank and not older than 2 weeks from the day of submission
    • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable)
    • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
11. Proof of professional or student 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 pay slips 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) and both parent’s certified copies of IDs or passports must be attached.
    • 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.
    • For persons deprived of legal capacity the relevant court papers must be attached.

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, ethnic 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 photos provided 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.
  As per Mission instruction less than 60 days of travel date (Processing time) application will not be accepted.

Download Form

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. Form Need to be filled online.

Please see the attached ShortstayVisaApplicationEnglish-form

Overview

Short-term visa (visa C) - approval for transit through or intended stay in the territory of Croatia for a duration of no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

It is issued for one, two or more entries for transit, tourist, business, private or other purposes. The validity period of a visa depends on the circumstances of traveling and cannot exceed five years.

The third-country national may not work in the territory of Croatia based on a short-term visa (visa C) alone.

Short-term visa (visa C) application shall be submitted in person. Visa application shall be submitted no more than six months.

All third-country nationals who are holders of valid Multiple Entry Schengen visa, as well as national visas and residence permits of Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania do not require an additional (Croatian) visa for Croatia. They can transit or stay in the territory of Croatia not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.

Visa Fees

Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

The following are exempt from airport-transit (visa A) and short-term visa (visa C) fees upon application:

• Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
• Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
• 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.

Documents Required

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

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

1. Visa application form: must be digitally filled out, printed and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors. Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). Hand written forms will not be accepted. When completing the online application, please take note that in STEP 4/6 of the online application the Guarantor / Inviting person information is to be filled out ONLY in case of private and business visits (Letters of Guarantee to be attached). Applicants for tourist visas should skip this part and should fill out only the booked hotel/ accommodation/ apartment information in the subsequent part (Information on the residence in Croatia). Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile.
2. The following documents must be scanned and uploaded: Face Photograph 35x45mm; Passport – photo page; Travel Health Insurance; Transportation Booking – e.g. an Air Ticket; Bank Statement. Should you not attach the required documents please inform the VFS Global Visa Application Staff to assist in accessing the application, scanning and uploading the supporting documents, before submission to the Croatian Embassy in Chile.
3. Valid Passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date a minimum of 3 months after the departure from Croatia and/or Schengen Area, containing at least two empty pages. Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas.
4. Face photograph: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
5. Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to medical assistance, hospitalization and repatriation, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30,000. The health insurance must be valid for all Schengen Area Member States, during the entire stay. Applicants for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to the Schengen Area.
6. Proof of residence for nationals other than Ecuador: a photocopy of the stay permit.
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: Proof of Medical Treatment to be received in Croatia.
9. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in the Schengen Area 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. Supporting documents may include: pay slips and/or recent bank account statements confirming the balance and transactions in the last three months etc. Exceptionally, if the Letter of Guarantee indicates that the guarantor is fully covering all the expenses related to the trip, the applicant can be exempt from the requirement of presenting own proof of sufficient funds.
10. Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, if self-employed: a certification from SA Companies and Intellectual Property Commission or SA Revenue Service is required; if student: Letter from school/ college/ university certifying the student status of the applicant.
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) and both parent’s certified copies of IDs or passports must be attached.

• 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.

• For persons deprived of legal capacity the relevant court papers must be attached.

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, ethnic 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 photos provided 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.
  As per Mission instruction less than 60 days of travel date (Processing time) application will not be accepted.

Download Form

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. Form Need to be filled online.

Please see the attached ShortstayVisaApplicationEnglish-form

Overview

A long-term visa (visa D) is an entry permit for a third-country national who has been granted temporary residence or issued a residence and work permit and requires a short-term visa to enter the Republic of Croatia.

It is issued for one or multiple entries, with a validity period of up to six months and an approved stay duration of up to 30 days.

The application for a long-term visa (visa D) must be submitted before entering Croatia, at the competent embassy/consulate or at a VFS Global visa center.

If Croatia does not have an embassy/consulate in a country, the applicant may also submit the application at the nearest Croatian embassy/consulate.

The application must be submitted in person.

Applications for minors or persons deprived of legal capacity must be submitted by their legal representatives.

The visa D application must be submitted no earlier than three months before and no later than three months after the start of the validity of the temporary residence permit or residence and work permit issued in the Republic of Croatia. This measure will take effect on March 15, 2025.

A third-country national who has been issued a long-term visa is required to contact the relevant department or police station within 30 days from the start of the visa’s validity to register their place of residence and obtain a biometric residence permit.

When applying for a visa, it is necessary to submit the completed and signed visa D application form, the required documentation, and provide fingerprints.

Visa Fees

Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

The following are exempt from long-term visa (visa D) fees upon application:

• children up to the age of 12,
• family reunification - exempted in the case of family members of a Croatian national (spouse, children)
• third-country nationals who have been granted the temporary stay for the following purposes:
  • secondary school education
  • university studies
  • research
  • humanitarian grounds.

• The applicable fees are as per the current EUR/USD exchange rate and are subject to change.
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The Visa Application Centre offers the following optional services at a nominal additional cost:
  • Courier services
  • SMS Tracking Facility
  • Photograph
  • All service charges are to be paid at the Visa Application Centre through cash only in USD (VFS service charge and other charges).

Documents Required

All applicants are requested to read the following basic requirements carefully and confirm to the same while submitting the application.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

Long Term

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

Visa D Application Form

Required Documentation for Visa D Application:

• Completed and manually signed visa application form.
• A passport that meets the following requirements:
• Must have at least two blank pages for the visa.
• Must have been issued within the last 10 years.
• The validity period must be at least three months longer than the validity of the temporary residence permit or the residence and work permit.

List of Travel Documents Recognized by the Republic of Croatia as Valid for Border Crossing and Visa Issuance:

• A recent ID photograph, in accordance with ICAO standards.
• Fingerprints are taken at the time of application submission. Certain categories of applicants are exempt from providing fingerprints.
• Travel health insurance covering a 30-day stay in the Republic of Croatia, including costs for emergency medical assistance, hospital treatment, and repatriation due to health reasons or in case of death. The insurance must be valid throughout the Schengen area, with a minimum coverage amount of €30,000.
• Proof of approved temporary residence or a permit issued for residence and work in the Republic of Croatia.
• Proof of travel arrangements.
• Proof of visa fee payment.
• If the application is submitted at a VFS Global visa center, the service fee must also be paid.

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, ethnic 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 photos provided do not follow these requirements your application will be considered incomplete!

Processing Time

The process of first temporary residence in the Republic of Croatia takes approximately 30 days.

For more information please visit the consular section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile.

Download Form

Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). In addition to a digitally filled form, a hand filled Application for Long-Term Visa (D) should be also brought to the Visa Application Centre.

Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile. Croatian Embassy in Pretoria may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (Apostille) of the public documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) during the visa application process.

Overview

A long-term visa (visa D) is an entry permit for a third-country national who has been granted temporary residence or issued a residence and work permit and requires a short-term visa to enter the Republic of Croatia.

It is issued for one or multiple entries, with a validity period of up to six months and an approved stay duration of up to 30 days.

The application for a long-term visa (visa D) must be submitted before entering Croatia, at the competent embassy/consulate or at a VFS Global visa center.

If Croatia does not have an embassy/consulate in a country, the applicant may also submit the application at the nearest Croatian embassy/consulate.

The application must be submitted in person.

Applications for minors or persons deprived of legal capacity must be submitted by their legal representatives.

The visa D application must be submitted no earlier than three months before and no later than three months after the start of the validity of the temporary residence permit or residence and work permit issued in the Republic of Croatia. This measure will take effect on March 15, 2025.

A third-country national who has been issued a long-term visa is required to contact the relevant department or police station within 30 days from the start of the visa’s validity to register their place of residence and obtain a biometric residence permit.

When applying for a visa, it is necessary to submit the completed and signed visa D application form, the required documentation, and provide fingerprints.

Visa Fees

Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

The following are exempt from long-term visa (visa D) fees upon application:

• children up to the age of 12,
• family reunification - exempted in the case of family members of a Croatian national (spouse, children)
• third-country nationals who have been granted the temporary stay for the following purposes:
  • secondary school education
  • university studies
  • research
  • humanitarian grounds.

• The applicable fees are as per the current EUR/USD exchange rate and are subject to change.
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The Visa Application Centre offers the following optional services at a nominal additional cost:
  • Courier services
  • SMS Tracking Facility
  • Photograph
  • All service charges are to be paid at the Visa Application Centre through cash only in USD (VFS service charge and other charges).

Documents Required

All applicants are requested to read the following basic requirements carefully and confirm to the same while submitting the application.

For the full consolidated list of requirements, please see below.

Long Term

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

Visa D Application Form

Required Documentation for Visa D Application:

• Completed and manually signed visa application form.
• A passport that meets the following requirements:
• Must have at least two blank pages for the visa.
• Must have been issued within the last 10 years.
• The validity period must be at least three months longer than the validity of the temporary residence permit or the residence and work permit.

List of Travel Documents Recognized by the Republic of Croatia as Valid for Border Crossing and Visa Issuance:

• A recent ID photograph, in accordance with ICAO standards.
• Fingerprints are taken at the time of application submission. Certain categories of applicants are exempt from providing fingerprints.
• Travel health insurance covering a 30-day stay in the Republic of Croatia, including costs for emergency medical assistance, hospital treatment, and repatriation due to health reasons or in case of death. The insurance must be valid throughout the Schengen area, with a minimum coverage amount of €30,000.
• Proof of approved temporary residence or a permit issued for residence and work in the Republic of Croatia.
• Proof of travel arrangements.
• Proof of visa fee payment.
• If the application is submitted at a VFS Global visa center, the service fee must also be paid.

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, ethnic 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 photos provided do not follow these requirements your application will be considered incomplete!

Processing Time

The process of first temporary residence in the Republic of Croatia takes approximately 30 days.

For more information please visit the consular section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile.

Download Form

Please ensure to bring your Serial number and PIN with your form (Serial number: e.g. 1434277 PIN: e.g. STGII). In addition to a digitally filled form, a hand filled Application for Long-Term Visa (D) should be also brought to the Visa Application Centre.

Detailed information is available at the consular information section of the Croatian Embassy in Chile. Croatian Embassy in Pretoria may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (Apostille) of the public documents (e.g. birth and marriage certificates) during the visa application process.