Visa Information
VISA TYPES
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
Business, Culture, Trade Fair/Concert, Congress/Seminar
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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.
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Visa Fees
CATEGORY FEES IN EURO Schengen visa for the purpose of a stay not exceeding 90 days per period of 180 days 90 Euro Children 12 and under Gratis Visa fee for the Nationals of countries with whom the EU has Visa Facilitation Agreements: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (Non-Biometric Passport), Ukraine 35 Euro
FEE TYPE FEES IN EURO INCLUDING VAT VFS Service fee 36 Euro
Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Euro is payable in Israeli Shekel (ILS) only as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The payment of the fee does not imply granting of the visa, nor does it entail refund in case of refusal.
- Fees payment can only be made in Cash (ILS)
- All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents
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.
The portal will guide you through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.
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Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines
- Please provide two recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in color and:
- 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 and without smile
- 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!
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Processing Time
The average processing time for the visa application is 15 working days at the Embassy.
The Visa Application along with Travel Document is sent to the Embassy of Croatia for consideration and processing. However, in case the documents are not submitted as per requirement or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended up to 60 days.
VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays may extend the visa application processing time.
Please be advised that due to the above-mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete, and the documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements.
The embassy of Croatia may request additional documents, and this may lead to further delay in visa application processing time.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
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Download Forms
Tourist Visa
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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.
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Visa Fees
CATEGORY FEES IN EURO Schengen visa for the purpose of a stay not exceeding 90 days per period of 180 days 90 Euro Children 12 and under Gratis Visa fee for the Nationals of countries with whom the EU has Visa Facilitation Agreements: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (Non-Biometric Passport), Ukraine 35 Euro
FEE TYPE FEES IN AED INCLUDING VAT VFS Service fee 36 Euro
Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Euro is payable in Israeli Shekel (ILS) only as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The payment of the fee does not imply granting of the visa, nor does it entail refund in case of refusal.
- Fees payment can only be made in Cash (ILS)
- All fees are non-refundable.
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Documents Required
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents
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.
The portal will guide you through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.
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Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines
- Please provide two recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in color and:
- 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 and without smile
- 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!
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Processing Time
The average processing time for the visa application is 15 working days at the Embassy.
The Visa Application along with Travel Document is sent to the Embassy of Croatia for consideration and processing. However, in case the documents are not submitted as per requirement or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended up to 60 days.
VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays may extend the visa application processing time.
Please be advised that due to the above-mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete, and the documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements.
The embassy of Croatia may request additional documents, and this may lead to further delay in visa application processing time.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
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Download Forms
Private Visit / Family&Friends Visit
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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.
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Visa Fees
CATEGORY FEES IN EURO Schengen visa for the purpose of a stay not exceeding 90 days per period of 180 days 90 Euro Children 12 and under Gratis Visa fee for the Nationals of countries with whom the EU has Visa Facilitation Agreements: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (Non-Biometric Passport), Ukraine 35 Euro
FEE TYPE FEES IN EURO INCLUDING VAT VFS Service fee 36 Euro
Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Euro is payable in Israeli Shekel (ILS) only as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The payment of the fee does not imply granting of the visa, nor does it entail refund in case of refusal.
- Fees payment can only be made in Cash (ILS)
- All fees are non-refundable.
-
Documents Required
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents
Complete the online Schengen visa application form, print it out and take it to your appointment.
The portal will guide you through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.
-
Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines
- Please provide two recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in color and:
- 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 and without smile
- 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
The average processing time for the visa application is 15 working days at the Embassy.
The Visa Application along with Travel Document is sent to the Embassy of Croatia for consideration and processing. However, in case the documents are not submitted as per requirement or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended up to 60 days.
VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays may extend the visa application processing time.
Please be advised that due to the above-mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete, and the documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements.
The embassy of Croatia may request additional documents, and this may lead to further delay in visa application processing time.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
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Download Forms
Transit (Visa A)
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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.
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Visa Fees
CATEGORY FEES IN EURO Schengen visa for the purpose of a stay not exceeding 90 days per period of 180 days 90 Euro Children 12 and under Gratis Visa fee for the Nationals of countries with whom the EU has Visa Facilitation Agreements: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (Non-Biometric Passport), Ukraine 35 Euro
FEE TYPE FEES IN EURO INCLUDING VAT VFS Service fee 36 Euro
Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Euro is payable in Israeli Shekel (ILS) only as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The payment of the fee does not imply granting of the visa, nor does it entail refund in case of refusal.
- Fees payment can only be made in Cash (ILS)
- All fees are non-refundable.
-
Documents Required
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents
Please see the checklist for a transit visa with the complete list of requirements.
Complete the online Schengen visa application form, print it out and take it to your appointment.
The portal will guide you through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.
-
Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines
- Please provide two recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in color and:
- 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 and without smile
- 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
The average processing time for the visa application is 15 working days at the Embassy.
The Visa Application along with Travel Document is sent to the Embassy of Croatia for consideration and processing. However, in case the documents are not submitted as per requirement or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended up to 60 days.
VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays may extend the visa application processing time.
Please be advised that due to the above-mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete, and the documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements.
The embassy of Croatia may request additional documents, and this may lead to further delay in visa application processing time.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
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Download Forms
Long Term (visa D)
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Overview
A long-stay visa (D visa) is an entry permit if the third-country national has been approved for a temporary residence permit or a residence and work permit and if a visa is required to enter the Republic of Croatia.
An application for a category “D” visa is submitted in person.
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Visa Fees
CATEGORY FEES IN EURO All Nationalities and Ages 93 Euro
FEE TYPE FEES IN EURO INCLUDING VAT VFS Service fee 36 Euro
Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in Euro is payable in Israeli Shekel (ILS) only as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
- The payment of the fee does not imply granting of the visa, nor does it entail refund in case of refusal.
- Fees payment can only be made in Cash (ILS)
- All fees are non-refundable.
-
Documents Required
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries.
Kindly refer to the list of requisite documents below before submitting your application; this will minimize chances of rejection of your Visa Application due to incorrect or inadequate documents.
Please see the checklist for a Long-Term visa with the complete list of requirements.
Complete the online Long Term visa application form, print it out and take it to your appointment.
The portal will guide you through the application questions and will make sure you do not forget to enter any necessary values.
-
Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines
- Please provide two recent photographs (not more than 6 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in color and:
- 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 and without smile
- 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
The average processing time for the visa application is 15 working days at the Embassy.
The Visa Application along with Travel Document is sent to the Embassy of Croatia for consideration and processing. However, in case the documents are not submitted as per requirement or due to other factors or justified reasons, the processing time may be extended up to 60 days.
VFS/Mission’s closures and holidays may extend the visa application processing time.
Please be advised that due to the above-mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In order to avoid any delays in the visa application process, it is paramount that the visa application is complete, and the documents submitted are as per the Mission’s requirements.
The embassy of Croatia may request additional documents, and this may lead to further delay in visa application processing time.
Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.
-
Download Forms

Long Term checklist.
