Visa Information

Overview

Citizens of Saudi Arabia who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in Saudi Arabia please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia - Visa requirements overview (gov.hr).

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Pursuant to the Government’s Decision, starting with 22 July 2014, the Republic of Croatia applies the Decision No 565/2014/EU. All aliens who are holders of valid Schengen documents, as well as national visas and residence permits of Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania do not require an additional (Croatian) visa for 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;
• national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Bulgaria, listed in Annex I of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
• national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Cyprus, listed in Annex III of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
• national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Romania, listed in Annex IV of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;

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, Bulgarian, Cypriot, and Romanian 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.

Documents Required

Checklist

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:

   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. Face photograph: 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.

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 Indonesia: a photocopy of the stay permit;

6. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: 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. Visa fee: 60 EUR

   Persons exempt from visa fee:

   • Members of the immediate family of a Croatian citizen (spouse and children),
   • Members of families of citizens of EU Member States and EEA,
   • Children up to the age of 12,
   • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in official capacity,
   • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when traveling to school, university and professional training,
   • Researchers travelling to do research as noted in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and Council of 28 September 2005,
   • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25 travelling to attend seminars, conferences, sport, culture or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.

8. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:

   • Business visit: original Letter of Guarantee
   • Visitors travelling on an invitation of a Croatian state authority, or to an international event of public interest, or to attend an event organized under the sponsorship of the Croatian Parliament, the President of the Republic of Croatia or the Government of the Republic of Croatia: Letter of Invitation
   • For any other stays, other proofs are required.

9. Financial 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.

   Minimum funds to cover estimated stay in the Republic of Croatia are:

   • 100 Euro per day - to support oneself during the stay in Croatia and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state
   • 50 Euro per day - for an applicant holding Guarantee Letter for private or business visit indicating covered accommodation OR proof of fully paid hotel booking, tourist package or a similar document

   Exceptionally, if a visitor has a certified Letter of Guarantee from a natural or legal person from Croatia showing that the guarantor is fully accepting all the expenses related to visiting and departing from Croatia, (s)he shall be exempt from the requirement to present the proof of having sufficient funds available.

   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.

   The applicant shall also submit an appropriate certificate of his/her social and professional status: certificate of employment, certificate of school attendance, certificate from the companies register for tradesmen etc. For minors and persons without their own resources, an authenticated certificate shall be submitted stating that a parent or other person shall cover the expenses, with a proof of the social and professional status of the person offering to cover the expenses and a proof that such a person has the resources.

10. Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Guarantee or the Letter of Invitation.

11. For minors, a legal guardian shall submit the following: birth certificate, if the parents are the legal guardians, or the decision of the competent authority on appointing the legal guardian. If a minor is traveling without a legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the legal guardian.

The documents attached shall not be older than three months.

Letters of guarantee and invitation letter

TRAVEL PURPOSE: BUSINESS VISIT

If a foreign citizen is coming for a business visit, upon submitting a visa application, (s)he shall submit, as a proof of the purpose of the stay, the original filled out form of the Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person. The guarantor – a legal entity from Croatia - shall authenticate the form by attaching the official seal and the signature of its authorized representative.

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

Both letters can be deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia, in which case the original is not required.

LETTER OF INVITATION

A foreign citizen coming to Croatia at the invitation of a Croatian national authority to attend an international conference of public interest or to participate in an event held under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, the Croatian President and the Croatian Government, shall submit a Letter of Invitation of the Croatian national authority or the organizer of the international event with the visa application.

Important notes and warnings:

• 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 in Ankara prior to a decision being made on your application
• Embassy also reserves the right to ask for additional supporting 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 a photocopy of the Letter of Guarantee in case of both private and business visits, and it is therefore recommendable to carry the Letter of Guarantee, as well as the proof of having sufficient funds, in hand baggage.
• 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 HRK 260 or 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.
• An Embassy/Consular Post may invite the applicant to an interview; require him/her to submit further documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (apostille) of the documents.

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

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

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

Processing Time

The minimum processing time for the visa application at the Embassy of Croatia in Qatar takes approximately 3 weeks.

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.

Applications will be accepted maximum 180 days prior to the travel date.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), and Ukraine, visa processing time is up to 10 days. For further details please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas- Visa Requirements Overview: click here.

Download Forms

• Important Notice

  “Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/ . The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form, you are requested to print a copy and submit it along with the Documents Required (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/SaudiArabia ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centers (Al Khobar, Jeddah or Riyadh)”

Overview

Citizens of Saudi Arabia who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in Saudi Arabia please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia - Visa requirements overview (gov.hr).

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.

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.

Documents Required

Checklist

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:

   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 insuranceto 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 Saudi Arabia: 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:

   • 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
   • proof of ownership or lease of a boat/yacht etc.;

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 proof of paid tourist package, or similar document

   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. 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.

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

The minimum processing time for the visa application at the Embassy of Croatia in Qatar takes approximately 3 weeks.

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.

Applications will be accepted maximum 180 days prior to the travel date.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), and Ukraine, visa processing time is up to 10 days. For further details please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas- Visa Requirements Overview: click here.

Download Forms

• Important Notice

  “Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/ . The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form, you are requested to print a copy and submit it along with the Documents Required (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/SaudiArabia ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centers (Al Khobar, Jeddah or Riyadh)”

Overview

Citizens of Saudi Arabia who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in Saudi Arabia please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia - Visa requirements overview (gov.hr).

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.

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.

Documents Required

Checklist

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:

   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 Saudi Arabia: 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

The minimum processing time for the visa application at the Embassy of  Croatia in Qatar takes approximately 3 weeks.

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.

Applications will be accepted maximum 180 days prior to the travel date.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), and Ukraine, visa processing time is up to 10 days. For further details please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas- Visa Requirements Overview: click here.

Download Forms

• Important Notice

  “Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/ . The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form, you are requested to print a copy and submit it along with the Documents Required (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/SaudiArabia ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centers (Al Khobar, Jeddah or Riyadh)”

Overview

Citizens of Saudi Arabia who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in Saudi Arabia please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia - Visa requirements overview (gov.hr).

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.

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.

Checklist

The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and confirm 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:

   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 Saudi Arabia: a photocopy of the stay permit;
6. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of the return travel ticket, if travelling by car - registration card and driver's license;

7. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:

   • Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person: in original or copy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia; with the Letter of Guarantee, the guarantor shall enclose a proof of solvency (BON 1 or BON 2 Forms, or a confirmation of the Commercial Court that it is not in liquidation etc.); the applicant shall be handed a photocopy of the Letter of Guarantee.

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

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

   • Invitation Letter (copy) if travelling on an invitation of a Croatian state authority, or if the organizer of the conference is not registered as a legal person in Croatia;
   • For the purpose of study: proof of enrolment from the University/Faculty in Croatia;

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 Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia

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

9. 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.

10. Proof of professional or student status: evidence of employment, certificate of school attendance or proof of studying etc; for retired persons – proof of pension
11. Accommodation: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor or the inviting party if so indicated in the Letter of Guarantee or the Letter of Invitation.
12. For minors: birth certificate. If a minor is traveling without a 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

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

The minimum processing time for the visa application at the Embassy of  Croatia in Qatar takes approximately 3 weeks.

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.

Applications will be accepted maximum 180 days prior to the travel date.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), and Ukraine, visa processing time is up to 10 days. For further details please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas- Visa Requirements Overview: click here.

Download Forms

• Important Notice

  “Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/ . The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form, you are requested to print a copy and submit it along with the Documents Required (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/SaudiArabia ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centers (Al Khobar, Jeddah or Riyadh)”

Overview

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.

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.

Documents Required

Checklist

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

   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 insuranceto 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 Saudi Arabia: 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.

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

The minimum processing time for the visa application at the Embassy of  Croatia in Qatar takes approximately 3 weeks.

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.

Applications will be accepted maximum 180 days prior to the travel date.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), and Ukraine, visa processing time is up to 10 days. For further details please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas- Visa Requirements Overview: click here.

Download Forms

• Important Notice

  “Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/ . The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form, you are requested to print a copy and submit it along with the Documents Required (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/SaudiArabia ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centers (Al Khobar, Jeddah or Riyadh)”

Overview

Citizens of Saudi Arabia who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in Saudi Arabia please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia - Visa requirements overview (gov.hr).

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.

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

Documents Required

Checklist

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:

   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 insuranceto 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 Kazakhstan: 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:

   • Letter of invitation issued by a Croatian state authority, or the organiser of an international meeting or manifestation organized under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, the President of the Republic of Croatia or the Government of the Republic of Croatia (copy)
   • Members of official delegations who, following an official invitation, participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programmes: Letter issued by the organiser confirming that the applicant is a member of the official delegation travelling to Croatia to participate in the above events, accompanying by the copy of the official invitation

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 Legal Person from the Republic of Croatia

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

   The supporting documents may include: 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 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 Invitation.

11. For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:

    • birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
    • decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian

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

    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

The minimum processing time for the visa application at the Embassy of  Croatia in Qatar takes approximately 3 weeks.

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.

Applications will be accepted maximum 180 days prior to the travel date.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), and Ukraine, visa processing time is up to 10 days. For further details please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas- Visa Requirements Overview: click here.

Download Forms

• Important Notice

  “Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/ . The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form, you are requested to print a copy and submit it along with the Documents Required (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/SaudiArabia ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centers (Al Khobar, Jeddah or Riyadh)”

Overview

Citizens of Saudi Arabia who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in Saudi Arabia please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia - Visa requirements overview (gov.hr).

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Pursuant to the Government’s Decision, starting with 22 July 2014, the Republic of Croatia applies the Decision No 565/2014/EU. All aliens who are holders of valid Schengen documents, as well as national visas and residence permits of Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Romania do not require an additional (Croatian) visa for 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;
• national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Bulgaria, listed in Annex I of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
• national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Cyprus, listed in Annex III of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;
• national visas for two or multiple entries and residence permits of Romania, listed in Annex IV of the Decision No 565/2014/EU;

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, Bulgarian, Cypriot, and Romanian 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.

Documents Required

Checklist

For citizens of UAE and permanent residents legally residing on the territory of Saudi Arabia who wish to apply for a Tourist visa category following documents are required:

1. Visa Application form
   • Completed for each applicant including children. It can be filled out electronically on your computer or in a written form.
   • o Filled out either in Moroccan language with English translation or in English or Croatian languages. The form needs to be signed personally by the applicant in the field 37 and on the last page.
   • For minors, the application has to be signed by one of the parents or a legal guardian.

   To download visa application form please click here Visa Application Form or you can fill this form online from here

   Forms are also available at the Visa Application Centre (free of charge).

2. One photograph.
   • 35 x 45 mm in colour.
   • White background.
   • Not older than 6 months.
3. Passport or other travel document.
   • Foreign passport.
   • Copy of the first page of foreign passport with personal information.
   • Copies of the previous Schengen, US or other visas will be beneficial.
   • Passport should be valid for at least three months after the date of visa expiration.
   • Passport must be issued within the last 10 years and should contain at least two blank pages.
   • Extended passports will not be accepted.
4. Medical travel insurance.
   • Coverage of 30.000 Euro.
   • Covering Croatia and valid for all the European member states for the whole duration of journey.
   • For multiple entries visa, insurance must be valid for the first trip and applicant needs to fill out the Declaration on travel medical insurancefor subsequent visits. Or to provide medical insurance valid for a year.
5. Hotel or other reservation (at least one must be submitted).
   • Hotel reservation needs to contain (date of intended stay, reservation №, hotel address, contact phone number and the amount of prepayment or full payment).
   • For private apartment rentals: confirmation of the reservation from the owner (period of stay, names, passport numbers) and copy of decision of the Croatian authorities on the legal status of renting business called RJEŠENJE.
6. Proof of activity (at least one must be submitted).
   • For employed applicants: Work statement on the company letterhead indicating position, salary of an applicant gained within the previous period of 6 months, date of employment, and the duration of vacation.
   • For private entrepreneurs: Certificate of registration of private entrepreneur.
   • For pensioners: Pension certificate.
   • For students: Student card (original and copy).
7. Financial documents (at least one must be submitted).
   • Work statement on the company letterhead indicating position, salary of an applicant gained within the previous period of 6 months, date of employment, and the duration of vacation.

   • Bank Statement for the last 3 months (bank income statement, ATM checks). Statement has to show the solvency of at least EUR 50 at his/her disposal per day. If accommodation is not fully paid the solvency of EUR 100 per person per day has to be provided. (Can be the equivalent amount in any another currency).

     If accommodation is not fully paid the solvency of EUR 100 per person per day has to be provided. (Can be the equivalent amount in any another currency).

   • Travel checks, under the name of the applicant, duly signed, presented in original and copy
   • Pensioner statement from the Pension Fund of Saudi Arabia indicating the amount of pension gained for the last 6 months.
   • University certificate that proves the accrual of scholarships for the last 6 months.
   • Notarized sponsorship letter and a proof of income of the sponsor.
8. Proof of intended transport (at least one must be presented).
   1. Air tickets reservation.
   2. Copy of the technical passport of the vehicle, green card and a copy of driver’s license for those who will travel by own vehicle.

Necessary documents depending on the applicant’s personal situation:

1. For foreign citizens:
   • Valid residences permit (copy of both sides). Has to be valid for at least 3 months beyond the departure from the territory of Croatia.
   • In case the holder has applied for the renewal of the proof of legal residence he will be requested to submit such document.
   • For foreign citizen who does not have valid residence permit in Saudi Arabia has to apply from the Croatia Embassy/Consulate.
2. For minors (age under 18):
   • Birth certificate.
   • Copies of the first pages of parent’s internal passports.
   • Notarized consent from both of the parents in case of a minor travelling alone or a notarized consent from the parent who is not travelling in case a minor travelling with one of the parents.
   • Copy of the valid Croatian / Schengen visa of the parent travelling together with the child, if the parent submits his/her application not at the same time.
3. For endorsed children:
   • Parent’s passport with a validity exceeding three months after the scheduled return, must be issued in the previous 10 years and needs to contain at least two empty pages for the visa.
   • Copy of the birth certificate.

IMPORTANT: When submitting the Croatian visa for a minor child, inscribed in the passport of a parent who has a valid Schengen visa, you must open a visa to Croatia to both applicants - and the child and the parent in whose passport the child is inscribed.

ATTENTION:

The Embassy/ Consulate General of Croatia has the right to ask for any other additional documents necessary, may call the applicant for an interview, and keeps the right for refusal without any explanation. In all cases the visa fees are non-refundable.

For minors, a legal guardian shall submit the following: birth certificate, if the parents are the legal guardians, or the decision of the competent authority on appointing the legal guardian. If a minor is traveling without a legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the legal guardian.

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

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

Processing Time

The minimum processing time for the visa application at the Embassy of  Croatia in Qatar takes approximately 3 weeks.

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.

Applications will be accepted maximum 180 days prior to the travel date.

Please be sure to submit your visa application well in advance, to avoid any inconveniences.

For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), and Ukraine, visa processing time is up to 10 days. For further details please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas- Visa Requirements Overview: click here.

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• Important Notice

  “Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/ . The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form, you are requested to print a copy and submit it along with the Documents Required (refer to https://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/SaudiArabia ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centers (Al Khobar, Jeddah or Riyadh)”

Overview

Citizens of Saudi Arabia who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in Saudi Arabia please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia - Visa requirements overview (gov.hr).

Visa Fees

Please Note: There is a Two-Way Courier service charge of SAR 120 (15% VAT Included) per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants

Please Note:

• All payment will be collected in local currency (cash/card) as per the local exchange rate.
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The Visa Application Centre offers the following services at a nominal additional cost:
  
  • SMS Tracking Facility
  • Photo Capture service
  • Photocopying service
  • Printing of Documents

Documents Required

Note :Applicant need to scan all the documents and upload it while filling the online application form , Physical copies of the documents to be submitted along with the application form to the Croatian Visa Application Centre.

WORK CHECKLIST

1. Visa application form: to be filled out and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors.
2. The application form can be filled out online at here.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in color
• 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

Standard visa processing time is up to 15 days from the receipt of the application at the Embassy (it could be shorter, depending on the documentation). 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 to 30 or 60 days. Note: Please submit the documents at least 15 days prior as application cannot be process less than the processing time.

For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), and Ukraine, visa processing time is up to 10 days. For further details please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas- Visa Requirements Overview: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview

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Note: Applicant must scan all the documents and upload it while filling the online application form.

Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/default.aspx. The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form, you are requested to print a copy and submit it along with the Documents Required to the Croatian Visa Application Centre.

Please click here for the Application form

Overview

Citizens of Saudi Arabia who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you reside in Saudi Arabia please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia - Visa requirements overview (gov.hr).

Visa Fees

Please Note: There is a Two-Way Courier service charge of SAR 120 (15% VAT Included) per application over and above the visa fees payable by all applicants

Please Note:

• All payment will be collected in local currency (cash/card) as per the local exchange rate.
• All fees are non-refundable.
• The Visa Application Centre offers the following services at a nominal additional cost:
  
  • SMS Tracking Facility
  • Photo Capture service
  • Photocopying service
  • Printing of Documents

Documents Required

Note :Applicant need to scan all the documents and upload it while filling the online application form , Physical copies of the documents to be submitted along with the application form to the Croatian Visa Application Centre.

Study CHECKLIST

1. Visa application form: to be filled out and signed by the applicant, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors.
2. The application form can be filled out online at here.

Photo Specifications

Photographs must follow the below guidelines

• in color
• 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

Standard visa processing time is up to 15 days from the receipt of the application at the Embassy (it could be shorter, depending on the documentation). 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 to 30 or 60 days. Note: Please submit the documents at least 15 days prior as application cannot be process less than the processing time.

For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), and Ukraine, visa processing time is up to 10 days. For further details please consult the Visa Facilitation Agreements available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs under Consular Information – Visas- Visa Requirements Overview: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview

Download Forms

Note: Applicant must scan all the documents and upload it while filling the online application form.

Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/default.aspx. The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian language. Once you have successfully completed the Online Application Form, you are requested to print a copy and submit it along with the Documents Required to the Croatian Visa Application Centre.

Please click here for the Application form