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Short Term Visa (C - Visa)

Citizens of Turkey who plan to visit Croatia are required to have a visa.

* Citizens of Turkey, holders of special passports, do not need a visa for entering and staying up to 90 days or passing through the territory of the Republic of Croatia.

** Holders of valid regular passports do not need a visa if they are:

  • civil crewmembers of Croatian and Turkish civil aircraft, as well as rescue crewmembers;
  • crewmembers of Croatian and Turkish aircraft taking part in rescue missions, as well as

rescue crewmembers;

  • civil crewmembers on ships.

If you are not a citizen of Turkey, but reside in Turkey; please check whether you require a visa for Croatia: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

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.

The following provinces of Turkey are covered by the Visa Applications Centers in Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa and Edirne: Edirne, Kırklareli, Tekirdağ, Istanbul, Yalova, Kocaeli, Sakarya, Düzce, Çanakkale, Balıkesir, Antalya, Bursa, Bilecik, Kütahya, Manisa, Izmir, Uşak, Aydın, Denizli, Muğla, Burdur.

The following provinces are covered by the Visa Application Centers in Ankara and Gaziantep (consular area of ​​the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ankara): Adana, Afyonkarahisar, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Ardahan, Artvin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Çankırı, Çorum, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır, Isparta, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Şırnak, Sivas, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van Yozgat and Zonguldak.

The Embassy of Croatia in Ankara also covers the following countries (except Turkey): Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

A visa is the approval for transit through the territory of the Republic of Croatia or for entering the Republic of Croatia and staying up to three months in each six-month period counting from the date of the first entry.

It is issued for one, two or more entries for transit, tourist, business, private or other purposes.

The possession of a visa does not grant the entry into the Republic of Croatia. Other legal requirements must also be met. Aliens may not work on the territory of the Republic of Croatia based on a visa alone.

Aliens must apply for a visa prior to their entry into the Republic of Croatia, at the Visa Application Centre or the competent diplomatic mission/consular post.

An alien shall apply for the visa personally. Exceptionally, an alien need not file the application personally, but they shall present themselves when called upon by the diplomatic mission/consular post.

A visa application for an alien minor or an alien deprived of their business capacity shall be submitted by their legal representative.

Visa application forms shall be submitted no sooner than three months prior to the date of the intended trip.

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.
  • 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.

Business

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

    Turkish citizens wishing to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you are a resident of Turkey, please check what is required for a Croatian visa:
    http://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

    Applicants visiting family and friends legally residing in Croatia.

    Applicants must submit documents showing that they fit into this category.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    The Government of the Republic of Croatia has started implementing Decision 565/2014/EU as of July 22, 2014. All persons holding a valid Schengen visa do not need a visa for Croatia.

    Visitors with the following documents:

    • 2 or multiple-entry uniform visa (type C) valid in all Schengen area member states;
    • A two- or multiple-entry visa with “limited territorial validity” (LTV visa) valid in the territory of a member state that recognizes one or more of the Schengen countries with a travel document that is not recognized by one or more of the Schengen countries;
    • Long-term type D visa issued by a Schengen country for stays exceeding 3 months;
    • a residence permit issued by a member state of the Schengen area;

    No visa is required for transit to the Republic of Croatia or for stays not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.

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

    The Schengen validity must be compatible with the duration of stay/transit in Croatia.

    Information on persons holding a “Residence card of a family member of a European Union citizen”:

    Family members of an EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen holding a valid “Residence card of a family member of an EU Member State citizen” may travel to Croatia without a visa if they are traveling with or will join the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen. If the family member of the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen does not have this card, he/she needs to apply for a (free) Croatian visa.

    A short-term visa (C visa) allows transit through the territory of the Republic of Croatia or a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days. This visa is valid for single, double or multiple entry transit, tourist, business, private visit or other types of visa. The validity period of the visa depends on the visitor's stay in Croatia and does not exceed 5 years.

    Foreign nationals may not work in Croatia with a short-term (C visa) visa.

    There is no jurisdiction in the offices of the Consulate in Istanbul (Izmir, Bursa, Antalya and Altunizade).

    The following provinces are covered by the Visa Application Centers in Ankara and Gaziantep (consular area of ​​the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ankara): Adana, Afyonkarahisar, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Ardahan, Artvin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Çankırı, Çorum, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır, Isparta, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Şırnak, Sivas, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van Yozgat and Zonguldak.

    The Embassy of Croatia in Ankara also covers the following countries (except Turkey): Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

  • Visa Fees

    Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

    VISA FEE LIST EUR
    Visa fee 90 €
    Visa fee (Children under 6-12 years of age) 0€
    Mandatory two way courrier fee (Gaziantep, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa) 12 €
    Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldovia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine 35 €
    Service fee (There is a service charge of 28 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees) 28 €

    The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

    Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 2.2 TL
    Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 TL
    Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 11 €
    VIP Premium Lounge Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 55 €
    Prime Time Submission Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 €

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

    • Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
    • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
    • Children up to the age of 12,
    • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
    • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
    • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
    • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
    OTHER FEES EUR
    For storing the original of the Letter of Guarantee of a natural or legal person at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, per item 18,58
    For appeals against a decision refusing a visa application, annulment or revocation of a visa, appeals against a decision refusing the extension and/or duration of stay granted on the basis of a visa 130

  • Documents Required

    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Ankara)
    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Istanbul)

    NOTE: You must submit a letter of guarentee together with an invitation from the relevant institution. (The guarentee letter must be original.)

    Please note that all submitted documents must be scanned and uploaded to online application form. Scanned documents must be named in English and upload as one of following formats , pdf, .jpg, .png and .doc.. In case of a document not uploaded you may be asked to refill the application form and upload all documents.

  • Photo Specifications

    photo

    Photographs must follow the below guidelines

    • no more than 6-months old
    • 35–40mm in width
    • close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph
    • in sharp focus and clear
    • of high quality with no ink marks or creases

    The photographs must:

    • show you looking directly at the camera
    • show your skin tones naturally
    • have appropriate brightness and contrast
    • be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

    Information on the photographic specifications for the photograph to be submitted by applicants can be found under this link to the relevant ICAO document

  • Processing Time

    VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

    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 45 days.

    For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, 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: https://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  • Download Forms

    • Applicants must fill out the visa application form in Latin alphabet, with capital letters and sign it personally. A visa application for a minor or person deprived of their business capacity must be submitted by their legal representative, who must sign the form.

      • Important Notice

      Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are mandatory to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/?lang=en for Ankara and Gaziantep, but strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application form for İstanbul,İzmir,Antalya and Bursa.The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian languages.You need to upload photo while filling out the online form. 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 http://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/turkey/ ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centres in Turkey.

Tourist

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

    Turkish citizens wishing to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you are a resident of Turkey, please check what is required for a Croatian visa:
    http://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

    Applicants visiting family and friends legally residing in Croatia.

    Applicants must submit documents showing that they fit into this category.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    The Government of the Republic of Croatia has started implementing Decision 565/2014/EU as of July 22, 2014. All persons holding a valid Schengen visa do not need a visa for Croatia.

    Visitors with the following documents:

    • 2 or multiple-entry uniform visa (type C) valid in all Schengen area member states;
    • A two- or multiple-entry visa with “limited territorial validity” (LTV visa) valid in the territory of a member state that recognizes one or more of the Schengen countries with a travel document that is not recognized by one or more of the Schengen countries;
    • Long-term type D visa issued by a Schengen country for stays exceeding 3 months;
    • a residence permit issued by a member state of the Schengen area;

    No visa is required for transit to the Republic of Croatia or for stays not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.

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

    The Schengen validity must be compatible with the duration of stay/transit in Croatia.

    Information on persons holding a “Residence card of a family member of a European Union citizen”:

    Family members of an EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen holding a valid “Residence card of a family member of an EU Member State citizen” may travel to Croatia without a visa if they are traveling with or will join the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen. If the family member of the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen does not have this card, he/she needs to apply for a (free) Croatian visa.

    A short-term visa (C visa) allows transit through the territory of the Republic of Croatia or a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days. This visa is valid for single, double or multiple entry transit, tourist, business, private visit or other types of visa. The validity period of the visa depends on the visitor's stay in Croatia and does not exceed 5 years.

    Foreign nationals may not work in Croatia with a short-term (C visa) visa.

    There is no jurisdiction in the offices of the Consulate in Istanbul (Izmir, Bursa, Antalya and Altunizade).

    The following provinces are covered by the Visa Application Centers in Ankara and Gaziantep (consular area of ​​the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ankara): Adana, Afyonkarahisar, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Ardahan, Artvin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Çankırı, Çorum, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır, Isparta, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Şırnak, Sivas, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van Yozgat and Zonguldak.

    The Embassy of Croatia in Ankara also covers the following countries (except Turkey): Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

  • Visa Fees

    Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

    VISA FEE LIST EUR
    Visa fee 90 €
    Visa fee (Children under 6-12 years of age) 0€
    Mandatory two way courrier fee (Gaziantep, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa) 12 €
    Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldovia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine 35 €
    Service fee (There is a service charge of 28 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees) 28 €

    The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

    Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 2.2 TL
    Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 TL
    Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 11 €
    VIP Premium Lounge Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 55 €
    Prime Time Submission Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 €

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

    • Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
    • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
    • Children up to the age of 12,
    • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
    • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
    • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
    • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
    OTHER FEES EUR
    For storing the original of the Letter of Guarantee of a natural or legal person at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, per item 18,58
    For appeals against a decision refusing a visa application, annulment or revocation of a visa, appeals against a decision refusing the extension and/or duration of stay granted on the basis of a visa 130

  • Documents Required

    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Ankara)
    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Istanbul)

    Please note that all submitted documents must be scanned and uploaded to online application form. Scanned documents must be named in English and upload as one of following formats , pdf, .jpg, .png and .doc.. In case of a document not uploaded you may be asked to refill the application form and upload all documents.

  • Photo Specifications

    photo-specifications

    Photographs must follow the below guidelines

    • no more than 6-months old
    • 35–40mm in width
    • close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph
    • in sharp focus and clear
    • of high quality with no ink marks or creases

    The photographs must:

    • show you looking directly at the camera
    • show your skin tones naturally
    • have appropriate brightness and contrast
    • be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

    Information on the photographic specifications for the photograph to be submitted by applicants can be found under this link to the relevant ICAO document

  • Processing Time

    VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

    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 45 days.

    For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, 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: https://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  • Download Forms

    • Applicants must fill out the visa application form in Latin alphabet, with capital letters and sign it personally. A visa application for a minor or person deprived of their business capacity must be submitted by their legal representative, who must sign the form.

      • Important Notice

      Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are mandatory to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/?lang=en for Ankara and Gaziantep, but strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application form for İstanbul,İzmir,Antalya and Bursa.The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian languages.You need to upload photo while filling out the online form. 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 http://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/turkey/ ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centres in Turkey.

Family Or Friends Visit

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

  • Overview

    Turkish citizens wishing to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you are a resident of Turkey, please check what is required for a Croatian visa:
    http://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

    Applicants visiting family and friends legally residing in Croatia.

    Applicants must submit documents showing that they fit into this category.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    The Government of the Republic of Croatia has started implementing Decision 565/2014/EU as of July 22, 2014. All persons holding a valid Schengen visa do not need a visa for Croatia.

    Visitors with the following documents:

    • 2 or multiple-entry uniform visa (type C) valid in all Schengen area member states;
    • A two- or multiple-entry visa with “limited territorial validity” (LTV visa) valid in the territory of a member state that recognizes one or more of the Schengen countries with a travel document that is not recognized by one or more of the Schengen countries;
    • Long-term type D visa issued by a Schengen country for stays exceeding 3 months;
    • a residence permit issued by a member state of the Schengen area;

    No visa is required for transit to the Republic of Croatia or for stays not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.

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

    The Schengen validity must be compatible with the duration of stay/transit in Croatia.

    Information on persons holding a “Residence card of a family member of a European Union citizen”:

    Family members of an EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen holding a valid “Residence card of a family member of an EU Member State citizen” may travel to Croatia without a visa if they are traveling with or will join the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen. If the family member of the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen does not have this card, he/she needs to apply for a (free) Croatian visa.

    A short-term visa (C visa) allows transit through the territory of the Republic of Croatia or a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days. This visa is valid for single, double or multiple entry transit, tourist, business, private visit or other types of visa. The validity period of the visa depends on the visitor's stay in Croatia and does not exceed 5 years.

    Foreign nationals may not work in Croatia with a short-term (C visa) visa.

    There is no jurisdiction in the offices of the Consulate in Istanbul (Izmir, Bursa, Antalya and Altunizade).

    The following provinces are covered by the Visa Application Centers in Ankara and Gaziantep (consular area of ​​the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ankara): Adana, Afyonkarahisar, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Ardahan, Artvin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Çankırı, Çorum, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır, Isparta, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Şırnak, Sivas, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van Yozgat and Zonguldak.

    The Embassy of Croatia in Ankara also covers the following countries (except Turkey): Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

  • Visa Fees

    Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

    VISA FEE LIST EUR
    Visa fee 90 €
    Visa fee (Children under 6-12 years of age) 0€
    Mandatory two way courrier fee (Gaziantep, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa) 12 €
    Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldovia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine 35 €
    Service fee (There is a service charge of 28 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees) 28 €

    The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

    Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 2.2 TL
    Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 TL
    Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 11 €
    VIP Premium Lounge Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 55 €
    Prime Time Submission Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 €

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

    • Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
    • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
    • Children up to the age of 12,
    • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
    • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
    • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
    • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
    OTHER FEES EUR
    For storing the original of the Letter of Guarantee of a natural or legal person at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, per item 18,58
    For appeals against a decision refusing a visa application, annulment or revocation of a visa, appeals against a decision refusing the extension and/or duration of stay granted on the basis of a visa 130

  • Documents Required

    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Ankara)
    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Istanbul)

    Please note that all submitted documents must be scanned and uploaded to online application form. Scanned documents must be named in English and upload as one of following formats , pdf, .jpg, .png and .doc.. In case of a document not uploaded you may be asked to refill the application form and upload all documents.

  • Photo Specifications

    photo-specifications

    Photographs must follow the below guidelines

    • no more than 6-months old
    • 35–40mm in width
    • close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph
    • in sharp focus and clear
    • of high quality with no ink marks or creases

    The photographs must:

    • show you looking directly at the camera
    • show your skin tones naturally
    • have appropriate brightness and contrast
    • be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

    Information on the photographic specifications for the photograph to be submitted by applicants can be found under this link to the relevant ICAO document

  • Processing Time

    VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

    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 45 days.

    For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, 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: https://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  • Download Forms

    • Applicants must fill out the visa application form in Latin alphabet, with capital letters and sign it personally. A visa application for a minor or person deprived of their business capacity must be submitted by their legal representative, who must sign the form.

      • Important Notice

      Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are mandatory to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/?lang=en for Ankara and Gaziantep, but strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application form for İstanbul,İzmir,Antalya and Bursa.The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian languages.You need to upload photo while filling out the online form. 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 http://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/turkey/ ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centres in Turkey.

Cultural/sport Events

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

  • Overview

    Turkish citizens wishing to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you are a resident of Turkey, please check what is required for a Croatian visa:
    http://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

    Applicants visiting family and friends legally residing in Croatia.

    Applicants must submit documents showing that they fit into this category.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    The Government of the Republic of Croatia has started implementing Decision 565/2014/EU as of July 22, 2014. All persons holding a valid Schengen visa do not need a visa for Croatia.

    Visitors with the following documents:

    • 2 or multiple-entry uniform visa (type C) valid in all Schengen area member states;
    • A two- or multiple-entry visa with “limited territorial validity” (LTV visa) valid in the territory of a member state that recognizes one or more of the Schengen countries with a travel document that is not recognized by one or more of the Schengen countries;
    • Long-term type D visa issued by a Schengen country for stays exceeding 3 months;
    • a residence permit issued by a member state of the Schengen area;

    No visa is required for transit to the Republic of Croatia or for stays not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.

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

    The Schengen validity must be compatible with the duration of stay/transit in Croatia.

    Information on persons holding a “Residence card of a family member of a European Union citizen”:

    Family members of an EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen holding a valid “Residence card of a family member of an EU Member State citizen” may travel to Croatia without a visa if they are traveling with or will join the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen. If the family member of the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen does not have this card, he/she needs to apply for a (free) Croatian visa.

    A short-term visa (C visa) allows transit through the territory of the Republic of Croatia or a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days. This visa is valid for single, double or multiple entry transit, tourist, business, private visit or other types of visa. The validity period of the visa depends on the visitor's stay in Croatia and does not exceed 5 years.

    Foreign nationals may not work in Croatia with a short-term (C visa) visa.

    There is no jurisdiction in the offices of the Consulate in Istanbul (Izmir, Bursa, Antalya and Altunizade).

    The following provinces are covered by the Visa Application Centers in Ankara and Gaziantep (consular area of ​​the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ankara): Adana, Afyonkarahisar, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Ardahan, Artvin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Çankırı, Çorum, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır, Isparta, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Şırnak, Sivas, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van Yozgat and Zonguldak.

    The Embassy of Croatia in Ankara also covers the following countries (except Turkey): Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

  • Visa Fees

    Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

    VISA FEE LIST EUR
    Visa fee 90 €
    Visa fee (Children under 6-12 years of age) 0€
    Mandatory two way courrier fee (Gaziantep, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa) 12 €
    Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldovia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine 35 €
    Service fee (There is a service charge of 28 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees) 28 €

    The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

    Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 2.2 TL
    Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 TL
    Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 11 €
    VIP Premium Lounge Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 55 €
    Prime Time Submission Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 €

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

    • Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
    • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
    • Children up to the age of 12,
    • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
    • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
    • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
    • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
    OTHER FEES EUR
    For storing the original of the Letter of Guarantee of a natural or legal person at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, per item 18,58
    For appeals against a decision refusing a visa application, annulment or revocation of a visa, appeals against a decision refusing the extension and/or duration of stay granted on the basis of a visa 130

  • Documents Required

    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Ankara)
    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Istanbul)

    NOTE: You must submit a letter of guarentee together with an invitation from the relevant institution. (The guarentee letter must be original.)

    Please note that all submitted documents must be scanned and uploaded to online application form. Scanned documents must be named in English and upload as one of following formats , pdf, .jpg, .png and .doc.. In case of a document not uploaded you may be asked to refill the application form and upload all documents.

  • Photo Specifications

    photo-specifications

    Photographs must follow the below guidelines

    • no more than 6-months old
    • 35–40mm in width
    • close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph
    • in sharp focus and clear
    • of high quality with no ink marks or creases

    The photographs must:

    • show you looking directly at the camera
    • show your skin tones naturally
    • have appropriate brightness and contrast
    • be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

    Information on the photographic specifications for the photograph to be submitted by applicants can be found under this link to the relevant ICAO document

  • Processing Time

    VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

    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 45 days.

    For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, 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: https://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  • Download Forms

    • Applicants must fill out the visa application form in Latin alphabet, with capital letters and sign it personally. A visa application for a minor or person deprived of their business capacity must be submitted by their legal representative, who must sign the form.

      • Important Notice

      Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are mandatory to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/?lang=en for Ankara and Gaziantep, but strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application form for İstanbul,İzmir,Antalya and Bursa.The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian languages.You need to upload photo while filling out the online form. 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 http://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/turkey/ ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centres in Turkey.

Study

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

  • Overview

    Turkish citizens wishing to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you are a resident of Turkey, please check what is required for a Croatian visa:
    http://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

    Applicants visiting family and friends legally residing in Croatia.

    Applicants must submit documents showing that they fit into this category.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    The Government of the Republic of Croatia has started implementing Decision 565/2014/EU as of July 22, 2014. All persons holding a valid Schengen visa do not need a visa for Croatia.

    Visitors with the following documents:

    • 2 or multiple-entry uniform visa (type C) valid in all Schengen area member states;
    • A two- or multiple-entry visa with “limited territorial validity” (LTV visa) valid in the territory of a member state that recognizes one or more of the Schengen countries with a travel document that is not recognized by one or more of the Schengen countries;
    • Long-term type D visa issued by a Schengen country for stays exceeding 3 months;
    • a residence permit issued by a member state of the Schengen area;

    No visa is required for transit to the Republic of Croatia or for stays not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.

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

    The Schengen validity must be compatible with the duration of stay/transit in Croatia.

    Information on persons holding a “Residence card of a family member of a European Union citizen”:

    Family members of an EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen holding a valid “Residence card of a family member of an EU Member State citizen” may travel to Croatia without a visa if they are traveling with or will join the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen. If the family member of the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen does not have this card, he/she needs to apply for a (free) Croatian visa.

    A short-term visa (C visa) allows transit through the territory of the Republic of Croatia or a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days. This visa is valid for single, double or multiple entry transit, tourist, business, private visit or other types of visa. The validity period of the visa depends on the visitor's stay in Croatia and does not exceed 5 years.

    Foreign nationals may not work in Croatia with a short-term (C visa) visa.

    There is no jurisdiction in the offices of the Consulate in Istanbul (Izmir, Bursa, Antalya and Altunizade).

    The following provinces are covered by the Visa Application Centers in Ankara and Gaziantep (consular area of ​​the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ankara): Adana, Afyonkarahisar, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Ardahan, Artvin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Çankırı, Çorum, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır, Isparta, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Şırnak, Sivas, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van Yozgat and Zonguldak.

    The Embassy of Croatia in Ankara also covers the following countries (except Turkey): Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

  • Visa Fees

    Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

    VISA FEE LIST EUR
    Visa fee 90 €
    Visa fee (Children under 6-12 years of age) 0€
    Mandatory two way courrier fee (Gaziantep, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa) 12 €
    Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldovia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine 35 €
    Service fee (There is a service charge of 28 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees) 28 €

    The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

    Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 2.2 TL
    Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 TL
    Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 11 €
    VIP Premium Lounge Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 55 €
    Prime Time Submission Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 €

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

    • Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
    • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
    • Children up to the age of 12,
    • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
    • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
    • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
    • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
    OTHER FEES EUR
    For storing the original of the Letter of Guarantee of a natural or legal person at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, per item 18,58
    For appeals against a decision refusing a visa application, annulment or revocation of a visa, appeals against a decision refusing the extension and/or duration of stay granted on the basis of a visa 130

  • Documents Required

    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Ankara)
    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Istanbul)

    NOTE: You must submit a letter of guarentee together with an invitation from the relevant institution. (The guarentee letter must be original.)

    Please note that all submitted documents must be scanned and uploaded to online application form. Scanned documents must be named in English and upload as one of following formats , pdf, .jpg, .png and .doc.. In case of a document not uploaded you may be asked to refill the application form and upload all documents.

  • Photo Specifications

    photo-specifications

    Photographs must follow the below guidelines

    • no more than 6-months old
    • 35–40mm in width
    • close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph
    • in sharp focus and clear
    • of high quality with no ink marks or creases

    The photographs must:

    • show you looking directly at the camera
    • show your skin tones naturally
    • have appropriate brightness and contrast
    • be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

    Information on the photographic specifications for the photograph to be submitted by applicants can be found under this link to the relevant ICAO document

  • Processing Time

    VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

    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 45 days.

    For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, 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: https://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  • Download Forms

    • Applicants must fill out the visa application form in Latin alphabet, with capital letters and sign it personally. A visa application for a minor or person deprived of their business capacity must be submitted by their legal representative, who must sign the form.

      • Important Notice

      Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are mandatory to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/?lang=en for Ankara and Gaziantep, but strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application form for İstanbul,İzmir,Antalya and Bursa.The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian languages.You need to upload photo while filling out the online form. 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 http://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/turkey/ ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centres in Turkey.

Transit Visa

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

  • Overview

    Turkish citizens wishing to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you are a resident of Turkey, please check what is required for a Croatian visa:
    http://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

    Applicants visiting family and friends legally residing in Croatia.

    Applicants must submit documents showing that they fit into this category.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    The Government of the Republic of Croatia has started implementing Decision 565/2014/EU as of July 22, 2014. All persons holding a valid Schengen visa do not need a visa for Croatia.

    Visitors with the following documents:

    • 2 or multiple-entry uniform visa (type C) valid in all Schengen area member states;
    • A two- or multiple-entry visa with “limited territorial validity” (LTV visa) valid in the territory of a member state that recognizes one or more of the Schengen countries with a travel document that is not recognized by one or more of the Schengen countries;
    • Long-term type D visa issued by a Schengen country for stays exceeding 3 months;
    • a residence permit issued by a member state of the Schengen area;

    No visa is required for transit to the Republic of Croatia or for stays not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.

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

    The Schengen validity must be compatible with the duration of stay/transit in Croatia.

    Information on persons holding a “Residence card of a family member of a European Union citizen”:

    Family members of an EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen holding a valid “Residence card of a family member of an EU Member State citizen” may travel to Croatia without a visa if they are traveling with or will join the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen. If the family member of the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen does not have this card, he/she needs to apply for a (free) Croatian visa.

    A short-term visa (C visa) allows transit through the territory of the Republic of Croatia or a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days. This visa is valid for single, double or multiple entry transit, tourist, business, private visit or other types of visa. The validity period of the visa depends on the visitor's stay in Croatia and does not exceed 5 years.

    Foreign nationals may not work in Croatia with a short-term (C visa) visa.

    There is no jurisdiction in the offices of the Consulate in Istanbul (Izmir, Bursa, Antalya and Altunizade).

    The following provinces are covered by the Visa Application Centers in Ankara and Gaziantep (consular area of ​​the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ankara): Adana, Afyonkarahisar, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Ardahan, Artvin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Çankırı, Çorum, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır, Isparta, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Şırnak, Sivas, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van Yozgat and Zonguldak.

    The Embassy of Croatia in Ankara also covers the following countries (except Turkey): Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

  • Visa Fees

    Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

    VISA FEE LIST EUR
    Visa fee 90 €
    Visa fee (Children under 6-12 years of age) 0€
    Mandatory two way courrier fee (Gaziantep, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa) 12 €
    Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldovia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine 35 €
    Service fee (There is a service charge of 28 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees) 28 €

    The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

    Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 14 TL
    Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 2.2 TL
    Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 TL
    VIP Premium Lounge Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 11 €
    Prime Time Submission Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 €

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

    • Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
    • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
    • Children up to the age of 12,
    • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
    • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
    • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
    • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
    OTHER FEES EUR
    For storing the original of the Letter of Guarantee of a natural or legal person at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, per item 18,58
    For appeals against a decision refusing a visa application, annulment or revocation of a visa, appeals against a decision refusing the extension and/or duration of stay granted on the basis of a visa 130

  • Documents Required

    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Ankara)
    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Istanbul)

    Please note that all submitted documents must be scanned and uploaded to online application form. Scanned documents must be named in English and upload as one of following formats , pdf, .jpg, .png and .doc.. In case of a document not uploaded you may be asked to refill the application form and upload all documents.

  • Photo Specifications

    photo-specifications

    Photographs must follow the below guidelines

    • no more than 6-months old
    • 35–40mm in width
    • close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph
    • in sharp focus and clear
    • of high quality with no ink marks or creases

    The photographs must:

    • show you looking directly at the camera
    • show your skin tones naturally
    • have appropriate brightness and contrast
    • be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

    Information on the photographic specifications for the photograph to be submitted by applicants can be found under this link to the relevant ICAO document

  • Processing Time

    VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

    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 45 days.

    For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, 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: https://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  • Download Forms

    • Applicants must fill out the visa application form in Latin alphabet, with capital letters and sign it personally. A visa application for a minor or person deprived of their business capacity must be submitted by their legal representative, who must sign the form.

      • Important Notice

      Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are mandatory to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/?lang=en for Ankara and Gaziantep, but strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application form for İstanbul,İzmir,Antalya and Bursa.The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian languages.You need to upload photo while filling out the online form. 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 http://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/turkey/ ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centres in Turkey.

Official Visit

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

  • Overview

    Turkish citizens wishing to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you are a resident of Turkey, please check what is required for a Croatian visa:
    http://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

    Applicants visiting family and friends legally residing in Croatia.

    Applicants must submit documents showing that they fit into this category.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    The Government of the Republic of Croatia has started implementing Decision 565/2014/EU as of July 22, 2014. All persons holding a valid Schengen visa do not need a visa for Croatia.

    Visitors with the following documents:

    • 2 or multiple-entry uniform visa (type C) valid in all Schengen area member states;
    • A two- or multiple-entry visa with “limited territorial validity” (LTV visa) valid in the territory of a member state that recognizes one or more of the Schengen countries with a travel document that is not recognized by one or more of the Schengen countries;
    • Long-term type D visa issued by a Schengen country for stays exceeding 3 months;
    • a residence permit issued by a member state of the Schengen area;

    No visa is required for transit to the Republic of Croatia or for stays not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.

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

    The Schengen validity must be compatible with the duration of stay/transit in Croatia.

    Information on persons holding a “Residence card of a family member of a European Union citizen”:

    Family members of an EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen holding a valid “Residence card of a family member of an EU Member State citizen” may travel to Croatia without a visa if they are traveling with or will join the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen. If the family member of the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen does not have this card, he/she needs to apply for a (free) Croatian visa.

    A short-term visa (C visa) allows transit through the territory of the Republic of Croatia or a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days. This visa is valid for single, double or multiple entry transit, tourist, business, private visit or other types of visa. The validity period of the visa depends on the visitor's stay in Croatia and does not exceed 5 years.

    Foreign nationals may not work in Croatia with a short-term (C visa) visa.

    There is no jurisdiction in the offices of the Consulate in Istanbul (Izmir, Bursa, Antalya and Altunizade).

    The following provinces are covered by the Visa Application Centers in Ankara and Gaziantep (consular area of ​​the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ankara): Adana, Afyonkarahisar, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Ardahan, Artvin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Çankırı, Çorum, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır, Isparta, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Şırnak, Sivas, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van Yozgat and Zonguldak.

    The Embassy of Croatia in Ankara also covers the following countries (except Turkey): Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

  • Visa Fees

    Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

    VISA FEE LIST EUR
    Visa fee 90 €
    Visa fee (Children under 6-12 years of age) 0€
    Mandatory two way courrier fee (Gaziantep, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa) 12 €
    Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldovia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine 35 €
    Service fee (There is a service charge of 28 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees) 28 €

    The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

    Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 2.2 TL
    Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 TL
    Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 11 €
    VIP Premium Lounge Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 55 €
    Prime Time Submission Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 €

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

    • Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
    • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
    • Children up to the age of 12,
    • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
    • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
    • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
    • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
    OTHER FEES EUR
    For storing the original of the Letter of Guarantee of a natural or legal person at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, per item 18,58
    For appeals against a decision refusing a visa application, annulment or revocation of a visa, appeals against a decision refusing the extension and/or duration of stay granted on the basis of a visa 130

  • Documents Required

    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Ankara)

    Please note that all submitted documents must be scanned and uploaded to online application form. Scanned documents must be named in English and upload as one of following formats , pdf, .jpg, .png and .doc.. In case of a document not uploaded you may be asked to refill the application form and upload all documents.

  • Photo Specifications

    photo-specifications

    Photographs must follow the below guidelines

    • no more than 6-months old
    • 35–40mm in width
    • close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph
    • in sharp focus and clear
    • of high quality with no ink marks or creases

    The photographs must:

    • show you looking directly at the camera
    • show your skin tones naturally
    • have appropriate brightness and contrast
    • be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

    Information on the photographic specifications for the photograph to be submitted by applicants can be found under this link to the relevant ICAO document

  • Processing Time

    VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

    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 45 days.

    For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, 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: https://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/.

  • Download Forms

    • Applicants must fill out the visa application form in Latin alphabet, with capital letters and sign it personally. A visa application for a minor or person deprived of their business capacity must be submitted by their legal representative, who must sign the form.

      • Important Notice

      Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are mandatory to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/?lang=en for Ankara and Gaziantep, but strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application form for İstanbul,İzmir,Antalya and Bursa.The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian languages.You need to upload photo while filling out the online form. 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 http://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/turkey/ ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centres in Turkey.

Medical Treatment

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

  • Overview

    Turkish citizens wishing to visit Croatia are required to have a visa. If you are a resident of Turkey, please check what is required for a Croatian visa:
    http://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

    Applicants visiting family and friends legally residing in Croatia.

    Applicants must submit documents showing that they fit into this category.

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    The Government of the Republic of Croatia has started implementing Decision 565/2014/EU as of July 22, 2014. All persons holding a valid Schengen visa do not need a visa for Croatia.

    Visitors with the following documents:

    • 2 or multiple-entry uniform visa (type C) valid in all Schengen area member states;
    • A two- or multiple-entry visa with “limited territorial validity” (LTV visa) valid in the territory of a member state that recognizes one or more of the Schengen countries with a travel document that is not recognized by one or more of the Schengen countries;
    • Long-term type D visa issued by a Schengen country for stays exceeding 3 months;
    • a residence permit issued by a member state of the Schengen area;

    No visa is required for transit to the Republic of Croatia or for stays not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.

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

    The Schengen validity must be compatible with the duration of stay/transit in Croatia.

    Information on persons holding a “Residence card of a family member of a European Union citizen”:

    Family members of an EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen holding a valid “Residence card of a family member of an EU Member State citizen” may travel to Croatia without a visa if they are traveling with or will join the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen. If the family member of the EU Member State citizen or EEC citizen does not have this card, he/she needs to apply for a (free) Croatian visa.

    A short-term visa (C visa) allows transit through the territory of the Republic of Croatia or a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days. This visa is valid for single, double or multiple entry transit, tourist, business, private visit or other types of visa. The validity period of the visa depends on the visitor's stay in Croatia and does not exceed 5 years.

    Foreign nationals may not work in Croatia with a short-term (C visa) visa.

    There is no jurisdiction in the offices of the Consulate in Istanbul (Izmir, Bursa, Antalya and Altunizade).

    The following provinces are covered by the Visa Application Centers in Ankara and Gaziantep (consular area of ​​the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ankara): Adana, Afyonkarahisar, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Ardahan, Artvin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Çankırı, Çorum, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır, Isparta, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Şırnak, Sivas, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van Yozgat and Zonguldak.

    The Embassy of Croatia in Ankara also covers the following countries (except Turkey): Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

  • Visa Fees

    Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

    VISA FEE LIST EUR
    Visa fee 90 €
    Visa fee (Children under 6-12 years of age) 0€
    Mandatory two way courrier fee (Gaziantep, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa) 12 €
    Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldovia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine 35 €
    Service fee (There is a service charge of 28 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees) 28 €

    The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

    Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 2.2 TL
    Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 TL
    Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 11 €
    VIP Premium Lounge Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 55 €
    Prime Time Submission Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 €

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

    • Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
    • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
    • Children up to the age of 12,
    • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
    • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
    • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
    • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
    OTHER FEES EUR
    For storing the original of the Letter of Guarantee of a natural or legal person at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, per item 18,58
    For appeals against a decision refusing a visa application, annulment or revocation of a visa, appeals against a decision refusing the extension and/or duration of stay granted on the basis of a visa 130

  • Documents Required

    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Ankara)
    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Istanbul)

    Please note that all submitted documents must be scanned and uploaded to online application form. Scanned documents must be named in English and upload as one of following formats , pdf, .jpg, .png and .doc.. In case of a document not uploaded you may be asked to refill the application form and upload all documents.

  • Photo Specifications

    photo-specifications

    Photographs must follow the below guidelines

    • no more than 6-months old
    • 35–40mm in width
    • close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph
    • in sharp focus and clear
    • of high quality with no ink marks or creases

    The photographs must:

    • show you looking directly at the camera
    • show your skin tones naturally
    • have appropriate brightness and contrast
    • be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

    Information on the photographic specifications for the photograph to be submitted by applicants can be found under this link to the relevant ICAO document

  • Processing Time

    VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

    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 45 days.

    For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, 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: https://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  • Download Forms

    • Applicants must fill out the visa application form in Latin alphabet, with capital letters and sign it personally. A visa application for a minor or person deprived of their business capacity must be submitted by their legal representative, who must sign the form.

      • Important Notice

      Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are mandatory to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/?lang=en for Ankara and Gaziantep, but strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application form for İstanbul,İzmir,Antalya and Bursa.The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian languages.You need to upload photo while filling out the online form. 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 http://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/turkey/ ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centres in Turkey.

MEMBERS OF THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY (SPOUSE/CHILDREN) OF A CITIZEN OF CROATIA/EU/EEA/SWITZERLAND

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

  • Overview

    This type of visa is applicable for members of the immediate family (spouse/children) of a citizen of Croatia/EU/EEA/SWITZERLAND

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

    Third-country nationals who require a visa for Croatia can fill out the visa application form on-line at crovisa.mvep.hr (available in English, Russian, Ukrainian, Albanian, and Turkish language). Printed and filled out application form, along with other required documents, should be submitted to the competent Croatian Embassy/Consulate or visa centre.

    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.

    The following provinces of Türkiye will be accepted without jurisdiction by the Visa Applications Centers in Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya and Bursa (consular area of the General Consulate of Croatia in Istanbul)

    The following provinces are covered by the Visa Application Centers in Ankara and Gaziantep (consular area of ​​the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ankara): Adana, Afyonkarahisar, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Ardahan, Artvin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Çankırı, Çorum, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır, Isparta, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Şırnak, Sivas, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van Yozgat and Zonguldak.

    The Embassy of Croatia in Ankara also covers the following countries (except Turkey): Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

  • Visa Fees

    The family member of the Croatian, EU/EEA and Swiss citizen does not need to pay the visa application fee in cases when family members of the EEA/Swiss citizens travel with or are joining a family member who is an EEA/Swiss citizen. For all other travel purposes, i.e. when they are not travelling with or joining a family member who is an EEA/Swiss citizen, short-term visa application procedure is standard, and a C visa fee of 90 EUR is charged.

    Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

    VISA FEE LIST EUR
    Visa fee 90 €
    Visa fee (Children under 6-12 years of age) 0€
    Mandatory two way courrier fee (Gaziantep, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa) 12 €
    Nationals of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldovia (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine 35 €
    Service fee (There is a service charge of 28 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees) 28 €

    The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

    Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 2.2 TL
    Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 TL
    Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 11 €
    VIP Premium Lounge Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 55 €
    Prime Time Submission Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 €

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

    • Family members of a Croatian national (spouse and children),
    • Family members of citizens of EEA Member States and Switzerland,
    • Children up to the age of 12,
    • Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in their official capacity
    • Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when they come to attend school, study and professional training,
    • Researchers coming to conduct research, as provided for by the Recommendation of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research,
    • Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25, who are to attend seminars, conferences, sport, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
    OTHER FEES EUR
    For storing the original of the Letter of Guarantee of a natural or legal person at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, per item 18,58
    For appeals against a decision refusing a visa application, annulment or revocation of a visa, appeals against a decision refusing the extension and/or duration of stay granted on the basis of a visa 130

  • Documents Required

    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Ankara)
    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Istanbul)

    Please note that all submitted documents must be scanned and uploaded to online application form. Scanned documents must be named in English and upload as one of following formats , pdf, .jpg, .png and .doc.. In case of a document not uploaded you may be asked to refill the application form and upload all documents.

  • Photo Specifications

    photo-specifications

    Photographs must follow the below guidelines

    • no more than 6-months old
    • 35–40mm in width
    • close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph
    • in sharp focus and clear
    • of high quality with no ink marks or creases

    The photographs must:

    • show you looking directly at the camera
    • show your skin tones naturally
    • have appropriate brightness and contrast
    • be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

    Information on the photographic specifications for the photograph to be submitted by applicants can be found under this link to the relevant ICAO document

  • Processing Time

    VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

    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 45 days.

    For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, 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: https://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/

  • Download Forms

    • Applicants must fill out the visa application form in Latin alphabet, with capital letters and sign it personally. A visa application for a minor or person deprived of their business capacity must be submitted by their legal representative, who must sign the form.

      • Important Notice

      Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are mandatory to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/?lang=en for Ankara and Gaziantep, but strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application form for İstanbul,İzmir,Antalya and Bursa.The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian languages.You need to upload photo while filling out the online form. 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 http://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/turkey/ ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centres in Turkey.

Long Term Visa (D - Visa)

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

  • Overview

    If you wish to stay in Croatia longer than 90 days for the purposes mentioned in the list below, you must apply for a D Visa.

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

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

    • family reunification,
    • secondary school education,
    • university studies,
    • research,
    • humanitarian grounds,
    • life partnership,
    • work;
    • work of a posted worker;
    • stay of long-term residents in another EEA Member State,
    • stay of digital nomads,
    • other purposes

    When applicants fill out the information on the Crovisa site, Art. 57 of the Aliens Act" (čl. 57. ZOS), when the category is selected as "long", it can automatically take the long-term form instead of Schengen. The date of obtaining residence and work permits in D-type visa type applications must not be older than three months.

    In addition, all documents, including long-term, must be scanned and uploaded to the system.

    The following provinces of Türkiye will be accepted without jurisdiction by the Visa Applications Centers in Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya and Bursa (consular area of the General Consulate of Croatia in Istanbul)

    The following provinces are covered by the Visa Application Centers in Ankara and Gaziantep (consular area of ​​the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Ankara): Adana, Afyonkarahisar, Ağrı, Aksaray, Amasya, Ankara, Ardahan, Artvin, Bartın, Batman, Bayburt, Bingöl, Bitlis, Bolu, Çankırı, Çorum, Diyarbakır, Elazığ, Erzincan, Erzurum, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Giresun, Gümüşhane, Hakkari, Hatay, Iğdır, Isparta, Kahramanmaraş, Karabük, Karaman, Kars, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Kilis, Kırıkkale, Kırşehir, Konya, Malatya, Mardin, Mersin, Muş, Nevşehir, Niğde, Ordu, Osmaniye, Rize, Samsun, Şanlıurfa, Siirt, Sinop, Şırnak, Sivas, Tekirdağ, Tokat, Trabzon, Tunceli, Van Yozgat and Zonguldak.

    The Embassy of Croatia in Ankara also covers the following countries (except Türkiye): Afghanistan and Turkmenistan.

  • Visa Fees

    Fees are due on the visa application when applying.

    VISA FEE LIST EUR
    Visa fee 93 €
    Visa fee (Children under 12 years of age) 0
    Mandatory two way courrier fee (Gaziantep, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa) 12 €
    Service fee (There is a service charge of 28 € (Inclusive of 20% VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees) 28 €

    The visa application centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost:

    Photocopying (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 2.2 TL
    Photograph service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 TL
    Courier service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 11 €
    VIP Premium Lounge Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 55 €
    Prime Time Submission Service (Inclusive of 20% VAT) 27.5 €

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

    • children up to the age of 12,
    • family reunification – exempted in the case of family members of a Croatian national (spouse, children)
    • third-country nationals who have been granted the temporary stay for the following purposes:
      • secondary school education
      • university studies
      • research
      • humanitarian grounds.
    OTHER FEES EUR
    For storing the original of the Letter of Guarantee of a natural or legal person at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, per item 18,58
    For appeals against a decision refusing a visa application, annulment or revocation of a visa, appeals against a decision refusing the extension and/or duration of stay granted on the basis of a visa 130

  • Documents Required

    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Ankara)
    pdf-icon Please click here for the required documents. (Istanbul)

    Please note that all submitted documents must be scanned and uploaded to online application form. Scanned documents must be named in English and upload as one of following formats , pdf, .jpg, .png and .doc.. In case of a document not uploaded you may be asked to refill the application form and upload all documents.

    When applicants fill out the information on the Crovisa site, Art. 57 of the Aliens Act" (čl. 57. ZOS), when the category is selected as "long", it can automatically take the long-term form instead of Schengen. The date of obtaining residence and work permits in D-type visa type applications must not be older than three months.

    In addition, all documents, including long-term, must be scanned and uploaded to the system.

  • Photo Specifications

    photo-specifications

    Photographs must follow the below guidelines

    • no more than 6-months old
    • 35–40mm in width
    • close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70–80% of the photograph
    • in sharp focus and clear
    • of high quality with no ink marks or creases

    The photographs must:

    • show you looking directly at the camera
    • show your skin tones naturally
    • have appropriate brightness and contrast
    • be printed on high quality paper, and at high resolution

    Photographs taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper.

    Information on the photographic specifications for the photograph to be submitted by applicants can be found under this link to the relevant ICAO document

  • Processing Time

    VISA ISSUANCE PROCEDURE AND TIMELINES

    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 45 days.

    For citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cape Verde, Georgia, Moldova (holders of non-biometric passports), Ukraine and Russian Federation, 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: https://mvep.gov.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/.

  • Download Forms

    • Applicants must fill out the visa application form in Latin alphabet, with capital letters and sign it personally. A visa application for a minor or person deprived of their business capacity must be submitted by their legal representative, who must sign the form.

      • Important Notice

      Applicants who wish to apply for a visa to Croatia are mandatory to use the Online Visa Application Form available at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/?lang=en for Ankara and Gaziantep, but strongly advised to use the Online Visa Application form for İstanbul,İzmir,Antalya and Bursa.The Online Form is available in Croatian, English, Albanian, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian languages.You need to upload photo while filling out the online form. 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 http://www.vfsglobal.com/croatia/turkey/ ) to the Croatian Visa Application Centres in Turkey.

      When applicants fill out the information on the Crovisa site, Art. 57 of the Aliens Act" (čl. 57. ZOS), when the category is selected as "long", it can automatically take the long-term form instead of Schengen. The date of obtaining residence and work permits in D-type visa type applications must not be older than three months.

      In addition, all documents, including long-term, must be scanned and uploaded to the system.