Croatia Visa Fee from India 2026: Every Charge in Rupees

Croatia has fully applied the Schengen rules since 1 January 2023, and the Embassy of Croatia in New Delhi decides every application lodged at VFS. The rupee amounts below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. VFS notes that fees are subject to change without notice, so recheck on the day of your appointment.

How much is each Croatia visa fee in INR and EUR?

Why do applicants outside New Delhi pay more?

VFS India lists a two-way courier charge of INR 1332 as mandatory at every centre except New Delhi. Croatia's application centres are New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Coimbatore. The Embassy that decides every file is in New Delhi, and VFS lists the courier as mandatory at the other six centres, so applicants in Mumbai or Bengaluru, for example, pay it on top of the visa fee.

So the mandatory part of a Croatia tourist visa from India is:

• visa fee: INR 10200;
• VFS Logistics: INR 2553 (including GST);
• two-way courier: INR 1332 (all centres except New Delhi).

Personal appearance is mandatory for all C and D applications since 9 April 2025, so factor in travel to your nearest centre as well.

Which optional VFS extras can you skip?

Everything in this table is optional. Most applicants need none of it if their documents and photos are ready.

The photograph service is worth it only if your own photos fail the rules: 35 x 45 mm, colour, light or white background without pattern, head about two-thirds of the photo. Photos that do not meet the requirements make the application incomplete.

Who is exempt from the Croatia visa fee?

VFS India lists these groups as exempt from the short-stay visa fee:

• family members of Croatian or EEA citizens;
• children up to the age of 12;
• diplomatic and service passport holders on official travel;
• pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers travelling for study or training;
• researchers;
• representatives of non-profit organisations aged up to 25 attending events.

An exemption covers the visa fee only. For students, VFS states that the INR 2553 logistics charge and, outside New Delhi, the INR 1332 courier still apply.

What do long-stay, work and digital nomad applicants pay?

Long stays involve two sets of fees: VFS India's visa and permit charges, and the Croatian Ministry of the Interior's administrative fees.

• Stay and work permit: the Ministry lists EUR 74.32 for the permit, EUR 31.85 for the biometric residence card (EUR 59.73 accelerated) and EUR 9.29 for card issuance. This is separate from the INR 10500 / EUR 93 Work Permit (D) visa paid at VFS.
• Temporary stay for study: EUR 46.45 for temporary stay, EUR 31.85 for the card (EUR 59.73 accelerated) and EUR 9.29 issuance, for applications at a police administration in Croatia. Through VFS, the Resident Permit fee is INR 7600 / EUR 67.02 plus EUR 93 D-visa stamping.
• Digital nomads: EUR 55.74 for temporary stay plus EUR 93 for the D visa when applying at a diplomatic mission, with the VFS service fee extra. Applicants must also show means of at least EUR 3,622.50 a month, or EUR 43,470 for a 12-month stay.

The Ministry's EUR 55.74 and VFS India's EUR 67.02 differ; check both pages before paying. Work permit applicants also need a police clearance certificate with an MEA apostille.

When do you lose money on a Croatia application?

• Booking and not attending. The fee paid when booking an appointment is non-refundable once the appointment is confirmed. One reschedule is allowed if slots are available.
• Applying too late. Tourist applications with less than 45 days to travel, and business applications with less than 60 days, are not accepted under the Mission's instruction.
• Changing bookings. Changing or cancelling accommodation after submission delays processing, and after issuance may lead to revocation of the visa. VFS asks for flight and hotel reservations only, not confirmed paid bookings, which a verifiable flight reservation covers.
• A refusal. European Commission statistics show 29.2% of Schengen applications lodged at Croatian consulates in India were not issued in 2025 (709 of 2,615), up from 26.5% in 2024. These are past outcomes for all applicants, not a forecast. A complaint against a refusal must be filed within 15 days, in Croatian, through the Embassy, with a consular fee.

Standard processing is 45 calendar days for tourist visas and 30 calendar days for business visas, which may be extended. Apply up to 6 months before travel to stay clear of the cut-offs.

For the full checklist and Embassy contacts, see our Croatia visa guide for Indians or the VFS Global Croatia India page.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files. Packages run from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel booking, itinerary and cover letter. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay the Croatia visa fee in euros?

VFS India publishes the fee as INR 10200 / EUR 90 and lists cash, card and UPI as payment methods at the centre. The rupee amount is what you pay in India, and VFS says fees are subject to change without notice.

Is the Croatia visa fee refunded if my application is refused?

VFS India's Croatia pages do not state that the visa fee is refunded after a refusal, and they describe the appointment booking fee as non-refundable once the appointment is confirmed. Filing a complaint against a refusal also requires a consular fee.

Do I pay a separate fee for the online Croatia visa form?

The official sources list no fee for filling in the form at crovisa.mvep.hr. You print and sign the completed form and pay the visa fee and VFS charges when you submit in person.

Does Croatia charge for an airport transit visa?

No, according to the EU lists. India is not on the EU common list of nationalities needing an airport transit visa (Annex 7A), and Croatia does not mark India in the national airport transit visa list (Annex 7B).