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Croatia Visa for Nepali Citizens

Visa requiredSchengen short-stay visaLast reviewed April 26, 2026

Nepali passport holders visiting Croatia as tourists use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa. Processing time: 60 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy. Apply through VFS Global Croatia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — TourismStay: Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
Visa fee: Not listed in our record
Processing time: 60 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy (statutory Schengen maximum)
Where to apply: VFS Global Croatia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu

At a glance

At a glance — Croatia Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism

Processing time: 60 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy (statutory Schengen maximum). Most Nepal files decided in 15–30 days when complete.
Stay duration: Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
Visa validity: Up to 5 years multi-entry depending on travel history; first-time applicants typically receive single- or double-entry sticker matched to the trip.
Entries: Single (1), Double (2), or Multiple (MULT).
Bank balance / financial proof: Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Schengen-area trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns (personal + company where applicable) and a copy of an international credit card with 3-month statement.
Where to apply: Fill the online form at crovisa.mvep.hr, print and sign, book VFS Kathmandu appointment, submit in person with biometrics + supporting docs, then courier collection.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism
Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel within Croatia and the wider Schengen Area.
Stay
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.
Processing
60 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy (statutory Schengen maximum). Most Nepal files decided in 15–30 days when complete.
Business — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business
Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, after-sales service of equipment sold by Nepali employer — no employment in Croatia or the wider Schengen Area.
Stay
Maximum 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
60 calendar days statutory; most Nepal business files decided in 10–25 days when invitation is strong.
Family Visit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Visit to Family or Friends
Visiting family or friends resident in Croatia (or holding Croatian / EEA citizenship).
Stay
Up to 90 days in 180.
Processing
60 days statutory; 15–30 days typical.
Student — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Study / Cultural / Sport Events
Short-term study (≤ 90 days), exchange programmes, cultural events, sport competitions, conferences.
Stay
Up to 90 days in 180.
Processing
60 days statutory.
Medical — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Medical Treatment
Medical treatment / consultation at a Croatian hospital or clinic.
Stay
Up to 90 days in 180.
Processing
60 days statutory.
Transit — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Transit / Airport Transit
Transit through Croatia or Croatian airport en route to a third country.
Stay
Up to 5 days transit.
Processing
60 days statutory; usually 7–15 days.
Official — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Official Visit
Official delegation visit, ministerial meetings, intergovernmental events.
Stay
Per programme, up to 90 days in 180.
Processing
60 days statutory; typically expedited for state delegations.

Checklist

Required documents — Croatia tourist visa

27 required · 9 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Croatian visa application form (signed in field 37 + final field)
Required
Filled online at crovisa.mvep.hr; printed and signed by hand. Available in English or Croatian.
Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages)
Required
Plus photocopies of front + last + every used page of the current passport AND last 2 old passports.
Two passport photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old)
Required
Color, glossy, neutral expression, head 2/3 of frame (max 36 mm height), eyes 8–10 mm apart, no glasses / hats / patterned background.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage)
Required
Covers urgent medical, hospitalisation, and repatriation throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay. From the VAC-published list of pre-approved insurers.
Confirmed return / onward air ticket
Required
Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable at file-prep stage.
Confirmed accommodation in Croatia for the entire stay
Required
Hotel booking, private rental contract, title deed, lease agreement, or boat-ownership / lease document. Cancellation after visa issuance may lead to revocation.
Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location, ensured accommodation throughout)
Required
If multi-Schengen trip, Croatia must be the main destination (longest stay) for the visa to be filed at this VAC.
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip
Required
Addressed to the Embassy of Croatia, New Delhi; outlines who, why, where, when, who funds the trip, and why you will return.
Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 5 lakh ending balance recommended)
Required
Original on bank letterhead, signed and stamped, in English. Joint accounts accepted if applicant is primary holder.
Income Tax Returns (last 3 years, personal + company as applicable)
Required
Notarised English translations.
International credit card copy + last 3 months credit card statement
Conditional
Strengthens financial profile when bank balance is borderline.
Proof of social / professional status
Required
Employed: employer letter on letterhead (position, tenure, leave grant, last 3 months salary slips). Self-employed: official letterhead visa request + company registration + PAN. Student: institution leave letter + valid ID.
Foreign-exchange purchase receipt OR passport endorsement
Conditional
Demonstrates funds being carried for the trip.
Minor-only documents (if applicant < 18): birth certificate + notarised parental consent if travelling without both parents
Conditional
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Croatia visa

Mission: Embassy of the Republic of Croatia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
Address: A-7/4 Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
Phone: +91 11 4166 2440
Email: croemb.delhi@mvep.hr
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00 (consular). Visa decisions issued by the Embassy in Delhi or directly by Croatian MFA in Zagreb; VFS Kathmandu is intake only.
Application centre: VFS Global Croatia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu — Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple Schengen missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Book appointment at vfsglobal.com/croatia/nepal — Croatia visas are processed alongside other Schengen members from the same VAC.
Online portal: https://crovisa.mvep.hr/

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Income proof for Croatian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — pick the bundle matching your active income source. Croatia (now Schengen) follows the standard Schengen evidentiary expectations.
Croatia joined the Schengen Area on 1 January 2023. Short-stay Schengen visas (Type C) issued by Croatia are valid across all 29 Schengen states; Schengen visas issued by other members are valid for entry to Croatia under the same conditions.
Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen Type C visa, an LTV with multi-entry, a Schengen Type D long-stay visa, or a Schengen residence permit DO NOT need a separate Croatian visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period — the existing Schengen document covers Croatia as well.
Submit applications at least 15 days before travel — earlier filing accepted up to 6 months before departure. Tourist applications submitted < 15 days before travel are NOT accepted by the VAC and you must reschedule.
Schengen-approved travel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 cover (incl. emergency repatriation + urgent hospitalisation) is mandatory and must be valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay. Multiple-entry visa holders need insurance covering at least the first visit + a written acknowledgement of insurance for subsequent visits.
Biometrics (fingerprints + photo) are mandatory for first-time Schengen applicants and are valid for 5 years across all Schengen member-state visa applications. Re-collected only after the 5-year window or if the IT system rejects the prior capture.
Application form is filled online at crovisa.mvep.hr (Croatian MFA portal) — printed, signed in field 37 + final field, then submitted in person at VFS Kathmandu. VFS keeps blank paper forms at the counter as a fallback.
All non-English documents must be translated into English (or Croatian) by a Nepal MoFA-recognised translator and notarised. Most supporting documents must be ≤ 6 months old (≤ 3 months for Official Visit category).
Cancellation of accommodation after the visa is issued may lead to revocation of the visa — keep the booking valid until the trip ends, or update VFS / Embassy if dates change.
A short-stay (Type C) visa does NOT permit work in Croatia. For employment, apply for a Work and Residence Permit through the Ministry of Interior of Croatia (no VAC for this — direct to MUP / Croatian Embassy Delhi).
An issued visa is not a guarantee of entry — Croatian Border Police make the final admissibility decision at the port of entry. Carry the full document set in hand luggage.
For long-stay (Type D, > 90 days — study, work, family reunion), file directly at the Embassy of Croatia in New Delhi. VFS Kathmandu does not handle Type D applications.
ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) — when launched, will apply to visa-EXEMPT nationals, NOT to Nepalis (who already need a visa). Nepali Schengen visa applicants are not affected.
Common refusal patterns for Nepal: weak ties (no property / business / family obligation in Nepal), unexplained large recent deposits, vague itinerary, undisclosed prior Schengen / UK / US refusals, single applicants under 30 without dependants.

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FAQ

Croatia visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Croatia visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Croatia as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Croatia for tourism use the Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism, which allows a stay of Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period.

How long does a Croatia tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

60 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy (statutory Schengen maximum). Most Nepal files decided in 15–30 days when complete.

What bank balance is required for a Croatia visa?

Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 5 lakh (5,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Schengen-area trip — plus 3-year Income Tax Returns (personal + company where applicable) and a copy of an international credit card with 3-month statement.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Croatia on a tourist visa?

Maximum 90 days within any 180-day rolling period (Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Tourism).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Croatia tourist visa?

Fill the online form at crovisa.mvep.hr, print and sign, book VFS Kathmandu appointment, submit in person with biometrics + supporting docs, then courier collection.

What documents are required for a Croatia tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Croatian visa application form (signed in field 37 + final field); Nepali passport (issued within last 10 years; ≥ 3 months validity beyond visa expiry; ≥ 2 blank back-to-back pages); Two passport photos (35 × 45 mm, white background, < 6 months old); Schengen-approved travel medical insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage); Confirmed return / onward air ticket; Confirmed accommodation in Croatia for the entire stay; Detailed travel itinerary (locations, duration per location, ensured accommodation throughout); Cover letter explaining purpose of trip.

Which Croatia mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of the Republic of Croatia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal), A-7/4 Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India. Phone: +91 11 4166 2440. Applications are lodged at VFS Global Croatia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu, Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple Schengen missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Book appointment at vfsglobal.com/croatia/nepal — Croatia visas are processed alongside other Schengen members from the same VAC.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Croatia business visa?

Yes — Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) — Business. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, after-sales service of equipment sold by Nepali employer — no employment in Croatia or the wider Schengen Area. Processing: 60 calendar days statutory; most Nepal business files decided in 10–25 days when invitation is strong.

Is there an official online portal for the Croatia visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://crovisa.mvep.hr/.

How is the Croatia visa fee paid?

Visa fee + VFS service charge + courier in cash NPR or QR at the VFS Kathmandu counter. On-site bank counter prepares Demand Drafts if required. No card / digital wallet for the consular fee.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Croatia visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Croatia visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: April 26, 2026

https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/croatia/nepal/english/ — VFS Global Croatia/Nepal one-pager (intake centre + categories + fees + document checklist)
https://crovisa.mvep.hr/ — Croatian MFA online visa application portal (mandatory pre-submission)
https://mvep.gov.hr/ — Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (Croatian visa policy)
https://mvep.gov.hr/representations/in-india/embassy-of-the-republic-of-croatia-new-delhi — Embassy of Croatia in New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
https://mup.gov.hr — Ministry of Interior (work and residence permits — for Type D applications)
Schengen Visa Code Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 + Schengen acquis (Croatia accession 1 January 2023)
Insurance: list of pre-approved insurers — published at the VFS Croatia/India PDF linked from the VFS Nepal page

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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