Applies via: VFS GlobalSchengen short-stay visaSources checked on
Indian citizens apply for a Croatia visa through VFS Global. The published fee for Short-stay Schengen visa (all C categories) is INR 10200 / EUR 90. Processing time (Tourist): Standard 45 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy; applications with less than 45 days to travel not accepted. Application locations listed include New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru (2 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.
Croatia has fully applied the Schengen acquis since 1 January 2023 and its Embassy in New Delhi (A-15 West End) issues Schengen (A and C) and national (D) visas. Applications are submitted through VFS Global centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad after filling the online form at crovisa.mvep.hr. Applications can be submitted up to 6 months before travel by the applicant (or parent/guardian for minors); tourist applications with less than 45 days to travel (business: less than 60 days) are not accepted per Mission instruction. Appointments are booked online with VFS: the fee paid when booking is non-refundable once the appointment is confirmed (one reschedule is allowed if slots are available), and personal appearance is mandatory for all C and D applications.
Not available: citizens of India need a Croatian visa (Schengen C or national D) obtained before travel. VFS India states that Indian citizens visiting Croatia are required to have a visa, and India is on the EU visa-required list (Annex I, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) that Croatia applies as a full Schengen member since 1 January 2023.
eVisa / online visa
Not available: Croatia has no eVisa. Indians fill in the visa application form online at crovisa.mvep.hr, then print and sign it and submit it in person, with supporting documents and fingerprints, at a VFS centre in India; only the form-filling step is online.
Visa-free entry
Not available: citizens of India need a visa for Croatia (VFS India). Croatia has fully applied Schengen since 1 January 2023, so a short stay counts toward the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, and Croatia no longer applies its earlier Decision 565/2014/EU arrangement.
How to apply from India — step by step
1
Complete the application form
Fill in the Croatia visa application form linked from the official pages below.
2
Prepare your documents
Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
3
Book an appointment
Book an appointment with VFS Global (see the official links below).
4
Submit your application
Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and others listed below.
5
Give biometrics
Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
6
Pay the fees
Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.
Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.
How much is the Croatia visa fee for Indian citizens?
Short-stay Schengen visa (all C categories)
INR 10200 / EUR 90
Subject to change without notice. Exempt: family members of Croatian/EEA citizens, children up to 12, diplomatic/service passport holders on official travel, pupils/students/postgraduates and accompanying teachers, researchers, non-profit representatives up to 25 attending events. Payment: Cash/Card/UPI
Children up to the age of 12 exempt (not applicable for 1st phase of TRP)
Study (VFS category, short-stay visa for study or training)
Exempt for students (standard short-stay fee INR 10200 / EUR 90)
VFS India lists pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers coming to attend school, study or professional training as exempt from the visa fee; VFS Logistics INR 2553 and, outside New Delhi, the mandatory two-way courier INR 1332 still apply. INR as published by VFS India, October 2026.
Temporary stay for study (long stay; Ministry of the Interior fees)
Fees as listed by the Ministry of the Interior for applications at a police administration in Croatia (university students may apply there). For applications lodged at the Embassy through VFS, VFS lists a Resident Permit fee of INR 7600 / EUR 67.02 plus D visa stamping INR 10500 / EUR 93.
Stay and work permit (Ministry of the Interior fees)
Administrative fees of the Ministry of the Interior, separate from the INR 10500 / EUR 93 Work Permit (D visa) fee paid at VFS.
Digital nomad temporary stay (Ministry of the Interior fees)
EUR 55.74 temporary stay + EUR 93 D visa (or EUR 41.14 biometric residence card) when applying at a diplomatic mission
VFS service fee is extra at VFS. At a police administration in Croatia: EUR 46.45 + EUR 9.29 + EUR 31.85 (EUR 59.73 accelerated). The VFS Resident Permit fee (EUR 67.02) differs from the Ministry's EUR 55.74.
What documents are required for a Croatia visa from India?
All applicants
12 items
Visa application form completed online (crovisa.mvep.hr) in English or Croatian, signed personally in field 37 and on the last field (minors: signed by parent/legal guardian)
Passport issued within last 10 years, valid at least three months beyond the requested visa, at least two empty pages (back to back), no alteration to data page
Clear photocopy of front and last page and used pages of current passport and last 02 old passports; copies of previous visas
Two photographs (35 x 45 mm)
Travel health insurance (min EUR 30,000, approved Indian insurer)
Cover letter explaining purpose of trip with itinerary, locations and duration of stay in Croatia
Means of transportation: reservation of return ticket (VFS: provide only reservations of flights and hotels - no confirmed bookings)
Proof of sufficient funds: three months bank statements in original signed and stamped by the bank; three years Income Tax returns; copy of international credit card with three months statement; endorsement on passport / receipt of foreign exchange purchase
Proof of social and professional status - Service: employer letter (position, years of service, leave) and salary certificate of last three months; Business/self-employed: visa request letter on letterhead with company registration papers; Student: school/university leave letter and copy of ID
Minors: birth certificate or guardianship decision; notarized consent of parent/legal guardian if travelling without them
Reason letter if previous Croatian visa was not used; letter on reasons if visa was refused by another country
Documents not older than six months; Embassy may request additional documents, certified translations or apostille, and may call for an interview
Tourist
6 items
Proof of purpose: hotel booking reservation; certificate of paid tourist package; private accommodation booking (copy of decision of competent office in Croatia approving renting); day-to-day itinerary with accommodation for entire stay; complete Croatian telephone contact and address for all accommodations; proof of ownership or lease of a boat/yacht
Note: change/cancellation of accommodation after submission delays processing; after issuance may lead to revocation of visa
Financial proof (VFS tourist checklist 2026): salary slips (or pension slips) for the last 3 months; detailed, stamped/original bank statements for the last 3 months showing salary credits, not older than 2 weeks on the day of submission; income tax returns (ITR) for the last 3 years
Employed: holiday approval / NOC from the employer addressed to the Croatian Embassy
Self-employed: company registration certificate or GST certificate; company bank statements for the last 3 months; company ITR for the last 3 years
Sponsored: stamped affidavit, the sponsor's financial documents and proof of relationship with the sponsor
Business
3 items
Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person (original, or copy if deposited at MFA Croatia) with guarantor's proof of solvency (BON 1/BON 2 or Commercial Court confirmation); if deposited in Zagreb, scan copy plus letter from inviting person stating original deposited at MFA Zagreb
Invitation Letter (copy) if invited by a Croatian state authority
Accommodation: hotel booking, private accommodation, title deed/lease, or provided by guarantor/inviting party
Family or Friends Visit
3 items
Letter of Guarantee by Natural Person certified by a Public Notary in Croatia (original or copy if deposited at MFA) with guarantor's proof of permanent income
Immediate family of Croatian/EEA citizen: certificate from Register of Births or Marriages and copy of the citizen's ID card
Statement of awareness of insurance for subsequent stays (prescribed format)
Study
3 items
Letter of Guarantee by a Legal Person (original or copy if deposited at MFA Zagreb)
Invitation Letter (copy) if invited by a Croatian state authority
Proof of enrolment from the University/Faculty in Croatia
Cultural/Sport Events
1 item
Per VFS checklist PDF (sports-checklist-2023.pdf) - not extracted
Transit/Airport Transit
3 items
Travel ticket for airplane, bus or boat; registration card and driver's license if by car
Proof of entry into a third country (visa for third country, if required) or proof of itinerary
Airport transit visa: 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 Member States' national airport transit visa list (Annex 7B, current version)
Official Visit
3 items
Letter of invitation from a Croatian state body or organiser of an international meeting under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, President or Government
Official delegation members: organiser's letter confirming membership of delegation with copy of official invitation
Documents not older than three months
Medical Treatment
2 items
Document from medical institution confirming necessity for medical care there and proof of sufficient financial means to pay for treatment
Copies of all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages
Work Permit (D)
5 items
Long-term visa application form (Visa D) in English or Croatian, signed
Copy of work permit (not older than 3 months at submission)
Travel health insurance valid for 30 days from date of travel (min EUR 30,000)
PCC copy with apostille stamp from MEA (Indian nationals)
Cover letter, two photographs, passport as per general requirements
Resident Permit (Digital Nomads)
5 items
Original apostilled Police clearance certificate
Travel insurance or private health insurance covering full stay
Proof of employment/work through communication technology for an employer or own business not registered in Croatia
Proof of sufficient funds (around 4000 Euro per VFS page) in bank statement
Form 1a (Ministry of Interior of Croatia)
Photo
What are the Croatia visa photo specifications?
Size
35 x 45 mm, colour; head (chin to scalp) about 2/3 of photo but not higher than 36 mm
Background
Light in colour or white, without pattern
Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed
Head centred; distance between eyes at least 8 mm, optimally 10 mm
High quality glossy smooth paper
Photos not meeting requirements make the application incomplete
Insurance
Is travel medical insurance required for a Croatia visa?
Required
Travel health insurance covering repatriation for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, minimum coverage EUR 30,000, valid for the entire stay; for residents of India it must be obtained from the list of pre-approved travel health insurance companies. Multiple-entry applicants must cover the first visit and sign a statement on subsequent stays. Work permit D visa: insurance valid for 30 days from date of travel.
Processing
How long does Croatia visa processing take?
Tourist
Standard 45 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy; applications with less than 45 days to travel not accepted
Business
Standard 30 calendar days, may be extended up to 45 days; VFS also notes minimum processing time extended from 30 to 60 days; applications with less than 60 days to travel not accepted
Other categories (Family/Friends, Study, Cultural/Sport, Transit, Official, Medical, Work Permit, Resident Permit)
Standard 30 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy, may be extended (up to 45 days); VFS notes minimum processing time extended from 30 to 60 days
Complaint (appeal) against a visa refusal
Within 15 days of receiving the refusal decision (the refusal form states the reasons); filed through the Embassy in Croatian with payment of a consular fee
Visa types
Which Croatia visa types can Indian citizens apply for?
Visa types (VFS India)
Tourist
Business
Family or Friends Visit
Study
Cultural/Sport Events
Transit/Airport Transit
Official Visit
Medical Treatment
Work Permit
Resident Permit
Long stay
Croatia study and work visas for Indians
Temporary stay for university studies
Study
Indians admitted to a Croatian university apply to the Ministry of the Interior for temporary stay for study, normally through a Croatian diplomatic mission (in India: the Embassy via VFS); university students may also apply at a police administration in Croatia.
Proof of the purpose of stay (proof of enrolment from the university or faculty; VFS Study checklist also asks for a Letter of Guarantee by a Legal Person)
Valid travel document, at least 3 months longer than the temporary stay permit
Funds to support yourself and health insurance (no amount stated on the Ministry's temporary-stay page)
First application: proof of no criminal conviction in the home country or a country of residence for more than one year (not required for students arriving through EU mobility)
Temporary stay is granted for up to one year; register your address with the police within three days of entry and within 30 days of being granted temporary stay
Students may work up to 20 hours a week without a separate work permit (unless the internship is part of the study programme)
Croatia's combined permit to live and work for one employer and job. The permit must exist before the Indian worker files the Work Permit (D) visa at VFS, where a copy no older than 3 months is required.
Employer must request a labour market test and the opinion of the Croatian Employment Service, except for high-demand professions (opinion only) and cases such as permit extensions with the same employer, key personnel, EU Blue Card, intra-corporate transferees or seasonal work up to 90 days
Work only for the employer and job named in the permit
D visa at VFS: signed Visa D form, copy of the work permit (not older than 3 months), PCC with MEA apostille, insurance valid 30 days from travel (min EUR 30,000), cover letter, two photos
Short-term work of up to 90 or 30 days a year in listed activities can use a work registration certificate (EUR 39.82) instead
Employers face fines (e.g. EUR 6,630-13,270 per worker for a legal person) for employing a worker without a valid permit
For remote workers employed by, or running, a company not registered in Croatia and not working for Croatian employers. Stay up to 18 months.
Means of subsistence: at least 2.5 average monthly net salaries of the previous year - currently EUR 3,622.50 a month (bank statement of regular income or 6 months' payslips), or EUR 43,470 in the bank for a 12-month stay / EUR 65,205 for 18 months; +10% of the average net salary per family member
Proof of remote work for a foreign employer or own foreign company (contract, employer statement or company registration)
Health insurance, passport valid 3 months beyond the stay, and a legalised criminal record certificate from the home country or country of residence
Stay of up to 18 months; a new application only 6 months after the previous stay expires
Temporary stay for EU long-term residents of another EEA state
Residence
Indians holding EU long-term residence in another EEA country may stay in Croatia for up to 3 months and apply for temporary stay to stay longer; once granted, they may work without a stay and work permit.
Valid travel document and a residence card proving long-term residence in another EEA Member State
Funds for yourself and family members, and health insurance
Apply at a police administration in Croatia before your visa or residence permit expires, or at a Croatian mission in the EEA state that granted residence
Family members who lived with you in that state can apply for family reunification
Fees and processing times for these routes are listed in the Visa fees and Processing sections above.
Where to apply
Where do Indian citizens apply for a Croatia visa?
New Delhi
Mumbai
Kolkata
Chennai
Bengaluru
Hyderabad
Coimbatore
Which office covers your state
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia, New Delhi (A-15 West End, New Delhi 110021; tel. +91 11 4166 3101 / 3102 / 3103; croemb.new-delhi@mvep.hr; consular section Mon-Fri 10:00-12:00)
All of India (Croatia's embassy to the Republic of India; it also covers Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka). Visa applications from India are lodged at VFS centres and decided by the Embassy.
Honorary Consulate of Croatia, Mumbai (A/52 Darshan Apartments, Mt. Pleasant Road, Mumbai 400006; tel. +91 22 2367 8451; croatiamumbai@gmail.com)
Honorary consulate; the MFA lists no visa services here - Croatian visa applications go through VFS to the Embassy in New Delhi.
Croatia visa for Indians — frequently asked questions
Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.
How much is the Croatia visa fee for Indian citizens?
Short-stay Schengen visa (all C categories): INR 10200 / EUR 90; Work Permit (D visa): INR 10500 / EUR 93; Resident Permit: Residence Permit Fee INR 7600 / EUR 67.02; Visa fee (Stamping) EUR 93. 4 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: VFS Logistics INR 2553 (incl. GST). Mandatory Two-Way courier (except New Delhi) INR 1332. Optional: Courier INR 1054, SMS INR 632, Premium Lounge INR 5772, Courier Assurance INR 1300, Auto call back INR 521, Photograph INR 532, Photocopy INR 16, Document printing INR 16, Prime-Time submission INR 5328.
What documents are required for a Croatia visa from India?
Visa application form completed online (crovisa.mvep.hr) in English or Croatian, signed personally in field 37 and on the last field (minors: signed by parent/legal guardian); Passport issued within last 10 years, valid at least three months beyond the requested visa, at least two empty pages (back to back), no alteration to data page; Clear photocopy of front and last page and used pages of current passport and last 02 old passports; copies of previous visas; Two photographs (35 x 45 mm); Travel health insurance (min EUR 30,000, approved Indian insurer); Cover letter explaining purpose of trip with itinerary, locations and duration of stay in Croatia. Plus 6 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 10 visa categories.
How long does Croatia visa processing take for Indians?
Tourist: Standard 45 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy; applications with less than 45 days to travel not accepted; Business: Standard 30 calendar days, may be extended up to 45 days; VFS also notes minimum processing time extended from 30 to 60 days; applications with less than 60 days to travel not accepted; Other categories (Family/Friends, Study, Cultural/Sport, Transit, Official, Medical, Work Permit, Resident Permit): Standard 30 calendar days from receipt at the Embassy, may be extended (up to 45 days); VFS notes minimum processing time extended from 30 to 60 days.
Where do Indian citizens apply for a Croatia visa?
Applications go via VFS Global. Locations listed: New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Coimbatore. Jurisdiction by state: Embassy of the Republic of Croatia, New Delhi (A-15 West End, New Delhi 110021; tel. +91 11 4166 3101 / 3102 / 3103; croemb.new-delhi@mvep.hr; consular section Mon-Fri 10:00-12:00) — All of India (Croatia's embassy to the Republic of India; it also covers Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka). Visa applications from India are lodged at VFS centres and decided by the Embassy.; Honorary Consulate of Croatia, Mumbai (A/52 Darshan Apartments, Mt. Pleasant Road, Mumbai 400006; tel. +91 22 2367 8451; croatiamumbai@gmail.com) — Honorary consulate; the MFA lists no visa services here - Croatian visa applications go through VFS to the Embassy in New Delhi.; Honorary Consulate of Croatia, Kolkata (Poddar Court, 9th Floor, Gate No. 1, 18 Rabindra Sarani, Kolkata 700001; tel. +91 33 2225 0352 / 4147; honcroconkol@kol.org.in) — Honorary consulate; the MFA lists no visa services here - Croatian visa applications go through VFS to the Embassy in New Delhi..
Can Indians get a Croatia visa on arrival or an eVisa?
Visa on arrival — Not available: citizens of India need a Croatian visa (Schengen C or national D) obtained before travel. VFS India states that Indian citizens visiting Croatia are required to have a visa, and India is on the EU visa-required list (Annex I, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) that Croatia applies as a full Schengen member since 1 January 2023. eVisa — Not available: Croatia has no eVisa. Indians fill in the visa application form online at crovisa.mvep.hr, then print and sign it and submit it in person, with supporting documents and fingerprints, at a VFS centre in India; only the form-filling step is online. Visa-free entry — Not available: citizens of India need a visa for Croatia (VFS India). Croatia has fully applied Schengen since 1 January 2023, so a short stay counts toward the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, and Croatia no longer applies its earlier Decision 565/2014/EU arrangement.
What photo size is required for a Croatia visa?
Size: 35 x 45 mm, colour; head (chin to scalp) about 2/3 of photo but not higher than 36 mm. Background: Light in colour or white, without pattern.
Is travel medical insurance required for a Croatia visa?
Yes. Travel health insurance covering repatriation for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, minimum coverage EUR 30,000, valid for the entire stay; for residents of India it must be obtained from the list of pre-approved travel health insurance companies. Multiple-entry applicants must cover the first visit and sign a statement on subsequent stays. Work permit D visa: insurance valid for 30 days from date of travel.
Which Croatia visa types can Indian citizens apply for?
Visa types (VFS India). 10 visa types are listed on this page.
