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Croatia: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
Other EU No/1 Yes No
USA Yes Yes No
Passports: 

A passport valid for the length of stay in Croatia is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, apart from nationals from some neighbouring countries who can enter Croatia using a valid ID card (1).

Visas: 

A visa is not required by the nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Visa note: 

Visitors to Croatia must be able to produce evidence of return/onward travel (except EU nationals) and evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of their stay.

Application to: 

Local Croatian Embassy or Consulate.

Temporary residence: 

Contact local Croatian Embassy or Consulate.

Working days: 

Applications for visas for Croatia are accepted no more than three months in advance of travel, and take five working days to process. No fast track service is available.

Extension of stay: 

Visas can be extended by leaving the country and returning.

Entry with pets: 

Pets must have an identifying microchip and now need a valid EU pet passport.

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