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Croatia · Passport Index 2026

Croatian passport: visa-free countries

Ranked #8 in the world, with 188 places you can visit easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

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Visa-free countries for Croatian passport holders

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa on arrival

Get your visa at the airport when you land. No need to apply in advance.

eVisa and online permits

Apply online before you fly; no embassy visit.

Where the Croatian passport can go

Every country coloured by its entry rule. Tap one for the details.

How the Croatian passport compares

Passports ranked close to it on the Passport Index 2026.

  1. #6Hungary passport coverHungary184
  2. #6Malaysia passport coverMalaysia184
  3. #6Poland passport coverPoland184
  4. #6United Kingdom passport coverUnited Kingdom184
  5. #7Australia passport coverAustralia183
  6. #7Canada passport coverCanada183
  7. #7Czech Republic passport coverCzech Republic183

By region of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Europe49 of 51 countries
  • Americas50 of 54 countries
  • Oceania19 of 21 countries
  • Asia39 of 50 countries
  • Africa31 of 58 countries
  • Antarctic0 of 1 countries

All 235 destinations for Croatian passport holders

235 of 235 destinations

Questions

How many countries can Croatian passport holders visit without a visa?

151 countries need no visa at all, and 37 more give a visa at the airport or a quick online permit.

Where does the Croatia passport rank?

#6 of 199 passports, with 156 destinations reachable without applying ahead.

Which big countries can Croatian passport holders visit visa-free?

China, Brazil, Mexico, Japan Philippines, and 146 more.

Where can Croatian passport holders get a visa at the airport?

28 countries, including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia Egypt, and 24 more.

Which countries let Croatian passport holders apply online?

39 countries, including India, United States, Pakistan Nigeria, and 35 more. Always use the official government website.

How many countries need an embassy visa for Croatian passport holders?

12, including Sudan, Algeria, Yemen Niger, and 8 more. Apply weeks before you travel.

Can Croatian passport holders visit the US, UK or Europe without a visa?

United States: eta needed; United Kingdom: eta needed; Canada: eta needed; Australia: eta needed; Japan: no visa needed; France: free to visit, live and work.

Which part of the world is easiest for Croatian passport holders?

Europe: 96% of its countries let you in without applying first.

Which nearby countries can Croatian passport holders visit easily?

Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro North Macedonia, and 3 more.

Does the Croatia passport work for official or diplomatic travel?

Official and diplomatic passports often have their own rules. Each destination page shows them where they differ from a regular passport.

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