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Croatia visas

Croatia business visa

Short business visits follow the Schengen short-stay rules. Eligible visitors can enter without a visa; others need a Schengen visa.

Ways to get a Croatia business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Schengen visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a short-stay visa.

    Stay
    Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
    Valid for
    Usually the intended trip initially; multiple-entry visas can be valid for up to five years.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    Standard fee: EUR 90. Reductions, waivers and extra service fees can apply.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an accepted application with no issues.
    1. Apply to the embassy or consulate of your main destination.
    2. Apply no more than six months before entry.
    3. Attend in person for your first application and provide required supporting documents and fingerprints.
    4. Pay the applicable fee.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a visa.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders on the visa-free list and citizens covered by European free movement rules do not need a short-visit visa.

How to apply

  1. Apply through Croatia's embassy or consulate if Croatia is your main destination.
  2. Submit the application no more than six months before travel.
  3. Attend in person for a first application and give fingerprints and a photograph if required.
  4. Pay the applicable fee.

What to bring

  • An accepted travel document.
  • Supporting documents for your application.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required.

Good to know

  • Count short business and holiday visits together towards the Schengen short-stay limit.
  • Croatia's stated funds requirement is EUR 100 per day, or EUR 50 per day with qualifying supporting evidence.
  • A multiple-entry visa may suit frequent travel, but it does not remove the short-stay limit.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Croatia?

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a visa. Ordinary passport holders on the visa-free list and citizens covered by European free movement rules do not need a short-visit visa.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Croatia?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Schengen visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Croatia without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-free countries and territories can make short business visits.

How long can I stay on a Croatia business visa?

Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Croatia business visa cost?

Standard Schengen visa fee: EUR 90. Reductions, waivers and extra service fees can apply.

How long does a Croatia business visa take?

15 calendar days for an accepted application with no issues.

How long is a Croatia business visa valid?

Usually the intended trip for new applicants; up to five years for some multiple-entry visas. Entries: One, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Croatia business visa?

An accepted travel document.; Supporting documents for your application.; Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required..

How do I apply for a Croatia business visa?

1. 1. Apply through Croatia's embassy or consulate if Croatia is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit the application no more than six months before travel. 3. 3. Attend in person for a first application and give fingerprints and a photograph if required. 4. 4. Pay the applicable fee.

What rules do I have to follow on a Croatia business visa?

Count short business and holiday visits together towards the Schengen short-stay limit. Croatia's stated funds requirement is EUR 100 per day, or EUR 50 per day with qualifying supporting evidence.

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