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Croatia visa on arrival

A short Schengen visa may be issued at the border in exceptional cases. It is not a routine option for a planned holiday.

Ways to get a Croatia visa on arrival

  1. Exceptional single-entry border visa

    Visa on arrival

    People who meet normal Schengen visa criteria and prove that unforeseeable, urgent reasons prevented an advance application.

    Stay
    Up to 15 days.
    Valid for
    Up to 15 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    1. Gather evidence of the urgent circumstances and your eligibility.
    2. Present the evidence and request the visa at the border.

Who needs it

This route is for people who need a visa but can prove that unforeseeable, urgent reasons prevented an advance application.

How to apply

  1. Present evidence that unforeseeable and urgent circumstances prevented you from applying in advance.
  2. Show that you meet the normal Schengen visa requirements.
  3. Request a visa at the border checkpoint.

What to bring

  • Evidence explaining why you could not apply in advance.
  • Documents showing that you meet normal Schengen visa requirements.

Good to know

  • If your case requires consultation with other Schengen authorities, a border visa is limited to exceptional humanitarian grounds, national interest or international obligations.
  • An airline may deny boarding if you do not already hold the required travel documents.
  • Death or sudden serious illness of a close relative or another close person can be relevant to an exceptional case.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Croatia?

This route is for people who need a visa but can prove that unforeseeable, urgent reasons prevented an advance application.

How long can I stay on a Croatia visa on arrival?

Up to 15 days.

How long is a Croatia visa on arrival valid?

Up to 15 days. Entries: Single entry..

What documents do I need for a Croatia visa on arrival?

Evidence explaining why you could not apply in advance.; Documents showing that you meet normal Schengen visa requirements..

How do I apply for a Croatia visa on arrival?

1. 1. Present evidence that unforeseeable and urgent circumstances prevented you from applying in advance. 2. 2. Show that you meet the normal Schengen visa requirements. 3. 3. Request a visa at the border checkpoint.

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

If your case requires consultation with other Schengen authorities, a border visa is limited to exceptional humanitarian grounds, national interest or international obligations.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Croatia?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Croatia visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Croatia be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Croatia visa on arrival rules?

On Croatia's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Croatia?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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