Croatia Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Croatia: schengen area for up to 90 days within 180. Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Croatia visa at a glance
- Policy
- Schengen area
- Length of stay
- 90 days within 180
- Cost
- Free (ETIAS €20 once active)
- Passport
- Valid 3+ months beyond stay.
- Official source
- travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en
Schengen since 2023; uses euro.
Schengen 90 days (UK/US). Joined Schengen 2023.
Customs allowances
200 cigarettes, 1L spirits from non-EU.
Prohibited items
Landmine risk in former conflict areas off marked paths – stay on roads.
Frequently asked questions about Croatia visas
Do I need a visa to visit Croatia?
Schengen area applies for Croatia: Schengen since 2023; uses euro.
How much does a Croatia visa cost?
Entry to Croatia is free under the current schengen area policy for eligible passports. There is no visa fee. Always check whether your nationality is eligible before booking flights.
How long can I stay in Croatia?
The standard schengen area allows 90 days within 180 per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Croatia require?
Valid 3+ months beyond stay.
Where do I apply for a Croatia visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.