BASIC REQUIREMENTS: -
The applicants are requested to read the basic requirements carefully and conform to the same while submitting the application. The applicant may, however, be asked to provide additional documents, if required, by the Embassy.
1. Visa application form: to be filled out (in block letters) in English or Croatian language and signed by the applicant (field no. 37 and last field) or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors.
The application form can also be filled out online at https://crovisa.mvep.hr , printed and signed.
2. Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages (back-to-back). No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.
3. Face photograph: recent (not older than 3 months), in colour, 35x45 mm; the person is to be captured with neutral facial expression, with his/her eyes open and mouth closed. The photograph of a person, who for religious or medical reasons is wearing a head cover, must show the person's cheeks, chin and forehead.

4. Travel health insurance: to cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization.

For single / double entry visa - covering the entire period of stay in Croatia
For multiple entry visa - covering the period of first stay in Croatia along with a filled-out statement for subsequent visits
The lowest sum insured must be equivalent of Euro 30,000.00
The list of approved travel insurance companies for India

5. Means of transportation: return travel ticket or confirmed booking (for air/surface/sea transport)
6. Proof of residence: applicants staying temporarily in another state should submit a photocopy of the stay permit.

7. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia
Business visit

Original Letter of guarantee filled out by a guarantor – legal person from Croatia (Jamstveno pismo pravne osobe)
Guarantor – legal person must enclose to the Letter of guarantee a document proving its liquidity (“Bon 1”, “Bon 2”, certificate of the commercial court that no liquidation proceedings have been initiated, etc.)
The Letter of guarantee must be signed by the person authorized to represent the guarantor and certified by official stamp.

If the original guarantee letter is submitted at the Division for Visas, Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia in Zagreb, Croatia (against payment of consular fee – details on https://mvep.gov.hr/hr/konzularne-informacije/vize/postupak-izdavanja-viza/jamstveno-pismo/), copy of the same has to be submitted with the application.

Private visit:

Original Letter of guarantee filled out by a guarantor–natural person from Croatia Click here
Guarantor – natural person may be a Croatian national or a foreigner with granted residence in Croatia, who receives income or has financial means in the Republic of Croatia.
Guarantor – natural person must enclose to the Letter of guarantee a proof of continuous source of income in the Republic of Croatia during the last three months (certificate of salary, certificate of pension) or a corresponding proof of possessing funds in the bank.
Guarantor’s signature on the Letter of guarantee must be certified by a public notary in Croatia.

Tourist visit
Guaranteed confirmation on applicant’s name of –

Certificate of a paid tourist package
Booking of a hotel or other accommodation
Private accommodation booking (copy of the decision of the competent office in Croatia approving the renting)
Proof of ownership or lease of a boat / yacht etc.
Day to day itinerary with ensured accommodation for the entire stay.

All the documents as stated above must have complete address, contact person and phone number in Croatia.

Transit visit

Valid visa for the destination country.

Other purposes - LETTER OF INVITATION (Special cases as detailed below)-

Information about the foreign citizen: name, date and place of birth, citizenship, passport number, place of issue and expiry date,
Purpose of the visit, period in which the foreign national will be staying in the Republic of Croatia, and information about his/her accommodation,
Information about who is covering the expenses of the foreign citizen's stay in the Republic of Croatia,
First name, family name, title (position, job), address and telephone number of the contact person who can provide relevant information about the foreign citizen.

A foreign citizen coming to Croatia at the invitation of a Croatian national authority to attend an international conference of public interest or to participate in an event held under the auspices of the Croatian Parliament, the Croatian President and the Croatian Government, shall submit a Letter of Invitation of the Croatian national authority or the organizer of the international event with the visa application.
The Letter of Invitation shall include:

8. Ensured accommodation for the stay in Croatia: hotel booking, private or other accommodation, real estate title deed or lease, proof of ownership or lease of a boat etc., guaranteed and confirmed on applicant’s name with complete address, contact person and phone number in Croatia. Accommodation can be provided by the guarantor if so indicated in the Letter of Guarantee.

9. Minimum funds to cover estimated stay in the Republic of Croatia are –

Euro 70 per day - to support oneself during the stay in Croatia and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state.
Euro 30 per day - for an applicant holding business / private visit guarantee letter from Croatia OR proof of fully paid hotel booking or a similar document.

Supporting documents as proof of sufficient funds –

Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable), and
Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable), and
Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement
Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange (if required).

10. Proof of current social and professional status in native country

Service – Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service and grant of leave.
Business/self-employed – Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers.
Student – Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID.

11. Covering letter -detailed covering letter by the applicant explaining purpose of the intended visit to the Republic of Croatia.

12. For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity – visa application shall be submitted by a parent(s) / legal guardian(s), including-

birth certificate of the minor, if the parents are the legal guardians, or
the decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian.

If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a parent(s) /legal guardian(s) that shall contain personal information of the parent/legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the parent/legal guardian.

13. Copy of all relevant pages of current and old passports with copies of all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages of current and old passports.

14. Proof of payment of visa fee - please refer to the fee structure document.

The date of issuance of all documents, as listed above, shall not be older than three months, except passport.

Documents Required