Croatia

Embassies and consulates in Croatia

embassies in Zagreb

Diplomatic missions from 83 countries are based in Croatia, 158 missions in all (55 embassies, 17 consulates and 86 honorary consulates). All 55 embassies are in the capital, Zagreb. Consulates are also found in Split, Rijeka and Dubrovnik.

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Croatia

Capital
Zagreb
Population
3,876,200
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+385
Languages
Croatian, Serbian
  • 158missions
  • 55embassies
  • 17consulates
  • 86honorary consulates
Visa-free: 119 destinations#19 in the world

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All missions in Croatia

Other cities in Croatia

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Outside Zagreb, missions are found in Split (27), Rijeka (15), Dubrovnik (13), Osijek (5), Zadar (3), Pula (3), Varaždin (1) and Vukovar (1), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Finland 6
  2. Italy 6
  3. Denmark 5
  4. Hungary 5
  5. Belgium 4
  6. Germany 4
  7. Spain 4
  8. Kazakhstan 4
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Visa rules for Croatia

How the world’s passports enter Croatia198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Croatia visa guide · 15 visa types

Visa rules

Croatia belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Croatia. As a Schengen state, Croatia counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Croatia

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)1,1581,001
Student (F, M)163176
Exchange (J)1,8841,819
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)339345
Transit and crew (C, D)533959
Diplomatic and official (A, G)215166
Fiancé(e) (K)2316
Total4,3154,482
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)11.6%14.8%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 4,482 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Croatia, the 112th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Exchange visitor visas (J) made up 41%, visitor visas 22% and transit and crew visas 21%. That is 4% more than in fiscal year 2024 (4,315).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Croatia received 1,425, 17% more than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 14.8% for citizens of Croatia in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 11.6%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Croatia

Croatia’s own missions abroad

Croatia’s embassies abroad (102)

Croatia itself has 102 missions abroad, in 54 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (12), Australia (6), Italy (5), Poland (5) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (4).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Croatia

  • Remembrance Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 55 embassies are in the capital, Zagreb. Finland has the most missions in Croatia, 6, followed by Italy (6), Denmark (5), Hungary (5) and Belgium (4).

Travel advice for Croatia

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Croatia: the US State Department rates Croatia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Croatia (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Croatia (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Croatia?

Finland, with 6 missions, followed by Italy (6).

Do I need a visa for Croatia?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Croatia; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Croatia closed?

On Croatia’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Remembrance Day (Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata) on Wednesday 18 November 2026.

Is Croatia in the Schengen area?

Yes. Croatia is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.