Croatian Consulate General in Subotica
Consulate General 
Croatia Subotica, Serbia
- Phone
- +381 24 656900
- Website
- mvep.gov.hr
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 14 September 2025
Croatia’s consulate general in Subotica serves Subotica and its region, while Croatia’s embassy is in Belgrade, about 157 km away. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00. No visa is needed by Serbian citizens for Croatia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Croatian consulate general in Subotica
| Monday | 09:00–13:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Serbia
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Armistice Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Croatia
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Remembrance Day
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Christmas Day
The Croatian consulate general in Subotica is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00.
Croatia visa for Serbian citizens
SerbiaCroatia Visa-free, 90 days Croatia visa for citizens of Serbia
CroatiaSerbia Visa-free, 90 days Serbia visa for citizens of Croatia
No visa is needed by Serbian citizens for Croatia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104 | 87 | 13 | 13.0% | 49.4% |
| 2024 | 255 | 227 | 19 | 7.7% | 72.7% |
| 2025 | 350 | 266 | 60 | 17.9% | 66.2% |
Croatia’s visa offices in Serbia, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade | 536 | 16.2% |
| Subotica (this office) | 350 | 17.9% |
2025 figures: 350 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Croatia’s consulate general in Subotica, and 266 visas were issued. 60 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 17.9%. The refusal rate rose by 10.2 points from 7.7% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 37% compared with 2024 (255).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 7.7% (2024) to 17.9% (2025).
Croatia issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Serbia; this office handled 40% of their 886 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Belgrade 16.2%, which makes Subotica the highest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Serbia, 5.7% of applications were refused in 2025; Croatia’s rate worldwide was 18.5%. Croatia received the 11th largest number of applications of the 20 Schengen states represented here.
66.2% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Serbia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of Hungary in SuboticaЂуре Ђаковића 1-3, 24000 Subotica
Croatia’s other missions in Serbia
- Embassy of Croatia in Belgrade
Кнеза Милоша 62, Belgrade
The Croatian embassy is in Belgrade, about 157 km away. The Croatian consulate general in Subotica is one of 2 missions of Croatia in Serbia. Serbia in turn has 3 missions in Croatia, its embassy being in Zagreb.
Good to know
About the Croatian consulate general in Subotica
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Croatia in Subotica. Career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Address and contact
The record for the Croatian consulate general in Subotica includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Croatian citizens travelling to Serbia
Croatian citizens do not need a visa for Serbia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the Croatian consulate general in Subotica is closed
The Croatian consulate general in Subotica closes on Serbia’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Dan primirja) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and New Year's Day (Nova Godina) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of Croatia such as Remembrance Day (Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata) on Wednesday 18 November 2026.
Before visiting the Croatian consulate general in Subotica
Current procedures for the Croatian consulate general in Subotica, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Croatian consulate general in Subotica
The Croatian consulate general in Subotica has one other foreign mission within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of the Croatian Consulate General in Subotica?
The Croatian consulate general in Subotica is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00.
Is the Croatian Consulate General in Subotica open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Croatian consulate general in Subotica do not include Saturday.
When is the Croatian Consulate General in Subotica closed?
The Croatian consulate general in Subotica closes on Serbia’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Dan primirja) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Croatia.
Do Serbian citizens need a visa for Croatia?
No visa is needed by Serbian citizens for Croatia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Where is the Croatian embassy in Serbia?
The Croatian embassy is in Belgrade, about 157 km from the Croatian consulate general in Subotica.
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