Croatian Embassy in Pretoria
Embassy 
Croatia Pretoria, South Africa
- Address
- Lynnwood Road 165, Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 342 1206
- Website
- za.mvep.hr
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 4 December 2023
Croatia’s embassy to South Africa is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Lynnwood Road 165, Pretoria. South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Croatia. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the Croatian embassy in Pretoria
| Monday | 08:00–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:30 |
| Friday | 08:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Croatia
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Remembrance Day
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Christmas Day
The Croatian embassy in Pretoria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Croatia visa for South African citizens
South AfricaCroatia Visa required Croatia visa for citizens of South Africa
CroatiaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Croatia
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Croatia. Check with the Croatian embassy in Pretoria whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,141 | 3,674 | 417 | 10.2% | 62.7% |
| 2024 | 5,396 | 4,530 | 858 | 15.9% | 92.5% |
| 2025 | 6,124 | 4,745 | 1,330 | 21.9% | 92.6% |
In 2025, Croatia’s embassy in Pretoria received 6,124 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 4,745. 1,330 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 21.9%. In 2024 it had been 15.9%: the rate rose by 6.0 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 13% compared with 2024 (5,396).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 10.2% (2023) to 21.9% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in South Africa, 5.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Croatia’s rate worldwide was 18.5%. Croatia received the 9th largest number of applications of the 21 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 92.6% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of South Africa.
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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Embassy of Norway in PretoriaLynnwood Road 165, Pretoria
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Embassy of Colombia in Pretoria177 Dyer Road, Hillcrest Office Park, Woodpecker Place, Pretoria
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Embassy of Iraq in PretoriaJan Shoba Street 803, Pretoria
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pretoria711 Duncan St, Hatfild 0028, Pretoria
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Embassy of Mauritania in PretoriaAnderson Street 146, Pretoria
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Embassy of Vietnam in PretoriaBrooks Street 87, Pretoria
Croatia’s other missions in South Africa
The Croatian embassy in Pretoria is the only mission of Croatia in South Africa on record. South Africa in turn has 1 mission in Croatia.
Good to know
About the Croatian embassy in Pretoria
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Croatia in Pretoria.
Address and contact
Address: Lynnwood Road 165, Pretoria. The record for the Croatian embassy in Pretoria includes a phone number and an official website.
Croatian citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa admits Croatian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Croatian embassy in Pretoria is closed
The next closures of the Croatian embassy in Pretoria for public holidays in South Africa are Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Remembrance Day (Dan sjećanja na žrtve Domovinskog rata) on Wednesday 18 November 2026.
Before visiting the Croatian embassy in Pretoria
Current procedures for the Croatian embassy in Pretoria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Croatian embassy in Pretoria
Within 1 km of the Croatian embassy in Pretoria there are 14 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Croatian Embassy in Pretoria?
The Croatian embassy in Pretoria is at Lynnwood Road 165, Pretoria.
What are the opening hours of the Croatian Embassy in Pretoria?
The Croatian embassy in Pretoria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Croatian Embassy in Pretoria open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Croatian embassy in Pretoria do not include Saturday.
When is the Croatian Embassy in Pretoria closed?
The Croatian embassy in Pretoria closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Croatia.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Croatia?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Croatia.
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