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Croatia visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Indian citizens need a visa for Croatia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Croatia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Croatia visa?
Short-stay Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted together with all other Schengen states.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- As a rule within 15 calendar days of lodging; up to 45 days if further checks are needed.
Croatia’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is crovisa.mvep.hr. Processing time, as Croatia states it: As a rule within 15 calendar days of lodging; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted together with all other Schengen states.
Croatian missions in India
- Embassy of Croatia in New Delhi
A-15 West End, New Delhi
Croatia has 1 mission in India, with its embassy in New Delhi.
Croatia: visa decisions in India
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,154 | 1,466 | 569 | 27.6% | 79.3% |
| 2024 | 2,315 | 1,676 | 606 | 26.5% | 76.6% |
| 2025 | 2,615 | 1,721 | 709 | 29.2% | 80.5% |
In 2025, Croatia’s embassy and consulates in India (New Delhi) received 2,615 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,721. The refusal rate was 29.2%. The refusal rate rose by 2.6 points from 26.5% in 2024. Applications rose by 13% compared with 2024 (2,315).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.8% of the applications lodged in India that year, from 7.1% at the consulates of Denmark to 46.5% at those of Slovenia. Croatia’s consulates worldwide refused 18.5%. Croatia was the 23rd most applied-for Schengen state in India.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in India, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
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
Croatian citizens travelling to India
CroatiaIndia e-Visa India visa for citizens of Croatia
Travel advice for Croatia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from India to Croatia, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Indian citizens can stay in Croatia
How long Indian citizens may stay in Croatia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
In India, applications go to the Croatian embassy in New Delhi, or to a visa centre acting for Croatia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Croatia.
Croatia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Croatia lets Indian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Croatia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Croatia’s neighbours for Indian citizens
Hungary, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Croatian citizens travelling to India
India requires a visa from Croatian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Indian citizens need a visa for Croatia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Croatian embassy in India?
The Croatian embassy in India is in New Delhi.
How much does the Croatia tourist visa cost?
Croatia’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: As a rule within 15 calendar days of lodging; up to 45 days if further checks are needed.
Do Croatian citizens need a visa for India?
India requires a visa from Croatian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter Croatia visa-free?
No; Indian citizens need a visa for Croatia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.