Iraq
Croatia
Croatia visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Croatia requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Croatia visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Iraq
Croatia has 1 mission in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad.
Croatia: visa decisions in Iraq
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 303 | 235 | 63 | 20.0% | 26.8% |
| 2024 | 405 | 250 | 143 | 35.9% | 49.2% |
| 2025 | 405 | 257 | 110 | 28.6% | 49.0% |
In 2025, Croatia’s embassy and consulates in Iraq (Baghdad) received 405 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 257. 28.6% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 35.9%: the rate fell by 7.4 points, a clear improvement for applicants. The number of applications was almost unchanged (405 in 2024).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 34.3% of the applications lodged in Iraq that year, from 25.0% at the consulates of Italy to 84.2% at those of Hungary. Croatia’s consulates worldwide refused 18.5%. Croatia was the 11th most applied-for Schengen state in Iraq.
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 Iraq, 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 Iraq
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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.
Iraqi citizens planning a trip to Croatia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Iraqi citizens can stay in Croatia
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Croatia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
In Iraq, applications go to the Croatian embassy in Baghdad, 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 Iraqi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Croatia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Croatia’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Hungary, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Croatian citizens travelling to Iraq
Iraq requires a visa from Croatian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Croatia requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Croatian embassy in Iraq?
The Croatian embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad.
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 Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from Croatian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Croatia visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for Croatia obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.