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Croatia visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Croatia.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where to apply in Rwanda
Croatia has no embassy or consulate in Rwanda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Croatian citizens travelling to Rwanda
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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.
Before travelling from Rwanda 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).
Good to know
How long Rwandan citizens can stay in Croatia
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in Croatia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Rwandan citizens apply
Croatia has no embassy or career consulate in Rwanda. Rwandan citizens apply through a mission of Croatia accredited to Rwanda from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Croatia for visas; the official visa portal of Croatia names the right place.
Croatia and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Croatia lets Rwandan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Croatia when it is the main destination of the trip.
Croatia’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
Hungary, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia require Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Croatian citizens travelling to Rwanda
Croatian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Rwandan citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Croatia.
Is there an embassy of Croatia in Rwanda?
No. Croatia has no embassy in Rwanda.
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 Rwanda?
Croatian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Croatia visa-free?
No; Rwandan 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.