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CroatiaEntry and visas

Croatia entry rules

Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia do not need to arrange a visa for Croatia in advance: the stay is up to 90 days. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye need a visa from a consulate before the trip.

Checked against official sources on 9 October 2026.

Entry rules by passport

For a tourist trip. Checked on 9 October 2026 against the official sources listed below the table.

The 90-in-180-days limit counts across the whole Schengen area, not Croatia alone. ETIAS is not running yet: once it starts, visa-free passports will need an online authorisation before travel.

Sources: EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Annexes I and II · Croatian Act on EEA Nationals, Art. 7 — entry of EU citizens (Official Gazette 66/2019) · European Commission — ETIAS · EUR-Lex — Regulation (EU) 2026/496 on Georgian official passports

What is checked at the border

  • Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years.
  • Funds for your stay: €70 (≈ $78) for each day of the trip. With a certified letter of guarantee from a person or company in Croatia, or a tourist booking, €30 (≈ $34) a day.
  • Border guards may ask about the purpose and conditions of your trip and check that you have enough money for the whole stay and the journey home.
  • The Entry/Exit System (EES) operates at the external border: fingerprints and a photo are taken; children under 12 are exempt from fingerprinting; there is no fee.

How to extend your stay

A short-stay visa or the stay granted under it can be extended: free of charge for force majeure or humanitarian reasons, €30 (≈ $34) for serious personal reasons. Apply at a police administration or station before your stay expires. Even with an extension you cannot stay in Schengen more than 90 days in 180.

Overstay penalties

Staying illegally carries a fine of €100 to €1,000 (≈ $112–1,119). You may also be expelled with a ban on entering EEA countries for 3 months to 5 years.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Croatia?
Citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the EU, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia enter without a visa. Citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Türkiye get a visa from a consulate before the trip.
How long can I stay in Croatia without a visa?
90 days in any 180 days for citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, Israel, the UK, the US, Canada, Serbia and Australia.
Can the stay be extended?
A short-stay visa or the stay granted under it can be extended: free of charge for force majeure or humanitarian reasons, €30 (≈ $34) for serious personal reasons. Apply at a police administration or station before your stay expires. Even with an extension you cannot stay in Schengen more than 90 days in 180.
What happens if I overstay?
Staying illegally carries a fine of €100 to €1,000 (≈ $112–1,119). You may also be expelled with a ban on entering EEA countries for 3 months to 5 years.
What is checked on entry to Croatia?
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area and issued within the last 10 years. Funds for your stay: €70 (≈ $78) for each day of the trip. With a certified letter of guarantee from a person or company in Croatia, or a tourist booking, €30 (≈ $34) a day. Border guards may ask about the purpose and conditions of your trip and check that you have enough money for the whole stay and the journey home. The Entry/Exit System (EES) operates at the external border: fingerprints and a photo are taken; children under 12 are exempt from fingerprinting; there is no fee.
How can I stay in Croatia longer?
A visa-free stay does not give the right to live in the country. A longer stay needs a long-term visa or a residence permit: employment with a stay and work permit, highly qualified workers (EU Blue Card), seasonal work, family reunification, digital nomads.

Sources

Checked on 9 October 2026. Entry rules change: check them on the consulate website before you travel.