Croatia Passport Visa Requirements

Comprehensive visa requirements for Croatia passport holders traveling worldwide

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Visa Free
(30 destinations)

Argentina

Max stay: 90 days

90 days per visit. Eligible to apply to extend for additional 90 days at DNM.

Austria

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

Belgium

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

Brazil

Max stay: 90 days

90 days per visit. Extendable once for additional 90 days at Federal Police.

Chile

Max stay: 90 days

90 days per visit.

China

Max stay: 30 days

30 days per visit. Unilateral exemption valid until 31 Dec 2026 (subject to renewal).

Colombia

Max stay: 90 days

90 days per visit (180 days per calendar year for tourism).

Czech Republic

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

France

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

Germany

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

Greece

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

Hungary

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

Indonesia

Max stay: 30 days

30 days per visit. Extendable once for additional 30 days via VoA process (IDR 500,000).

Italy

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

Japan

Max stay: 90 days

Up to 90 days per visit.

Malaysia

Max stay: 90 days

90 days per visit.

Mexico

Max stay: 180 days

Up to 180 days for tourism; up to 120 days for business per calendar year. Duration at officer discretion.

Netherlands

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

Philippines

Max stay: 30 days

30 days on arrival. Extendable at Bureau of Immigration up to 59 days, then monthly.

Poland

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

Portugal

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

Singapore

Max stay: 30 days

30 days per visit. Extendable at ICA.

South Africa

Max stay: 90 days

Up to 90 days per visit. Eligible to apply for additional 90-day extension upon arrival.

South Korea

Max stay: 90 days

Up to 90 days within any 12-month period.

Spain

Unlimited. EU freedom of movement. Croatian ID card accepted.

Switzerland

Unlimited for employment/residency. Tourist stays: no formal limit up to 3 months without registration.

Thailand

Max stay: 60 days

60 days per visit (expanded from 30 in 2024). Extendable once for additional 30 days (THB 1,900).

Turkey

Max stay: 90 days

90 days within any 180-day period.

United Arab Emirates

Max stay: 30 days

30 days per visit. Extendable for additional 30 days through GDRFA.

Vietnam

Max stay: 45 days

45 days per visit under unilateral visa-free exemption (valid until 31 Dec 2026).

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Disclaimer: Visa requirements can change without notice. Always verify current requirements with official government sources or the embassy/consulate before making travel arrangements.