Croatia Tourist Visa for Indians

Note: If you have already obtained a Schengen visa, then you do not have to get a Croatia visa separately, as it falls under the Schengen regions.

Croatia offers exemptions for European nationals; however, a Croatia visa for Indians is a must if you want to visit the country. Hence, if you are an Indian passport holder, then ensure that you book your visa to Croatia in advance and complete all the necessary formalities ahead of time.

Before going ahead with the application process, one must ensure that they are sufficiently prepared and have all the necessary documents ready. The below guide will provide you with all the information regarding the requirements and documents required. You will also know all about the validity for each visa to suit your purpose of travel to Croatia:
 

• A valid passport with at least 3 months of validity beyond the date of the trip and at least 2 blank pages.
• An accurately completed visa application form. 
• Two recent passport-size photographs. 
• Proof of travel itinerary, accommodation and round-trip flight tickets. 
• Proof of financial funds to support the trip expenses. 
• Travel insurance with at least Rs. 26,00,000 coverage.
• Cover letter stating purpose and duration of visit.

Validity

• Tourist visa: Valid up to 90 days within a 180-day period; overall validity of 5 years.
•  Family/friend visit visa: Valid up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
•  Business visa: Valid up to 90 days within a 180-day period
• Work permit visa: Minimum of 12 months and maximum of 2 years of validity; however, it largely depends on the terms of the employment contract.
• Transit visa: Valid up to 5 days.

Note: All visas except work permit visa come under the short-term stay visa and is valid for 90 days.

The next step after all the required documents are gathered is to commence the application process for the Croatia visa. You can carry out the application process online or in person at the nearest embassy or consulate. Here is a detailed guide for both processes to aid in the application:

Online

Step 1: Visit the official VFS Global Centre website for Croatia visa and create an account. 

Step 2: Once logged in, completely and accurately fill out the visa application form.

Step 3: After that, you will have to upload scanned copies of the relevant documents, such as your passport, travel itinerary, etc., mentioned above.

Step 4: Pay the visa processing fee and submit the application.

Step 5: Once you have received the confirmation, you will have to schedule an appointment at the nearest embassy or consulate for biometric data submission and document verification.

Offline

Step 1: Visit the online portal for the Croatia application, such as the VFS Global Centre or the official immigration site and download the application form.

Step 2: Accurately complete the application form. Gather all the specified documents mentioned in the form and visit the nearest VFS Global Centre or embassy for the Croatia visa.

Step 3: Submit the application along with the documents and pay the visa processing fee. If required, also submit biometric information.

Step 4: You will receive a receipt upon confirmation that contains the tracking number for the visa application. 

Step 5: Once the application is processed, you can go to the embassy and collect the visa along with the passport or get it through a courier if already registered.

The processing time for a tourist visa is 60 days from the date of receiving the confirmation receipt and costs Rs. 8,000-8,500. Ensure to apply for the visa at least 2 or 6 months prior to the trip date. A business visa, friend/family visa, work permit visa and transit visa take up to 30 days to be processed and can be extended up to 45 days and all of them cost Rs. 8,000-8,500 except work permit visa, which costs Rs. 8,000-9,000.

Since Croatia joined the Schengen zone, you do not need to get a separate visa for Croatia if you already have a Schengen visa. Also, the cost for a visa is different for children and adults, so make sure to check the VFS Global Centre website for the exact prices.

It is relatively easy to get a visa to Croatia for Indian nationals. Even then, it is important to take into account all possible ways to improve one’s chances of getting their visa approved. So here are some tips to ensure that you successfully get a Croatia visa:

• Ensure all documents are accurate and complete.
• Apply well in advance to avoid last-minute hassles.
• Double-check your travel insurance coverage.
• Provide clear proof of financial stability.

The rejection rate for a Croatia travel visa is relatively low, with only 4-8%. However, rejection of a visa is not impossible. To ensure you are not a part of this percentage, here are some common reasons for rejection that you should avoid:

• Incomplete or inaccurate documents.
• Insufficient proof of funds.
• Lack of travel insurance.
• Suspicious travel intent or past visa violations.

Now that you have completed reading the entire visa guide, there is nothing you do not know about getting a Croatia visa for Indians. If all this sounds like too much for you, do not worry; we have got your back. Pickyourtrail not only offers some of the best Croatia packages but also has visa experts who take care of the entire process for you. You are guaranteed a hassle-free trip experience with us. So sit back and keep dreaming on and leave the rest to us!

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