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Fees & exemptions

  • British citizen touristFree

    No visa required for stays up to 90 days in 180

    Free
  • Schengen visa, adult (visa-required nationalities)

    Does not apply to British passport holders

    โ‚ฌ90
  • Schengen visa, child 6-11Reduced

    Visa-required nationalities only

    โ‚ฌ45
  • Child under 6Free

    Exempt

    Free

Nothing to pay for British passport holders. The EUR 90 / EUR 45 Schengen fees apply only to visa-required nationalities applying through the Embassy.

Where to apply

No visa is required. Croatia has been in Schengen since 1 January 2023 and British passport holders travel visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180.

Appointment system

There is no application to make. Non-British UK residents who hold a visa-required nationality apply to the Croatian Embassy consular section, 21 Conway Street, London W1T 6BN, by appointment (Mon-Thu 11:00-14:00).

Required documents

  • Valid British passport (issued within last 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond departure)
  • Return or onward ticket, which border officers may ask to see
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Evidence of sufficient funds
  • Travel insurance (recommended, not mandatory)
  • Evidence of the purpose of the visit if questioned at the border

Editor tips

Track your 90/180 allowance across the whole Schengen area, not just Croatia, and allow extra time at the border while EES biometric registration is rolled out.

Country-specific quirks

There is simply no 'Croatia tourist visa' for British citizens - the London visa centre exists mainly for non-British UK residents of visa-required nationalities.

Who can apply where

Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Croatia are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence โ€” you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.

  • If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa โ€” it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
  • Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or โ€” if you split time evenly โ€” to the country you enter first.
  • Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
  • Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Croatia mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.

Where to submit if you apply from the UK

Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the UK hand in Croatia visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Croatia mission covering your country of residence.

  • LondonVFS Global
    VFS Global โ€” Croatia Visa Application Centre

    66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT

    Short-stay Schengen applications.

  • LondonEmbassy
    Embassy of the Republic of Croatia

    21 Conway Street, London W1T 6BN

    National visas, residence permits and complex cases.