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Croatia tourist visa: requirements, fee and processing time

This page covers the Croatia tourist (schengen c) visa — used for short holiday or sightseeing trips of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Every field below is taken from our editor-verified country record and reflects what the Croatia consular network publishes for applicants of any nationality. You apply in the country where you legally reside, so exact centres and service fees can differ locally.

Consular fee
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Typical decision
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Appointments
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Where to apply for a Croatia tourist visa

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.

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

Turn this list into a tick-off checklist on the checklist page, which also flags which items are mandatory and which are only advisable.

Fees, reductions and exemptions

  • British citizen touristFree— No visa required for stays up to 90 days in 180
  • Schengen visa, adult (visa-required nationalities)€90— Does not apply to British passport holders
  • Schengen visa, child 6-11€45— Visa-required nationalities only
  • Child under 6Free— Exempt

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

Booking an appointment

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).

Practical 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.

What is unusual about the Croatia process

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.

Official sources

If you are applying from the United Kingdom

  • London — VFS Global — Croatia Visa Application Centre
    66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT
    Short-stay Schengen applications.
  • London — Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
    21 Conway Street, London W1T 6BN
    National visas, residence permits and complex cases.

Applying from somewhere else? Use the consulate that covers your country of legal residence — the requirements above still apply.

Updated today against official Croatia consular sources. Requirements can change without notice — always confirm before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Croatia tourist visa cost?
For a Croatia tourist visa, there is no consular fee. Reduced or waived amounts apply to: British citizen tourist — free; Schengen visa, adult (visa-required nationalities) — €90; Schengen visa, child 6-11 — €45; Child under 6 — 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. Visa application centres such as VFS Global, BLS, TLScontact or Capago charge their own service fee on top.
How long does a Croatia tourist visa take to process?
A decision on a Croatia tourist visa typically takes around 0 days from the appointment date, though peak season, additional document requests and consulate workload can extend this. Apply as early as the rules allow.
Where do I apply for a Croatia tourist visa?
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. You always apply through the mission or application centre that covers your country of legal residence.
What documents are required for a Croatia tourist visa?
The Croatia consular network lists: 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. Some items are mandatory and others only advisable — the EU Visa Compass checklist tool flags which is which.
How do appointments work for a Croatia tourist visa?
Appointment model: Walk-in. 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).
Can I apply for a Croatia tourist visa from the United Kingdom?
Yes. We list 2 submission points in the UK for Croatia, with addresses and notes, on this page. If you live elsewhere, use the consulate covering your country of residence — the requirements themselves stay the same.

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