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Croatia

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Overview

Explore Croatia...​ 

Croatia boasts a spectacular Adriatic coastline, medieval architecture and a vibrant cultural scene, making it a popular destination for travellers seeking both natural beauty and historical charm.

Fun Fact: Croatia has more than 1,200 islands, islets, and reefs.

Croatian Flag

5-7hrs

Average Flight Time

Zagreb

Capital City of Croatia

Croatian

Official Language

Euro

The official currency used in Croatia is the euro (EUR), which was introduced in 2023. Before the euro, Croatia used the Croatian kuna (HRK).

Europe

Europe, the world’s second-smallest continent, is situated entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.

Europe is home to 44 countries, each offering a rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the sun-drenched beaches of the Mediterranean.

GST -3/-2

Time-Zone

Winter: GST -3

Summer: GST -2

Climate

Croatia enjoys a Mediterranean climate along its coast, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, while inland it experiences a more continental climate, characterised by a warm summer and colder winters. 

The country sees plenty of sunshine, particularly in coastal areas like Dubrovnik and Split.

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Country Code: +385

Emergency Contact Numbers

 112        112        112

Visa Guidelines

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Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Croatia.

If your child requires a visa to travel to Croatia, please apply using the same passport that holds their UAE residency visa. 

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

To confirm the entry requirements for your child to enter Croatia, please click here.

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process.

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • Tourist - Type C

Entry

  • Single/Multiple

Validity

  • Varies depending on travel history

Length of Stay

  • Varies depending on visa issued

Checklist

Application Form

Application Questionnaire

ETIAS will be launched in the first half of 2025, after the introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and implemented gradually across all 30 European countries.

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

VFS Global: UAE - Croatia

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Consulate General of Croatia, Dubai

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This page was last reviewed on 20 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.