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Name: Republic of Croatia

Location: Southeastern Europe

Time: IST (-) 4 1/2 hrs

Capital: Zagreb

Language: Croatian (official) 96.1%, Serbian 1%, other and undesignated (including Italian, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and German) 2.9% (2001 census)

Area: 56,542 sq kms

Population: 4,475,611 (July 2013 EST.)

National Day: 30 May (Statehood Day)

Currency: Croatian Kuna (HRK) 1 = INR 10.76.

Climate: Croatia enjoys a diverse climate, with continental climate conditions in the north and Mediterranean ones on the Adriatic coast.

Holidays-Year 2018: New Year, 6th January: Epiphany, 20th April: Easter Sunday, 1st May: Labor Day, 19th June: Corpus Christi, 22th June: Anti-Fascist Resistance Day, 25th June: Statehood Day, 5th August: Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day, 8th October: Independence Day, 13th December: All Saints' Day, 25th December: Christmas Day

Airline Name: Croatian Airlines OU

International Airports: Pleso (Zagreb) (ZAG) Dubrovnik (DBV)

Find each detail of visa rules and visa information including all kinds of visa, check-out the below written content. Application through post will not be accepted.

Tourist Visa

The Applicant must have a passport with a validity of at least 3 months from the expiry date of the visa. The passport should be issued within last 10 years and have minimum 2 blank pages.
Copy of all relevant pages (bio-data pages, and all previous valid & expired visas)
One visa form filled in block letters and appropriately signed by the applicant. Agents are not authorized to fill the application form on behalf of Applicant.
One recently clicked colored size photo (35 x 45 mm, white background, without borders, 90% of the photo should cover face i.e. up to shoulders only, photo to be pasted on form).
A cover letter by the applicant explaining purpose of the intended visit to the Republic of Croatia
Service - Letter issued by the employer on company's official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service and grant of leave.
Business/self employed - Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers.
Student - Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID.
Copy of return ticket or confirmed booking (by Air/ Surface/ Sea transport)
Guaranteed by part payment / credit card
Confirmation of the Guarantied reservation should be directly sent by the Hotel / Apartment / Guarantied (Private Visit) to the Embassy directly by fax / e-mail.
Day to day itinerary with ensured accommodation for the entire stay

Minimum funds to cover estimated stay in Croatia:

Euro 50 per day - for an applicant holding business or private guarantee letter from Croatia, proof of fully paid hotel booking or a similar document.
Euro 100 per day - in absence of a guarantee letter/fully paid accommodation or holding a partly paid accommodations

Proof of sufficient funds:

Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange (amount as given above)
Bank statement of last 3 months
Income Tax Returns (personal and Company as applicable) of last 3 years
Copy of International Credit Card with minimum 3 months credit card statement
For single / double entry visa - covering the entire period of stay in Croatia.
For multiple-entry visa - covering the period of first stay in Croatia along with a filled out statement for subsequent visits
The lowest sum insured must be equivalent of Euro 30,000.
If a minor (less than 18 years) is traveling to Croatia without any parent, an NOC signed by both parents should be submitted with the application. An NOC format will be provided by the Embassy
Proof of payment of visa fee
Applicant has to be personally present while submitting the visa documents. Travel agent can collect the passport later on Applicant's behalf.
Visa is valid for 3 months, with a stay at the discretion of the Embassy. It cannot be extended in Croatia.
Processing time is 10 working days and for urgent procedure it is 3 to 5 working days.
Note: Children up to 6 years do not need to pay any visa fee.
Bank: The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V, 15, Hansalaya Building, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110 001.
Account Name: "The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia."
Account Number: 1751538
The Applicant should mention on the Pay-in-slip/ Bank receipt that the payment being made is towards the visa fee.
The Applicant is required to submit the counterfoil of the Bank's receipt as a proof of payment of visa fee while applying for visa.
Kindly note further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required. It is at the discretion of the Embassy.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa Fee for Single Entry / Double Entry / Multiple Entry	Rs.5040	N/A

Business Visa

The Applicant must have a passport with a validity of at least 3 months from the expiry date of the visa. The passport should be issued within last 10 years and have minimum 2 blank pages.
Copy of all relevant pages (bio-data pages, and all previous valid & expired visas)
One visa form filled in block letters and appropriately signed by the applicant. Agents are not authorized to fill the application form on behalf of Applicant.
One recently clicked colored size photo (35 x 45 mm, white background, without borders, 90% of the photo should cover face i.e. up to shoulders only, photo to be pasted on form).
A cover letter by the applicant explaining purpose of the intended visit to the Republic of Croatia
An original Letter of Guarantee filled by a guarantor, i.e. a legal person from Croatia (format may be downloaded from the Visa Form Section (Jamstveno Pismo Pravna Osoba)).
The legal person shall enclose with the letter of guarantee a document proving its liquidity ("Bon 1", "Bon 2", certificate of the commercial court that no liquidation proceedings have been initiated, etc.)
A Letter of Guarantee by the person authorized to represent the Guarantor and certified by an official stamp.
Service - Letter issued by the employer on company's official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service and grant of leave.
Business/self employed - Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers.
Student - Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID.
Copy of return ticket or confirmed booking (by Air/ Surface/ Sea transport)
Guaranteed by part payment / credit card
Confirmation of the Guarantied reservation should be directly sent by the Hotel / Apartment / Guarantied (Private Visit) to the Embassy directly by fax / e-mail.
Day to day itinerary with ensured accommodation for the entire stay

Minimum funds to cover estimated stay in Croatia:

Euro 50 per day - for an applicant holding business or private guarantee letter from Croatia, proof of fully paid hotel booking or a similar document.
Euro 100 per day - in absence of a guarantee letter/fully paid accommodation or holding a partly paid accommodation

Proof of sufficient funds:

Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange (amount as given above)
Bank statement of last 3 months
Income Tax Returns (personal and Company as applicable) of last 3 years
Copy of International Credit Card with minimum 3 months credit card statement
For single / double entry visa - covering the entire period of stay in Croatia.
For multiple-entry visa - covering the period of first stay in Croatia along with a filled out statement for subsequent visits
The lowest sum insured must be equivalent of Euro 30,000.
If a minor (less than 18 years) is traveling to Croatia without any parent, an NOC signed by both parents should be submitted with the application. An NOC format will be provided by the Embassy
Proof of payment of visa fee
Applicant has to be personally present while submitting the visa documents. Travel agent can collect the passport later on Applicant's behalf.
Visa is valid for 3 months, with a stay at the discretion of the Embassy. It cannot be extended in Croatia.
Processing time is 10 working days and for urgent procedure it is 3 to 5 working days.

Note: Children up to 6 years do not need to pay any visa fee.
Note: The Visa Fee (in cash) will be paid at the following Bank:
Bank: The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V, 15, Hansalaya Building, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110 001.

Account Name: "The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia."
Account Number: 1751538
The Applicant should mention on the Pay-in-slip/ Bank receipt that the payment being made is towards the visa fee.
The Applicant is required to submit the counterfoil of the Bank's receipt as a proof of payment of visa fee while applying for visa.
Kindly note further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required. It is at the discretion of the Embassy.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa Fee for Single Entry / Double Entry / Multiple Entry	Rs.5040	N/A

Transit Visa

The Applicant must have a passport with a validity of at least 3 months from the expiry date of the visa. The passport should be issued within last 10 years and have minimum 2 blank pages.
Copy of all relevant pages (bio-data pages, and all previous valid & expired visas)
One visa form filled in block letters and appropriately signed by the applicant. Agents are not authorized to fill the application form on behalf of Applicant.
One recently clicked colored size photo (35 x 45 mm, white background, without borders, 90% of the photo should cover face i.e. up to shoulders only, photo to be pasted on form).
A cover letter by the applicant explaining purpose of the intended visit to the Republic of Croatia
Valid Visa for the destination country
Service - Letter issued by the employer on company's official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service and grant of leave.
Business/self employed - Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers.
Student - Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID.
Onward flight ticket or confirmed booking (by Air/ Surface/ Sea transport)
Guaranteed by part payment / credit card
Confirmation of the Guarantied reservation should be directly sent by the Hotel / Apartment / Guarantied (Private Visit) to the Embassy directly by fax / e-mail.
Day to day itinerary with ensured accommodation for the entire stay

Minimum funds to cover estimated stay in Croatia:

Euro 50 per day - for an applicant holding business or private guarantee letter from Croatia, proof of fully paid hotel booking or a similar document.
Euro 100 per day - in absence of a guarantee letter/fully paid accommodation or holding a partly paid accommodation

Proof of sufficient funds:

Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange (amount as given above)
Bank statement of last 3 months
Income Tax Returns (personal and Company as applicable) of last 3 years
Copy of International Credit Card with minimum 3 months credit card statement

Travel health insurance:

For single / double entry visa - covering the entire period of stay in Croatia.
For multiple-entry visa - covering the period of first stay in Croatia along with a filled out statement for subsequent visits
The lowest sum insured must be equivalent of Euro 30,000.
If a minor (less than 18 years) is traveling to Croatia without any parent, an NOC signed by both parents should be submitted with the application. An NOC format will be provided by the Embassy
Proof of payment of visa fee
Applicant has to be personally present while submitting the visa documents. Travel agent can collect the passport later on Applicant's behalf.
Visa is valid for 3 months, with a stay at the discretion of the Embassy. It cannot be extended in Croatia.
Processing time is 10 working days and for urgent procedure it is 3 to 5 working days.

Account Name: "The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia."
Account Number: 1751538
The Applicant should mention on the Pay-in-slip/ Bank receipt that the payment being made is towards the visa fee.
The Applicant is required to submit the counterfoil of the Bank's receipt as a proof of payment of visa fee while applying for visa.
Kindly note further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required. It is at the discretion of the Embassy.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa Fee for Single Entry / Double Entry / Multiple Entry	Rs.5040	N/A

Private Visit Visa

The Applicant must have a passport with a validity of at least 3 months from the expiry date of the visa. The passport should be issued within last 10 years and have minimum 2 blank pages.
Copy of all relevant pages (bio-data pages, and all previous valid & expired visas)
One visa form filled in block letters and appropriately signed by the applicant. Agents are not authorized to fill the application form on behalf of Applicant.
One recently clicked colored size photo (35 x 45 mm, white background, without borders, 90% of the photo should cover face i.e. up to shoulders only, photo to be pasted on form).
A cover letter by the applicant explaining purpose of the intended visit to the Republic of Croatia
A Letter of Guarantee in original by a guarantor, i.e. a native from Croatia (the format can be downloaded from the Visa Form Section (Jamstveno Pismo Fizicka Osoba)).
Guarantor can be a Croatian National or a foreigner with a granted residence in Croatia and has financial resources in the Republic of Croatia.
Guarantor should enclose his source of earning with the letter of guarantee from the last 3 months (Certificate of Salary, Pension)
Guarantor's signature on the letter of guarantee should be attested by a public notary in Croatia.

Service - Letter issued by the employer on company's official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service and grant of leave.
Business/self employed - Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers.
Student - Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID.
Onward flight ticket or confirmed booking (by Air/ Surface/ Sea transport)

Guaranteed by part payment / credit card
Confirmation of the Guarantied reservation should be directly sent by the Hotel / Apartment / Guarantied (Private Visit) to the Embassy directly by fax / e-mail.
Day to day itinerary with ensured accommodation for the entire stay

Minimum funds to cover estimated stay in Croatia:

Euro 50 per day - for an applicant holding business or private guarantee letter from Croatia, proof of fully paid hotel booking or a similar document.
Euro 100 per day - in absence of a guarantee letter/fully paid accommodation or holding a partly paid accommodation

Proof of sufficient funds:

Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange (amount as given above)
Bank statement of last 3 months
Income Tax Returns (personal and Company as applicable) of last 3 years
Copy of International Credit Card with minimum 3 months credit card statement

Travel health insurance:

For single / double entry visa - covering the entire period of stay in Croatia.
For multiple-entry visa - covering the period of first stay in Croatia along with a filled out statement for subsequent visits
The lowest sum insured must be equivalent of Euro 30,000.
If a minor (less than 18 years) is traveling to Croatia without any parent, an NOC signed by both parents should be submitted with the application. An NOC format will be provided by the Embassy
Proof of payment of visa fee
Applicant has to be personally present while submitting the visa documents. Travel agent can collect the passport later on Applicant's behalf.
Visa is valid for 3 months, with a stay at the discretion of the Embassy. It cannot be extended in Croatia.
Processing time is 10 working days and for urgent procedure it is 3 to 5 working days.

Account Name: "The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia."
Account Number: 1751538
The Applicant should mention on the Pay-in-slip/ Bank receipt that the payment being made is towards the visa fee.
The Applicant is required to submit the counterfoil of the Bank's receipt as a proof of payment of visa fee while applying for visa.
Kindly note further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required. It is at the discretion of the Embassy.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa Fee for Single Entry / Double Entry / Multiple Entry	Rs.5040	N/A

Seamen Visa

The Applicant must have a passport with a validity of at least 3 months from the expiry date of the visa. The passport should be issued within last 10 years and have minimum 2 blank pages.
Copy of all relevant pages (bio-data pages, and all previous valid & expired visas)
One visa form filled in block letters and appropriately signed by the applicant. Agents are not authorized to fill the application form on behalf of Applicant.
One recently clicked colored size photo (35 x 45 mm, white background, without borders, 90% of the photo should cover face i.e. up to shoulders only, photo to be pasted on form).
A cover letter by the applicant explaining purpose of the intended visit to the Republic of Croatia
A Covering letter from the Indian Recruiting Company stating the Applicant's name and rank, vessels name and arrival date at the port in Croatia, date of joining vessel and the name and address of the handling agent in Croatia.
A message/ fax from the Shipping Company in Croatia, sent directly to the Embassy giving the details of the Seamen, along with the date and port of joining desired by the ship.
Confirmed return / onward ticket
Valid visa for the destination country
For an Applicant holding business or private invitation from Croatia, proof of pre-paid hotel booking or a similar document is needed. Confirmation of the reservation should be sent by the hotel / apartment to the Embassy directly through fax / email.
In the absence of an invitation/ proof of ensured accommodation, the Applicant is obliged to present endorsements on passport @ Euro 50 (cash/ traveler cheques) per day of the estimated duration of stay in the Republic of Croatia.

For single / double entry visa - covering the entire period of stay in Croatia.
For multiple-entry visa - covering the period of first stay in Croatia along with a filled out statement for subsequent visits
The lowest sum insured must be equivalent of Euro 30,000.
If a minor (less than 18 years) is traveling to Croatia without any parent, an NOC signed by both parents should be submitted with the application. An NOC format will be provided by the Embassy
Proof of payment of visa fee
Applicant has to be personally present while submitting the visa documents. Travel agent can collect the passport later on Applicant's behalf.
Visa is valid for 3 months, with a stay at the discretion of the Embassy. It cannot be extended in Croatia.
Processing time is 10 working days and for urgent procedure it is 3 to 5 working days.

Account Name: "The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia."
Account Number: 1751538
The Applicant should mention on the Pay-in-slip/ Bank receipt that the payment being made is towards the visa fee.
The Applicant is required to submit the counterfoil of the Bank's receipt as a proof of payment of visa fee while applying for visa.
Kindly note further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required. It is at the discretion of the Embassy.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa Fee for Single Entry / Double Entry / Multiple Entry	Rs.5040	N/A

Work Permit Visa

The Applicant must have a passport with a validity of at least 3 months from the expiry date of the visa. The passport should be issued within last 10 years and have minimum 2 blank pages.
Copy of all relevant pages (bio-data pages, and all previous valid & expired visas)
One visa form filled in block letters and appropriately signed by the applicant. Agents are not authorized to fill the application form on behalf of Applicant.
One recently clicked colored size photo (35 x 45 mm, white background, without borders, 90% of the photo should cover face i.e. up to shoulders only, photo to be pasted on form).
A cover letter by the applicant explaining purpose of the intended visit to the Republic of Croatia
Work Permit is to be arranged by the concerned Croatian company.
Appointment or Contract letter
Original Birth Certificate
Police Clearance Certificate
Proof of Education and Professional Certificates
Details of the last Employer along with proof of employment
Confirmed return / onward ticket
For an Applicant holding business or private invitation from Croatia, proof of pre-paid hotel booking or a similar document is needed. Confirmation of the reservation should be sent by the hotel / apartment to the Embassy directly through fax / email.

For single / double entry visa - covering the entire period of stay in Croatia.
For multiple-entry visa - covering the period of first stay in Croatia along with a filled out statement for subsequent visits
The lowest sum insured must be equivalent of Euro 30,000.
If a minor (less than 18 years) is traveling to Croatia without any parent, an NOC signed by both parents should be submitted with the application. An NOC format will be provided by the Embassy
Proof of payment of visa fee
Applicant has to be personally present while submitting the visa documents. Travel agent can collect the passport later on Applicant's behalf.
Visa is valid for 3 months, with a stay at the discretion of the Embassy. It cannot be extended in Croatia.
Processing time is 10 working days and for urgent procedure it is 3 to 5 working days.

Account Name: "The Embassy of the Republic of Croatia."
Account Number: 1751538
The Applicant should mention on the Pay-in-slip/ Bank receipt that the payment being made is towards the visa fee.
The Applicant is required to submit the counterfoil of the Bank's receipt as a proof of payment of visa fee while applying for visa.
Kindly note further, any change in fees, additional document or personal presence of the applicant might be required. It is at the discretion of the Embassy.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Visa Fee for Single Entry / Double Entry / Multiple Entry	Rs.5040	N/A

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit. Apart from the office details, this section also includes the contact information and timings (for the visits).

Kolkata West Bengal

Name:Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Croatia
Address:Poddar Court 9th Floor, Gate No. 1, 18 Rabindra Sarani
City:Kolkata - 700 001 (West Bengal)
Country:India
Telephone:033- 2225 0352 / 4147
Fax:033- 2225 0348
Timings:Mon to Thu, 1000 to 1700 hrs
Email:honcroconkol@kol.org.in
Notes:Visa is not Handled.

Mumbai

Name:Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Croatia
Address:A-52, Darshan Apartments,MT. Pleasant Road
City:Mumbai - 400 006
Country:India
Telephone:022- 2367 2800, 2367 8451
Fax:022- 2367 8450
Timings:Mon to Thu, 1000 to 1700 hrs
Email:croatiamumbai@gmail.com
Notes:Visa is not Handled.

New Delhi

Name:Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
Address:A-15, West End
City:New Delhi-110 021
Country:India
Telephone:4166 3101/ 3102/ 3103
Fax: 4166 3100 / 2411 6873
Timings:Mon to Thu, 0900 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings:1000 to 1200 hrs (Mon to Thu) (Individuals), 1000 to 1100 hrs (Mon to Thu) (Travel Agents)
Email:croemb.new-delhi@mvep.hrCollection
Timings:1530 to 1630 hrs (Mon to Fri)

In this section, you can download the visa forms for the destination country according to your requirement and purpose of the tour. However, one must note that submission / acceptation of forms will subject to the visa rules and regulations of the specific country.