While you pack your bags to leave for the adventurous and exciting trip to Croatia, it is important to understand the country’s visa rules and regulations in order to know a better knowledge about the place you are planning to visit. This can also help you throughout your visa process if required. Here is the exact piece of information that you need as a traveller while travelling to the city of sand shores and game of thrones.
- A Country’s Visa rules and regulations may imply who may or may not enter the country. A Visa approval doesn't end the paperwork and formalities. There are many rules one is supposed to be aware of.Therefore, prior to your departure, it is highly recommended that you check the visa rules and regulations for the destination country.
- The earliest you can apply is 3 months before you intend to travel. Typically, an Croatiavisa takes 20-25 days of processing time.
- The CroatiaVisa is an E-Visa i.e. it is not a Sticker/Stamp on the passport. Applying for an online electronic visa is less of hassle but a little tricky. Once the Croatian High Commission takes decision, you will receive Croatian E-Visa on the registered Email ID mentioned on the visa form.
- A Visitor Visa is for the temporary entry of people into Croatia. These are visas issued for a short period, conventionally between three to six months. Usually, the Embassy issues visas for visitors, tourist, individuals traveling for businesses, and those traveling through Croatia. They include the following:
1. Visitors Visa: This lets you into Croatia, for visits, business purposes for up to three, six or twelve months. Most noteworthy, applicants cannot use this Visa for work purposes, as there is a different visa for that.
2. A Transit Visa: This visa is for applicants who are transiting Croatiato an onward international destination.
3. Electronic Travel Authority is only available to passport holders from certain countries, location, or region. Issued for short-term visits for tourism or business purposes but. The Croatian Department of Immigration and travel agents, airlines, or specialist service providers issue most of the ETA visas online.
4. E-Visitor: This is a free visa if you are an eligible passport holder outside Croatia; and you wish to work in Croatiaor visit for business or tourism.
You should not book any non-refundable flight tickets or Hotel reservations prior to the approval of your visa application. The Department of Home Affairs recommends that you should start your CroatiaVisa application process well ahead of your proposed travel date and finalize travel arrangements after the approval of your visa.
Documents required for an Croatiavisa are your passport, photographs, cover letter, visa application form, Employment letter or proof of academic excellence, bank statements, and Income tax returns and so on. For complete list of documentation,click here.
All travelers applying for an CroatiaVisa must meet the health requirement. Whether you are required to undergo a medical examination and/or chest x-ray depends on your age, how long you intend to stay in Croatiaand your intended activity in Croatia. You will be notified post submission of your Croatiavisa application if a medical examination is required. If a medical and/or x-ray examination is required, the Croatian High Commission will notify you after your Croatiavisa application is lodged. You will have to arrange a meeting with an approved immigration panel doctor of your choice.
The Croatian High Commission has appointed VFS Global Services as the Visa Application Center (VAC) for; collecting documents, visa fees and returning passports back to the applicant. The VAC has no influence over the decision of the visa.
The visa process takes anywhere between 20 to 25 days for processing. On successful submission of your visa application, you will get an automated acknowledging receipt of your application on email. The next email you receive from the department will be about your visa status (Visa granted or not Notice).
How can Akbar travels help?
In order to apply for a visa, one needs to be very particular throughout the whole process. We help all our customers throughout the whole process, from filling the form till you receive your visa. So, what are you waiting for? Call or Whatsapp us and get your visa processed in no time. Happy journey, friend.
Useful links:
Croatia Visa Types
Croatia Visa Eligibility
Croatia Visa Extension
