Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from Croatia
Should contain at least 2 blank visa pages
Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages
Photograph
Three recent colored passport size photographs (35 mm wide by 45 mm high without border) and taken within the last 3 months
The facial image must be between 25 mm and 35 mm from chin to crown
Taken against a plain white background with matt or semi-matt finish
Please note that scanned or unclear photographs will not be accepted
Accommodation
Applicant must provide one of the accommodation proof
Holding/Confirmed Hotel Voucher
Cruise Confirmation Voucher
In case staying with friend’s or relative’s place then invitation letter with invitee Id proof, passport or residence card copy along with their financial documents (email with colored scan copies will work)
Flight Ticket
Holding/Confirmed flight reservation (India to onward and Return)
Itinerary
Day wise itinerary which gives information about your travel plans on plain A4 size paper or else if booked through travel agent then on their letterhead
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is mandatory with coverage of minimum 30,000 Euros or 50,000 USD / person
All expenses which include repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention or emergency medical treatment in hospital
The insurance should cover the entire stay in the territory of Schengen
Applicants applying for a period of 6 months or one-year multiple-entry visas are not entitled to provide 180/365 day coverage. Submitting an insurance policy that covers the first journey is sufficient
Proof of sufficient funds for travel
Applicant needs to provide last 6 months bank statement signed and attested by a bank official in case the applicant is employed else need to provide bank statement of the person sponsoring your trip
All bank statements must be dated within the last 1 week
ITR
Income tax return assessment for the last 3 years in case the applicant is employed else need to provide income tax return of the person sponsoring your trip
Cover Letter
A Covering letter from the Applicant on A4 Size Paper (if Employed) or else on Business Letter Head (if Self Employed)
Employment Letter
Employment letter on official company letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer
The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, salary, years of employment and approval of absence/position after returning
NOC
NOC from School / Institute along with Xerox of ID card (in case of student / minor)
GST Copy
If Self Employed then applicant need to provide a GST Copy
Leave Letter
Leave letter from the company along with a copy of Employment ID Card (if employed)
Biometric
Indian citizens applying for a Schengen visa for the first time will have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data
Children under the age of 12 are exempted from this requirement. Visa2fly will book a convenient appointment for bio-metric data and visa application submission, at the appointed visa application center
Previously submitted biometric data (after 2nd November 2015) is valid for travel to any Schengen country for 59 months from the date of submission
In some unique situations, some member country may ask for re-submission of biometric data if they deem necessary
Croatia is one of the 27 Schengen countries.
Schengen Area comprises of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland
If multiple countries in a Schengen area is to be visited then Austria must be the country with the maximum duration of stay or if all the stays at the Schengen countries are same, then it must be the first country at the port of entry in the Schengen area
Each applicant must have all the mandatory documents as mentioned in requirement tabs above
In addition to the documents mentioned, our visa experts or the concerned embassy may require you to furnish additional documents to process your visa.Your cooperation in furnishing any such additional documents is essential for a positive outcome
Visa fee is nonrefundable whether visa is approved or rejected
Processing time is indicative & prices are subject to fluctuation
The fees for a visa application for Croatia are due at the time of application submission.
Yes, there are additional fees associated with a visa application for Croatia. These fees include INR 1928 for VFS Logistics, INR 578 for courier services, INR 463 for optional SMS updates, and INR 4050 for optional premium lounge services.
No, these additional fees are optional. You can choose to opt out of any of these additional services if you do not wish to use them.
Yes, you can purchase travel insurance for Croatia after you submit your visa application. However, it is recommended that you purchase travel insurance before you submit your visa application to avoid any delays or complications.
The fees for a visa application for Croatia are INR 7200, which is equivalent to approximately EUR 80.
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries, including Croatia.
No, you do not need to carry a notarized consent if you are traveling with your child. The notarized consent is only required if a minor is traveling without a parent or legal guardian.
If you hold a national visa or residence permit from Bulgaria, Cyprus, or Romania, you also do not need an additional Croatian visa to visit Croatia.
While it is possible to cancel your accommodation in Croatia after your visa has been issued, doing so may lead to the revocation of your visa.
Your travel insurance for Croatia should include coverage for medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation, and repatriation of remains, among other things. It is important to carefully review the terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy to ensure that it meets the requirements for visiting Croatia.
The length of stay allowed with a Schengen visa is up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Please make sure to check your visa expiration date and plan your trip accordingly.
You can submit your visa application for Croatia up to 6 months prior to the beginning of your planned journey.
Yes, the notarized consent is a mandatory requirement for minors traveling without a parent or legal guardian to Croatia.
No, you do not need to apply for any special documents or permits to enter Croatia with a Schengen visa. Simply present your valid Schengen visa at the Croatian border.
The minimum processing time for visa applications for Croatia has been extended from 30 days to 60 days.
No, if you hold a valid Schengen visa, you do not need an additional Croatian visa to visit Croatia.
The notarized consent for a minor traveling without a parent or legal guardian should include personal information of the parent or legal guardian, the purpose and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the parent or legal guardian.