Croatia Visa for Indians

Croatia visa requirements for Indian citizens

Know the rules before you apply. No surprise paperwork in the final scene.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your return date with two blank pages. The consulate makes the final decision. Our job is to remove weak spots before submission, because your document file should not need a dramatic comeback. This is a Schengen visa, valid across all Schengen member states.

How to apply

Four clear steps. Most of the work happens from your phone.

Documents required for a Croatia visa

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• Forms

  Main Form signed by applicant as per signature on passport. Note: for Minor applicants, Form & other supporting forms should be signed by both parents along with Signature or Thumb impression of Minor applicant as appearing on his/her passport.

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• Passport

  Original Passport as well as all old passports Please note passport must fulfill all below conditions

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  • Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy.
  • Hand written passport is strictly not allowed
  • Indian passports with any “observation” will not be accepted.
  • Passport should have minimum 2 blank pages & should be valid for a period of 6 months from the date of travel
  • Photo copy of all valid or Expired Visas or used pages is required
• Photographs

  Three recent colored photographs of size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm white background with matt or semi matt finish with 80% face coverage, white background and without border. (Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas)

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• Covering Letter

  Original Covering Letter from applicant stating his name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of the visit, duly signed by him (Employed applicants should print it on Normal A4 Paper and Self Employed/Businessman should print it on their letterhead with seal (Rubber stamp) & sign)

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• Other Important Documents

  A. Financial Documents: • If Employed : • If Self-employed Professional / Businessman B. Proof of occupation: • If Employed : • If Self-employed Professional / Businessman • If Student • If Retired C. Additional Required Documents: Note: Insurance has to be done by the Visa for ized Insurance Companies

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  • Personal Income Tax Returns OR Form 16 for last 3 Assessment years
  • Last 3 months’ salary slips
  • Original Personal Saving Bank Account Statement for last 3 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number, Applicant’s Name and Account No. clearly on Bank letterhead with seal & sign of Bank officer with minimum closing balance of around Rs 1,50,000 to 2,00,000 per person (Sudden deposit of money is not allowed), statement should be updated at least 7 days prior to submission date.
  • Original Leave sanction letter on Employer’s Letterhead with seal & sign
  • Any additional investments like Fixed Deposit receipts, Public provident fund passbook copy, Share DMAT A/c statement, Mutual fund statement etc. (Required only if bank balance is less)
  • International Credit Card copy front & Back & Credit card statement for last 3 months OR Receipt of Foreign exchange purchased.
  • Personal Income Tax returns for last 3 years
  • Company Income Tax returns for las 3 years (If filed separately)
  • Original Personal Saving Bank Account Statement for last 3 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number, Applicant’s Name and Account No. clearly on Bank letterhead with seal & sign of Bank officer with minimum closing balance of around Rs 1,50,000 to 2,00,000 per person (Sudden deposit of money is not allowed), statement should be updated at least 7 days prior to submission date.
  • Original Company Current Bank Account Statement for last 3 months mentioning the Bank’s name, Bank’s Telephone Number, Applicant’s Name and Account No. clearly on Bank letterhead with seal & sign of Bank officer, statement should be updated at least 7 days prior to submission date. OR If Current A/c statement is very bulky then you can provide Original Balance confirmation letter on Bank letterhead with seal & sign (If having separate Bank, A/c statement in the name of company)
  • Any additional investments like Fixed Deposit receipts, Public provident fund passbook copy, Share DMAT A/c statement, Mutual fund statement etc. (Required only if bank balance is less)
  • International Credit Card copy front & Back & Credit card statement for last 3 months OR Receipt of Foreign exchange purchased.
  • Visiting card & Employee Id card copy
  • Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave
  • Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
  • Memorandum of Association (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
  • Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
  • Import / Export License (if applicable)
  • Student ID Card copy
  • Leave sanction letter on school or college letterhead with seal & sign
  • If Minor student is travelling alone or only with one parent then No objection certificate is required on Rs 100 stamp paper from Non accompanying parent, attested by Notary Public along with their signature id proof like passport copy OR PAN Card copy
  • Copy of Birth certificate for Minor is required
  • Copy of Retirement letter/reliving letter
  • Copy of pension book if any
  • Day wise Itinerary
  • Hotel Confirmations
  • Complete Croatian telephone contact and address for all accommodations
  • Proof of ownership or lease of a boat/yacht etc (If staying in Boat or Yacht)
  • Airline booking confirmation OR Ticket copy or if travelling by Bus, coach, car or boat then voucher or ticket of this transportation (If travelling by car then Registration card & Driver’s License copy is must)
  • Overseas Medical Insurance for the coverage of minimum 30,000 Euros / USD 50,000 for all risks like medical emergency evacuation, repatriation of remains, illness, accidents etc.
• Note

  Our visa experts will inform you if any other documents will be required for the process.

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