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1. Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language and signed by the applicant.
2. Valid Passport - Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back).
3. Two photographs: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.

4. Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The insurance must remain valid during the entire stay of the visitor in Croatia.

   The applicant for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health-insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to Croatia.

   The list of approved travel insurance companies for India is attached.

5. Proof of residence for nationals other than India: a photocopy of the stay permit;
6. Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
7. Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat; registration card and driver's license if travelling by car; if the person is travelling to a third country, then proof of itinerary (travel ticket, etc.).
8. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
   • Proof of Hotel Booking Reservation
   • certificate of a paid tourist package;
   • booking of a hotel or other accommodation;
   • private accommodation booking (copy of the decision of the competent office in Croatia approving the renting)
   • day to day itinerary with ensured accommodation for the entire stay
   • complete Croatian telephone contact and address for all accommodations
   • proof of ownership or lease of a boat/yacht etc.
9. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Croatia and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state.
   • Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable), and
   • Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable), and
   • Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
   • Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange
10. Proof of current social and professional status:
    • Service – Letter issued by the employer on company’s official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and salary certificate of the last three (3) months
    • 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
11. For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:
    • birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
    • decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian
12. Proof of sufficient Funds:

    Three months bank statements (savings and current a/c, as applicable) in Original – duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank.

The Embassy of Croatia may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.

•    My passport is about to expire. Can the visa still be issued?
No. Your passport must be valid for minimum of 6 months provided the passport is valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from the Schengen Area.

•    My passport has run out of blank visa pages but I still have empty pages for endorsements etc. Can I apply for a visa?
No. You need at least 2 blank back to back visa-pages in your passport when applying for a visa. The visa sticker can’t be placed on pages not specifically reserved for visas.

•    Where can I submit my application?
Applications can be submitted at nearest VFS Global office with prior appointment

•    Am I required to submit my application in person at VFS Global office?
Yes, all applicants (including minors) are required to submit their applications in person