ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR CROATIA VISA :
1. Indian National holding a valid Indian passport can apply for Croatia Visa.
2. Person wishes to travel to Croatia for the purpose of Tourism/Family or friends Visit/Business can apply visa through Visa Lounge. Person who seeks employment in Croatia is not eligible to apply through Visa Lounge.
3. Travel insurance is mandatory requirement for passengers traveling to Croatia. Visa Lounge also provides Travel Insurance to passengers at an additional cost.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Business:
1. Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp.
Please Note:
a) Photocopy of all relevant pages of passport and all previous (valid and expired) visas.
b) Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy
c) Attach all your old passports (if any))
2. Croatia Visa Application Form : One visa application form to be duly filled in block letters and signed by the applicant.
Please Note: Applicant's contact number & E-mail ID must be mentioned in form.
3. Photo Specification: Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 70% - 80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
4. Covering Letter : Covering Letter from the applicant on company’s letter head stating applicant’s name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit. The letter should be addressed to: The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Republic of Croatia, Delhi.
5. Invitation Letter: Invitation letter from the host/ invitee person stating applicant’s name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit. The letter should be addressed to: The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Republic of Croatia, Delhi.
- Accept copy of Guarantee Letter for Business and put a remark if the original Guarantee Letter was submitted at the MFS, Croatia
- In case if the LETTER OF GUARANTEE (Natural/Legal) is sent from ZAGREB, the applicants would not be able to submit the copy of deposit slip as ZAGREB does not issue with any such slip.
- In these cases, the applicant must attach the scan copy of the Letter of Guarantee along with a letter from the INVITING PERSON stating, “ the original Guarantee Letter has been deposited in the MFA, Zagreb, Croatia with the signatures of the Inviting person at the end.
- If the applicant does not provide the above, application will not be acceptable.
- Letter of Guarantee by Legal Person: in original or copy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia; with the Letter of Guarantee, the guarantor shall enclose a proof of solvency (BON 1 or BON 2 Forms, or a confirmation of the Commercial Court that it is not in liquidation etc.); the applicant shall be handed a photocopy of the Letter of Guarantee.
The applicant receives a copy of the Letter of Guarantee so that (s)he may present proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia if requested to do so by border control authority.
6. Financials documenst
a) Company’s and Personal ITR for last three years
b) Three months’ salary slip
c) Company and Personal Bank Statement for last three months with bank seal and sign.
d) Copy of International Credit Card with three months credit card statement.
e) Foreign Exchange endorsement / receipt ( Please note: As per the embassy minimum funds to cover estimated stay is Euro 50 per day with guarantee letter
7. Proof of Occupation
a) Company Registration Certificate / Certificate of Incorporation
b) Brief Company Profile
c) Articles of Memorandum (Incase the applicant is MD/Director)
d) Proof of Proprietorship / Partnership (In case applicant is Proprietor / Partner in a firm)
e) Import / Export License (if applicable)
8. Ticket : Return itineraery/ Confirmed Air Ticket copy
9. Overseas Travel Insurance: Overseas Travel insurance covering the entire period of stay and minimum coverage should be equivalent to Euro 30,000.
Please note:
a) For Single / Double Entry: Travel Insurance is required covering the entire period of stay and for Multiple Entry, Travel Insurance is required covering the first stay in Croatia along with a filled out statement for subsequent visits.
b) List of approved Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Croatian Visa procedure.
c) Applicant has to submit Insurance Declaration Form along with the visa application.
Tourist:
1. Passport: Original Passport with validity of minimum six months and minimum two blank pages for visa stamp.
Please Note:
a) Photocopy of all relevant pages of passport and all previous (valid and expired) visas.
b) Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy
c) Attach all your old passports (if any)
2. Croatia Visa Application Form : One visa application form to be duly filled in block letters and signed by the applicant.
Please Note: Applicant's contact number & E-mail ID must be mentioned in form.
3. Photo Specification: Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 80% - 90% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
4. Covering Letter : Covering Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Republic of Croatia, Delhi
Please Note : Covering Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed.
5. Financials documents :-
a) Company’s and Personal ITR for last three years
b) Three month salary slip
c) Company and Personal Bank Statement for last three months with bank seal & sign
d) Copy of International Credit Card with three months credit card statement.
6. Proof of Occupation :-
a) Employed - Letter by the employer on company's official letterhead mentioning applicant's name, designation, years in service and grant of leave.
b) Business / Self Employed - Visa Request letter on official letter head with company registration papers.
c) Student - Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID.
7. Proof of accommodation: Hotel Confirmation
8. Airline Reservation: Return itinerary/ Confirmed Air Ticket
9. Tour Itinerary: Day to day tour itinerary
10. Overseas Travel Insurance: Overseas Travel insurance covering the entire period of stay and minimum coverage should be equivalent to Euro 30,000.
Please note:
a) For Single / Double Entry: Travel Insurance is required covering the entire period of stay and for Multiple Entry, Travel Insurance is required covering the first stay in Croatia along with a filled out statement for subsequent visits.
b) List of approved Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Croatian Visa procedure.
c) Applicant has to submit Insurance Declaration Form along with the visa application.
11. Visa Fees: Proof of payment of Visa Fees
12. Note:
a) With a double/multiple entry valid Schengen visa (type C or D), a Croatian visa is not required for entry and short-term stay in Croatia provided visit to Croatia is within the validity of Schengen visa. This relaxation is valid untill the Republic of Croatia fully applies the provisions of the Schengen acquis.
b) Embassy may call the applicant for personal appearance.
PROCESSING TIME :-
Processing time is 30 calendar days from the day of receipt of the application at the Embassy.
PAYMENTS
Applicants can pay Visa and other fees through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking and IVR.
* Note: Charges will be applied.
IMPORTANT POINTS FOR FAST TRACK VISAS
NOTE :
As per Mission instruction less than 60 days of travel date (Processing time) application will not be accepted.
Applicants having Schengen Long Term valid /Multiple Entry Visa will not require to obtain Croatia Visa
"For all category visas minimum Validity of passport should be 6 months"
JURISDICTION :
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Honorary Consulate of Croatia
Address: A-52, Darshan Apartments, Mount Pleasant Road
Malabar Hills Mumbai-400006
City: Mumbai
Country: India
Telephone: 02223678451
Fax: 02223699063, 022021174
Submission Details: N/A
Collection Details: N/A
Email: croatiamumbai@gmail.com