Germany passport → Croatia
Do German citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Visa-free entry
German passport holders can visit Croatia without a visa.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Croatia at a glance
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Croatian
- Calling code
- +385
- Region
- Southern Europe
Croatia for other passports
- GermanyVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Europe for German passport holders
AlbaniaVisa-free90 days
AndorraVisa-free90 days
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free90 days
GreeceVisa-free
ItalyVisa-free
KosovoVisa-free90 days
MaltaVisa-free
MontenegroVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Croatia?
German passport holders can visit Croatia without a visa.
How long can German citizens stay in Croatia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can German citizens get a visa on arrival in Croatia?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can German citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Germany passport ranks #6 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.