Russia passport → Croatia

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Croatia?

Visa required in advance

Russian passport holders need a visa for Croatia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Croatia at a glance

Capital: Zagreb
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: Croatian
Calling code: +385
Region: Southern Europe

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Croatia for other passports

RussiaVisa required
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 Russian passport holders

AndorraVisa-free90 days
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free30 days
MontenegroVisa-free30 days
San MarinoVisa-free90 days
SerbiaVisa-free30 days
AlbaniaeVisa
GreeceVisa required
ItalyVisa required

Common questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Croatia?

Russian passport holders need a visa for Croatia, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Russian citizens stay in Croatia?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Russian citizens get a visa on arrival in Croatia?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Russian citizens visit without a visa?

115 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Russia passport ranks #36 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.