Schengen Transit Visa (Type C - Transit)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 5 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- Up to 5 days for transit through the Schengen area
- Entry
- Single entry
Required for Annex I nationals who need to pass through Croatia and the Schengen area (land, sea, or air with passport control) to reach a non-Schengen destination. This is distinct from the Airport Transit Visa (Type A) which is only for staying in the international transit zone. Croatia's land borders with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro are external Schengen borders.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Annex I countries who need to transit through the Schengen area with passport control.
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Purpose of visit
Transit only. Must have valid visa or entry permission for the final destination country.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: 30000
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen visa application form
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: ["Embassy payment"]; Amount: 80
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, transit flight tickets, destination visa, and insurance.
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Online application
Complete Schengen visa application form for transit purpose.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Croatian embassy or consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of EUR 80.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data if not recorded within 59 months.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with transit visa sticker.