Diplomatic Visa
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Expedited, typically days to 2 weeks
- Fee
- None
- Validity
- Duration of diplomatic assignment or official visit
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For holders of diplomatic and service/official passports traveling on official government business. Croatia has bilateral visa-exemption agreements with numerous countries for holders of diplomatic and service passports. Many diplomatic passport holders can enter Croatia visa-free for short stays. Diplomatic staff posted to Croatia receive accreditation through the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (MVEP). A Note Verbale from the sending country's mission is required stating the purpose of the trip, cost coverage, and travel insurance. Diplomatic personnel accredited in Croatia receive a special ID card. Croatia hosts several international organizations and diplomatic missions, particularly in Zagreb.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Holders of valid diplomatic or service/official passports traveling on official government business or to take up a diplomatic posting in Croatia.
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Purpose of visit
Must be traveling for official diplomatic, governmental, or international organization purposes.
Documents you need
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Passport
Validity months: 3
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: 30000
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Visa application form if required
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Cover letter
Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare diplomatic passport, Note Verbale, and any required supporting documents.
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Document submission
Submit application through diplomatic channels (embassy to embassy) or directly at the Croatian embassy.
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Processing wait
Expedited processing, typically a few days to 2 weeks.
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Visa collection
Collect visa or confirmation of visa-free entry clearance.