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Croatia Visa Requirements for South Africans

Croatia requires a visa for South Africans

South African passport holders require a visa to enter Croatia. Where you lodge the application, what it costs and how long it takes are set out below.
Entry requirement
Visa Required
Stay allowed
90 days in any 180-day period
Passport validity
Valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen Area, and issued within the last 10 years
Entry Requirement Visa Required
Max Stay 90 days in any 180-day period
Currency Euro

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Applying for a Croatia visa in South Africa

Where the application is decided
Embassy of Croatia, Pretoria
Where you lodge it
VFS Global
Application centres
Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban
Visa fee (adult)
EUR 90
Visa fee (child 6–11)
EUR 45 (aged 6 to 11)
Processing time
About 15 calendar days
Book your appointment
No later than 15 days before departure and no more than 6 months ahead

Croatia takes applications only through VFS Global, and only from the applicant in person or, for a child, a parent or guardian. The form is completed online first and you bring the serial number and PIN with you.

If your case is not straightforward

The application is the same for everyone. What differs is how you prove income and ties. These cover the situations that need building differently:

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Source: mvep.gov.hr. Checked 13 August 2026. If you spot something out of date, tell us at help@getvisa.co.za.

Information last reviewed: . Always verify with the relevant embassy before travelling.