Croatia
Croatia is listed in Europe. Its ISO travel-directory codes are HR / HRV. Geographic neighbours in the reference dataset include Bosnia & Herzegovina · Hungary · Montenegro · Serbia · Slovenia. The international calling prefix is +385.
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- +385
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Passport and entry requirements
Ordinary passports · short tourist visits. Arrival cards, registration and other conditions may still apply. Routes separately recorded as ETA, eVisa or visa on arrival are not included in this list.
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Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.
NamibiaNA · Africa
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
NauruNR · Oceania
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
NepalNP · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
NetherlandsNL · Europe
Visa exemption
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
EU/EEA/Swiss free-movement category, not the third-country 90/180-day allowance. A valid national identity card or passport is normally needed. Stays beyond three months may have registration or residence conditions. This summary concerns a short visit, not a work or settlement assessment.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
New ZealandNZ · Oceania
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
NicaraguaNI · Americas
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
NigerNE · Africa
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
NigeriaNG · Africa
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
North KoreaKP · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
North MacedoniaMK · Europe
Conditional exemption — check details
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa. The exemption requires a biometric passport. A non-biometric passport is not covered by this record.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
NorwayNO · Europe
Visa exemption
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
EU/EEA/Swiss free-movement category, not the third-country 90/180-day allowance. A valid national identity card or passport is normally needed. Stays beyond three months may have registration or residence conditions. This summary concerns a short visit, not a work or settlement assessment.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
OmanOM · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
PakistanPK · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
PalauPW · Oceania
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
Palestinian TerritoriesPS · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
PanamaPA · Americas
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
Papua New GuineaPG · Oceania
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
ParaguayPY · Americas
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
PeruPE · Americas
Visa exemption
Recorded stay90 days
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
Annex II short-stay visa exemption: at most 90 days across the Schengen area in any rolling 180-day period, not 90 days in each country. Ordinary-passport tourism only. Travel-document validity, purpose, funds, return travel and admission checks still apply. Check the official ETIAS portal for the travel date; an authorisation is not a visa.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
PhilippinesPH · Asia
Visa required
Recorded stayDuration not specified in source
Official-source summary2026-09-07+
Conditions and important exceptions
A short-stay visa is normally required under Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806. This is the standard ordinary-passport tourism category; existing residence rights, long-stay visas, family-member rights or other exemptions can change the requirement. National admission restrictions must be checked separately.
Application steps and guide
For a visa application, use the consulate of the sole or main destination; for equal-length visits, check the first-entry rule. Consult the destination authority for the document checklist and appointments. Count earlier Schengen visits as well. Official visa policy: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en ; ETIAS: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en .
- Effective from
- Not stated in the source
- Policy end date
- Not stated in the source
- Reviewed (UTC)
- 2026-09-07
Sources and coverage
Reference information dated 14 June 2026. Reviewed official guidance takes priority where available. Confirm the current conditions before travelling.
Check the policy dates and permitted stay for your trip. An unspecified end date does not mean a permanent exemption.
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Croatia is listed in Europe. Its ISO travel-directory codes are HR / HRV. Geographic neighbours in the reference dataset include Bosnia & Herzegovina · Hungary · Montenegro · Serbia · Slovenia. The international calling prefix is +385.
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