Croatia Schengen Visa from Turkey

Traveling from Turkey to Croatia requires a Short Term Visa for tourism purposes. This visa allows you to explore the beautiful landscapes and vibrant culture of Croatia, a Schengen Area country. Make sure to prepare your documentation ahead of time to ensure a smooth application process at the designated visa centers in Turkey.

3 visa centres·1 visa type·Starts at ₺1000·Processed by VFS

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Appointment wait times

Median days from booking until appointment — based on real appointments observed by xVisa

< 20 days20–30> 30

Visa centre	Short Term Visa/Tourist 1
Istanbul Altunizade Croatia Visa Application Center,Altunizade-VAC
Istanbul Beyoglu Croatia Visa Application Center,Beyoglu-VAC
Bursa Croatia Visa Application Center,Bursa-VAC

Croatia visa centres in Turkey

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Document checklist

To apply for a Short Term Visa to Croatia, gather the necessary documents, which may include a completed application form, a valid passport, travel insurance, proof of accommodation, and financial means to support your stay. Ensure that all documents are complete and meet the specific requirements outlined by the Croatian authorities to facilitate the application process.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Bank statements (3 months)
Required
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
Cultural or sports invitation
Required
Official invitation, admission, registration, or similar supporting document from the organizer, cultural institution, sports body, or host entity in Switzerland proving the purpose of travel for cultural or sports activities.
Fingerprints
Required
Biometric fingerprint collection for the visa application. Applicants whose fingerprints were collected within the previous 59 months may be exempt unless the stored prints are missing or of low quality.
Return or onward travel booking
Required
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Hotel Reservation
Required
Provide confirmed accommodation booking showing the applicant's name, travel dates, and accommodation address details.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Full copy of passport pages
Required
Photocopies of all passport pages with stamps and visas and the last page with personal information.
Passport photos (standardized)
Required
Standardized passport photographs required for a short-stay visa application (as specified in the checklist).
Certificate from sending sports club or federation
Required
Certificate issued by the sending sports club or sports federation confirming the applicant's participation or representation in the sport event.
Travel health insurance
Required
Travel health insurance for travel abroad covering at least EUR 30,000 for the actual travel period in Bulgaria/Schengen area.
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Multi-country travel itinerary
Required
Tickets between Schengen countries (if applicable)
Visa fee payment proof
Required
Proof that the visa fee has been paid for the application.
Bank balance confirmation letter
Required in some cases
Letter issued by the bank confirming the balance of the applicant's bank account.
Birth certificate
Required in some cases
Official birth certificate of the child, used to prove identity and parentage for minor applicants.
👶Travelling with children
Car insurance
Required in some cases
Vehicle insurance document for travel by car.
Chamber of commerce registration
Required in some cases
Company registration in the chamber of commerce and copy of the trade register bulletin.
👔Self Employed
Company chamber registration and trade register documents
Required in some cases
Company registration in the chamber of commerce and bulletin or extract of the trade register for a private company.
👔Self Employed
Complete extract of the civil registry or family book
Required in some cases
Complete extract of the civil registry or family book showing parents, siblings, spouse, and children; if possible including a QR code for verification.
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Company signature circular
Required in some cases
Official company signature circular.
👔Self Employed
Invitation from relevant federation in Croatia
Required in some cases
Invitation letter from the relevant federation in Croatia for applicants travelling as a group to a sports event.
Driver's driving licence
Required in some cases
Driving licence of the driver for travel by car.
Employment Letter
Required in some cases
If employed, provide a recent original signed headed employer letter addressed to the Mission and confirming your employment.
👔Employed
Farmer certificate
Required in some cases
Farmer certificate issued by a chamber of agriculture.
Proof of financial support
Required in some cases
Document proving financial support for unemployed applicants, housewives, or students.
👔Unemployed🤝Family👶Travelling with children
Legal guardian appointment decision
Required in some cases
Decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian for a minor or person deprived of legal capacity.
👶Travelling with children
Parental consent documents for minors
Required in some cases
For minors travelling alone/with one parent: parental consent, certified copies of parents’ passports, British school certificate.
👶Travelling with children
Copy of parent's valid Croatian visa
Required in some cases
Copy of the valid Croatian visa of the parent or legal guardian travelling with the child, when the parent or guardian submits their application separately.
👶Travelling with children
Copy of parent identification documents
Required in some cases
Copy of identification documents of the parent or parents having custody, bearing their signature.
👶Travelling with children
Parent or guardian Croatian/Schengen visa copy
Required in some cases
Copy of the valid Croatian or Schengen visa of the parent or legal guardian travelling with the child, when that parent or guardian did not submit their application at the same time.
👶Travelling with children
Payslips (3 months)
Required in some cases
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
👔Employed
Proof of pension
Required in some cases
Proof of pension, either through a bank account record or pension booklet.
👔Retired
Copies of previous Schengen visas
Required in some cases
Photocopies of previous Schengen visas endorsed in an old passport and/or issued in the last 3 years.
SGK registration documents
Required in some cases
Social security registration documents (SGK) for the last 3 months.
👔Employed
Sponsor financial documents
Required in some cases
Financial documents of the person sponsoring the applicant's trip, showing available resources to cover the expenses.
🤝Family
Sponsor social and professional status proof
Required in some cases
Documents proving the social and professional status of the person who will cover the applicant's travel expenses.
🤝Family
Student certificate
Required in some cases
Student certificate issued by the Council of Higher Education in Turkey (YÖK) with a readable QR code.
👔Student
Statement of tax payments
Required in some cases
Statement proving payment of taxes by the company.
👔Self Employed
Company tax registration certificate
Required in some cases
Official tax registration certificate of the applicant's company.
👔Self Employed
Title deeds
Required in some cases
Property ownership deeds submitted as proof of assets or means of subsistence.
Copy of trade register bulletin
Required in some cases
Copy of the company's trade register bulletin (Ticaret Sicil Gazetesi) for applicants who own a private company.
👔Self Employed
Proof of residence in Turkey
Required in some cases
Proof of residence in Turkey valid at least three months beyond the intended departure date from the Member States.
Turkish federation explanatory letter
Required in some cases
Explanatory letter from the relevant federation in Turkey for applicants travelling as part of a group.
Copy of Turkish residence permit
Required in some cases
Photocopy of the Turkish residence permit (ikamet) for non-Turkish applicants residing in Turkey.
Vehicle reservation
Required in some cases
Reservation or booking details for travel by vehicle.
Property title deed
Optional
Title deed proving ownership of real estate as evidence of financial means.
Rental contract
Optional
Rental contract submitted as evidence of financial means.
Vehicle ownership proof
Optional
Document proving ownership of the vehicle used for travel to Slovenia when travelling by car.

Booking your Croatia appointment

When scheduling your appointment at one of the Croatia Visa Application Centers in Istanbul Altunizade, Istanbul Beyoglu, or Bursa, arrive on time and bring all required documents. It is advisable to check the specific center's opening hours and any additional requirements beforehand. Being well-prepared can help streamline your appointment experience.