Croatia Schengen Visa from United Kingdom

For travelers from the United Kingdom to Croatia, applying for a visa is essential for tourism, business, or family visits under the EU/EEA provisions. The process involves submitting an application at one of the Croatia visa application centers located in London, Edinburgh, or Manchester. Ensure you have all necessary documents prepared for a smooth application experience.

3 visa centres·4 visa types·Starts at £35·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	Tourism TA	Business BV	Conference CON	EU/EEA family member EU
London Croatia visa application center, London
Edinburgh Croatia visa application center,Edinburgh
Manchester Croatia visa application center,Manchester

Croatia visa centres in United Kingdom

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Document checklist

When applying for a Croatian visa, you will need to gather specific documents based on your visa type. Common requirements include a valid passport, proof of accommodation, travel insurance, and financial means for your stay. Additional documentation may be necessary for business, family visits, or conferences. Review the complete list of required documents to ensure compliance with 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
Return or onward travel booking
Required
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Passport-style photograph
Required
1 recent (≤6 months) passport-style photo, full front, white background
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
UK residence permit (or UK immigration status share code)
Required
Valid UK residence permit card showing the applicant’s right to reside in the UK; if no card is available or the digital permit is valid longer than the card, a UK Home Office immigration status share code printout is acceptable. Share code page: https://www.gov.uk/view-prove-immigration-status
Apostille or legalisation
Required in some cases
Proof that a foreign-issued supporting document has been apostilled or legalised as required. UK-issued documents must be apostilled. Information: https://www.gov.uk/get-document-legalised
Benefits or pension letter
Required in some cases
Official recent letter confirming that the applicant receives benefits or is part of a pension scheme.
👔Retired
Full birth certificate
Required in some cases
Unabridged/full birth certificate showing both biological parents' names. If not in English or German, a certified translation in the UK is also required.
👶Travelling with children
Proof of ownership or lease of boat/yacht
Required in some cases
Documents proving ownership or lease of a boat or yacht used for accommodation or travel.
🏠Host
Car registration document
Required in some cases
Vehicle registration document required when the applicant travels by car.
Certified translation
Required in some cases
Certified translation of required supporting documents when the originals are not in an accepted language. For this Switzerland EU/EEA and Swiss family visa, translations are required where specified for documents not in English, German, French, Italian or Spanish, and for certain minor documents into an official language of Switzerland or English.
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
Hotel booking confirmation
Required in some cases
Proof of accommodation such as a half-paid or fully paid hotel booking confirmation.
🏠Hotel
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
Certificate of paid tourist package
Required in some cases
Certificate proving that a tourist package has been paid.
Parental consent letter
Required in some cases
Written consent signed and dated by both biological parents authorizing the minor to travel.
👶Travelling with children
Passport visa pages copy
Required in some cases
Photocopies of the passport data pages and current and previous expired visa pages.
Payslips (3 months)
Required in some cases
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies
👔Employed
Pension slip
Required in some cases
Pension payment slip used as proof of sufficient funds or pension status for retired applicants.
👔Retired
Approval for private accommodation rental
Required in some cases
Copy of the decision of the competent Croatian authority approving the private accommodation rental.
🏠Host
Student status letter
Required in some cases
Recent signed letter from school/college/university confirming enrollment, hours per week, attendance
👔Student
Multi-country travel itinerary
Required in some cases
Tickets between Schengen countries (if applicable)

Booking your Croatia appointment

To book your appointment at the Croatia visa application center, choose a location that is most convenient for you: London, Edinburgh, or Manchester. It is advisable to schedule your appointment well in advance, as slots may fill up quickly. Arrive prepared with your completed application form and all required documents to facilitate a smooth submission process.