Russia → 
CroatiaDo Russian citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Visa required
You need a visa. Russian citizens must apply for a visa before travelling to Croatia, usually through an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Data refreshed 24 Oct 2026. Rules change — confirm with the official sources before you book.
How to get permission to enter
- Choose the correct visa category for your purpose (tourist, business, student, work, transit).
- Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or official visa application centre.
- Prepare the supporting documents in the checklist below.
- Attend your appointment for biometrics (fingerprints and photo) if required.
- Allow processing time — often 2–8 weeks, longer in peak season.
Documents you’ll need
- •Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure, with 2 blank pages
- •Return or onward flight booking
- •Accommodation booking or host address
- •Proof of funds (recent bank statements)
- •Travel insurance covering medical costs
- •Completed visa application form
- •Passport photos meeting the destination’s size rules
- •Bank statements for the last 3–6 months
- •Employment letter, business registration or proof of studies
- •Travel itinerary
- •Visa fee payment receipt
- •Copies of previous visas (if any)
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Croatia missions in Russia
- Embassy of Croatia, MoscowTel: +7-495-637-40-33Official website ↗
Official application websites
Embassy data from Wikidata (CC0). Check appointment systems on the embassy’s own website.
Arrival, safety and emergency help in Croatia
Members get emergency numbers, their own embassy in Croatia, local laws and customs, health and transport guidance — saved to their trip and available offline.
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EgyptTripnoa is independent and not affiliated with any government. Visa data from the open Passport Index dataset; advisories from GOV.UK and the U.S. Department of State. Always confirm with official sources.
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