Do Ukrainians need a visa to enter Croatia?
No, Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa to enter Croatia. The allowed period of stay in the country is up to 90 days within 180 days from the date of first entry.
Please note that Croatia has joined the Schengen agreement. Therefore, the days spent in this country will now be included in the Schengen 90 days. We recommend that Ukrainians closely monitor and count the number of days spent in the Schengen area using a special calculator on
the EU website.
💡 If you find yourself in Croatia as a result of the war in Ukraine and need to obtain temporary protection status, please
follow the link to get more information. It should be noted that the EU Council has extended temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until
March 2026.
What documents are needed to travel to Croatia from Ukraine?
To travel to Croatia, Ukrainians will need:
- Biometric passport (valid for at least 6 months after leaving Croatia)
- Health insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 euros and valid for the entire period of your stay in the Schengen area
What documents are required for traveling with children to Croatia?
Children under the age of 16 traveling with their parents must have a passport or birth certificate (in the absence of a passport). They have the right to cross the border with one of the parents (without the official permission of the other parent).
If the child is traveling with friends or relatives, he or she must have a notarized travel permit from one of the parents.
Do I need a Green Card to travel to Croatia by car now?
Yes, a
Green Card is required for everyone who travels abroad by car, including refugees.
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A Green Card is a necessary insurance for traveling by car outside Ukraine for a safe trip. It takes a few minutes to apply for an insurance policy. Just
follow the link, provide the necessary data and pay for the service.
Do I need health insurance to travel to Croatia?
Before traveling to Croatia, it is important to take out health insurance in advance. Croatia is a country with strict medical requirements, so having insurance not only guarantees your peace of mind, but is also a prerequisite for entry.
We recommend taking advantage of our proven insurance products to ensure that you are covered for medical expenses in any situation while traveling. You can easily choose and apply for the right health insurance package by following
the link here.
What should I do if my passport expires?
If your biometric passport expires, you can apply to the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Croatia to extend its validity.
What should I do if my child is with me without a passport?
On the territory of Croatia, one of the parents can apply to the Embassy of Ukraine to add the child's data (inserting a photo) to his/her biometric passport.
What do I need to have with me when entering Croatia with animals?
In Croatia, when importing pets, a rabies vaccination stamp is required, made no earlier than 15 days before crossing the border and no later than 6 months before crossing the border. An international veterinary passport of the established form is also required.
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Transit through the territory of Croatia is allowed in the presence of a biometric passport.
Croatia does not obstruct the entry / exit of Ukrainian citizens with a domestic passport / birth certificate.
Please note that if you do not have a biometric passport, ie entry into Croatia with a domestic passport / birth certificate, you may be denied entry from Croatia to the Schengen area.
