Students should make sure their passports are signed and stamped when entering and exiting border controls. These stamps will prove the duration of your visit and more importantly prove to the visa official that you have not overstayed your 90-day visit.
"Croatia is not part of the Schengen area, but does apply Schengen rules of entry. You will not be allowed to enter Croatia if you have been banned from entering Schengen countries".
Visits to other EU or Schengen countries do not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit in Croatia. Visits to Croatia do not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit in the Schengen area" *
You can travel to Croatia for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa.
UK Students can enter Croatia for a duration of 90 days within a 180 day period. You can enter to complete the following activities during your 90 days:
Tourism
Visiting family or friends
Attending business meetings
Cultural or sports events
Short-term studies or training
To check if you require a visa to stay in Croatia for a duration of 3 months click here.
UK Students can enter Croatia for a period of up to 3 months for study purposes.
Citizens from Australia, Canada, the USA and Japan do not need an entry visa to enter Croatia. However you will need to apply for a temporary stay in Croatia upon arrival.
EU/UK and Non-EU Students studying for a duration of one year are required to obtain both of a long-stay and upon arrival temporary Residence permit.
UK students do not need a visa to enter Croatia to study for a duration of up to 1 year. But they are required to apply for a Resident Permit.
EU Nationals who wish to study for over 90 days must apply for a Student Residence permit.
Non-EU citizens staying in Croatia for more than 90 days are obliged to apply for the approval of the temporary stay for the purpose of studies (dozvola boravka) within 48 hours of their arrival.
Acceptance letter (in Croatian) from UNIZG stating the study purpose of your stay
1 photo in colour (35x45mm)
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence (statement of bank account, scholarship confirmation and similar - invitation letter stating the scholarship amount) – 800 HRK for EU citizens (approx. 110EUR min./moth), ca. 2000 HRK for NON-EU citizens (approx. 270 EUR min./moth)
Proof of secured accommodation
if staying in the student hall of residence you are automatically registered in the police system (no additional documents are required by you)
in case of private accommodation a rental contract and a proof of ownership (vlasnički list) not older than 6 months
Proof of health insurance - copy of the insurance policy
Certificate of non-criminal record with apostille (non-EU citizens only coming from non-EU country)
Original and photocopy of the passport or the identity card
All EU/EAA students need to bring their European health insurance card to that is valid during the entire period spent in Croatia.
How to Apply
An application for a Long-term visa (Visa D) is submitted before entering Croatia, at the competent embassy/consulate. If Croatia does not have an embassy/consulate your country, you can also apply at the nearest Croatian Embassy/Consulate. The application for a long-term visa (visa D) is submitted in person.
Upon Arrival
To apply for the permit you will need to submit the following documents at the Foreigners’ Office, Central Police Station.
Students who wish to apply for a work permit alongside an employment visa, need to gather the following documents:
Completed application form
UK passport, valid for 3 months after your intended departure date
Passport-standard photo
Degree or qualification certificate
Employment contract with a Croatian employer
Detailed job description
Proof of accommodation in Croatia, such as a tenancy agreement verified by a notary in Croatia
Health insurance
Excerpt from the trade court register for the company in Croatia
Police clearance certificate
For further details about working in Croatia, click here.
How to Apply
The application for the employment visa can either be made at the consulate or embassy in your current country of residence, or at the Ministry of the Interior in Croatia.
