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Croatia

  • Zagreb
  • Europe
  • Croatian

At a glance

Croatia: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Zagreb
Population
3,871,833
Area
56,594 km² · 21,851 sq mi
Languages
Croatian
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Calling code
+385
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.hr
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Europe

Member of

  • European Union
  • NATO
  • United Nations

Entry requirements

Croatia visa requirements

Croatia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 91 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 106 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa-free91 passports

Visa required106 passports

Safety

Croatia safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions

US State Dept, updated September 15, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Croatia: frequently asked questions

Croatia visa: do I need one?
Croatia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 91 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 106 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Croatia: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Croatia at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
Croatia: what currency is used?
Currency in Croatia: Euro (EUR).
Croatia: what language do people speak?
Languages of Croatia: Croatian.
Croatia: what is the capital?
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.

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