✈️ 1. Visit Visa (Short Stay – Type C)
Purpose:
- Tourism
- Visiting friends or family
- Up to 90 days in a 180-day period
Required Documents:
- Visa application form (Type C)
- Valid passport (minimum 3 months beyond return)
- 2 biometric photos (35×45 mm, white background)
- Flight reservation (round-trip)
- Hotel booking or invitation letter (if visiting family/friends)
- Travel insurance covering €30,000
- 6-month bank statement, signed/stamped
- Proof of employment/income (job letter, salary slips, NOC)
- CNIC copy
- Family Registration Certificate (if visiting relatives)
- Cover letter explaining purpose and itinerary
- Visa fee: Approx €80
💼 2. Business Visa (Short Stay – Type C)
Purpose:
- Attending business meetings, conferences, expos, or training
Additional Requirements (with Visit Visa docs):
- Invitation letter from Croatian company
- Business letter from Pakistani employer
- Company NTN, registration docs
- Proof of business relationship (contracts, communication, trade licenses)
- Hotel reservation & travel insurance
- Business bank statement (if applicable)
🏠 3. Family Reunion Visa (Long Stay – Type D)
Purpose:
- Joining a spouse, child, or parent residing legally in Croatia
- Stay longer than 90 days
Documents Required:
- D Visa application form
- Passport (with at least 2 blank pages)
- Marriage or birth certificate (translated into Croatian + attested)
- Proof of family relationship (FRC, photos, chats)
- CNIC copy
- Sponsor’s Croatian residence permit or ID
- Proof of accommodation in Croatia
- Sponsor’s proof of income & employment
- Police Character Certificate (from Pakistan)
- Medical certificate
- Visa fee: €90–€150 (depends on embassy rates)
📌 Note: You must apply for a residence card after entering Croatia.
🎓 4. Student Visa (Type D – Long Stay)
Purpose:
- Enrolling in Croatian universities or academic programs
Documents Required:
- Admission/Acceptance letter from a Croatian institution
- Proof of payment of tuition fees
- Educational certificates (attested + translated)
- Proof of sufficient funds:
- Bank statement or sponsor affidavit
- Approx €5,000–€7,000
- Proof of accommodation in Croatia
- Police character certificate
- Medical certificate
- Passport + photos
- Visa fee: €100–€150
📌 Students must register with the Ministry of Interior after arrival for a residence permit.
👷 5. Work Permit Visa (Type D – Long Stay + Work Authorization)
Purpose:
- Legal employment under a Croatian company
- Duration: >90 days
Requirements:
- Work contract signed with Croatian employer
- Employer must obtain work permit approval from Croatian Ministry of Interior
- Passport + visa application form (Type D)
- Accommodation in Croatia
- Proof of qualifications (degrees, diplomas, translated)
- Police certificate
- Medical certificate
- Proof of financial means (initial period)
- Visa fee: ~€150
- Biometric enrollment and interview at Croatian embassy
📌 After arriving, apply for residence card and register your address in Croatia within 3 days.
🏢 Where to Apply:
- Croatian Embassy in Islamabad
- 📍 House # 7, Street 58, F-6/4, Islamabad
- ☎️ +92 51 8431352
- No VFS — Direct application at embassy
- Appointments are mandatory
⏳ Processing Time:
- Type C Visas (Visit, Business): 15–30 days
- Type D Visas (Study, Work, Family): 30–90 days
✅ Tips for Approval:
- Submit translated documents in Croatian or English
- Provide genuine financial proof and strong ties to Pakistan
- Don’t book final tickets before approval
- For long stays, be ready to apply for residence permit in Croatia