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Tourist Visa
General Information
1. Passports:
• Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank pages.
• Original old passport booklets, if any.
2. Photographs:
• 3 photographs each.
• White background; Glossy finish; 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen; Eyes and face to be clearly visible; Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm.
3. Covering Letter:
• A covering letter per individual/family/company addressed to The Visa Officer, Embassy of Croatia.
• The covering letter should brief the profile of the applicants and the purpose of travel with travel dates.
• The covering letter can be on plain paper for individuals and on company letterhead for officials/sponsored applicants.
4. Bank Statements:
• Original 3 months' personal and company's bank statements with the seal and signature from the bank.
• Bank statements should be of relevant and active accounts showing proof of funds and income.
• Bank statements should have a closing date closer to the date of visa application (A4 size preferred).
• Copy of international credit card with three months' credit card statement.
5. IT Returns:
• Latest 3 years Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company.
6. Itinerary / Air Tickets:
• Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets, if any.
• Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
7. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation:
• Invitation letter from the host in Croatia mentioning the purpose of the visit and duration of stay. If the host will be taking care of the applicant's expenses in Croatia, mention the same on the invitation letter. Also, provide the sponsor's passport copy and/or residence permit.
• Letter of Guarantee by Natural Person (certified by a Public Notary in Croatia): in original or copy if the original is deposited at the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Croatia; with the Letter of Guarantee, the guarantor shall enclose proof of permanent source of income (pay slip, pension slip) in the last three months or adequate proof of having funds in a bank. (For Family Visit)
• For a friends visit: the relationship can be substantiated with original documents, original pictures, letter of invitation, etc.
• Private accommodation booking (copy of the decision of the competent office in Croatia approving the renting).
• Complete Croatian telephone contact and address for all accommodations.
• Proof of ownership or lease of a boat/yacht, etc.
• Any other proof of your accommodation/purpose at the destination/Booking Certificate and payment receipts from the tour operator.
• Hotel vouchers.
8. Supporting Credentials:
Businessmen:
• Proprietorship certificate / Certificate of Registration / Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association / Partnership Deed.
• NOC from other partners or Directors in case of partnership.
Employees:
• Leave sanction letter from the company (from the Government body in case of Government employees/public servants).
• Last 3 months' Salary Statements (only for Private firms).
• Company ID card (optional).
• Retirement Certificate or Letter / Copy of Pension Book (for retired employees).
Students:
• Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (for travel during working days).
• Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (for travel during vacations).
• School/College ID card (optional).
Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):
• Marriage Certificate (Original).
• Wedding Invitation card/Photographs (in case the marriage certificate is not ready).
Children traveling and unaccompanied by both parents/either parent:
• A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from both/either of the parent respectively if both/either of them is unaccompanied.
• Passport copies/copy of both/either of the parents.
Travelers unaccompanied by spouses/partners:
• A notary attested NOC on a stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse.
• Passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse. If not a passport holder, any Government ID Proof mentioning spouse name can be submitted.
Additional Supporting Documents if Available:
• FD Receipts from banks.
• Public shares/debentures certificate.
• Asset evaluation report from a CA.
• Endorsement on passport/receipt of purchase of foreign exchange.
Travel Insurance:
• Valid Travel Insurance from the Embassy approved companies which covers the days of travel with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
A-15 West End, New Delhi 110021
Tel: 0091 11 4166 3101, 4166 3102, 4166 3103
Email: croemb.new-delhi@mvep.hr
Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, Mumbai
A/52, Darshan Apartments, Mt. Pleasant Road, Mumbai - 400 006
Tel: 00 91 22 23 67 84 51
Email: croatiamumbai@gmail.com
Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, Kolkatta
Poddar Court 9th Floor, Gate No. 1, 18 Rabindra Sarani, Kolkata – 700 001
Tel: 0091 33 2225 0352 / 4147
Email: honcroconkol@kol.org.in
