You do not need a visa for Croatia if you have a Vatican passport

No visa needed

Vatican citizens can enter Croatia without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican citizens need a visa for Croatia?

No. Vatican citizens can enter Croatia without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Croatia may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
Proof of funds: minimum 70 EUR per day of stay
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation
Travel insurance with 30,000 EUR medical coverage

Entry requirements for Vatican travellers

These rules apply specifically to Vatican passport holders entering Croatia as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Croatia. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Croatia.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia Last checked 2026-07-15
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Croatia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Croatia.
Last checked 2026-07-15
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Croatia.
Last checked 2026-07-15
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Croatia.
Last checked 2026-07-15