Croatia holidays: Entry requirements, passport validity, visa and Covid rules explained
19.05.2022 - 18:17
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The weather is getting warmer by the day and the school summer holidays are almost within grasp. Many of us can't wait to get away from it all with a week or two in the sun.
Croatia has become more and more popular with British holidaymakers in recent years, thanks to its ancient ruins and gorgeous beaches. Whilst the country is open to visitors this summer, there are some passport validity rules in place - and travellers should be aware that entry requirement rules can change unexpectedly.
These are the entry requirements for people travelling from the UK to Croatia at the time of publication. It's always worth checking the UK Foreign Office website for the latest entry requirements, before you visit.
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To be eligible to enter Croatia, the UK Foreign Office explains that your passport must be issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the "date of issue") and valid for at least three months after the day you plan to leave (check the "expiry date".
If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date - you should contact the Croatian embassy if you're unsure if your passport meets the requirements.
You can travel to Croatia for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. This applies if you travel as a tourist, to visit family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training, the Foreign Office says.
But if you want to stay for more than 90 days, whether that's for work, study, business or other reasons, you should check with the Croatian Embassy in London to see