Croatia Visa RequirementsFor Kenya passport holders
Kenyan citizens require a Schengen visa to visit Croatia, costing €90 ($98 USD). Croatia joined the Schengen Area in January 2023. As Croatia has no embassy in Kenya, Schengen visa applications for Croatia are processed by another designated Schengen country's embassy in Nairobi.
Kenya passport holders require a visa to enter Croatia.
Contact VFS Global Nairobi or the German Embassy to confirm which Schengen country currently represents Croatia for visa applications. Required documents are standard Schengen: completed application form, valid passport (at least 3 months beyond return), two biometric photos, travel insurance (minimum €30,000 Schengen-wide), confirmed return flights, hotel or rental accommodation bookings, 3 months of bank statements, and employment or income proof. The €90 fee is paid at application. Processing takes 15 business days on average. Apply well in advance for summer travel.
Croatia is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Kenya to Croatia: What You Need to Know
Croatia became a full Schengen member in January 2023, replacing its previous national visa with the standard Schengen type. A Schengen visa for Croatia allows travel to all 27 Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Croatia has no resident embassy in Kenya, so applications are handled by the German, Austrian, or another designated Schengen country's embassy in Nairobi. Check the VFS Global website or the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to confirm the current representing country before applying.
How to Get There
No direct flights connect Nairobi (NBO) to Croatian airports (Zagreb ZAG, Split SPU, Dubrovnik DBV). Common routes go via London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE), or Amsterdam (AMS) with onward connections to Croatia. Kenya Airways links NBO to European hubs. Croatia also has good ferry connections from Italy (Split-Ancona) and overland links from Slovenia and Hungary, useful for multi-country itineraries.
Money & Banking
Croatia adopted the euro (EUR) in January 2023, replacing the kuna. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in tourist areas. Croatia's Adriatic coast peaks in July and August: budget accommodation in Dubrovnik starts around €70 to €100, while other coastal towns are more affordable. Off-season (April to June, September to October) offers better value and fewer crowds. Inland areas including Zagreb are significantly cheaper than the coast.
Practical Tips
Dubrovnik is Croatia's most famous destination, with a UNESCO-listed walled Old Town and sweeping Adriatic views. Split's old town is built within the 4th-century Diocletian's Palace. Plitvice Lakes National Park (UNESCO) has stunning turquoise cascading lakes and waterfalls. Hvar island is known for beaches, lavender fields, and nightlife. Zagreb offers a compact charming centre with a strong cafe culture. The Dalmatian coast is ideal for sailing, island-hopping by ferry, and swimming in clear Adriatic waters.