Croatia Visa RequirementsFor Lesotho passport holders

Croatia joined the Schengen Area in January 2023. Lesotho passport holders must apply for a Schengen type C visa. The fee is EUR 80 and allows up to 90 days across all Schengen states.

Visa Required
90 days max stay
$87 visa cost
Zagreb
Europe
EUR (€)
Croatian
UTC+1

Lesotho passport holders require a visa to enter Croatia.

Apply at the Croatian embassy or a partner Schengen state in South Africa. Submit standard Schengen documents. Fee is EUR 80. Processing takes 15 calendar days.

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

Lesotho to Croatia: What You Need to Know

Since Croatia is now a Schengen member, Lesotho nationals need a Schengen visa to visit. Applications are typically submitted through European embassies in South Africa or VFS Global centers in Johannesburg or Pretoria.

How to Get There

A Croatian Schengen visa covers all 27 Schengen member states.

Money & Banking

Croatia uses the Euro (EUR). ATMs are available in cities and tourist areas. Cards are accepted in most places.

Practical Tips

Dubrovnik, Split, and the Dalmatian Islands are top Croatian destinations. Combine with Slovenia or Italy on a single Schengen visa.