Croatia Visa RequirementsFor South Sudan passport holders
Croatia is a Schengen Area member, requiring South Sudanese nationals to obtain a Schengen visa before arrival. The visa fee is $87 USD and permits stays of up to 90 days within the Schengen Zone. Applications are submitted at the Croatian embassy or a consulate with jurisdiction.
South Sudan passport holders require a visa to enter Croatia.
Apply at the Croatian embassy or a Schengen representation in the region (Nairobi or Addis Ababa). Required documents include a valid passport with at least 3 months validity beyond the stay, completed Schengen application form, 2 passport photos, flight reservation, hotel bookings, travel insurance (EUR 30,000+), 3 months of bank statements, and an employment or enrollment certificate. Processing typically takes 10 to 15 business 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
South Sudan to Croatia: What You Need to Know
Croatia joined the Schengen Area in January 2023, unifying its entry requirements with the rest of Europe. South Sudanese passport holders must apply for a standard Schengen C visa to visit Croatia's Adriatic coastline, Plitvice Lakes, and Dubrovnik. Croatia does not have a resident embassy in South Sudan; applications are handled by Croatian diplomatic missions in neighboring countries.
How to Get There
A valid Schengen visa already issued by another member state grants entry to Croatia. Those transiting through Croatia to a non-Schengen destination may need an airport transit visa.
Money & Banking
Croatia uses the Euro (EUR) since 2023. ATMs are widely available in coastal towns and cities. Cards are accepted at most tourist businesses. Cash is useful at smaller restaurants and market stalls.
Practical Tips
Dubrovnik and Split are the most popular coastal cities; book accommodation months in advance for summer travel. The Dalmatian coast is accessible by ferries between islands. Pack sunscreen for Adriatic beach visits. Plitvice Lakes National Park requires advance ticket bookings online. Confirm which embassy handles South Sudan visa applications before submitting.