Croatia Visa Requirements
For 🇺🇸 United States passport holders
Great news! United States passport holders can enter Croatia without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Schengen Area member since 2023.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
2 page(s) required
Multiple Entry
Allowed
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Vaccinations
Routine vaccines. Hepatitis A for some.
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Safety Tips
Safe. Petty crime in tourist areas.
Money & Costs
Daily Budget (USD)
Cards & ATMs
Cards accepted in tourist areas. Cash for smaller places.
Tipping
10% in restaurants appreciated.
Practical Info
Emergency Numbers
Emergency: 112
Police: 192
Ambulance: 194
Getting There
Airport Transfers
Zagreb: Bus €6/30min. Dubrovnik: Bus €8/25min.
Local Transport
Buses main transport. Ferries to islands.
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
May-June and September for fewer crowds.
Cultural Notes
Coffee culture strong. Seafood cuisine. Adriatic lifestyle.
Insider Tips
Visit Plitvice Lakes. Take ferries to islands. Book Dubrovnik early.
Dress Code
Casual. Cover in churches.