How long can a foreign citizen stay in Croatia without obtaining the residence permit?
A foreign citizen can stay without residence permit for up to 90 days within any 6 month period. Citizens of many countries can enter Croatia without obtaining the visa in advance. A valid passport or ID card will do for citizens of all EU countries and other countries with which Croatia has agreement on visas. Citizens of other countries must obtain the tourist (visitor) visa. These visas can be obtained in Croatian diplomatic missions and embassies. Although Croatia is open to the world and has treaties with many countries, there are limitations in specific cases. Please refer to the relevant links at the bottom of this page.