French visa for Croatian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Croatian passport holders visiting France for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Croatian citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | France e-visa for Croatian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for Croatian citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Croatian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Croatia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Zagreb: The Embassy of France in Zagreb, Croatia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 28 minutes)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to Croatia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Croatia traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Croatia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 301,028 | N/A |
| 2009 | 291,703 | -3.10% |
| 2010 | 291,259 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 305,896 | 5.03% |
| 2012 | 311,524 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 317,809 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 318,064 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 320,918 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 314,192 | -2.10% |
| 2017 | 329,680 | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 339,424 | 2.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & Croatia comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of Croatia is approximately 55,960 km2 (21,606 sq mi). This means Croatia is 9.78 times smaller than France.
As of April 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 61,842,819 more people than the population of Croatia.
We have highlighted France & Croatia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | Croatia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 4,005,098 | 61.8 million more people live in France than Croatia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 160 | France has 107 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Croatia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 130 | France passport holders can visit 13 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 107 | French hosts 372 more foreign missions than Croatia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Croatia travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from Croatia visiting France in 2018 was approximately 339,424.
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