Croatia visa for French citizens

French passport holders can enjoy wonderfully straightforward, visa-free travel to Croatia, allowing stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This seamless entry, inherent to both nations' shared European Union membership and the single tourist visa type available, means you won't need to navigate complex applications for leisure trips. Upon arrival, perhaps via a direct flight from Paris to Zagreb or Split, visitors will find familiar currency, as Croatia adopted the Euro in 2023, simplifying financial transactions greatly. Anticipate a warm welcome, especially during the bustling summer months when the Adriatic coast truly comes alive, where English is widely understood in tourist areas.

Visa-free· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Biometrics
Required

Visa options

TransitSchengen Air-Transit Visa (Visa A)
TouristSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Visa C)
90d
Apply
TouristSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Visa C, two entries)
90ddouble-entry
Apply
TouristSchengen Short-Stay Visa (Visa C, multiple entries)
90dmultiple-entry
Apply
TransitShort-Term Visa Issued at the Border
15d
WorkNational Long-Stay Visa (Visa D, work purpose)
Apply
StudentNational Long-Stay Visa (Visa D, student purpose)
Apply
FamilyNational Long-Stay Visa (Visa D, family reunion)
Apply
BusinessNational Long-Stay Visa (Visa D, business purpose)
Apply
MedicalNational Long-Stay Visa (Visa D, medical purpose)
Apply
OtherNational Long-Stay Visa (Visa D, private visit/other purpose)
Apply
TouristVisa-Free Entry for U.S. Passport Holders
90d$0multiple-entry

Passport-free entry with valid ID card

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