Croatia visa for New Zealand citizens

For Croatian citizens planning a trip to New Zealand, securing an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) is a straightforward requirement, allowing for stays of up to 90 days, typically for tourism purposes. While the ETA itself has a nominal fee of NZD $12, this brief visitor permit ensures a smooth entry process, a welcome relief after a journey of over 17,000 kilometers. Navigating the time zone difference of approximately 11 hours can be a practical consideration for initial communication and planning upon arrival in the Land of the Long White Cloud.

Visa-free90d stay· 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

90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

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