Romania→Croatia
Romania to Croatia
Do I need a visa for Croatia?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or any electronic travel authorisation to enter Croatia for tourist stays of up to 90 days within a 180‑day period. This short-stay permission does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may travel on a valid Romanian passport or on your Romanian national identity card. A Romanian driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into Croatia.
Are vaccinations required for Croatia?
No vaccinations are required to enter Croatia. You may consult the national public-health travel advice for recommended vaccines before you travel.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
You may stay for up to 90 days; this is counted within a 180‑day period. Arrival registration is required: you must present yourself at the local police station to register your stay, unless an accredited place of accommodation registers you on your behalf.
Information on registration and longer stays is available from the Croatian authorities.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need only a valid passport or national identity card; no additional parental-consent or notarised documents are required for Romanian minors.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry to Croatia. The Romanian ministry suggests obtaining a European Health Insurance Card and considering travel/medical insurance that covers repatriation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter Croatia with my ID card instead of a passport?
You may use either your Romanian passport or your Romanian national identity card to enter Croatia, provided the document is valid.
Can I use my driving licence or a temporary passport to get in?
A Romanian driving licence or a temporary passport is not accepted for entry to Croatia on this route; you must travel with a valid passport or national ID card.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you enter Croatia.
Do I need to register my stay on arrival?
Arrival registration is required and is completed at the local police station after you enter Croatia, or it is completed by an accredited place of accommodation on your behalf.
Will I need to prove I have enough money for my trip?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds on entry to Croatia; Romanian travellers are not required to present bank statements or cash evidence at the border.
Is travel insurance mandatory?
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry to Croatia. You should consider travel/medical cover that includes medical evacuation and repatriation where appropriate.
Do I need any vaccines to enter Croatia?
No vaccinations are currently mandatory for entry to Croatia. You may consult national public-health travel advice before you go for any recommended vaccinations.
Do I have to declare large amounts of cash?
If you plan to carry more than 10,000 EUR in cash, Croatian border authorities must be informed; amounts above that threshold require declaration and carry penalties including confiscation and a percentage fine.
What documents does a child need to travel?
If you are travelling as a minor, you only need the same valid passport or national identity card as adults; no additional parental-consent documents are required for Romanian citizens.
Can my hotel register my arrival for me?
If your accommodation is able to register you, that counts as completing the arrival-registration obligation; otherwise you must present yourself at the local police station to register.
Where can I get consular help in Croatia?
You may contact the Romanian Embassy in Croatia for consular assistance while in country. The embassy’s website and the eConsulat platform are listed for that purpose, not as visa-application portals.
What if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If a document is damaged, border officers may refuse entry; travel with a valid, undamaged passport or national ID card to avoid problems at check-in or the border.
What if I want to stay in Croatia for more than 90 days?
Romanian citizens who intend to stay longer than 90 days must register with Croatian authorities depending on the purpose of stay; details are available from the Croatian authorities cited by the Romanian ministry.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is required before travel. If you need consular assistance while in Croatia you may contact the Romanian Embassy in Zagreb; the embassy’s website and the eConsulat platform are provided for consular help and for notifying your presence in country.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Complete the arrival registration
At the border
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Croatia — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Croatia
Europe
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Currency
- Croatian Kuna (HRK)
- Known for
- Beautiful coastline, National parks, Historical sites
- Food
- Pasticada, Peka, Burek