Ukraine→Croatia
Ukraine to Croatia
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
If you plan to stay longer than 90 days you must obtain a visa; the 90-day limit applies to visa-free tourist stays.
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a notarised letter of parental consent when travelling to Croatia.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, check that your ordinary Ukrainian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Croatia.
Obtain travel insurance before departure: travel insurance is a condition of entry to Croatia and will be checked at the border.
Arrange proof of onward travel and accommodation: officials may ask for a return flight and a hotel booking, and you should also be prepared to show evidence of sufficient funds for your stay.
What happens at the border?
On arrival, present your passport to the border officer. Border officials may ask to see proof of a return flight, proof of a hotel booking, and evidence of sufficient funds for your stay; be prepared to hand these over if requested.
No arrival registration or entry card is required on entry to Croatia for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Croatia?
Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa to enter Croatia for tourist stays up to 90 days; a visa is required for stays beyond 90 days.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your ordinary Ukrainian passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your date of entry into Croatia.
Can I travel with an ID card or other document instead of a passport?
A passport is the accepted travel document for this route; you must travel on your passport.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Croatia?
You must have travel insurance as a condition of entry to Croatia; officials check that you have insurance when you arrive.
What documents might border officials ask to see?
Border officials may ask you to show that you have sufficient funds for your stay, proof of a return flight, and proof of a hotel booking.
What do minors need to enter Croatia?
Travellers under 18 must carry a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Croatia.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 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.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- 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
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