Visa Application Procedures

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VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Do I need a Croatian visa?

• A list of nationalities requiring Croatian visas is available on the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

How do I apply for my Croatian visa?

• If there is a Croatian Embassy or Consulate in your country, please take the invitation letter to the 6MSP from the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the ICBL, and your ICBL invitation letter with you to the Embassy or Consulate and apply for your Croatian visa. This will be issued free of charge.
• If there is not a Croatian Embassy or Consulate in your country, please take for Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the invitation letter to the 6MSP from the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the ICBL and your ICBL invitation letter with you on your flight. It will allow you to board flights and receive transit visas and you will receive a Croatian visa free of charge upon arrival at the Pleso airport in Zagreb.
• Note: Non-sponsored participants have not received invitation letters from the ICBL. Participants from North America and Europe should not need invitation letters to get visas. Other non-sponsored participants will be emailed invitation letters from the ICBL shortly. If you do not receive a letter and need one please email 6MSP@icbl.org.

Do I have to pay for my Croatian visa?

• NO. Your visa will be issued free of charge, either at an Embassy in your country or at the Zagreb airport.

Do I need a transit visa?

• You are responsible for applying for all transit visas and you must pay for these visas.

What documents should I bring with me to apply for visas and board flights?

• Bring the following documents with you when applying for visas and boarding flights:
  • 6MSP invitation letter from the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Participant invitation letter from the ICBL (if necessary)
• Only sponsored ICBL participants have received ICBL invitation letters. If you require an invitation letter to support visa applications please request one by contacting 6MSP@icbl.org.
• Sponsored ICBL participants and non-sponsored participants (excluding North America and Europe) will also receive copies of the 6MSP invitation and visa waiver from the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs by fax. Other non-sponsored participants requesting a faxed copy of these documents should contact 6MSP@icbl.org.

Do Croatian embassies and airlines know about 6MSP visa arrangements?

• The Croatian MFA has notified all embassies and airlines that 6MSP participants, including ICBL members, will receive free visas and may travel to Zagreb using the waiver letter.

What about visa payments and departure taxes?

• Croatian visas will be issued at the Zagreb airport free of charge.
• Transit visa fees will NOT BE waived.
• For sponsored ICBL guests, your transit visa will be reimbursed if you bring all payment receipts with you to Zagreb.

Supportive documents: 6MSP Invitation Letter from the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs