Croatia passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Croatia

Visa-free

Citizens of Croatia can visit Germany without a visa.

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Government fee	No visa fee
Biometrics	Not required
Appointment	Not required
Interview	Not required

How to apply

1
Carry an accepted identity document
Carry either a valid passport or national identity card.
2
Enter Germany without a visa
Croatian citizens are EU citizens and may enter Germany without a visa.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid Croatian passport or national identity card
These are alternatives; carry one valid document.

Good to know

This is an EU free-movement route, not a third-country Schengen visa-waiver route.
Do not apply the 90-days-in-180 rule, passport-validity buffer, proof-of-funds, onward-ticket, employment, or EES conditions to this EU-citizen route.
The official EU-citizen source describes visa-free entry and an initial three-month period; no true maximum stay is established here. Longer residence depends on applicable EU free-movement conditions.

FAQ

Do citizens of Croatia need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Croatia can visit Germany without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Croatia need for Germany?

Valid Croatian passport or national identity card.

Sources

Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany
Visa-Bestimmungen für EU-Bürger
How do I apply for a visa? (make-it-in-germany.com, third-party site)
Digital registration of entry into the Schengen area (EES) (germany.info, third-party site)

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