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Do Congo citizens need a visa for Croatia?

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Congo citizens need a visa to enter Croatia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Congo vs Croatia: passport comparison

Congo

20

visa-free countries

Global rank: #176 · mobility 73.5

Croatia

120

visa-free countries

Global rank: #22 · mobility 169.1
11

countries both Congo and Croatia can enter visa-free together

Congo + Croatia: passport compatibility

27%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Congo and Croatia travel together — by entry type:

11 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
15 both e-visa / eTA
12 both need a visa
144 access differs

Where Congo and Croatia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (11)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados 90 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Senegal 90 days #141
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12

Where to apply: Croatia has no mission in Congo

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Egypt 3,408 km
Applications accepted in: Cairo
2
South Africa 3,455 km
Applications accepted in: Pretoria
3
Algeria 3,487 km
Applications accepted in: Algiers

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Congo → Croatia

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

47,7%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Congo
+33,2 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
25,693applications filed
12,899visas issued
12,266refusals
#7strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Congo — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Congo → Croatia

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Congo → Croatia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Congo passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Croatia: good to know

Zagreb

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+385

Calling code

Where else Congo goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Croatia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Congo citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Congo citizens need a visa to enter Croatia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Congo or Croatia?
The Croatia passport is stronger: 120 visa-free countries versus 20. Global rank: Congo #176, Croatia #22.
Where can Congo and Croatia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 11 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Croatia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Congo and Croatia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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