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Do Pakistan citizens need a visa for Croatia?

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

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Pakistan vs Croatia: passport comparison

Pakistan

10

visa-free countries

Global rank: #194 · mobility 62.8

Croatia

120

visa-free countries

Global rank: #22 · mobility 169.1
9

countries both Pakistan and Croatia can enter visa-free together

Pakistan + Croatia: passport compatibility

29%

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

Where Pakistan and Croatia travel together — by entry type:

9 both visa-free
13 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
139 access differs

Where Pakistan 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 (9)

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 180 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Micronesia 30 days #89
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Trinidad and Tobago 90 days #63
Vanuatu 120 days #105

Only Pakistan is visa-free (1)

Where to apply: Croatia has no mission in Pakistan

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
India 1,453 km
Applications accepted in: New Delhi
2
Iran 1,502 km
Applications accepted in: Teheran
3
United Arab Emirates 1,718 km
Applications accepted in: Dubai

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: Pakistan → 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.

44,8%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Pakistan
+30,3 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
89,270applications filed
45,970visas issued
40,026refusals
#11strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Pakistan — 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

Croatia: good to know

Zagreb

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+385

Calling code

Where else Pakistan 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 Pakistan citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Pakistan citizens need a visa to enter Croatia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Pakistan or Croatia?
The Croatia passport is stronger: 120 visa-free countries versus 10. Global rank: Pakistan #194, Croatia #22.
Where can Pakistan and Croatia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 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 Pakistan 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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