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Do Uzbekistan citizens need a visa for Croatia?

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

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Uzbekistan vs Croatia: passport comparison

Uzbekistan

28

visa-free countries

Global rank: #142 · mobility 82.9

Croatia

120

visa-free countries

Global rank: #22 · mobility 169.1
25

countries both Uzbekistan and Croatia can enter visa-free together

Uzbekistan + Croatia: passport compatibility

43%

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

Where Uzbekistan and Croatia travel together — by entry type:

25 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
113 access differs

Where Uzbekistan 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 (25)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Armenia 180 days #129
Barbados 28 days #48
Belarus 30 days #114
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Iran 15 days #190
Kazakhstan 30 days #116
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Mongolia 30 days #125
Palestine 90 days #193
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Thailand 60 days #110
Turkey 90 days #94
Ukraine 90 days #59
United Arab Emirates 30 days #1

Only Uzbekistan is visa-free (3)

Where to apply: Croatia has no mission in Uzbekistan

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
Kazakhstan 761 km
Applications accepted in: Astana
2
Iran 1,387 km
Applications accepted in: Teheran
3
Azerbaijan 1,437 km
Applications accepted in: Baku

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: Uzbekistan → 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.

16,3%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Uzbekistan
+1,8 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
61,328applications filed
50,513visas issued
9,983refusals
#60strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Uzbekistan — 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: Uzbekistan → 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 Uzbekistan → Croatia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Uzbekistan passport, 1 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 Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Uzbekistan citizens need a visa to enter Croatia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Uzbekistan or Croatia?
The Croatia passport is stronger: 120 visa-free countries versus 28. Global rank: Uzbekistan #142, Croatia #22.
Where can Uzbekistan and Croatia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 25 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 Uzbekistan 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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