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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Vietnam citizens need a visa for Croatia?

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

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Vietnam vs Croatia: passport comparison

Vietnam

24

visa-free countries

Global rank: #153 · mobility 80.7

Croatia

120

visa-free countries

Global rank: #22 · mobility 169.1
19

countries both Vietnam and Croatia can enter visa-free together

Vietnam + Croatia: passport compatibility

37%

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

Where Vietnam and Croatia travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
15 both need a visa
124 access differs

Where Vietnam 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.

Only Vietnam is visa-free (5)

Where to apply: Croatia has no mission in Vietnam

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
Indonesia 1,764 km
Applications accepted in: Jakarta
2
China 2,458 km
Applications accepted in: Beijing
3
South Korea 3,111 km
Applications accepted in: Seoul

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: Vietnam → 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.

9,4%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Vietnam
-5,1 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
-1.4 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 10.8%, now 9.4%
116,289applications filed
104,649visas issued
10,916refusals
#84strictest of 118 countries

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

2rule changes for the Vietnam 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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam citizens need a visa for Croatia?
Vietnam citizens need a visa to enter Croatia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Vietnam or Croatia?
The Croatia passport is stronger: 120 visa-free countries versus 24. Global rank: Vietnam #153, Croatia #22.
Where can Vietnam and Croatia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 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 Vietnam and Croatia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Vietnam passport ranking

Where else the Vietnam passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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