Travel Guide To Croatia
Indian Embassy in Croatia
Embassy of India
Bijenik ul. 152, 10000
Zagreb, Croatia
Bijenik ul. 152, 10000
Tel: +385 1 4873 239
Visa Process for Indians
The island-speckled coastline of Croatia is indisputably its main attraction. The pristine waters set against dazzling white pebbly beaches sparkle with jewel-like intensity. you can enter Croatia and stay for 90 days, within 180 days after visa issuance. You will need to carry your passport at the time of entering the country.
Your passport should have been issued less than ten years ago and have an expiry date at least three months after your intended departure from Croatia. Along with your passport, you can also carry the following documents to establish proof of identity:
- Voter ID issued by the Indian Government
- Emergency certificate issued by the Indian Embassy in Croatia
About Croatia
The island-speckled coastline of Croatia is indisputably its main attraction. The pristine waters set against dazzling white pebbly beaches sparkle with jewel-like intensity. You can easily find full stretches of beaches in varying shades of sapphire and emerald.
Then there are beaches with long sandy and shingly stretches – perfect for lazing around and devouring your favourite novels. You can even indulge in several water-based activities such as snorkelling, kayaking, diving, windsurfing and sailing.
Top Places to Visit in Croatia
There are several popular places that you can visit in Croatia, and every one of them has a unique vibe.
Dubrovnik
The old town of Dubrovnik and its beauty never fails to overwhelm tourists, whether first-time visitors or seasoned ones. The city’s limestone streets and ornate buildings overlooking the shimmering Adriatic Sea are enough to woo you away.
Hvar Island
Have Island’s hub; the Hvar Town is a significant tourist attraction in the country. The Town features 13th-century walls surrounding the baroque ornamented Gothic palaces and marble streets. Tourists on the island love to explore the sights on the curvy stone streets.
Istria
At Istria, the Adriatic meets continental Croatia. This heart-shaped, 3600-sq-km peninsula region features a bucolic interior of fertile plains and rolling hills, offering a delectable food culture.
How to Reach Croatia
The easiest way to reach Croatia from India is by air. There are several prominent airports in the country, including the Zagreb Airport, Dubrovnik Airport, Split Airport, and Pula Airport. From India, there are several direct flights to Croatia, from reputable airlines including Lufthansa, Jet Airways, Air India, Air France, British Airways, Etihad, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways. While there are no direct flights between the two countries, you can opt for a one-stop or two-stop trip.
Best Time to Visit
Most tourists head off to Croatia in between July and August. However, the best time to visit Croatia is between June and September when there is lesser number of tourists, the weather is sunny and warm, and prices are more affordable. Not to mention the sea waters surrounding the country, which are surprisingly more tepid in September than July.