Croatian visa for Dutch citizens
A visa is NOT required for Dutch passport holders visiting Croatia for a short-term stay: Freedom of movement.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Dutch citizens to enter Croatia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | Freedom of movement |
| Evisa | Croatia e-visa for Dutch citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Croatia visa on arrival for Dutch citizens | Not Available | |
Croatia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Dutch passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Croatia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Croatia.
If you are looking for Croatia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Netherlands, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Croatia nearest your place of residence.
- The Hague: The Embassy of Croatia in The Hague, Netherlands (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 10 minutes)
Croatia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Croatia diplomatic mission offices to Netherlands for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Netherlands traveling to Croatia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Netherlands) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 370,034 | N/A |
| 2009 | 381,719 | 3.16% |
| 2010 | 401,195 | 5.10% |
| 2011 | 405,090 | 0.97% |
| 2012 | 393,405 | -2.88% |
| 2013 | 385,614 | -1.98% |
| 2014 | 385,614 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 401,195 | 4.04% |
| 2016 | 397,300 | -0.97% |
| 2017 | 389,510 | -1.96% |
| 2018 | 486,349 | 24.86% |
| 2019 | 484,317 | -0.42% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Croatia & Netherlands comparison
Croatia's area is approximately 55,960 km2 (21,606 sq mi), while the area of Netherlands is approximately 33,720 km2 (13,019 sq mi). This means Netherlands is 65.95% smaller than Croatia.
As of April 2024, Croatia's population is ~4.0 million people - 13,280,560 fewer people than the population of Netherlands.
We have highlighted Croatia & Netherlands’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Croatia | Netherlands | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 4,005,098 | 17,285,658 | 13.3 million fewer people live in Croatia than Netherlands |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 160 | 152 | Croatia has 8 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Netherlands. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 130 | 146 | Croatia passport holders visit 16 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 107 | 173 | Croatian hosts 66 fewer foreign missions than Netherlands. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Netherlands travel to Croatia in one year?
The number of visitors from Netherlands visiting Croatia in 2019 was approximately 484,317.
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