Last updated 4 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Humanitarian visa to Croatia for Canadian citizens
Humanitarian visa — what you need to know
This visa allows the applicant to obtain a temporary stay shortly after entering Croatia. Granted to foreigners under protection, minors without guardians, stateless Croatian nationals, and Croatian nationals in reconstruction, return, or refugee housing programs. Applies to individuals facing other serious humanitarian circumstances.
Eligible individuals
Victim of human trafficking, organized crime, abandoned minor, refugee
How does this visa work?
What documents are required to apply for the visa?
What must be prepared?
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
What additional documents may be required?
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
D
Type of visa
Long-term/national
Category
Humanitarian visa
Do you have any questions?
Is anything unclear? Don't worry! Do not hesitate to contact us - we will be happy to provide all the necessary explanations.
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support@terrana.org