Chinese Embassy in Croatia

From November 30, 2024, to December 31, 2025, ordinary passport holders of Croatia are exempted from visas to enter China and stay for up to 30 days for business, tourism, exchange visits, family visits and transit.

Ambassador: Mr. Qi Qianjin
Address: Mlinovi 132 10000, Zagreb
Tel: +385-1-4637011
Fax: +385-1-4637012
Email: chinaemb132@gmail.com

Consular Office of Chinese Embassy in Croatia

Tel: +385-1-4693004 (09:00 - 12:00, 14:30 - 15:30 from Mon. - Fri.)
Email: zagreb@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday (except holidays)
09:00 - 11:30 for submission only
14:30 - 15:30 for collection only

Visa Application

All ordinary passport holders should submit their applications to the consular office of the Embassy. Diplomatic, service or official passport holders are supposed to submit their applications to the consular office of the Embassy.

Nationals of Croatia are allowed to stay in Hong Kong and Macau, China for up to 90 days without applying for a visa.

Visa Fees (EUR)

Nationality / Types		Fees
Schengen Countries (including Croatia)	Individual Visa (Single/Double/Multiple Entry)	45
Schengen Countries (including Croatia)	Group Visa (Single/Double/Multiple Entry)	36
The US	Single/Double/Multiple Entry (except J-type)	130
The US	J-type	161
Canada	Single/Double/Multiple Entry	52
Serbia	Single/Double/Multiple Entry	1.5
Israel	Single/Double/Multiple Entry	18
Argentina	Single/Double/Multiple Entry	106
Brazil	Single/Double/Multiple Entry	89
Romania	Single Entry	53
	Double Entry	70
	Multiple Entry	106
Uruguay	Single/Double/Multiple Entry	30
Panama	Single/Double/Multiple Entry	43
Other Countries	Single Entry	25
	Double Entry	37
	Multiple Entry Valid for 6 Months	50
	Multiple Entry Valid for 12 Months	74
	Group L Visa	20

Effective from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024.

Expedited Service Fee

The regular processing takes 5 working days. For example, if you submitt on Monday, you may pick it up next Monday (if not a holiday). For urgent cases, expedited service is available if the officer allowed. For detailed information, contact the consular office, please.

Note:
1. No application can be done through mail, email, internet, or any express delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, etc. All application should be submitted and picked up by the applicant or someone else entrusted.
2. Applicant or someone else entrusted can pick up the passport by submitting the Pickup Form. So, please make sure to keep the form in a safe place.

Requirments For Applying Tourist Visa (L)

1. The original passport with at least 2 blank pages and 6-month validity.
2. The order of roundtrip Air Ticket.
3. The order of the accomodation.
4. One properly completed Application Form.
5. One recent passport photo (48mm X 33mm) attached on the Application Form.
6. The citizens of other countries in Croatia should offer the Croatian Resident Permit.

Note: The following applicants with passports valid for at least 12 months may apply for multi-entry L for 12 months:
1) Applicant with house property certificate to prove that he or she has house property in China;
2) Applicant with a record of multi-entry tourist L.

Please contact Embassy of Croatia in China if Croatians are in distress there.

Related China Embassies in Europe: Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark

- Last updated on Feb. 02, 2024 by Gabby Li -

Questions & Answers on Chinese Embassy in Croatia

Asked by Erin Wilkerson from AMERICAN LIVING IN CROATIA | May. 02, 2023 06:34

Visa question for Work Authorization and Admittance into China for US citizens living in Croatia

Hello. My family is planning a move to China this summer. My husband has already been working remotely for a Chinese company for almost a year. We are US citizens living in Croatia since last summer. We are here legally as our residence papers are in process, but yet to have final approval. I know we need to have the consulates back home authenticate our documents, but may we do our final interviews to be allowed entrance into China from the Zagreb consulate?

Answers (1)

Answered by Jeremy | May. 05, 2023 18:12

It is suggested to apply for your visa just in USA after your documents are authenticated as the Zagreb consulate may not accept your application.

Asked by Annie from CANADA | Aug. 30, 2019 09:42

Applying for Chinese Tourist Visa (L) in Croatia when you are a Canadian Citizen

Hi, I will be traveling to Croatia for 2 weeks for work. Due to time constraints, I would like to apply for an expedited chinese tourist visa in Zagreb. However, I am a Canadian citizen with a Canadian passport. Can I still apply for a visa there?

Answers (2)

Answered by Harrison from CANADA | Sep. 01, 2019 19:59

yes, you can apply in Zagreb.

Answered by Annie from CANADA | Sep. 02, 2019 03:11

Thanks for your feedback. However, I’m confused about this requirement “5. The citizens of other countries in Croatia should offer the Croatian Resident Permit.”

I’m in Croatia for a business trip, but I don’t have any specific permit to verify this.

Asked by Jane from CROATIA | Aug. 19, 2019 19:10

Travelling from Canada with Croatian passport

Hello, I’m travelling from Toronto, Canada where I am a temporary resident. I am Croat and I have a Croatian passport. I would be visiting Shanghai for a couple of days. Do I need a visa? Do I apply here in Toronto?
Thank you in advance

Answers (2)

Answered by Eddie from UNITED KINGDOM | Aug. 20, 2019 19:29

If your travel plan meet the requirements of 144-hour visa-free transit, you won't need a visa. If not, you can apply for a tourist visa at China Visa Application Service Center in Toronto.

Answered by Jane from CROATIA | Aug. 22, 2019 04:17

Thank you

Asked by Criatiano from CROATIA | Jul. 29, 2019 06:32

Brazilian in Croatia.

Good afternoon,
The chinese tourist visa (L) for Brazilian citizens is valid for up to 5 years. It also allows multiple entries into the country for stays of up to 90 days each. I can still extend my trip for another 90 days (totaling 180), every 12 months from the date of first entry.
I still have all this benefits when I apply for VISA in at the Chinese Embassy in Croatia?

Answers (1)

Answered by Elinor from USA | Jul. 30, 2019 18:26

Dear, you may mean that every 6 months from the date of the first entry. Plus, it is possible for you to enjoy all the benefits.

Asked by Andrea Babić from HRVATSKA | Jul. 23, 2019 02:25

I'm traveling to an exhibition in Shangai, duration 5 days. I will arrive and Shangai airports.

I'm traveling from Croatia to an exhibition in Shangai, duration 5 days. I will arrive and Shangai airports. I have Croatian passport. Do I need visa?

Answers (1)

Answered by Nancy from USA | Jul. 23, 2019 18:53

Dear, if you leave Shanghai for the third country or region, you can enjoy 144h visa exemption transit i Shanghai; if you go back to Croatia from Shanghai directly, you need to apply for visa in advance.