Croatia lies in Southeastern Europe. With a population of around 4 million, the country has a diversified landscape and rich culture. It also is waiting to join the Schengen States, hence it has its own regulations and laws that govern the visa policy for all types of visa applications.
In this article, we would provide the fundamental reasons a visa application may face rejection.
Forged or falsified documents
There is no room for error while the applicant is submitting the required documentation with their visa application. If the applicant is found engaged in falsifying, misrepresenting, or forging documents in any whatsoever, such action will not only lead to rejection of the application but also give rise to legal action.
Intent of visit
A clear, satisfying, and legal purpose of visit and duration of stay must be stated in the application. Failing to do so would result in a declination.
Lack of financial resources
Visa applicants are required to prove that they have sufficient funds to travel, accommodation, and maintain a decent livelihood while their stay in Croatia. It has been observed on many occasions that just failing to provide evidence, though not falling in the category, results in a rejection.
Overstay
If the applicant has already stayed in the country for more than 3 months, during the past 6 months from the date of application.
Threat to public or state
A person involved in criminal activities, or having a record of such, or in any way posing as a threat to the state or the government is denied a visa/entry into the Republic of Croatia.
Medical insurance
A valid international medical insurance is compulsory for all visa applicants.
Travel documents
Complete travel documents including accommodation reservations, transport, and others are essential to be provided along with the visa application.
Types of Croatian visa
Depending upon the purpose of the visit, an applicant may choose from 3 visa types the Republic of Croatia offers to third countries residents (countries other than the European Union and European Economic Area.
Tourists visa
Aimed at people who wish to visit the country for short period. The purpose may be for medical treatment, business, tourism, etc. provided the stay remains within the allotted duration,
Long stay visa
People planning to stay in the Republic for more than 90 days may want to apply for a long-term visa. Long stay visas are issued for a
purpose that justifies a lengthy stay such as education, employment, or skilled labor. Also, members of a Croatian family living in a non-EU country may apply for a long stay visa to rejoin their family.
Appealing to denied visa application
Article 47 of the European Union’s charter on Fundamental Rights empowers the Republic of Croatia to refuse, revoke, or annul an already issued visa at any time. The applicants have the right to appeal the refusal of a visa within the stipulated time of 15 days from the date of receiving a refusal, annulation, or cancellation.
Visa requirements for a Croatian visa
Documentation and other requirements may change from time to time. Some are permanent while others may be circumstantial. A few basic requirements are:
- Signed and completed visa application
- The passport submitted for the visa must have at least 3 empty pages and validity not less than 3 months.
- A set of Xerox of all travel documents, such as passports, pictures, etc.
- Recent passport-sized pictures have the prescribed background, documentation, and style.
- A letter from a family member, duly signed, in case the applicant is traveling to meet his/her family
- In case of applying for an employment permit, proof of employment is to be provided by the applicant.
- A letter of intent and purpose, duly signed, stating the purpose and intent of the visit.
