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CROATIAN VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIAN CITIZENS
1. Visa application form: to be filled out in English or Croatian language and signed by the applicant (field no 37 and last field), or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of minors.
2. Applicant's passport: issued within the last 10 years, with expiry date exceeding the expiry date of the requested visa by a minimum of three months, and containing at least two empty pages (back to back).
3. No alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page.
4. Please copy all previous (valid and expired) visas and used pages.
One photograph: please see the information on the Photo Specification page.
5. Travel health insurance to cover the possible expenses related to repatriation, for health reasons, urgent medical assistance and/or urgent hospitalization, with the minimum coverage of EUR 30 000. The insurance must remain valid during the entire stay of the visitor in Croatia.
The applicant for a multiple-entry visa must have travel health-insurance policy that covers the period of the first visit to Croatia.
6. Proof of residence for nationals other than India: a photocopy of the stay permit;
Cover letter: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Croatia
Means of transportation and intention to return to the country of residence: reservation of return travel ticket for airplane, bus, or boat; registration card and driver's license if travelling by car; if the person is travelling to a third country, then proof of itinerary (travel ticket, etc.).
7. Visa fee: payable when applying for a visa in accordance with Section 78, sub-section 2 of the Law on Administrative Fees.
Persons exempt from visa fee:
Members of the immediate family of a Croatian citizen (spouse and children),
Members of families of citizens of EU Member States and EEA,
Children up to the age of 12,
Holders of diplomatic and service passports travelling in official capacity,
Pupils, students, postgraduate students and teachers accompanying them when traveling to school, university and professional training,
Researchers travelling to do research as noted in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and Council of 28 September 2005,
Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25 travelling to attend seminars, conferences, sport, culture or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
8. Proof of the purpose of stay in Croatia:
certificate of a paid tourist package;
booking of a hotel or other accommodation;
private accommodation booking (copy of the decision of the competent office in Croatia approving the renting)
day to day itinerary with ensured accommodation for the entire stay
proof of ownership or lease of a boat/yacht etc.;
9. Documents proving sufficient funds to support the stay in Croatia and to return to the state of residence or to travel to a third state.
Three months bank statement (saving and current a/c, as applicable), and
Three years Income Tax returns (personal and company, as applicable), and
Copy of international credit card with three months credit card statement and
Endorsement on passport / receipt of purchase of foreign exchange
10. Proof of current social and professional status:
Service â Letter issued by the employer on companyâs official letterhead establishing position of the employee in the company, years in service, grant of leave and salary certificate of the last three (3) months
Business/self-employed â Visa request letter on official letter head with company registration papers
Student â Letter from school / university for grant of leave and copy of the valid ID
11. For minors and persons deprived of legal capacity: visa application shall be submitted by a parent/legal representative, including:
birth certificate of the minor (if parents are legal guardians)
decision of the competent body designating the legal guardian
If a minor is traveling without a parent/legal guardian, (s)he must carry a notarized consent of a legal guardian that shall contain personal information of the parent/legal guardian and the purpose, the period and length of stay in Croatia, the period for which the consent is issued, and the signature of the parent/legal guardian.
12. Proof of sufficient Funds:
Three months bank statements (savings and current a/c, as applicable) in Original â duly signed and stamped by authorized official of the respective bank.
The documents attached shall not be older than three months.
13. Croatian Embassy may require you to submit additional supporting documents and/or certified translation as well as the international certification (appostille) of the documents during the visa application process.
Please note that you may be required to come for a personal interview with the visa officer at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia prior to a decision being made on your application.
Submitting a visa application, including all the required documents, does not automatically mean that the visa will be issued.
An issued visa is not a guarantee that a foreign citizen will be permitted to enter the Republic of Croatia. On every crossing of the border, the police may require the foreign citizen to present all relevant documents, including copies of the Letters of Guarantee for both private and business visits.
The decision to refuse a visa, indicating reasons for such a decision, shall be delivered to the applicant in a visa refusal/annulment/revocation form.
A foreign citizen may file a complaint against the decision to refuse a visa through the competent Embassy/Consulate of the Republic of Croatia, within 15 days from the date of receipt of the decision on visa refusal/annulment/revocation. The complaint shall be filed in Croatian. The fee for non-European countries is EUR 26 or US$ 35, according to Section 78b of the Law on Administrative Fees.
The visa application fee is non-refundable once the application has been accepted at the Embassy.
Any falsification of the documents and the use of such documents may be subject to criminal prosecution.
CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF CROATIA
The crossroads between East and West, Central European and the southern spirit of the Mediterranean, Croatia has developed a wide artistic, literary and musical tradition over the years. A rich cultural heritage that lives beyond museums, churches and cathedrals
Travarica – a herbal brandy
Croatian cuisine doesnât exactly have the best reputation, but we think this is unfair. It may well be that Croatian food just hasnât had much coverage in the last few decades, although this is certainly something thatâs changing and youâll often find articles on the gastronomic delights of Istria or the fabulous seafood along the coast. Even Croatiaâs capital, Zagreb, has itâs fair share of fantastic restaurants!
Croatian cuisine
Croatian cuisine is heterogeneous and is known as a cuisine of the regions, since every region of Croatia has its own distinct culinary tradition. Its roots date back to ancient times. The differences in the selection of foodstuffs and forms of cooking are most notable between those in mainland and those in coastal regions. Mainland cuisine is more characterized by the earlier Slavic and the more recent contacts with neighboring cultures - Hungarian, and Turkish, using lard for cooking, and spices such as black pepper, paprika, and garlic. The coastal region bears the influences of the Greek and Roman cuisine, as well as of the later Mediterranean cuisine, in particular Italian (especially Venetian). Coastal cuisines use olive oil, and herbs and spices such as rosemary, sage, bay leaf, oregano, marjoram, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, lemon and orange rind. Peasant cooking traditions are based on imaginative variations of several basic ingredients (cereals, dairy products, meat, fish, vegetables) and cooking procedures (stewing, grilling, roasting, baking), while bourgeois cuisine involves more complicated procedures and use of selected herbs and spices. Charcuterie is part of Croatian tradition in all regions. Food and recipes from other former Yugoslav countries are also popular in Croatia.
Dalmatian Cuisine
Croatian food prepared in Dalmatia region is specific because of the way the food is prepared. Most of the times they cook their food (in water), sometimes they use a grill or, as they call it the gradele and the famous peka, which is a method of baking. In Dalmatia, the most common food is seafood and vegetables. Dalmatia is rich with Mediterranean herbs like sage, bay leaf, rosemary, basil and olives, which gives their dishes that extra special taste that this regionsâ cuisine is known for. People in Dalmatia prepare all kinds of fish and mollusks dishes and shells, however, they like their meat too â lamb, veal and poultry the most, pork the least.
Istria and Kvarner
Whoever loved the peka in Dalmatia, will love it in Istria too. The similarities between these two regions, as far as food preparation is concerned, are big considering the fact that Istria is on the same coast by the same sea. However, there is something different here. In terms of cuisine, it represents a blend between the continental and Mediterranean cuisine. Also, Istria is a flat land, with a lot of fertile ground. When Croatian food is mentioned anywhere in the world, Istria stands out as a true gourmandsâ paradise. In Istria they love seafood â same as in Dalmatia. They love the peka, as we mentioned, and they use the same spices as Dalmatians do (rosemary, basil, marjoram â to mention a few). They are famous for a couple of things, though. Letâs start with olive oil. There are 1.5 million of olive trees spread on the surface of 2.820 km2 and most of these olive and olive oils are champions that won a lot of golden medals on contests all over the world. It is pretty expensive but the taste of it is worth every penny.
Another famous dish in Istria is homemade pasta. There are a couple of sorts â fuži and pljukanci for example are the most famous ones. The magic is in the way people make these and how they cook them afterwards. Just ask when you find yourself in Istria; they will be happy to show it to you over the glass of brandy made of honey â medica. The most famous are fuži in venison sauce and pljukanci in prosciutto sauce, or fuži in truffle sauce and pljukanci with asparagus. You get the picture.
Truffles from Istria are a true delicates. There are black and white truffles. This esteemed mushroom (or is it a spice?) is considered to be a gem of gastronomy in Istria. There are stories that truffles are an aphrodisiac, but that is something we will leave for you to discover. Truffles are naturally found in the ground and it is impossible to find them without the help of dogs that are trained for this search. Fertile ground in Istria in combination with the mild climate and in coexistence with other plants; all these combined have made an ideal conditions for these truffles to develop. The big with truffle is the most valued sort. Although in many restaurants in Istria you can taste truffles combined with other dishes, it is a truly amazing gastronomic experience to taste them as a main dish â of course, with fuži.
If you want to try shellfish, clams, mussels, shrimp or squid then you need to pay a visit to a Lim Fjord. Beside the impressive and breathtaking view that welcomes you as you approach the Fjord, you will have the opportunity to cheer up your taste buds with some fresh and delicious seafood prepared in buzara style. Buzara is not a dish; it is simply a way of preparing seafood, usually shrimps and shells, which includes white wine, garlic, olive oil and parsley. It is traditional in Dalmatia and Istria.
Letâs not forget the Kvarner, as we mentioned it in this sectionâs headline. Istria, besides being a region, is a peninsula, and Kvarner region is area between Istria and Dalmatia region. What makes this cuisine so adorable is the blend of coast, mountain and islands that altogether provide this place with lavish climate conditions. Of course, there is a difference between the cuisine from the coast and the one from the mountain area. Also, islands that fit into Kvarner region all have their own distinctive ways of cooking and traditional dishes.
The scent of sage and lavender will be the first you will notice when on islands of Kvarner, such as Lošinj or Cres. Same as in Istria or Dalmatia, the diet on the coastal area of Kvarner is based on fish, mollusks, mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, laurel, thyme and sage. A lot of vegetables are on plate often, as well as fruits such as fig, grape and lots of nuts, such as almonds.
This area has a famous prosciutto that comes from the island of Pag. Pag has one other famous dish and that is the cheese made from goat or sheep milk. Pag is also known for the quality of the lamb. People say that it is because of the wind called bora that blows from the mountain of Velebit and the island of Pag is situated underneath the mountain. So, the bora combined with salt from the Adriatic is the secret ingredient of the prosciutto, the cheese and the lamb from this island.
The stories around Croatian food have always been amusing and educational, because through the stories about food one actually learns a lot about the history of this country. As everywhere on the coast of Croatia, peka is famous in these parts also. Itâs fascinating how everything turns tastier when you bake it in peka â bread, lamb and octopus are the most talked about and you will hear lots of sighs of pleasure when you mention these to people who have had a taste of it before.
Electro Dance Madness
Noa Beach Club in Novalja will once again be the main venue of the festival, which will see revellers party it up on the clubâs dance floor, its central pool area and in the exclusive bars as well as on the main party platform that offers an amazing view of the sea. This platform will comprise of 2 stages, and there will also be a second, smaller platform on the sea at the end of the beach.
5,000 revellers enjoy music from some of the biggest DJs on the planet, with everything from mainstream EDM, trance, progressive, electro, house and techno and more. 2016âs line-up has yet to be announced, but watch this space!
There will also be a state of the art sound system plus 3D projections and laser shows; yacht berths and a docking area; exclusive VIP areas, lounge chairs, massage tables and more! Oh, and an exclusive pre-party will be held the day before the main eventThe Electric Elephant Festival
Organised by UK DJs and promoters Unabombers, the Festival promotes a wide mix of music from its live acts and DJs â reggae, electronica, soul, house and techno. The festival also hosts the (in)famous daytime boat parties, where revellers can enjoy partying it up on the high seas, whilst thereâs plenty of other fun activities on site to take part in.