Visa requirements overview
As of 1 January 2023, the Republic of Croatia is a full member of the Schengen Area, and the Schengen acquis is fully applicable. Croatia applies the common EU visa regime.
Schengen visas (Types A and C) and national long-stay visas (Type D) are issued by Croatian diplomatic missions and consular offices. Time spent in the Republic of Croatia counts towards the total permitted stay within the Schengen Area. Third-country nationals, whether visa-required or visa-exempt, may stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Participants are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with visa and entry requirements applicable to their nationality. Participants who require an entry visa are strongly advised to start the application process well in advance.
For official and up-to-date information on visa requirements and procedures, please consult the website of the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs: https://mvep.gov.hr/
Invitation Letters for Visa Purposes
Participants who require an invitation letter for visa purposes must first complete their conference registration and pay the registration fee in full. Upon completion, they may request an official invitation letter from the DESIGN 2026 Organising Team.
Registration will open beginning of the February.
Requests must be submitted by email only to: design2026@fsb.hr with the subject line: “Visa Invitation Letter – DESIGN 2026”
The request email must include the following information:
- Name and Surname
- Date and Place of Birth
- Nationality
- Passport Number
- Issuing Authority of Passport
- Date of Issue and Expiry of Passport
- Current Country and Address of Residence
- Occupation
- Employer / Affiliation
- Dates of Stay in Croatia (from – to)
- Address of Accommodation in Croatia
- Contact Details (email and telephone number)
Please note that all costs related to visas, travel, accommodation, and participation in the conference are the sole responsibility of the participant.
Invitation letters do not guarantee visa issuance.
Visa Denial and Registration Refunds
In the event that a participant’s visa application is officially denied, the DESIGN 2026 Organising Team will consider a partial refund of the registration fee, in accordance with the conference cancellation and refund policy.
Any refund related to visa denial is conditional upon:
- Submission of an official written refusal issued by the competent embassy or consulate, and
- Proof that the visa application was submitted within a reasonable timeframe after registration.
