Croatia Passport Documents Checklist
A Croatian passport is applied for in person at a police administration (MUP) office, or through a Croatian embassy or consulate from abroad. This checklist covers the photo, the in-person capture and the timing. Verified against MUP and MVEP, October 2026.
The 15-second answer
Apply in person at a MUP office with a 35 x 45 mm photo; fingerprints and the photo are captured on site. Croatia bans photo booths and edited photos. Apply 2 to 3 months ahead.
Where you apply
- In Croatia: in person at a police administration (MUP) office.
- From abroad: through a Croatian embassy or consulate (MVEP line).
In-country, the application is lodged by the applicant in person (from age 16, or a person permitted by a court to marry); a legal representative applies for a minor.
The photo
- In country: 35 x 45 mm under the ministerial ordinance.
- Abroad: one photo of 3.5 x 4.5 cm, taken within the last 6 months, with no head covering.
- Photographer: a professional studio photo may be submitted; self-service booths and edited photos are not accepted (MUP).
See the Croatia passport photo page for the full spec and test your photo with the free passport photo checker.
On-site capture
When you lodge the application in person, fingerprints and the photo are captured on site. An expedited (žurna) service runs through MUP.
Timing
The consular line advises applying 2 to 3 months ahead of travel.
Fees
The official sources consulted do not publish the fee, so it is left blank here rather than guessed. See the Croatia passport guide for the application flow.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply for a Croatian passport?
In Croatia, in person at a police administration (MUP) office; from abroad, through a Croatian embassy or consulate.
What size photo does Croatia require?
35 x 45 mm under the ministerial ordinance for in-country applications. Abroad, the consular line asks for one photo of 3.5 x 4.5 cm taken within the last 6 months.
Can I use a photo booth for a Croatian passport?
No. MUP states that self-service photo booths are not accepted and photos must not be edited; a professional photographer's photo may be submitted.
How far ahead should I apply?
The consular line advises applying 2 to 3 months ahead.
Are fingerprints taken for a Croatian passport?
Yes. Fingerprints and the photo are captured on site when you lodge the application in person.
How much does a Croatian passport cost?
The sources consulted do not publish the fee, so it is not stated here — confirm the current amount with the office.
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Source note: the in-person application at a MUP office, the 35 x 45 mm size, the ban on photo booths and edited photos, the on-site fingerprint and photo capture, the expedited service and the 2–3 month guidance are from the Croatian police (MUP) photo page and the MVEP consular line; the 3.5 x 4.5 cm, 6-month and no-head-covering rules for applications abroad are from MVEP, checked October 2026. Neither source publishes the fee, so none is stated here.