Croatia to be added to Schengen Area

IMPACT — MEDIUM

Croatia will join the Schengen Area, Europe’s free-travel zone, Jan. 1.

Key Points:

• Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, Croatia will become part of the Schengen Area; Croatian nationals will be able to travel to other Schengen Area countries without obtaining a visa.
• Croatian authorities will begin accepting applications from third-country nationals for Schengen visas and using the Schengen Information System. Croatian authorities will determine the business activities permitted under a Schengen “C” visa.
• More information regarding the European Council’s decision to add Croatia to the Schengen Area is available here.

Background: The Schengen Area is made up of 26 countries — 27 with the addition of Croatia — and allows free movement to member countries. Individuals holding a Schengen member state passport or ID card can travel freely within the free-movement area.

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