Croatia trip from India: 7 days in Split, Hvar & Dubrovnik
A 7-day Croatia itinerary from India: Schengen visa timing, a rupee budget, Split, Krka, Hvar and Dubrovnik by ferry, veg food and when to go.
Croatia
Walled Dubrovnik, Roman Split and the Dalmatian islands on the Adriatic, one stop from India.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Schengen short-stay visa (type C), lodged at VFS Global for the Embassy of Croatia in New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 |
| Government fee | €90 (₹10,200 on the VFS page) for adults and €45 for ages 6–12, plus the VFS logistics fee of ₹2,553 (VFS Global page, 12 Oct 2026) |
| Processing | VFS lists 45 calendar days for tourist visas and does not accept tourist applications within 45 days of travel; the EU Commission says 15 days normally, up to 45; insurance of at least €30,000 is required |
| Official site | www.vfsglobal.com |
When to go
The best months are May, June, September, October. Flights from India: No direct flights; one stop via Istanbul, the Gulf or a European hub, about 11–15 h to Split, Dubrovnik or Zagreb. Currency: Euro (EUR), roughly ₹100–105; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 3:30 (IST − 4:30 in winter).
Trip guides
Croatia guides