How to Check Croatia Visa Online (2026)
The official way to check a Croatia visa: where to check, what you need, step by step — and how to spot a fake visa before you travel or pay.
Check your visa onMinistry of the Interior (MUP) — residence and work permitsOpen mup.gov.hr ↗Type the address yourself — beware look-alike sites.
- Open the official portal
Go to mup.gov.hr — Ministry of the Interior (MUP) — residence and work permits.
- Enter your details
Application number · Passport number · Employer's name
- Check every detail
Name, passport number, nationality, visa type, sponsor/employer and validity dates must match exactly.
- Save the result
Download or print it and carry it with your passport.
Also: Type D / Schengen visa: Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (mvep.gov.hr)
For work, the employer applies for the combined stay-and-work permit at the police administration; ask your employer for the application number before you pay any agent.
Is your Croatia visa fake? Warning signs
- It cannot be found on mup.gov.hr with your passport number.
- Your name, date of birth or passport number is spelled differently.
- You were given a different website or a PDF only, and no official reference.
- The sponsor/employer shown is not the one in your job offer.
- You are asked to pay again to “activate”, “stamp” or “verify” the visa.
Croatia visa check — FAQ
How can I check my Croatia visa online?
Use the official portal — Ministry of the Interior (MUP) — residence and work permits (mup.gov.hr). Enter application number, passport number, employer's name and check that the details shown match your passport.
How do I know if my Croatia visa is real or fake?
A genuine Croatia visa can be found on the official government portal with your details. If it is not found, the name or passport number differs, or you were sent to a non-government website to "verify" it, treat it as fake and contact the embassy before travelling or paying anything more.
Is Croatia visa checking free?
Yes. Checking a visa on the official government portal is free. Anyone charging a fee just to check or 'activate' a visa is not an official service.
What do I need to check a Croatia visa?
Application number, Passport number, Employer's name.