# Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Croatia?

## Answer
No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit Croatia for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

- Requirement: Visa-free
- Maximum stay: 3 months within any 180-day period
- Scope: Tourism, ordinary passport
- Action before travel: None, travel on your passport
- Data confidence: verified

## Context
No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Niue does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a New Zealand passport.

Croatia drives on the right, the opposite side to Niue. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.
- Visa-free access context: 138 of 242 nationalities tracked

## Sources and freshness
- Canonical URL: https://visafreemap.com/visa/niue/croatia/
- Data as of: 2026-10-14
- Official source: [eur-lex.europa.eu](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32018R1806) (checked September 3, 2026)

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

## Frequently asked questions
### Do New Zealand passport holders need a visa for Croatia?
No. New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit Croatia for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

### How long can New Zealand citizens stay in Croatia without a visa?
Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

### What currency is used in Croatia?
Euro (EUR).

### What is the emergency number in Croatia?
112 / 192 / 93 / 94.

### Does Croatia drive on the same side of the road as Niue?
Croatia drives on the right, the opposite side to Niue. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

### What time zone is Croatia in?
Zagreb (UTC+2).

### What is the nearest airport to Zagreb?
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG), about 11 km away.

### How many countries can enter Croatia without a visa?
138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Croatia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.


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