As Croatia’s diplomatic representation in France, the Embassy of Croatia in Paris handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | 7, square Thiers, 75116 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 53 70 02 80 |
| vrh.pariz@mvep.hr | |
| Website | mvep.gov.hr/fr |
| Head of Mission | Senka Buri, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Consular Section
| Address | 7 Square Thiers, 75116 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 53 70 02 80 |
| Fax | +33 1 53 70 85 80 |
| conspari@mvep.hr |
Consular section details according to the embassy.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Croatian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
About the Croatian Embassy in Paris
The embassy names Senka Buri, Ambassador as head of mission. In the other direction, about 865 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Croatia. Besides the embassy, Croatia has career consular offices in Paris. Two honorary consulates support Croatian citizens in other parts of France.
Documents checklist
What Croatian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Croatian government information:
Croatian passport (application at a mission abroad)
- Apply in person on the form available at the mission – two fingerprints and your signature are taken
- A biometric photo, 35 × 45 mm, without head covering (religious or medical exceptions)
- Your current passport and/or identity card
- Proof of residence or stay in the mission’s area (e.g. registration certificate)
- For a first passport: proof of Croatian citizenship (domovnica) and a birth register extract less than 6 months old
- Marriages or name changes abroad must first be entered in the Croatian registers; proof of payment of the consular fee
Lost passport – travel document for the return
- Report the loss to the local police and get the police record
- Apply in person at the nearest Croatian mission for a putni list
- It is valid for up to 30 days, for the return to Croatia
Sources: Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – passport (mvep.gov.hr), Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – travel document (putni list) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Visa and entry information for French citizens
As EU citizens, French nationals can travel to Croatia without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card is enough. The French Foreign Ministry applies normal vigilance for Croatia. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Other consulates and embassies in Paris
210 other countries are represented in Paris, among them: Afghanistan (embassy), Albania (embassy), Algeria (consulate general), Algeria (embassy), Andorra (embassy), Angola (consulate general), Angola (embassy), Antiqua And Barbuda (embassy), Argentina (consulate), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (consulate), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bahrain (embassy), Bangladesh (embassy), Belarus (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Benin (embassy). The full list of all 211 missions is on the overview page for France.
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the embassy closes on the Croatian national holiday (30 May).
Emergency assistance
French citizens who need help in Croatia contact the French Embassy in Zagreb. Local emergency numbers in Croatia: police 192.
Diplomatic missions of Croatia in France
Croatia in France
The nearest other Croatian office is the Consulate in Paris, in the same city. Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Paris.
- Paris – Embassy of Croatia (this page)
- Paris (same city) – Consulate
- Lyon (390 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Toulouse (590 km) – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Croatia in Paris
Can French nationals travel to Croatia without a visa?
No – a passport or ID card is enough.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Croatia, mvep.gov.hr/fr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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