As Croatia’s diplomatic representation in Austria, the Embassy of Croatia in Vienna handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Rennweg 3, 1030 Vienna, Austria |
| Telephone | +43 1 485 95 24 +43 1 489 05 31 |
| Fax | +43 1 480 29 42 |
| croemb.bec@mvep.hr | |
| Website | mvep.gov.hr/at/de |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Daniel Gluncic, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Address | Operngasse 20b, 1040 Vienna, Austria |
| Telephone | +43 1 585 19 76 |
| beckon@mvep.hr |
Opening Hours – Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 / 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may differ on public holidays. Please confirm before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Consular matters are not handled at the main building but at Operngasse 20b, 1040 Vienna in the 4th district.
The embassy and its staff
Daniel Gluncic has served as Croatian ambassador to Austria since January 2020. According to the Austrian diplomatic list, the embassy has 4 diplomatic staff. Croatia is also represented at the OSCE and the United Nations and other international organisations in Vienna through a separate permanent mission – a diplomatic office without services for citizens.
Which Croatian office is responsible for me?
The consular section in Vienna is responsible for Croatian citizens in all of Austria. Three honorary consulates (Graz, Linz and Salzburg) can help with information and some formalities, but passports are normally issued by the embassy.
Consular services
Services for Croatian citizens and visitors include:
- Croatian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents and signatures
- Powers of attorney and other notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions and social security abroad
Fees and current requirements are published on the embassy website (https://mvep.gov.hr/at/de).
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Croatian sources:
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.
Travelling from Austria to Croatia
Austrian citizens need no visa for Croatia and can travel with a passport or an identity card. Austria’s travel advice for Croatia: good security standard (level 1 of 4).
Other consulates and embassies in Vienna
162 other countries are represented in Vienna, among them: Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Djibouti (honorary), Dominican Republic (embassy), Ecuador (embassy), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (embassy), El Salvador (honorary), Eritrea (honorary), Estonia (embassy), Estonia (honorary), Eswatini (honorary), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Gambia (honorary), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Ghana (embassy). The full list of all 163 missions is on the overview page for Austria.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Austrian public holidays and on Croatian holidays such as National Day (30 May). Check the website before visiting around public holidays.
Emergency assistance
Austrians who need help in Croatia contact the Austrian Embassy in Zagreb (+385 1 488 10 50).
Diplomatic missions between Croatia and Austria
Croatia in Austria
Measured in a straight line from Vienna, the nearest other Croatian office is the Honorary Consulate in Graz (about 140 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Vienna.
- Vienna – Embassy of Croatia (this page)
- Graz (140 km) – Honorary Consulate (Styria)
- Linz (160 km) – Honorary Consulate (Upper Austria)
- Salzburg (250 km) – Honorary Consulate (Salzburg)
Austria in Croatia
- Zagreb – Austrian Embassy
- Pula – Austrian Honorary Consulate
- Rijeka – Austrian Honorary Consulate
- Split – Austrian Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Croatia in Vienna
Can Austrians travel to Croatia without a visa?
No visa is required. A valid passport or an identity card is enough.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) – diplomatic and consular list, BMEIA travel information for Croatia, mvep.gov.hr/at/de. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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