Long-stay study in Croatia (temporary stay + D visa) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (mvep.gov.hr / mup.gov.hr source)
How do you study in Croatia for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, Croatia uses a temporary stay for study (police authority / Ministry of the Interior, MUP) then a national long-stay visa (type D) to enter. University students may apply for temporary stay directly at a police administration in Croatia. On arrival, a biometric residence permit is issued within 30 days. Note: OuiVisa assists the visa + enrolment; residence (temporary stay / permit) is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: mvep.gov.hr
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- Temporary stay for study + national D visa
- Prerequisite
- Admission to a Croatian institution
- Authority
- Police / Ministry of the Interior (MUP)
- On arrival
- Biometric residence permit within 30 days
- Funds
- Confirm on mvep.gov.hr / mup.gov.hr
- Submission in Algeria
- VFS Global / consulate (Algiers)
- Residence
- Referred to a licensed adviser
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Admission / enrolment from a Croatian institution
- Proof of funds (amount to confirm)
- Proof of housing in Croatia
- Health insurance
- Standard photo
- Diplomas and transcripts (per procedure)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission
Enrolment/acceptance from a Croatian institution.
- 2Apply for the temporary stay for study
At the competent police authority (MUP).
- 3Get the national D entry visa
Submit at VFS Global / the consulate in Algiers after the temporary stay is granted.
- 4Enter Croatia on the D visa
Within the validity of the temporary stay.
- 5Within 30 days: biometric residence permit
At the police administration — residence referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| National long-stay visa (type D) | per the schedule (to confirm) |
| Temporary stay + biometric permit | MUP fees (to confirm) |
| Health insurance | per insurer |
Indicative figures: the national D visa and the temporary stay for study are set by Croatian regulation (amounts to confirm on mvep.gov.hr / mup.gov.hr). The temporary stay and biometric residence permit are Ministry of the Interior (MUP) matters and are referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on mvep.gov.hr.
Frequently asked questions
Is studying in Croatia a visa?
Beyond 90 days it is a temporary stay for study (MUP), with a national D visa to enter. Admission is required first.
Where do I apply for the temporary stay?
At the competent police administration; university students may apply directly in Croatia.
Does OuiVisa handle residence?
No. OuiVisa assists enrolment + the visa; the temporary stay / biometric permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
What is the on-arrival deadline?
The biometric residence permit is applied for within 30 days.
Where do I submit my application?
First complete the online form at crovisa.mvep.hr, then submit at VFS Global in Algiers or Oran; the Croatian Embassy decides. In-person submission (biometrics) is required.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Croatian Embassy's discretion; a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
Ready to submit your Croatia visa application?
A OuiVisa partner agency near you prepares and tracks your file.
Find a partner agencyVisa application assistance — short and long stay, including study. OuiVisa does not provide immigration advice, residency, family reunification, work-permit or settlement services; for these we refer you to a licensed adviser. Visa issuance is at the consular authority's discretion; approval is not guaranteed.