Travel Documents

A LAISSEZ-PASSER is a travel document of the Republic of Croatia issued by an embassy or consulate of the Republic of Croatia to Croatian citizens who are residing or find themselves abroad without a travel document (lost, stolen, or inaccessible), for the purpose of returning to Croatia. The spouse and children of the laissez-passer user may use the same laissez-passer if they are also included in the laissez-passer, with respective photographs.

The laissez-passer is issued for a period that is necessary for return to Croatia, but not longer than 30 days.

What to enclose with the application?

An application for a laissez-passer is submitted in person, along with the following:

• expired current passport/identity card/other identity document/international birth certificate or birth certificate on a prescribed form (for newborns)
• two identical 3.0 x 3.5 cm-sized photographs
• a consular fee is charged in accordance with the Administrative Fees Act – payment in cash is not accepted

Additionally required for minors:

• birth certificate
• the application is submitted by a parent/legal representative

The laissez-passer is only valid for the return journey to the Republic of Croatia. The laisser-passez can be issued the same day if all legal requirements have been met.

In specific cases, the consular officer may also request other required documents.

For more information, see this link.

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By entering an application, you confirm that you are informed about the laissez-passer issue procedure.