It is useful to know before coming to Croatia

Have you chosen Croatia as your vacation destination? Unreal natural beauty, top gastronomy and cultural-historical heritage will introduce you to another world and make your vacation unforgettable. But before that, we bring you a list of useful information and tips that you should know before going on a trip.

TRAVEL DOCUMENTS

When entering the Republic of Croatia, foreign citizens must have a valid passport or an internationally recognized identification document. If you are a citizen of the European Union, a valid identity card is sufficient. Foreign citizens who enter Croatia as tourists can stay in Croatia for up to three months.

VISAS

Foreign citizens, holders of valid Schengen documents, as well as holders of visas and residence permits from Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania do not need an additional Croatian visa for Croatia. In accordance with the visa regime of the Republic of Croatia, a visa is required for foreign citizens coming from countries that require a visa to enter the country. A visa must be obtained before entering the Republic of Croatia, and it is issued by the consular office of the Republic of Croatia. You can find more information about the visa regime between the Republic of Croatia and other countries on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

CUSTOMS PROVISIONS

Customs regulations in the Republic of Croatia are almost completely harmonized with the regulations of the European Union countries. When entering the Republic of Croatia, foreign citizens and tourists have the right to bring personal luggage, including food, medicine and other personal belongings in accordance with customs regulations. Foreign and domestic currency and checks can be brought in and out of the country freely, and can be brought in and taken out by foreign and Croatian citizens residing abroad. However, transfers in the amount of €10,000.00 or more must be reported to the customs officer. Valuable personal equipment and other technical devices must also be declared to the customs officer when crossing the border. You can find detailed information on the entry of certain objects, plants and animals into the Republic of Croatia on the pages of the Ministry of Finance, Customs Administration.

CURRENCY

As of January 1, 2023, the Euro is the official currency in Croatia, and all payments can be made in the Euro currency.

PETS

Your pets are welcome in Croatia! If you want to take your four-legged friends on vacation to Croatia, you must provide them with the necessary veterinary documentation on the animal's health. Cats and dogs must also be marked with a microchip. Entry into the Republic of Croatia with up to five pets is possible at border crossings that are approved for the transport of pets, while entry with more than five pets is allowed at border crossings where there is also a veterinary inspection. You can find more information about the entry of your pets into Croatia on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND HOLIDAYS IN CROATIA

01.01. New Year06.01. Holy Three KingsEaster and Easter Monday, the second day of Easter01.05. Labor Day 30.05. National Day of Corpus Christi - Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, 60 days or the ninth Thursday after Easter, June 22. Day of anti-fascist struggle05.08. Day of Victory and Homeland Gratitude and Day of Croatian Veterans15.08. Velika Gospa01.11. All Saints18.11. The Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Homeland War and the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Vukovar and Škabrnje25. – 26.12. Christmas holidays

During public holidays and public holidays, all public institutions and individual shops throughout Croatia are closed.

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

As in other countries of the world, there are phone numbers for Croatia that are good to know when staying in Croatia:

112 (+385 112) is the unique number for emergency services used in Croatia. It is available from all public telephone networks free of charge, at any time of the day or night. This is a number that includes emergency medical services, firefighters, police, mountain rescue services, emergency veterinary services, assistance from other services and operational protection and rescue forces.

192 (+385 192) Police

193 (+385 193) Firefighters

194 (+385 194) Emergency assistance

1987 (+385 1 1987) Roadside assistance

195 (+385 1 195) National center for rescue and search at sea

11888 (+385 1 11888) Information on local and long-distance telephone numbers

11802 (+385 1 11802) Information on international telephone numbers

060 520 520 (+385 60 520 520) Weather forecast and road conditions

If you are calling from abroad or from a mobile phone with a foreign number, be sure to enter the area code for Croatia +385, as indicated in the list above.

The unique tourist information number for the whole of Croatia is 062 999 999. For calls from abroad, dial +385 62 999 999. The information service is available in Croatian, English, German and Italian.

ELECTRICITY AND WATER

The electrical voltage used in Croatia is 220V, frequency 50Hz. To be able to use their electrical devices, tourists from the USA must use a transformer, and tourists from Great Britain an adapter for the European power grid. The tap water is drinkable throughout Croatia, so there is no need to buy bottled water.