Planning a trip
If you are going on a private or business trip, you can find all relevant information in one place
Travelling
Travel safety tips
Before going abroad, check in which situations you can contact the Croatian embassy or consulate for help
Travelling with an identity card
Depending on the country that you are travelling to, you can cross the border with your identity card, but only if it was issued after 1 January 2003
Travelling with a visa
You will need a visa for travelling to 89 countries, but many of these countries will issue you a visa at the border
Lost travel document while abroad
If you lose your travel document while abroad, you can obtain a travelling certificate at the Croatian embassy or consulate, that will allow you to return to Croatia
Border checks
The police carries out border checks for crossing the national border (entries and exits), which includes checks on persons, items and vehicles
Travelling with pets
At border crossing points, your pets will be checked by the customs official, and you will be required to carry an international animal health certificate (veterinary certificate)
Children crossing the border
Minors (children) can cross the border just on their identity card
Unaccompanied children on flights
If the child is travelling alone (unaccompanied) on an aircraft, they should possess a Handling Advice for Unaccompanied Minor
Tourist tax
Check whether you are required to pay tourist tax while staying in a certain tourist town or municipality, or if you are exempt
Payment of customs duties
Goods for personal use up to a value of HRK 3,200 (for transport by air or sea), or HRK 2,200 (for other types of transport) are not subject to customs duties and taxes
Tips for air travel
You have to comply with restrictions for carrying cabin baggage on flights
Cash entering or leaving the Union
Cash entering or leaving the Union (new rules as of 3 June 2021)
Bringing in medicine
You may only bring in medicine for personal use, and the quantity that you may carry across the border depends on the type of medicine and your medical history
Bringing in food
There are no restrictions on bringing in food of EU origin, however, food and food products from third countries will be subject to quantitative restrictions