Croatia Travel Guide

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Passports and Visas

All foreign passengers to Croatia must hold return/onward tickets and the necessary travel documentation for their next destination, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in the country (at least EUR 100 or equivalent per day of stay in Croatia; or EUR 50 per day, if in possession of a tourist voucher or confirmed invitation). NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

Americans

US citizens must present a passport (it may be expired up to six months). Visas are not required for stays of up to 90 days.

UK Nationals

UK nationals must have a passport valid for the period of intended stay in Croatia. For stays of up to 90 days, a visa is not required for holders of British passports endorsed British Citizen; or for holders of British passports, provided that the passport contains a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode issued by the United Kingdom, or that the "holder is entitled to re-admission to the United Kingdom", and endorsed British National (Overseas), British Overseas Citizen, British Overseas Territories Citizen, British Protected Person or British Subject. Other UK passport holders should check with the embassy whether a visa is required for travel.

Canadians

Canadian citizens must have a passport valid for the period of intended stay in Croatia. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.

Australians

Australian citizens must have a passport valid for the period of intended stay in Croatia. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.

South Africans

South African nationals must have a passport valid for the period of intended stay in Croatia, and a visa is required.

Irish Nationals

Irish nationals must have a passport valid for the period of intended stay in Croatia. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.

New Zealanders

New Zealand citizens must have a passport valid for the period of intended stay in Croatia. No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.

Healthcare

No vaccinations are required, however there is a risk of tick-borne encephalitis for those traveling in forested areas during the summer months. The bird flu virus was found in dead migratory swans and stringent measures have been taken by the Croatian authorities to contain the virus. Travelers to Croatia are unlikely to be affected, but should avoid any contact with live birds and ensure poultry and egg dishes are well cooked. Medical care is fairly good, with free emergency medical care available to UK citizens with a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), though some medicines are in short supply in public facilities. Non-UK nationals are advised to invest in health insurance.

Safety

Most visits to Croatia are trouble-free, and there is no particular threat of terrorism. Busy tourist areas are prone to petty theft. Outside the normal tourist routes travelers should be aware that unexploded mines might remain, particularly in Eastern Slavonia and the former Krajina. Tourists are urged to be cautious in former conflict areas, including Eastern Slavonia, Brodsko-Posavska County, Karlovac County, areas around Zadar, and in more remote areas of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, and stay on known safe roads and areas.