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Croatia information
ℹ️ General Information about Croatia
About Croatia
Croatia uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are Croatian
Croatia uses the Croatian kuna (symbol: kn), code HRK.Banknotes come in denominations of 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 kunas. Kuna is subdivided into 100 lipas. Coins come in denominations of 25, 5, 2 and 1 kunas and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 lipas.
Automatic teller machines are very common in Croatia. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in Croatia is on average 6.4 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Croatia is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
You can buy a SIM card for about 82.25 kn, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Hrvatski Telekom, Tele2 or Vip. Croatia uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Croatia upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call Croatia, dial +, then 385 (the country code for Croatia), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Croatia, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 1 .
In Croatia you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 110 km/h (68 mph) on expressways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.
Road assistance is available at +385 1 1987 (HAK - Road assistance). For general news on Croatia's traffic use HAK. For news on Croatia’s motorways and tolls use HAC or Bina Istra. Most popular petrol stations in Croatia are Tifon, Lukoil, Crodux, Petrol, OMV and INA. Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called Eurosuper 95, benzin or Eurosuper 98. Petrol costs about 9.12 kn per liter.Diesel options are called Eurodizel or Dizel.
🕑 What time is it in Croatia?
13:54:09
🛂 Do I need visa for Croatia?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Croatia
🌤️ How is the weather in Croatia?
Temperatures in Croatia (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Croatia
📁 What regulations are in Croatia?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All items on the prohibited import list.
There are no restrictions on the export of currency if leaving for another EU country. Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared when leaving the EU.
Protected species and products protected under CITES. A permit is required for export.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:100 cigarillos;
Tobacco:50 cigars;
Tobacco:250g of smoking tobacco; or
Tobacco:A proportional combination of these goods (such as 100 cigarettes and 50 cigarillos).
Alcohol:There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
Alcohol:Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Currency:There are no restrictions on the importation of currency into the EU.
Currency:Funds of more than €10,000 must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other items:Medicines for personal use.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to HRK3200 when travelling by air or sea.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to HRK2200 when travelling by land.
Other items:Personal items of non-commercial nature worth up to HRK1100 for travellers under 15 years of age.
Narcotic substances.
Counterfeit and pirated goods.
Cats, dogs, ferrets, and other pets are subject to a mandatory health inspection at the first point of entry on EU territory. They must also have a microchip or tattoo, and have been properly vaccinated against rabies. A Common Veterinary Entry Document certifying the healthy inspection must be provided with the customs declaration. Pets travelling within the EU must have a valid pet passport. For further information, please visitTransfer of Animals.
Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visitWild taxa.
Weapons and ammunition require approval from the border police.
Living plants, flowers, fruits and vegetables are subject to restrictions, and some must be declared. Some must also be accompanied by an Official Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the competent authorities of the country of origin. For further information, please visitPlants and seeds.
Cultural goods require permission from the competent state bodies. For Croatian cultural goods, the relevant body is the Ministry of Culture. For further information, please visitCultural goods.
Up to 10kg of meat and dairy products from the EU, Faroe Islands, Greenland and Iceland.
2kg of products of animal origin such as milk powder and baby food can be brought in if it is packaged and does not need to be refrigerated.
Small quantities of other food products may be brought in for personal use. For further information, please visitExemptions and restrictions.
Health regulations
It is recommended that travellers are up to date on routine vaccinations including measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT), varicella (chickenpox), polio, and yearly flu shots.
A hepatitis A vaccination is recommended as travellers may contract hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Croatia, regardless of where they are eating or staying.
A hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for those who may have sexual contact with a new partner, who may get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures.
A rabies vaccination is recommended for those planning an outdoor holiday, for wildlife professionals such as veterinarians and researchers, for those who are taking a long trip or moving to Croatia, and children as they are more likely to receive animal bites
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is often reported in Europe between April and November. For further information, please visit the CDCTick-borne Encephalitis Advice.
H5N1 Avian Influenza has been reported in Croatia. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.