Are you planning a trip to Croatia?

YES – however there are many other acceptable entry requirements including those outlined in the section entitled “Entry into the Republic of Croatia for foreign citizens “. A decision temporarily prohibiting, i.e. restricting the crossing of persons across all border crossing points of the Republic of Croatia till June 15^th  is currently in force. More about the exceptions and the possibilities of entering the country may be found here.

Aside from all the currently applicable health and safety measures recommended by the Croatian Institute of Public Health, starting from October 12 2020, it is mandatory to wear protective or surgical masks in all enclosed spaces where it is not possible to maintain a distance of 1.5 m. Furthermore, the regulation, which came into force on October 26 2020, stipulates a strict measure regarding physical distancing, with a distance of at least 2 meters indoors and 1.5 meters outdoors. The obligation to use face masks or medical masks outdoors when it is not possible to maintain physical distance was also introduced, as well as the obligation of wearing masks when entering and visiting cemeteries. Details may be found here. (Currently only in Croatian.)

As of, December 5^th 2020, penalties were introduced for not wearing or for improper wearing of masks and for non-compliance with other health and safety measures. Fines range from HRK 500 for improper wearing of masks to HRK 10,000 for organizations of private parties and gatherings that have not enforced current measures.

Effective December 12^th 2020, new measures for shops and shopping centers takes effect, the measures additionally limits the number of customers or visitors that can be in the store or shopping center at the same time. More information may be found here. (currently only in Croatian)

Additional county-level measures may periodically be implemented and more information on these may be found here (Croatian only)

 The UNWTO/IATA introduced “Travel Tracker” as the first global dashboard on Air Travel Restrictions and Health-related Travel Requirements at the destination, including Croatia. The tracker includes data on: Health Indicators (Interactive Map), Current Air Travel Regulations, Destination-specific Restrictions and Health Regulations and may be found here.

Covid-19 testing centres are organized at the county-level at various facilities. A list of contact information for them may be found here. Should you require a time dependent test, please call-in advance to ensure that the testing centre will be able to accommodate you and provide instructions as to the testing protocol and any other necessary information. More information on locations, process of ordering, instructions and so on you may find here.

In case you identify any symptoms that are similar to the mild flu-like symptoms, such as: fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pain and fatigue, or you had a close contact with a confirmed or suspected case of coronavirus infection, immediately call your doctor or epidemiological service,, also you can contact one of tourist ambulances, contacts can be found here. Describe your symptoms and follow their advice. We suggest calling by phone before going to the doctor’s office.

The Croatian Institute of Public Health has also issued a protocol for local municipalities and accommodation providers should any guest show symptoms of Covid-19. The protocol may be found here. Should you be visiting Croatia and exhibit any symptoms, please let your accommodation provider know immediately, in order to ensure health and safety protocol is followed.

If you are an EU, EEA, UK or Swiss national and are covered by your country’s national health insurance provider, your coverage will cover any Covid-related services should they be required in Croatia just as they would be in their home country. Please take the time to check the validity of your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and/or have a new one issued prior to your trip. Or alternatively have a Certificate issued by your national health care provider.

Nationals of countries with which Croatia has a bilateral agreement (such as Bosnia & Hercegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, N. Macedonia and Turkey) are entitled to coverage by way of certificate as determined between national healthcare providers, which must be requested prior to travel to Croatia.

Nationals of other countries should check their health insurance coverage prior to travel to ensure they are covered in case of emergency health services that include any Covid-related health issues or purchase adequate travel insurance that provides Covid-related coverage.