Croatia
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Croatia
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Croatia’s current entry restrictions and requirements. DueThese to COVID-19, these may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country onto yourreturn journey,to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
ItIf you’re planning travel to Croatia, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides appropriatesufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
There are rules about taking food and drink into the EU. See Taking food and drink into the EU for further information.
Approximately 727,555235,710 British nationals visited Croatia in 2022.2021. Most visits are trouble-free.
If you’re living in or moving to Croatia, visit our Living in Croatia guide in addition to this travel advice.
If you’re travelling to Croatia by road or rail, you can find information on road border crossings and international rail journeys on the Croatian Automobile Association (HAK) website.
Carry your passport with you at all times. You must be able to show some form of identification if required, including when checking into hotels. See Local laws and customs
Land mines are still a danger in some isolated areas. See Safety and security
Terrorist attacks in Croatia can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel. For information on the European Health Insurance Card, see Health
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.
Update history
2025-01-14 11:41
Updated information on risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-09-05 13:12
Information on the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES), planned to be introduced from November 2024 (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-07-29 13:32
Removal of information on disruption to flights as usual service has returned to Split Airport (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-07-23 10:03
There is ongoing disruption to flights at Split Airport. There may be delays to flights, monitor for any messages you may receive from your airline (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-06-27 10:48
New information on border checks between Slovenia and Croatia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-05-31 13:22
Updated information on Croatia-Slovenia border crossings (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2024-05-16 16:49
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2023-12-04 11:33
Information on border checks upon entry to Slovenia (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2023-10-21 17:41
Information on increased border controls between Croatia and Slovenia (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-08-11 13:12
Information on the risk of sexual assaults and attacks while travelling in taxis (‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-08-09 14:02
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-07-20 18:58
Advice on storms (‘Natural disasters’ page)
2023-06-22 10:42
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-06-07 15:04
Information on fines for behaviour locally considered inappropriate (‘Local laws and customs’ page).
2022-12-20 16:13
Information added related to Croatia joining the Schengen Area and Eurozone on 1 January 2023 (‘Entry requirements’ page), plus other minor updates made throughout.
2022-08-19 17:01
This travel advice has been reviewed in full with editorial amendments throughout
2022-07-20 16:07
Updated advice on forest fires (‘Natural disasters’ page)
2022-07-01 16:57
Updated advice on application of Schengen entry rules (‘Entry requirements’)
2022-06-14 15:26
Updated to move information on hoax bomb threats to the ‘Summary’
2022-06-13 17:01
Addition of information on hoax bomb threats against shopping centres in Zagreb (‘Terrorism’ page)
2022-05-12 15:18
Clarification about current passport validity (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-10 17:01
Update to information on entry requirements. Removal of the requirement for travellers to complete an online entry form before arriving in Croatia (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-04 14:57
Updated information on the removal of the requirement to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine certificate, negative test or certificate of recovery to enter Croatia (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-12 14:29
Update to information on domestic COVID-19 measures and the relaxation of face mask mandates (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-03-01 14:52
Update to information on COVID-19 measures (‘Coronavirus’ page)