COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Croatia (24 April Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Croatian nationals and their family members may enter Croatia.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes with exceptions

• EU citizens, their family members, and EU residents coming directly from EU/EEA member states or regions that are on the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control’s Green List may enter without restriction and without a PCR test.

• EU citizens, their family members, and EU residents coming directly from EU/EEA member states or regions that are not on the Green List or third countries (outside EU), may enter Croatia subject to additional test and quarantine requirements.

• Passengers coming directly from countries currently on the EU Council Recommended list of countries approved for the lifting of travel restrictions are allowed to enter Croatia. Currently, Australia, New Zealand, Rwanda, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and China (subject to confirmation of reciprocity), are on the list of recommended countries. The list is periodically updated and may be found here.

• All other travellers from third countries are prohibited from entering Croatia. Exemptions may apply to travel for business, education, or other essential personal reasons subject to providing relevant proof and meeting the requirements established by the Government of Croatia. Information regarding entry exemptions for each case can be found here.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• Passengers are allowed to transit through Croatia provided that they exit the country in 12 hours and use the quickest route if driving. A map of approved roadways may be found here.

• Passengers in transit may travel through Croatia provided that it is possible to enter or transit through the neighbouring country.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Travellers may take a test upon arrival to shorten their quarantine period.

• Arrivals without a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued within 48 hours prior to arrival or a vaccination certificate, must be tested upon arrival.

• Travellers arriving from countries that are not currently on the green list and have received a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine more than 14 days prior to travel to Croatia, can present a vaccination certificate instead of a negative COVID-19 test certificate. Exceptionally, in the case of a vaccine received in a single dose, the traveller will have to provide a certificate of receipt of a single dose received more than 14 days before crossing the Croatian border.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test certificates issued outside of Croatia are accepted.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Travellers coming from EU/EEA countries and third countries (except for green-listed areas) must provide a negative PCR or an accepted rapid antigen test certificate issued no more than 48 hours prior to departure. If they do not have a test result, the traveller will be tested upon arrival and must self isolate until a negative result is obtained. In case the traveller has presented a rapid antigen test certificate and is staying longer than 10 days in Croatia, the test must be repeated within ten days from the date of issuing of the first test.

• Travellers coming from a country outside of the European Economic Area where the new strain of COVID-19 is locally transmitted will be required to present a negative COVDI-19 PCR test certificate issued no more than 48 hours prior to arrival. Travellers coming from South Africa, Zanzibar (Tanzania) or Brazil must provide a negative PCR test certificate issued no more than 48 hours and may be subject to additional restrictions.

• Travellers arriving from countries that are not currently on the green list and have received a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine more than 14 days prior to travel to Croatia, can present a vaccination certificate instead of a negative COVID-19 test certificate. Exceptionally, in the case of a vaccine received in a single dose, the traveller will have to provide a certificate of receipt of a single dose received more than 14 days before crossing the Croatian border.

• Travellers arriving from countries that are not currently on the green list can present a positive PCR or rapid antigen test, confirming that the holder recovered from the COVID-19 virus infection between the 180 days to 11 days prior to the date of arrival at the Croatian border or present a certificate of recovery issued by a physician.

• Children under seven years of age (i.e. not 7 years old yet) and travelling accompanied by a parent/guardian, are exempt from the obligation to present a negative test result.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers entering the country (except for EU and EAA nationals) for business, tourism, or educational purposes will not be required to quarantine if they possess a COVID-19 negative test certificate issued no more than 48 hours prior to arrival.

• If the test report is older than 48 hours, the travellers will be required to self-isolate for at least 10 days and have another COVID-19 test at their own expense.

• Travellers without a COVID-19 test report and who refuse to test upon arrival are subject to a mandatory self-quarantine for 10 days.

• Persons who have recovered from COVID-19 within the past three months are exempt from the obligation to provide a negative PCR test result and to self-isolate (for 10 days). In order to prove their recovery, passengers need to have a positive PCR test result or antigen test result, or a positive neutralization test (NT) result obtained within the last three months and older than 11 days, or a certificate of recovery issued by a doctor.

• Travellers holding a vaccination certificate proving that they have received a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine more than 14 days prior to travel are exempt from quarantine measures. Exceptionally, in the case of a vaccine received in a single dose, a certificate of receipt of a single dose if the dose was received more than 14 days before crossing the state border can be presented.

• Travellers coming from a country where a new strain of COVID-19 is locally transmitted will be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine. The quarantine can be reduced to seven days if the traveller has a COVID-19 test upon arrival and the test is negative.

• Travellers arriving from South Africa, Zanzibar (Tanzania), or Brazil must undergo a mandatory 14-day self-isolation period on arrival. The isolation period can be reduced if a person takes a PCR test at their own expense on the seventh day of self-isolation at the earliest at an institution authorized to perform PCR testing and the result is negative.

• Based on the above restrictions travellers will either be exempted from quarantine or be required to enter quarantine for 14 days.

Is a vaccination required?

• No

• A COVID-19 vaccination is not required to enter the country.

Insurance required?

• No

• Proof of insurance coverage for COVID-19 expenses is not required to enter the country.

Border app recommended?

• Yes

• Authorities have recommended downloading the Stop COVID-19 application. The details of this application can be found here.

*Entry form required? *

• Yes

• Anyone entering the country must complete an online form, available here.

• Anyone entering Croatia must complete a Passenger Locator Form.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• Airports are open. Airlines are operating with reduced numbers of flights.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Eligible travellers can enter via land, air, or sea borders.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• Currently, no curfew is in place.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Public gatherings are allowed with a maximum of 25 people and private gatherings are allowed to a maximum of 10 people.

• A social distance of at least one meter should be maintained.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Masks are required.

• No internal travel restrictions are in place.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• All essential and non-essential shops are open with strict social distancing measures.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Accommodations are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are allowed to provide delivery or takeaway services and provide seated dining services outdoors.

Bars open?

• Yes

• Bars are allowed to provide delivery or takeaway services. Alcohol will not be sold from 22:00 to 6:00. Nightclubs are closed.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

• Tourist sites are open with reduced capacity.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Museums and art galleries are open with reduced capacity.

*Personal care services open? *

• Yes

• Gyms and fitness centers have reopened with adherence to epidemiological measures.

Events allowed?

• Yes with exceptions

• Sports training activities have resumed for category 1, 2, and 3 professional athletes with no spectators. Training must end by 22:00.

• All public events, gatherings, and celebrations are limited to 25 people and must end by 22:00.

• A maximum of 25 people can attend funerals and must end by 22:00.

• Private gatherings are limited to 10 people and must end by 22:00.

• Weddings are prohibited. Funerals are limited to 25 people, but physical contact must be avoided when offering condolences.

• No fairs and tourist events allowed.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Wearing masks is mandatory in public places and on public transportation.

Other

• Outdoor catering facilities and national and nature parks have reopened.

• The sale of alcohol is banned from 22:00 to 6:00.

• Casinos and other gambling venues are allowed to operate.

• Foreign language schools are allowed to operate for children.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practice social distancing and maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.