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Entry requirements differ by country. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office issues country specific travel advice including Health, Visa and Vaccination requirements.
You can access the FCDO advice for Croatia at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/croatia
For most common types of travel from the UK, travellers are required to have a full 'British citizen' passport. Visit the Croatian Embassy in London for more details on how these requirements apply to you.
To travel to Croatia, you must follow the Schengen area passport requirements. Your passport must have a 'date of issue' less than 10 years before the date you arrive and have an 'expiry date' at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave. You will be denied entry if your document doesn't meet the requirements or if it has been lost or stolen. If necessary, you can renew your passport here.
From 21 October, temporary border checks have been introduced at Croatia’s borders with Slovenia. You should have your passport or residency card at the ready to show the border police. Checks may also involve vehicle inspections. Make sure your passport is stamped, as this is used to check you haven’t overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit for stays in the Schengen area, including Croatia.
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, including Croatia for up to 90 days in any 180-day period as a tourist, family or friends visit, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, and for short term studies or training. Do take into account any visits to Schengen countries already made during the 180 days prior to your travel, as these count towards your 90-day limit.
Your accommodation provider must register your arrival in Croatia with the police within 48 hours. If not, fill in and print out the form obrazac 16a. The completed form must be handed in at the police station.
Additional requirements at Croatian border controls are to show proof of accommodation, travel insurance, return or onward ticket and you may need to prove that you have enough money for your stay.
There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of Croatia. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Foods such as meat, milk, or products containing them can't be brought into EU countries. Check the rules about taking food and drink into the EU on the European Commission website.
COVID-19 rules There are currently no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering Croatia.
Vaccination requirements At least 8 weeks before your trip, [check the vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s Croatia guide](https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/59/croatia
Please note that this information is for British Passport holders only. If you hold an Irish passport then please visit the Department of Foreign Affairs for travel advice