COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Croatia (16 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Croatian nationals and their family members are free to enter Croatia.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes with exceptions

• Croatia has opened borders to all EU/EEA nationals and individuals holding permanent residence in the EU/EEA countries, as well as all third-country including the USA and Canada citizens that intend to enter Croatia for business, tourism, as a student, or other personal reasons, including urgent personal reasons (which could include attending a funeral, presenting a death certificate or an obituary as proof), visiting due to a medical emergency, being an owner or lessee of real estate (including seagoing vessels) in Croatia with proof of ownership.

• Further information regarding specific entry restrictions for each case can be found here.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• Passengers are allowed to transit through Croatia for less than 12 hours.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

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

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test certificates issued outside of Croatia are accepted.

Test certificate required?

• No

• A test certificate is not required. However, foreigners who do have a COVID-19 test report no older than 48 hours prior to arrival will not be required to self-quarantine for 14 days.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• Foreigners entering the country (except for the EU and EAA nationals) for business, tourism, or educational purposes will not be required to quarantine if they possess a COVID-19 negative certificate done 48 hours prior to arrival.

  • If the test report is older than 48 hours, the travellers will be subject to self-isolation and have to undergo another COVID-19 test at their own expense for at least 7 days.

  • Travellers without a COVID-19 test report are subject to a mandatory self-quarantine for 14 days.

• EU and EAA nationals will be required to self-isolate or quarantine for 14 days with the option of taking a Covid-19 test on the seventh day for early release if it comes back negative.

Entry form required?

• Yes

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

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

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

• KLM will operate 14 flights between Amsterdam and Split in December 2020 and January 2021. The dates are as follows:

  • 19, 20, 23, and 27 December 2020.

  • 2, 3, and 7 January 2021.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

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

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• Currently no curfew in place.

• Travel rules will remain the same until 31 December.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Public gatherings are allowed with up to a maximum of 50 people. And public gatherings have to end by 22:00(local time).

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

• The public and private health systems are open.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• Masks are required.

• Public transportation has resumed including air, land, and rail travel as well as boat connections for islands. Movement within the country is no longer restricted.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• All essential and non-essential shops are open.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Accommodations are open in Croatia.

Restaurants open?

• Yes with exceptions

• All restaurants and cafes are allowed to open until midnight.

Bars open?

• Yes

• Bars are open.

Beaches and Tourism sites open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Tourism sites are open with reduced capacity (15 people per 100 square meter).

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Museums, and art galleries are open with reduced capacity (15 people per 100 square meter).

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Hairdressers, beauticians, and barbers are open.

Events allowed?

• Yes

• Sports training activities have resumed but with no spectators.

• All public events, gatherings, and celebrations are limited to 50 people.

• The maximum number of wedding and funeral attendance is limited to 30 people and private gatherings are limited to 15 people. Weddings must end by midnight.

• Organizers of public gatherings of 30 or more individuals must inform their local civil protection HQs.

• Organizers of all public events, gatherings, or celebrations with more than 15 people present must have a written record of the names and contact information of all people present.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Wearing masks is mandatory in public places.

Other

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

• Selling of Alcohol has banned from midnight to 06:00.

Conseils

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.