Crossing the Border
As of 1 July 2013, The Republic of Croatia has become a member of the EU, but the border police will continue to carry out border control on all borders, including those of the EU member states, until the RC’s accession to the Schengen area, though customs duties will not be carried out on the borders with the EU member states.
Citizens of EU member states, or the European Economic Area, including citizens of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and the Swiss Confederation, Andorra, San Marino and the Holy See, can enter Croatia with a national identity card or other document that provides proof of identity and citizenship.
Special checkpoints are being introduced at border crossings wherever possible.
Documents and Tourist Visas
Documents
To enter Croatia, you need a valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance. It’s good to have an international driver’s permit for car rentals. This license is issued by the main autoclub.
The driver of a motor vehicle registered entering Croatian territory must have a valid international certificate of motor insurance that is valid in the European Union, or other evidence of such insurance. An official licence plate for a vehicle in the territory of a country whose National Office is a signatory to the Multilateral Agreement, a valid green card issued for the vehicle that originates from a country whose national insurance office is not a signatory to the Multilateral Agreement, or other documents and evidence whose validity is recognized by the Croatian Insurance Bureau are considered international documents and evidence.
Tourist Visa
For nationals outside the EU and the EEA, it is necessary to obtain a tourist visa.
Consulates
Diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Croatia abroad or the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Republic of Croatia.
Tel.: +385 (0)1 4569 964
Fax: +385 (0)1 4551 795, +385 (0)1 4920 149
E-mail: ministarstvo@mvep.hr
Web: http://www.mvep.hr
