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Travelling from the US

Entry and Exit Requirements:

• Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Yes

Entry requirements are subject to change at any time without notice. The Croatian Border Police have final authority regarding entry into Croatia.

The Croatian Government has restricted all border crossings to protect the population from the COVID-19 disease. Visit the Croatian Government’s Ministry of Interior Webpage for comprehensive information regarding border restrictions and entry requirements for all categories of travelers.  Please direct questions regarding border requirements to the Croatian Ministry of Interior via the contact form at the bottom of the web page.

Travelers arriving from the U.S.

Travelers from the United States are restricted from entering Croatia unless they qualify under one of the approved categories:

1. Persons traveling for urgent personal/family reasons, business, or other economic interest.
2. Tourism: Entry for tourism is permitted only with documentary evidence of an accommodation paid in advance and in full, prior to arrival at the border (the accommodation reservation alone is not sufficient for entry). Owners of houses or vessels in Croatia are also permitted.
3. Seafarers.
4. Citizens or residents of EU/EEA Member States (including Croatian citizens) and their family members. Learn more about this specific category here: https://mup.gov.hr/uzg-covid/english/286212

To qualify for entry under one of these categories, a traveler must present one of the following (for detailed information about these requirements, please visit the Croatian Government’s Ministry of Interior Webpage):

• A negative viral test result: PCR or rapid antigen test (list of acceptable antigen tests) not older than 48 hours (counting from the time of taking the test to arriving at the border crossing point). Travelers entering Croatia with a rapid antigen test and staying longer than 10 days must repeat the test within ten days of the original test.
• A certificate of vaccination (any vaccine) for persons whose final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is more than 14 days prior to crossing the border.
• A medical certificate confirming that the traveler has recovered from COVID-19 after having a positive PCR or rapid antigen test result. The certificate is valid 11-180 days after the positive test result.
• Perform PCR testing or rapid antigen testing immediately upon arrival to Croatia (at the traveler’s own expense), with the obligation to stay in self-isolation until receiving a negative test result. If testing cannot be performed, travelers must self-isolate for a period of 10 days.

All travelers (regardless of citizenship) who meet the entry conditions are advised to fill out an arrival form at Enter Croatia in advance to facilitate their entry at the border.

• Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? Yes

• With limited exceptions (see the Croatian Government’s Ministry of Interior Webpage), travelers must present a PCR or a rapid antigen test (list of acceptable antigen tests) not older than 48 hours (counting from the time of taking the test to arriving at the border crossing point) OR a certificate of vaccination (any vaccine) whose final dose was more than 14 days prior to entry OR a medical certificate confirming that the traveler has recovered from COVID-19 at least 11 days but no more than 180 days from the first positive test result to date of entry.  For detailed information about these requirements, please visit the Croatian Government’s Ministry of Interior Webpage.
• In some circumstances, travelers may have the PCR or antigen test done immediately upon arrival to Croatia and remain in self-isolation until they receive a negative test result; visit the Croatian Government’s Ministry of Interior Webpage for more information.  After receiving a negative test locally, travelers in this category will need to contact a local epidemiologist to clear them from self-isolation.  Please direct questions regarding this requirement to the Croatian Ministry of Interior via the contact form at the bottom of the web page.
• Individuals arriving to the Republic of Croatia for urgent personal or business reasons whose stay is under 12 hours do not need a PCR test. The same applies to passengers in transit under 12 hours.
• The cost of a local test (rapid antigen test or a PCR test) ranges from $40 to $150 or more, depending upon the location, and the result can be expected between 1-48 hours depending upon the type of the test.  A test can be arranged at the following locations: COVID-19 Testing Locations in Croatia.

• Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes

Travelling from the UK

Entry to Croatia

UK nationals travelling to Croatia are subject to strict epidemiological measures and must carry evidence of health status (a negative COVID-19 antigen or PCR test result taken up to 48 hours before arrival in Croatia, proof of a vaccination, or a certificate of recovery following a positive test result between 11 and 180 days prior). Until there is means to certify vaccinations for international travel, all travellers should continue to obtain a PCR as stated above. Travel is permitted within defined purposes, including, but not limited to, residence, business and tourism. In addition to evidence of your negative COVID-19 status, those travelling under the tourism exemption are required to hold a valid accommodation booking or proof of property ownership in Croatia.

In the case of a rapid antigen test, and a stay longer than 10 days in the Republic of Croatia, a test must be repeated within ten days from the date of issuing the first test.

From 13 January 2021, there are additional restrictions if you are travelling to Croatia from South Africa, Brazil or Zanzibar. In addition to holding a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours prior to arrival, permitted travellers must also undergo a mandatory 14 day self-isolation period on arrival to Croatia. The isolation period can be reduced to 7 days if a subsequent PCR test confirms a negative result.

Individual Croatian Counties may introduce more restricted COVID-19 measures for limited periods of time. Please follow the local authorities’ advice and adhere to the measures in place.

Details of eligibility to travel, possible exemptions, and instructions for arrivals including approved rapid antigen tests are available from the Croatian Ministry of Interior.

Tests are not available at Croatia’s airports. Those seeking a test on arrival will need to contact a clinic directly and may temporarily leave their accommodation to attend a test appointment. See more information about testing centres in Croatia. Tests cost approximately 700 Croatian Kuna and results are generally available within 48 hours.

If you have recovered from COVID-19 within the past three months, you must provide evidence of your recovery with a doctor’s certificate or a negative test result.

Quarantine requirements

UK nationals travelling to Croatia should produce a negative PCR test on arrival in Croatia or self-isolate until a negative test result has been obtained locally. Travellers are advised to check the latest situation with the Croatian authorities before starting a journey, as health requirements may change. It is mandatory for passengers to wear masks on public transport and taxis and in shops and other commercial premises.

Screening on arrival

The Croatian government has introduced a new online entry form to expedite the entry of foreign visitors. You are advised to carry a copy of your accommodation booking or proof of ownership of holiday homes / boats when arriving in Croatia. If you are travelling to Croatia for business, you are advised to carry evidence of a business invitation or meetings.

Restrictions on travel may change at any time. You should check the latest regulations before travelling on the Croatian government website. British citizens are permitted to leave Croatia and it remains possible to return to the UK by air and road.

Return to the UK

On arrival in England you must:

• quarantine at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days
• take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2 and on or after day 8

Read about quarantine and taking COVID-19 tests.

You must follow these rules even if you have been vaccinated.

You may be able to end quarantine early if you pay for a private COVID-19 test through the ‘Test to Release’ scheme.