·        mainland: 56,594 km2; territorial waters: 31,067 km2; coastline: 6,278 km; 1.244 islands, solitary rocks and reefs

·        4,429,078 inhabitants

·        multi-party parliamentary republic

·        capital: Zagreb, economic, transport, cultural and academic centre of the country

·        along the Adriatic coast: pleasantly mild Mediterranean climate; average temperatures in August and September: 23-26°C; sea temp.: 25°C

 

·        holidays:

August 15^th - Assumption Day
October 8^th - Independence Day

Passport

A valid passport is required. Please visit the website

http://www.mfa.hr/MVP.asp?pcpid=1615 for Visa requirements overview, address information of embassies etc.

 

Customs regulations in the Republic of Croatia are almost entirely harmonised with EU regulations and standards, but the value of those non-commercial items that are brought into the country for personal use and are exempt from tax duty or PDV (VAT), is limited to only 1,000 HRK (kuna).

Foreign and local currency and cheques may be freely taken in and out of the country by both foreign and Croatian citizens with foreign residence, but transfers of an amount of 10,000 Euros or more must be declared to a customs official. Valuable professional equipment and other technical devices must also be declared to a customs official at the border crossing.

For additional information please contact the Customs Administration:

 

Currency
The official currency in Croatia is the kuna (1 kuna = 100 lipa). Kuna notes come in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 kn denominations, and coins in 1, 2, 5 and 25 kuna. The kuna is divided into 100 lipa. Foreign currency can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, post offices and in the majority of tourist information offices, hotels and campsites.  Credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners) are accepted in almost all hotels, marinas, restaurants, shops and cash machines.

Exchange rate: http://www.hnb.hr/tecajn/etecajn.htm

Power supply

220 V, frequency: 50 Hz

Euro plug

(Type C&F) for electricity

Bringing pets to Croatia

The transport of house pets across state borders is possible only with the necessary veterinary documentation certifying the animals’ state of health. Cats and dogs must be fitted with an electronic identification system (microchip).

When bringing your pet into the Republic of Croatia, it is your responsibility to meet all the conditions necessary for its importation.

 

For additional information and necessary documentation please contact Ministry of Agriculture, web: www.mps.hr. Brochure: http://www.mps.hr/default.aspx?id=6260

 

 

There are hospitals and clinics located in all larger towns and cities, while smaller centres have dispensaries and pharmacies only.

Foreign visitors who are covered by health insurance in their own country are not obliged to pay for emergency medical services during a private stay in the Republic of Croatia if a convention on Social Security has been signed between Croatia and the visitors’ country of origin, i.e. if they have in their possession a certificate stipulated by such a convention confirming their right to health care. Health care (including transport) is used for emergency cases in the manner and according to regulations valid for Croatian citizens covered by Social Security, with identical participation in health care costs (participation). Persons coming from countries with which no such convention has been signed personally bear the costs of health services rendered.

For further information: web: www.hzzo-net.hr  

Vaccinations: Not required, not necessary

 

 

This number can be reached any time, day or night, regardless of where you are in the Republic of Croatia or in the European Union. Calls to this number are free of charge. Calls can be made through all operators and all telephone devices by dialing 112.
In the event of an accident, the 112 Centre can be contacted in any one of the following foreign languages: English, German, Italian, Hungarian, Slovakian and Czech

CALL 112: If you need: emergency medical assistance, the assistance of fire fighters, the assistance of the police, the assistance of the Mountain Rescue Service, the assistance of other emergency services and operative search and rescue forces.

web: http://www.duzs.hr/page.aspx?PageID=324

Traffic
A valid driving license (including Green Card) is required for driving tractors and cars, including automobile registration card and vehicle insurance. Driving is on the right side of the road.

On-duty petrol stations in the larger cities and on main international routes are open 24 hours a day.
All petrol stations sell Eurosuper 95, Super 95, Super 98, Super plus 98, Normal and Euro Diesel fuel.

 

Tolltarifs: http://www.hak.hr/info/cestarine/ 

 

50 km/h - within built-up areas
90 km/h - outside built-up areas
110 km/h - on major motor routes
130 km/h - on motorways
80 km/h - for motor vehicles with a caravan trailer
80 km/h - for buses and buses with a light trailer

 

General rules:
Rain: Please adjust speed to conditions on wet roads.
Driving with headlights is obligatory during both day and night.
Use of seat belts is obligatory.
Use of mobile phones while driving is not permitted
Maximum permitted amount of alcohol in blood: 0.0 per mill!

Avoid traffic jams during the peak tourism season and driving at weekends and holidays,

Be well rested when driving,

Adjust your speed to the conditions on the road and the speed limits.

More info: http://www.hac.hr/en/traffic-and-safety/safety/

 

In case of an accident or sea pollution, call 9155 (National Headquarters for Search and Rescue at Sea) or 112. Before setting sail, inform yourself of the weather forecast, especially for the Adriatic. While swimming, stay in sight of other swimmers. Moderate your exposure to the sun and use protective mediums. Have sufficient quantities of drinking water with you. With regards to swimming, the waters of the Croatian Adriatic Sea are of a high quality according to EU criteria –

 

During the tourist season, most shops are open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on weekdays, and many are also open during the weekend.

Public services and business offices generally work from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Weekdays from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m, in smaller centres. Some offices work a split shift. In most towns and tourist centres, duty post offices are open on Saturdays and Sundays.

 

 

 

International country code for Croatia: +385
Ambulance: 94
Fire Brigade: 93
Police: 192
Roadside vehicle assistance: 1987 (When calling from abroad or by mobile phone, call +385 1 1987)
National Centre for Search and Rescue at Sea: 9155
Unique National number for all emergency situations: 112
General information: 18981
Information on local and intercity numbers: 11880; 11888
Information on international numbers: 11802
Weather forecast and road conditions: 060 520 520
Croatian Automobile Club (HAK): +385 1 46 40 800, web: www.hak.hr, E-mail: info@hak.hr

Practical Numbers - Biograd na Moru
Taxi/transfer: +385 23 383 556, E-mail: tourist-agency@ilirijabiograd.com

Bus station Biograd: +385 23 383 022

Biograd Tourist Board: +385 23 383 123, E-mail: info@tzg-biograd.hr