Thursday, 28 May 2020

Croatian and Slovenian Ministers Talk Cooperation After Corona Crisis

ZAGREB, May 28, 2020 - Croatian and Slovenian economy ministers, Darko Horvat and Zdravko Pocivalsek, met on Wednesday in Mursko Sredisce for the talks on economic cooperation after the crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic and on better connectivity with the construction of a new bridge across the Mura River.

After the meeting on the bridge across the Mura River and in the office of the mayor of the Croatian border town of Mursko Sredisce, Minister Horvat said that both economies were cooperating very well and they were the top five strongest trade partners to each other.

They pledged to make sure that the bilateral cooperation should be raised as soon as possible to the level it was prior to the corona crisis.

"We agree that the corona threat has warned us and compelled us to develop much better cooperation in the segment of the common European market but also as two countries that have very good economic relations," said Horvat.

With reference to Croatia's current presidency of the European Union and future chairmanship by Slovenia In the second half of 2021, he added that the two countries have been cautious when it comes to the aim of having climate-neutral industries by 2050 and where to find favourable funding to reach that target.

Minister Pocivalsek recalled that last year was a record year for trade between Croatia and Slovenia, exceeding €6 billion.

"We have to take pride that we overcame the corona crisis as far as the health aspect is concerned better than countries that are more advanced and economically developed than us. That gives me hope that we will turn this year's negative trends into positive figures. And they will be better if we cooperate better," Pocivalsek said.

He added that the first step to open the borders has been taken by allowing the owners of properties and vessels to enter the country and that as of June 1, the border should be opened for tourists.

The two ministers discussed the construction of a new bridge across the Mura River and a bypass around Mursko Sredisce which would relieve this northern Croatian town of freight traffic in the centre of town. Horvat said that determining junction points was important for the preparation of project documents for the new bridge and bypass road.

Mayor Drazen Sprak said that the road was not only important for the town but that it would also connect the Slovenian motorway from Graz through Maribor towards Budapest and Croatia's motorway from the Hungarian border at Gorican towards Zagreb and then on to Rijeka and Split.

Thursday, 28 May 2020

New EU Reconstruction Fund Could Benefit Croatia Amid Coronavirus Crisis

The coronavirus crisis has seen an array of consequences be played out with the European economy and the individual economies within it. With some countries, particularly those who rely more heavily on tourism, struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel and biting their nails. The EU Reconstruction Fund could see the bloc step into a new era.

As Poslovni Dnevnik writes on the 28th of May, 2020, the new EU Reconstruction Fund is a big step forward for the whole of the EU because for the first time, mass borrowing has been proposed at the level of all of the Union's member states.

Following the coronavirus crisis, the Republic of Croatia should be one of the biggest ''winners'' of the new EU Reconstruction Fund, which is worth as much as 750 billion euros, and which was officially presented by the European Commission (EC) in Brussels yesterday.

As Vecernji list has unofficially learned, 10 billion euros could allegedly be allocated to Croatia from the EU Reconstruction Fund, which represents a huge step forward in the development of the entire European Union, and according to a table from extensive European Commission documents, Croatia's allocation would be the largest when compared to total GDP per country to which the money goes.

The EU Reconstruction Fund marks a new ero of sorts for the whole of the EU because for the first time in its history, mass borrowing has been readily proposed at the level of all of the Union's member states, contrary to the current practice of borrowing exclusively at national levels, and as such, the European Commission would distribute the money in the form of grants provided to those who have been most affected by the crisis caused by the global coronavirus pandemic.

More precisely, the European Commission's proposal is to distribute a massive 500 billion euros in the form of non-refundable money, and 250 billion euros in the form of loans, which will be the most favourable possible loans on the market for countries like Croatia because the EU enjoys a top credit rating of AAA, which is something that Croatia can unfortunately otherwise only dream of.

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Thursday, 28 May 2020

Coronavirus: How Will Croatia React in Event of Second Wave?

There is still no certain answer to the very important question of whether people who have already contracted the new coronavirus and recovered are indeed fully immune and as such protected from being re-infected by the same virus.

As Poslovni Dnevnik writes on the 27th of May, 2020, the possibility of a second wave of the new coronavirus virus is no longer mere speculation, but a scenario that is being discussed seriously and plans are being agreed on a daily basis in many countries, including Croatia.

The key is managing to think of a formula by which the relative normality of can be sustained, which doesn't endanger the public health of the nation. This measure is a recipe for the potential second wave of the coronavirus epidemic, which doesn't mean that the current coronavirus epidemic in Croatia or indeed in the rest of Europe is over whatsoever.

Whether the virus has weakened, whether it will mutate and what sort of position of dominance it has taken in Croatia, and what it has done in other parts of the world, are all questions which remain part of the issue at hand, writes Vecernji list.

Additionally, whether nor not it will return to us in full force, when, and in what way, is also a question mark above the head of this ongoing situation. As previously stated, there is still no definitive answer as to whether people who have already had COVID-19 are protected from being re-infected. Until a safe and effective vaccine is found, prevention measures are key to keeping the epidemic under control. It is crucial that people accept the measures prescribed and act in accordance with the recommendations as much as possible, so there is less need for more restrictive measures, emphasised Interior Minister Davor Bozinovic, when talking about a possible second wave of the epidemic.

''It's important not to give up on things we have already accepted and communicated about, such as maintaining physical distance, disinfection procedures and more personal hygiene, which have proven to be extremely important in preventing the spread of the new coronavirus. We need to constantly monitor things, and we are, when it comes to situation in Croatia's environment and globally, and communicate to the public in time if the appearance of the virus is noticed again,'' said Bozinovic.

On top of that, one should be careful if a new coronavirus focal point appears and try to deal with such a situation immediately. The goal is to avoid the introduction of even more restrictive measures, but all of that will depend on whether a second wave of the new coronavirus occurs, if it mutates, and how fast it begins to spread again.

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Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Coronavirus: Traffic Restrictions in Croatia and Other European Countries

July 1 2020 Update - We've worked hard to keep this article updated with all the changes that have been happening regarding travel in Europe. Now that the thing have drastically changed on July 1st, the information in this article will no longer be updated. To get the latest border information, please follow our main travel info article (especially its 'Border' section), which is updated daily

Which borders are open, which are closed, what are the restrictions? If we had a euro for each time we had this question... well, we wouldn't be doing this job. These are the questions on everyone's lips as borders begin to reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic. As HAK writes on the 8th of June, 2020, there are clear answers to be had from both EU and non-EU European countries amid the fog.

The European Union's external borders (plus those of the EEA countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) remain closed. Please note that the UK is in its transition period, and therefore remains included within the EU's borders.

The measures introduced at the EU level apply to all non-EU citizens who will not be able to enter the EU if they don't have a long-term address in one of its member states, if they're not family members of EU citizens or if they're not diplomats. Two-way transport and doctors working in the EU and living in border areas in one of the non-EU European countries will continue to be admitted.

Borders
Croatia has opened its borders for tourists and businesses since May 11. Citizens of Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, and Germany can now enter Croatia without restriction, it was announced on May 28.

While you wait for the answers from Croatian Border Police to check the real-life experiences of tourists coming to Croatia and get your questions answered in our Viber community, Total Croatia Travel INFO - you will need to download the Viber app. This Viber community has been an excellent source of information exchange, where tourist questions are getting answered in real-time. Here are 10 things I learned from the Viber community in the first days. If you have a question or some verified useful travel info to contribute, join us. Please make sure you read pinned message first before asking any questions.

UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND:

All those entering the United Kingdom must go into 14-day self-isolation.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

Bosnia and Herzegovina has opened its borders for citizens of Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. 

As of April the 2nd, at 07:00, based on the agreement between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina and with the aim of preventing the spread of COVID-19 virus, 20 border crossings with Bosnia and Herzegovina were temporarily closed. These border crossings were: Svilaj, Gejkovac, Pasin Potok, Bogovolja, Kordunski Ljeskovac, Licka Kaldrma, Bili Brig, Arzano Pazar, Dvorine, Cera, Jovica Most, Sebisina, Slivno, Podprolog, Unka, Vukov Klanac, Imotica, Slano, Hrvatska Dubica, and Gabela Polje.

SLOVENIAN MEASURES

The Slovenian border is open to citizens from the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA) if they have not stayed outside of the EEA in the last 14 days. Restrictions and mandatory quarantine remain in place for third-country nationals (including nationals of European non-EU, non-EEA nations like BiH, Serbia, and Montenegro) if they enter Slovenia with the intention of staying there.

In the case of EU citizens, their entry into Slovenia may still be denied if they develop symptoms of the new coronavirus.

In agreement with countries that have a favourable epidemiological situation (Croatia and other countries), Slovenia will agree on making border crossings easier for those nationals.

MONTENEGRO OPENS BORDERS

Montenegro opens its borders on June 1st, 2020. The countries with which it will open its borders are Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Hungary, Albania, and Greece.

HUNGARIAN MEASURES

As of June 12, Hungary has opened its borders.

ITALY'S BORDER OPENING

From June 3, 2020, you can enter and leave Italy freely. All visitors to Lombardy are given a special warning. Tourist entrances to the country will also be made possible.

AUSTRIA TAKES UP MEASURES

Austrian borders are now open again to all EU countries except for the UK, Sweden, and Portugal. Travelers from these countries will not need to quarantine or provide a medical certificate.

SERBIA HAS OPENED BORDERS

Serbia has opened its borders and proof of a negative coronavirus test is no longer needed to enter Serbia. After entering the country, one does not have to isolate oneself.

GERMANY OPENS BORDERS

Germany has re-opened its borders on June 15 for citizens of 31 European countries. 

SWITZERLAND HAS OPENED BORDERS 

Since June 15, the travel between Switzerland and all European Schengen states as well as Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and the United Kingdom has been allowed.

ALBANIA HAS OPENED BORDERS

Albania has opened all border crossings on June 1.

SLOVAKIA HAS PARTIALLY OPENED BORDERS

Slovak borders have re-opened for citizens of Liechtenstein, Germany, Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Latvia, Denmark, Norway, and Iceland on June 10. 

CZECH REPUBLIC OPENS BORDERS

The Czech Republic allows its citizens to travel abroad for reasons other than business (they can also travel for tourism), if they are tested for coronavirus on return and then go into two-week self-isolation.

Currently, EU citizens can enter the Czech Republic and go through a 14-day quarantine or must show a negative test for coronavirus that is not older than four days. It has been announced that from June the 8th, the Czech Republic will relax its regime at its border crossings and allow entry into the country. Upon entering the country, citizens of most countries will have to show a negative test for coronavirus. This will not apply to citizens of Croatia, Austria, Slovakia and other countries that the Czechs assess as epidemiologically low risk. Therefore, Croatian citizens will be able to go to the Czech Republic without needing to present a valid negative test for coronavirus.

POLAND HAS A NEW REGIME OF ENTRY

As of Sunday, Poland will not allow entry to those who don't have a residential address in that country. All those who live in Poland and enter that country must be in a 14-day quarantine. Foreign citizens can come to Poland only in the function of business visits (upon presentation of documentation attesting to that fact).

THE NETHERLANDS OPENS BORDERS

The borders are open to EU citizens.

FRANCE OPENS BORDERS

France has re-opened its borders on June 15 for citizens of 31 European countries. 

SPAIN OPENS BORDERS

As of June 21, Spain’s borders are open with the rest of Europe, excluding Portugal, but including the United Kingdom.

UKRAINE HAS OPENED BORDERS

Ukraine has also started the gradual process of re-opening its borders for foreigners.

 

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Tuesday, 26 May 2020

Croatian Sunday Work Ban for Shops to be Lifted

The Croatian Sunday work ban for shops and other such facilities has been a topic that has generated a lot of discussion, with both fierce proponents and opponents and a lot of arguments on both sides. It seems however, that the restriction on the operation of shops on Sundays in Croatia will be lifted.

As Poslovni Dnevnik writes on the 26th of May, 2020, the National Civil Protection Headquarters have announced their decision to lift the Croatian Sunday work ban in a statement.

Due to the now favourable epidemiological situation in Croatia, and by amending the previously introduced decision on the working hours and the manner of operation in the trade sector during the COVID-19 epidemic, the Croatian Sunday work ban will be lifted, in full compliance with general anti-epidemic measures and special instructions and recommendations of the Croatian Institute of Public Health, stated the National Civil Protection Headquarters.

By amending the aforementioned decision on the special operation of shops and other facilities in the trade sector during the declared epidemic of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, it has now been made possible to sell flowers at markets, as well all other products that were sold before the anti-epidemic restrictions were introduced, in compliance with the general anti-epidemic measures and the special instructions and recommendations provided by the Croatian Institute. for public health.

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Tuesday, 26 May 2020

Flights to Croatia: Windrose Further Delays Zagreb, Croatia Airlines Resumes Amsterdam

May 26, 2020 - The latest news from around Croatia’s airports for flights to Croatia with updates from Zagreb.

Croatian Aviation reports that Ukrainian airline Windrose announced a new planned start of operations on the Kyiv-Zagreb route.

The line has not existed so far, so this summer season was supposed to be the first in which there would be a direct connection between the capitals of Ukraine and Croatia, and it was originally supposed to start operating in May.

Due to the pandemic and the crisis it caused, the company initially postponed the start of operations to the end of May, then to June, but after Monday's changes, the company decided to further postpone the planned start of operations to July 21.

Windrose kept three weeks of flights on this route in the reservation system, with a small capacity aircraft (48 seats), ERJ-145.

Additional delays are also likely, as well as the complete cancellation of the line for this summer season and the start of traffic only in the summer flight schedule in 2021.

Furthermore, on Monday, Croatia Airlines performed the first rotation on the Zagreb-Amsterdam-Zagreb service after a long break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although it was planned that initially smaller aircraft (76 seats) would be on the route, Croatia Airlines rotated the A319 aircraft (reg. Marks 9A-CTH) with a capacity of 144 seats.

The plane took off from Zagreb at 08:40 in the morning towards the capital of the Netherlands, with 78 passengers. The return flight from Amsterdam was delayed on arrival in Zagreb by only 12 minutes, but, interestingly, on the first day of the re-establishment of this line, there were as many as 124 passengers on the flight (load factor of 86% cabin occupancy).

After 1 hour and 20 minutes of flight through the airspace of the Netherlands, Germany, Austria and Slovenia, the plane landed at Zagreb Airport and made an afternoon flight to Frankfurt, also the first after a long break.

Following the announcements of airlines in the region and Europe in general, we can expect the normalization of air traffic soon, but certainly not to the extent that it existed before the outbreak of the pandemic.

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Tuesday, 26 May 2020

More Clarity and a Form for Booking Confirmation Crossing Croatia's Borders

May 26, 2020 - Croatian travel info is become clearer, and now a concrete answer to one of the most confusing issues - what kind of booking confirmation do you need to cross the border?

It has been a really interesting experience over the last two weeks seeing how the quality of travel information is evolving in these chaotic times. 

Our trip to the main Bregana border between Croatia and Slovenia on May 17 was an eye-opener. I was very impressed with the efficiency of MUP, as well as more than a little shocked that Slovenian tourists were arriving for a holiday, but then not being allowed into Croatia as they could not prove a reservation. The policy of no reservation, no entry made sense, but the fact that tourists were arriving without the reservation meant that the information was not being transmitted effectively.  

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Since then, the information has improved considerably (and if you join the Total Croatia Travel INFO Viber community on the link above, you can get your questions answered by the community), but one issue which was still confusing a lot of people was what exactly did a booking confirmation constitute, and what did they need to bring to the border?

The process at the border was also painfully slow. The border police not only checked the passports, but then manually had to enter the data of the reservation. This meant that each car was taking 5-8 minutes to pass. 

Thankfully this is only a temporary measure, and I understand that an online pre-arrival check-in option is being worked on.  

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And this very helpful bi-lingual form is now available. My advice is to print it off, then fill in all passenger names and details before arrival and then present it with your passport. This should reduce the border waiting experience and move things along much quicker. Once the online system comes, things will be quicker still.  Please note this is not an official form. 

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Monday, 25 May 2020

Dalmatian Restaurants Try To Survive Coronavirus Summer

May 26, 2020 — This was supposed to be a good year for foodies in Croatia. Michelin Stars, increased visibility, delivery apps, and ever-increasing tourism numbers fueled a gastronomic renaissance in Croatia. Hopes for a boom in 2020 remained high. Now, some restauranteurs and hospitality workers will hope to merely survive until next year.

Dalmatia’s chefs expect a catastrophic season. Not merely measured against the last few years, but overall. Between the coronavirus pandemic, costly epidemiological measures, the ensuing economic downturn, a late start to the summer season and general uncertainty, revenue at some eateries could plunge by 70 percent compared to last year. Some chefs told Slobodna Dalmacija they won’t even bother opening unless they know they’ll recoup costs. 

Restaurants in far-flung locations like Lastovo may suffer the most. Already disconnected from the mainland, a late start to the nautical tourism season combined with limited ferry service is forcing eateries on islands all along the Adriatic to remain closed.
It’s a strange irony of the coronavirus era: many Croatian restaurants think closed is the best way to stay open. At least in the long term. Marčlino Simić owner of Lastovo’s “Porto Rosso” did the math himself and kept his kitchen shuttered.

“For now, I do not intend to open my business because it is only an expense for me if there are no nautical tourists,” he said. “I’ll see around June 15 if anything changes.” He’s not alone. 

“More than 30 percent of Croatian caterers will not open the doors of their facilities,” chef Duje Pisac of Puteus Palace said. “I am also sure that in September a huge number of restaurants and cafes will change owners, go for rent or sell.”

The chef last year brought in cooks and waiters from Serbia; the local labor market couldn’t match his needs. He’d been planning to hold on to the staff for this year, expecting a profitable season.

Puteus Palace, a boutique luxury hotel on Brač, will open on June 15. Cancelations for now remain low but nevertheless both wages and orders have been cut to save cash.

“This is the only way we can make money,” Pisac said.

“We canceled everything because there is no work, and there was a surplus of domestic labor,” he added. “The hotel kitchen where I worked with eight people last year, this year it will fall on three people. And God forbid that I stay on that number until the end of the season.”

Chef Braco Sanjin of Split’s “Kadene” reoriented the menu towards domestic guests — a tectonic departure from its usual offerings. Prices were slashed while attempting to maintain a fine dining experience.

It’s a tightrope many higher-end restaurants are walking — reducing prices but not quality — to compete in an industry already used to razor-thin margins.

“These are all necessary adjustments we had to make to survive this summer,” Sanjin said.

Ivan Pažanin — perhaps one of Croatia’s most-recognizable chefs and television mainstay — is cutting prices by up to 20 percent at “Štorija” in Split. He’s called for lower highway tolls to incentivize travel within the country.

Still, many worry the time lost since the mid-March lockdown will be hard to make up.

“Two non-working months in the busiest part of the year for caterers means a collapse, which will drag on for the next five seasons,” Pisac said. “And the worst will be for the one who took out the loans, or for the one from the lease.”

Šimić has dim hopes for his Lastovo establishment but sees a silver lining for the country.

“We will be happy to earn 35 to 40 percent this year compared to last year,” he said. “The coronavirus brought us a historic chance to change something, for knowledge to pass from our asses into our heads about which way this beautiful country of ours should go.”

Monday, 25 May 2020

Pula's Iconic Arena Reopens

May 25, 2020 —  It survived several empires, wars and an epidemic or two in its 2,000 years of existence. Pula’s Roman Arena has now seen through the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic as well, reopening to visitors every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Archaeological Museum of Istria announced on Monday.

The museum, which manages Pula’s arena and other monuments, closed the Roman relic and other facilities to visitors on March 13 in accordance with measures to combat the spread of coronavirus enacted by the City of Pula.

The amphitheater technically did open once, allowing local cellist Stjepan Hauser to stream a concert from the arena.

Visitors will have to adopt epidemiological measures, and working hours will be extended if there is more interest in visits.

According to the Museum Documentation Center (MDC), Croatian museums had more than 5.2 million visitors last year. The Archaeological Museum of Istria had more than 575,000 visitors.

The arena is the most spectacular monument that Pula offers, and thanks to it, the Archaeological Museum of Istria generates large revenues. 

In the first eight months of last year alone, the Arena was visited by 373,583 tourists. Revenue from tickets was HRK14.6 million, which is 2.6 percent or about HRK370,000 more than in 2018. And there were about two percent more visitors.

Monday, 25 May 2020

Official FAQ on Entry Conditions to Croatia, May 25, 2020

 May 25, 2020 - More clarity on entry conditions to Croatia with a detailed FAQ from the official Koronavirus website.

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If you can't find the answer to your question, please contact Ministry of the Interior using on-line form.

Do I have to self-isolate after entering the Republic of Croatia?

No. The measure of self-isolation is no longer imposed on all passengers on border crossing points when entering the Republic of Croatia.

It may be imposed only on individuals for whom it is determined during border checks that they have been in contact with a person infected with COVID-19.

However, when entering the Republic of Croatia, border police officers will provide you with a leaflet containing instructions and recommendations issued by the Croatian Institute of Public Health which you have to comply with in the following 14 days.
 
I entered the Republic of Croatia prior to 9 May 2020 and I was imposed self-isolation. Do I still have to self-isolate?

All measures of self-isolation imposed by border police officers were revoked on 9 May 2020.

However, persons who were imposed self-isolation prior to 9 May 2020 must comply with the instructions and recommendations issued by the Croatian Institute of Public Health for 14 days after their entry into the Republic of Croatia.
 
Which documents are Croatian nationals required to show on a border crossing point when entering the Republic of Croatia if they do not have permanent or temporary residence in the Republic of Croatia?

Croatian nationals and their family members who do not have Croatian citizenship do not have to provide proof that they meet the conditions for entering the Republic of Croatia. It is sufficient that they hold a passport or an identity card.
 
I am a foreign national and I own real estate or a vessel. Which documents am I required to show on a border crossing point to be allowed entry into the Republic of Croatia?

When entering the Republic of Croatia, you have to show a title deed, a purchase contract or other documents which prove that you are the owner of real estate or a vessel, upon which you and the members of your close family will be granted entry.
 
I am a foreign national, I own real estate in the Republic of Croatia and I would like to visit my house for the purposes of upkeep and maintenance after a longer period of time. Can my wife and my children accompany me and do I have to self-isolate after entering the country?

Your wife and children, as family members, can accompany you to the Republic of Croatia. Self-isolation is not necessary.

Rather, you must comply with the recommendations and instructions issued by the Croatian Institute of Public Health during your stay in the Republic of Croatia (keeping a minimum of 1.5m distance, avoiding handshaking, close contact and similar).
 
I am an EU/EEA national and I am visiting the Republic of Croatia for an official meeting. I have a girlfriend who is an EU national. We have been together for four months. She would like to accompany me. What do I require to enter the Republic of Croatia and can my girlfriend come with me?

You will be allowed entry into the Republic of Croatia. You need to have an invitation letter for a business meeting from a company in the Republic of Croatia.

Your girlfriend does not currently meet the requirements for entering the Republic of Croatia, unless the invitation also refers to her.
 
I am a national of a non-EU/non-EEA country, my husband is a Croatian national. Due to the COVID-19 situation, we have been living separately for the past two months. Am I allowed to enter the Republic of Croatia and visit my husband?

You will be allowed entry into the Republic of Croatia for the purpose of family reunification.

When crossing the border, you will have to show the documents proving that you are married to a Croatian national, e.g. a marriage certificate.
 
I am a national of a non-EU/non-EEA country. I have regulated stay and a work permit in the Republic of Croatia. Am I allowed to enter the country to continue working given the fact that the company I work for has been closed for two months due to COVID-19? Am I required to have a pass to reach the location of my work?

You meet the requirements to enter the Republic of Croatia. As regards the pass, it is no longer required.
 
I am a national of a non-EU/non-EEA country. My mother passed away in the Republic of Croatia yesterday. Am I allowed to attend her funeral?

You will be allowed to attend the funeral.

When crossing the border, you have to provide evidence of her death and you have to reach the location of the funeral without stopping and return to Bosnia and Herzegovina immediately after the funeral.

You must comply with the recommendations and instructions issued by the Croatian Institute of Public Health during your stay in the Republic of Croatia (keeping a minimum of 1.5m distance, avoiding handshaking, close contact, using a mask indoors and similar).
 
I am a national of a non-EU/non-EEA country. I suffer from a serious disease and I have an appointment at University Hospital Centre Zagreb (KBC Zagreb, Rebro). I have all the necessary documents and a hospital invitation for the appointment. Am I allowed to enter the Republic of Croatia for the appointment?

You will be allowed entry into the Republic of Croatia for serious and pressing health reasons if you provide the appropriate documents when crossing the border.
 
I am a citizen of a Member State of the EU/EEA and I have booked tourist accommodation in the Republic of Croatia. What documents do I need to have to enter the Republic of Croatia?

It is necessary to present the confirmation of accommodation booking in an accommodation establishment.

The confirmation of accommodation booking in an accommodation establishment includes:

  • Confirmation of accommodation booking of all accommodation service providers / all types of accommodation
  • Camp lease contract
  • Permanent berth contract in a nautical tourism port
  • Confirmation of berth reservation in a nautical tourism port
  • Travel agency voucher etc.

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