Customs regulations
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 […]
In case of an accident
There is no charge for the phone call. The call can be made through all operators and through all telephone devices by selecting the number 112. In the event of an accident, the 112 Center will enable you to speak in one of the foreign languages: English German Italian Hungarian Slovak cup CALL 112! If […]
Telephone numbers
Roadside vehicle assistance: 1987 (When calling from abroad or by mobile phone, call +385 1 1987) National Centre for Search and Rescue at Sea: 195 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 […]
Practical advice
Outdoor activities Tell relatives or friends the route and plan of your journey Walk on marked paths and trails Take sufficient quantities of water with you Prepare adequate clothing and footwear Prepare mobile telephone devices Monitor weather forecasts Handle open fires carefully and in line with regulations Do not throw cigarette butts or flammable objects […]
Public holidays
1. January – New Year’s Day 6. January – Epiphany 4. April – Easter Sunday & Easter Monday 1. May – Labour Day 30. May – Independence Day 03. June – Corpus Christi 22. June – Anti-Fascist Resistance Day 5. August – Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day 15. August – Assumption Day 1. November […]
Radio News
Radio news in foreign languages during the tourist season Croatian Radio broadcasts programmes in foreign languages designed for tourists in Croatia on several frequencies. A daily programme is broadcast at 8:05 pm on Channel One, in English, for a duration of approximately 10 min. During the summer season, Channel Two of the Croatian Radio (98,5 […]
The import of live animals
The import of live animals 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). Up to five pets can be imported at border crossings approved for the circulation of certain […]
Travel documents
A valid passport or some other identification document recognised by international agreement; for certain countries a personal identity card is sufficient (a document which testifies to the identity and citizenship of the bearer). Information: Diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Croatia abroad or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of […]
General information
Administrative position of the island of Vis Republic of Croatia (capital Zagreb) County of Split-Dalmatia (seat in Split) City of Vis, City of Komiža Language Croatian (standard form and local dialect that is very different from the standard). English, Italian and German are the predominant languages used in tourism Foreign currency can be exchanged in […]
