Customs
Customs regulations of the Republic of Croatia are complementary with the standards of E.U. member states.
Foreign currency may be freely taken in and out of the country; local currency up to an amount of 15,000.oo kunas. More valuable professional and technical equipment must be declared at the border.
When leaving the country, foreign citizens are entitled to tax refund for purchased goods exceeding 500.00 kuna (for each single item) on presentation
of a certified “Tax Cheque” form.
Pets (dogs, cats and animals of the marten family) which are either travelling through the Republic of Croatia in the company of their owners, or which are staying in the country on a temporary basis, must, prior to entering the country, be fitted with a microchip or be clearly and legibly marked with a number prior to being entered in the international certificate issued in accordance with legislation valid in the Republic of Croatia. After the first vaccination against rabies carried out at the age of three months, animals must be vaccinated at least six months and no more than one year prior to undertaking the journey, and in the case of subsequent vaccinations (boosters) the period between vaccination and the journey undertaken shall not be greater than one year.
No import into, or temporary residence in, the Republic of Croatia shall be permitted in the case of possibly dangerous dogs of the terrier breed, of the bull terrier type, which have not been entered in the register of the International Kennel Club (FCI) (pit bull terriers) or their cross-breeds.
Information: Customs Administration, Republic of Croatia
Tel: 01 6102 333; www.carina.hr.
