TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION
Passport or some other internationally recognised
identification document. Tourists may remain in Croatia
for up to three months.
For more information:
Diplomatic consulates of the Republic of Croatia abroad
or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of
Croatia.
Tel. 01 4569 964
Web: www.mvp.hr
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Customs regulations of the Republic of Croatia are in
line with the standards of European Union countries.
Foreign currency is freely brought in and taken out of
the country; up to a value of 15.000 kn for domestic
currency. More expensive professional and technical
equipment should be registered at the border. Dogs and
cats, accompanied by their owner, need to have an
International certificate from a registered veterinarian
stating that at least 15 days and not more than six
months have passed since their vaccination against
rabies. Tax refund for goods purchased in Croatia over
500 kuna in value with a validated "Tax cheque"
at departure from the country. Information: Republic of
Croatia Customs Administration (tel 01 6102 333);
Web: www.carina.hr
Purchase tax reimbursement for foreign citizens:
Tourists making purchases in Croatia (apart from
petroleum derivatives) which exceed 500 Kuna per receipt
may reclaim VAT ("PDV").
At point of purchase the sales person will provide on
request a form PDV-P, which should be filled out and
stamped, on the spot. On leaving Croatia the receipt
must be verified by the Croatian Customs service. A PDV
refund in Kuna can be obtained within six months, either
at the same shop where the goods were purchased (in
which case the tax is refunded immediately), or by
posting the verified receipt back to the shop, together
with the account number into which the refund should be
paid. In this case the refund is dealt with within 15
days of receipt of the claim.
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