The Ministry of the Interior confirmed to N1 on Monday that entry restrictions for foreign visitors from outside the EU are no longer in effect.
“That means that everyone trying to enter Croatia, carrying any passport, coming from anywhere to any border crossing, will be allowed to enter Croatia without being asked any questions regarding COVID-19,” local media outlets report.
The Croatian Interior Ministry has yet to update the rules because it remain the same on their official portal.
“It is entirely [inappropriate] that such a huge change went almost unnoticed, as it was not clearly made public in time that the rules have changed for so many travelers. To make matters much worse, the official website of the Croatian police created to explain the COVID-19 and borders in detail still has the incorrect data,” the media reported.
This matter is expecte to be solved over the next few days.
Back in April, the requirement to show Covid-19 related documents for EU citizens was removed. International arrivals were still required to possess a Covid pass or negative test to be permitted entry.
“Entry into the Republic of Croatia is allowed subject to the conditions of entry that were valid before the COVID-19 epidemic, i.e under the conditions prescribed by the Schengen Borders Code, the Foreigners Act, etc., but without meeting epidemiological conditions,” Croatia’s Ministry of the Interior said in a statement to N1.
The only pandemic measure still in effect in the country is the mandatory wearing of face masks in hospitals, nursing homes, and health-related facilities.
Employees of social service agencies that provide residential services for the elderly and disabled, as well as visitors, must also wear masks.
To today, the only remaining country requiring visitors to present Covid-19 tests, proof of vaccination or others in that side of Europe is Bosnia, which maintains a number of Covid restrictions.
Croatia has positioned itself as a popular destination for international visitors and digital nomads, with the country even granting its own digital nomad visa.
Whether you want to admire the country’s architecture, visit one of its breathtaking national parks, or tour Croatia’s largest island, you will not be disappointed with everything this fascinating country has to offer.