Possibilities of entering the Republic of Croatia - new Provision

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Civil Protection Directorate of the Republic of Croatia made a new Decision on the temporary ban and the restriction of crossing the border crossings of the Republic of Croatia from April 1st until April 15th 2021. (currently only in Croatian).

According to the new decision, all passengers who, regardless of their citizenship, come to the Republic of Croatia from EU / EEA member states / regions, and which are currently not on the so-called green list can enter to Croatia with: 
1) Presentation of a certificate of negative PCR or rapid antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 listed on the Joint List of Rapid Antigen Tests Mutually Recognized by the Member States of the European Union, published by the European Commission, if the test result is not older than 48 hours testing until arrival at the border crossing.
2) Presentation of the vaccination certificate for persons 14 days after vaccination with the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine or since vaccination with a single dose, in the case of a single dose vaccine
3) Presentation of a positive PCR or rapid antigen test, confirming that the person has recovered from SARS-CoV-2 virus infection, where test was performed at the latest 180 days ago and is older than 11 days from on the day of arrival at the border crossing or upon presentation of a certificate of illness COVID-19, issued by a doctor.

If the person does not meet one of the above conditions, self-isolation is determined upon arrival in Croatia with the possibility of PCR or rapid antigen testing for SARS-CoV-2, and in case of impossibility of testing self-isolation lasts 10 days.

All third country nationals will be allowed to entry in the Republic of Croatia if they adhere to one of the above mentioned preconditions and if they have confirmation of paid tourist accommodation or are owners of houses or vessels in the Republic of Croatia.

It is important to mention that with this provision children under the age of seven are exempted from presenting a negative test result and self-isolation if the parents / guardians have a negative PCR or rapid antigen test, or confirmation of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19.

More detailed information are available in three language variants on CNTB’s COVID Q&A page.