Useful information

Travel documents

A travel document means your passport or other internationally recognised identity document. EU citizens can travel to Croatia with a valid passport or ID card. Foreign visitors generally do not need a visa to enter Croatia and can stay here for up to three months. Additional information can be obtained from the diplomatic missions of the Republic of Croatia abroad or from the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Tel: +385 (0)1 4569 964, e-mail: www.mvep.hr

Currency in Croatia

The official Croatian currency is the kuna (1 kuna = 100 lipa). Foreign currency can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices and post offices, as well as in most tourist agencies, hotels and campsites. Almost all tourist properties, catering establishments, shops and ATMs accept Eurocard/MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners credit cards.

Traffic rules in Croatia

In Croatia, traffic drives on the right-hand side. Speed limits are indicated on signs alongside the roads. If there are no signs, the following speed limits apply:

motorways 130 km/h (81mph),
dual carriageways 100 km/h (62 mph)
populated areas 50 km/h (31 mph)
non populated areas 80 km/h (50 mph)

The maximum speed limit for cars with caravans is 80 km/h. The permitted level of alcohol in the blood stream is 0.5 ppm. The HAK (Croatian Automobile Club) telephone number is 1987. Traffic information is available 24/7 on the following telephone number: (+385 1) 4640-800

Important telephone numbers

Naziv	Kontakt
International dialling code for Croatia	T: +385
Emergency medical service	T: 194
Fire service	T: 193
Police	T: 192
Road assistance	T: 1987
National Search and Rescue Directorate	T: 9155
General information	T: 18981
Local and long-distance telephone number information	T: 988
International telephone number information	T: 902
Weather forecast and traffic information	T: 060 520 520
Croatian Automobile Club (HAK)	T: +385 1 6611 999

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