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FAQ about Immigration to Croatia

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is Croatia's Personal Identification Number (OIB)?
• Whare are Croatia's COVID-19 Entry Requirements?

What is Croatia's Personal Identification Number (OIB)?

OIB is Croatia's Personal Identification number. This number is much like the American Social Security Number or NIN number in the UK. Normally, you would need to apply for an OIB number at the local offices of the tax administration. You would either get the OIB at that visit, or, the Tax Administration would contact you and tell you a exact day/time to come ot the local office to obtain your OIB.

Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you will need to scan the documents below and e-mail them to this e-mail address: [email protected]. The OIB Office will respond (within 8 days) and tell you when to come get your Personal Identification Number.

• Complete the OIB Application Form (English)
• Copy of Passport

Whare are Croatia's COVID-19 Entry Requirements?

If you're heading to Croatia for short or long-term stay, you will need to follow Croatia's COVID-19 Entry Requirements. We've also included a list of COVID-19 testing facilities in Croatia that was prepared by the US Embassy in Zagreb. The Embassy does not endorse these or any medical facilities.

• COVID-19 Related Entry Requirements
• Zagreb
• Dubrovnik
• Split
• Zadar
• Pula
• Rijeka
• Sibenia

COVID-19 Related Entry Requirements

All travelers (regardless of citizenship) who meet the entry conditions are advised to fill an arrival form at Enter Croatia in advance to facilitate their entry at the border.

Is a negative COVID-19 test required for entry? Yes

With limited exceptions, travelers must present a negative PCR test result for SARS-CoV-2 that is not older than 48 hours (counting from the time of taking the swab to arriving at the border crossing point) or have the PCR test done immediately upon arrival to Croatia and remain in self-isolation until they receive a negative test result. A local test cost ranges from $130 to $300 or more, depending upon the location, and the result can be expected between 24-48 hours. A test can be arranged at the locations below. After receiving a negative test locally, travelers will need to contact a local epidemiologist to clear them from self-isolation. Please direct questions regarding this requirement to the Croatian Ministry of Interior via the contact form at the bottom of the web page.

Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes

The cost of the test is approximately 700HRK or around $110 payable in advance. The results are usually received between 24 48 hours.

Zagreb

Mirogojska 16
Zagreb

By onlineappointment only. Payment on site by cash or credit card or by a receipt that can be downloaded here. Print the receipt and pay at a nearest post office. A completed form is also required before the testing. A form can be downloaded from here. The form can also be completed at the testing location. If the reason for testing is travel abroad, bring with you the proper information regarding the number of hours the destination country will consider a test valid. You can register for testing at https://prijavnicentar.hr/hr_HR/testiranje/stampar.

Hours: as per the online appointment

Dubrovnik

Autocamp Solitudo
Dubrovnik

Phone: +385-99-5291-888 Email

Prior appointment and payment information through email. Hours: Mon Fri 8 AM, Closed on Weekends and Holidays

Split

Vukovarska 46
Split

Phone: +385-21-401-148 Email

Prior appointment and payment information through email. Hours: Mon Sat 6:30AM9:45AM, Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays

Zadar

Ljudevita Posavskog 7a
Zadar

Phone: +385-23-300-847 Email

Prior appointment and payment information through email.No fixed hours. Appointments only by telephone or email.

Pula

Nazorova 23
Pula

Phone: +385-99-5298-222 Email

Call this number to receive instructionsand appointment times. Hours: Mon Sat 8:00 AM 1 PM, Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays

Rijeka

Kresimirova 52a
Rijeka

Phone: +385-51-358-767 or +385-91-2418-215 Email

No fixed hours. Appointments only by telephone or email.

Sibenik

Matije Gupca 74
Sibenik

Phone: +385-22-341-201 Email

Prior appointment and payment information through emailonly. Hours: Mon Sat 8 AM 3 PM, Closed on Sunday and Public Holidays