FAQ Хорватія-ის საზღვრის შესახებ

Contacts for Croatia border crossing assistance:

Croatian Police:

• Website: mup.gov.hr
• Hotline: 192 (border police)
• Emergency: 112

Embassy of Ukraine in Zagreb:

• Website: croatia.mfa.gov.ua
• Phone: +385 (1) 465-1770

Nakordoni.eu for queue monitoring:

• Croatia — live queues

Useful resources:

• HAC (motorways): hac.hr — road and toll information
• HAK (auto club): hak.hr — roadside assistance

No! Citizens of USA, Canada, and UK enjoy visa-free access to Croatia.

Entry conditions:

• Visa-free regime: 90 days within 180 days
• Passport: valid 3+ months after exit
• EES registration: from October 12, 2025 (photo + 10 fingerprints)
• ETIAS: from 2026 (€7, online)

Advantages:

• Fast border processing
• Rarely asked for additional documents
• Popular tourist country with great service

Croatia — perfect for tourists:

• Adriatic coast (Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar)
• Islands (Hvar, Brač, Korčula)
• National parks (Plitvice Lakes)

Fuel prices in Croatia (December 2025):

Comparison with neighbors:

• More expensive than Serbia (~€0.10/L)
• Similar to Slovenia
• Cheaper than Italy (~€0.10–0.15/L)

Main gas station chains:

• INA, Petrol, Crodux, OMV, MOL
• Stations on motorways every 50–80 km

Yes, Russian citizens need a Schengen visa to enter Croatia!

Requirements:

• Schengen visa mandatory: Croatia joined Schengen in 2023
• Passport: valid 3+ months after exit
• EES registration: mandatory at entry
• Invitation/booking: required for visa
• Insurance: minimum 30,000 EUR

At the border:

• ⚠️ Stricter checks (+10–15 minutes)
• ⚠️ Additional documents may be requested
• ⚠️ Purpose of travel checked more thoroughly

Getting a visa:

• Processing time: 15–45 days
• Cost: ~€80 (depends on type)
• Apply at consulate or visa center

Ukrainian citizens enjoy visa-free access to Croatia (Schengen)!

Requirements:

• Visa-free regime: 90 days within 180 days
• Biometric passport: valid 3+ months after exit
• EES registration: from October 12, 2025 (photo + 10 fingerprints)
• ETIAS: from 2026 (€7, online)

Routes from Ukraine:

1. Via Slovenia: Most popular (Obrežje–Bregana or alternatives)
2. Via Hungary: Faster (Drávaszabolcs–Gola)
3. Via Serbia: Alternative (Bajakovo–Lipovac)

Specifics:

• ⚠️ Men 18–60: Need permission from SBGS to leave Ukraine

Recommended documents:

• Hotel booking or invitation
• Proof of finances (45 USD/day)
• Medical insurance (30,000 EUR)

Croatia has high fines, similar to Hungary!

On motorways (limit 130 km/h):

In cities (limit 50 km/h):

Other fines:

• Red light: €133
• Mobile phone: €133
• No seatbelt: €66
• Alcohol 0.05–0.08%: €664
• Alcohol 0.08%+: €1,328 + license suspension

Speed limits in Croatia:

For trailers (up to 3.5 t):

• Motorways: 90 km/h (not 130!)

Tolerance:

• 3–7 km/h depending on radar type

Note: Many automatic speed cameras on motorways!

Croatia uses PAY PER KILOMETER (cestarina), NOT vignette!

Payment system:

• Toll gates at motorway entries/exits
• Ticket at entry → Payment at exit
• Cost depends on distance and vehicle class
• No vignette (unlike Slovenia/Austria)

Price examples 2025 (passenger cars):

Payment methods:

• Cash (EUR, HRK)
• Credit card (VISA, Mastercard)
• Electronic pass (ENC)
• Contactless (NFC, Apple/Google Pay)

Important: Keep your ticket! Loss = maximum fee. Calculator: hac.hr/en/toll-calculator

Croatia is a popular tourist destination with long queues in summer!

Best days of the week:

• Best: Tuesday–Wednesday (low traffic)
• Medium: Monday, Thursday
• Avoid: Friday evening, Saturday, Sunday (peak days!)

Best time of day:

• Best: 6:00–8:00 (early morning)
• Acceptable: 14:00–17:00
• Avoid: 9:00–13:00 (peak), 17:00–20:00 (beach return)

Seasonal features:

• Summer (June–August): WORST period — queues up to 2–3 hours!
• Winter (December–March): Low traffic (20–45 min)
• Off-season (April–May, September–November): Best period (15–45 min)

Summer recommendations:

• Use smaller crossings (Dragonja, Rupa, Macelj)
• Avoid Obrežje–Bregana during peak hours

Croatia has no direct border with Ukraine. Main routes:

1. Via Slovenia (most popular for tourists):

⚠️ Obrežje–Bregana — busiest in summer (to Adriatic)!

2. Via Hungary:

• Drávaszabolcs–Gola: 20–40 min (M6/A5)
• Barcs–Terezino Polje: 15–30 min

3. Via Serbia (exit from Schengen):

• Bajakovo–Lipovac: 30–90 min (A3/E70)
• Serbia NOT in Schengen — full control!

4. Via Bosnia/Montenegro:

• BiH and Montenegro NOT in Schengen
• Full border control

EES (Entry/Exit System) is active in Croatia from October 12, 2025 — gradual rollout!

Who must register:

• ALL third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Switzerland)
• Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova
• USA, Canada, UK, Australia
• Russia, Belarus (with visa)

Who does NOT register:

• EU citizens (27 countries)
• Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland

Registration process:

First entry:

1. Present passport
2. Take photo (look at camera)
3. Provide 10 fingerprints
4. Time: 10–20 minutes

Subsequent entries:

• Automatic recognition
• Time: 2–5 minutes

Impact on queues:

• First entry: +10–20 minutes
• Subsequent entries: -5–10 minutes (faster!)

Depends on your citizenship. Croatia joined Schengen on January 1, 2023!

Visa-free (90/180 days):

• EU/EEA/Switzerland (31 countries): ID card sufficient, unlimited stay
• Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova: Biometric passport (3+ months validity)
• USA, Canada, UK: Passport, fast processing
• Australia, Japan, South Korea: Visa-free 90/180

Visa required (Schengen visa):

• Russia: Schengen visa mandatory, stricter checks
• Belarus: Schengen visa mandatory
• Turkey: Schengen visa (since 2023)
• China, India: Schengen visa

Recommended documents:

• Proof of purpose (hotel booking)
• Proof of finances (45 USD/day)
• Medical insurance (30,000 EUR)