Language
Overview
The official language is Croatian (Latin script). Serbo-Croatian (Cyrillic script) is spoken by the Serbian population; Other minority languages include Italian, Hungarian and Serbian.
Public Holidays
01/01/2022 New Year
01/06/2022 Feast of Epiphany
04/17/2022 Easter Sunday
05/01/2022 Labor Day
06/16/2022 Corpus Christi
06/22/2022 Day of Antifascist Resistance
06/25/2022 day of the state
08/05/2022 Victory Day and Thanksgiving at home
10/08/2022 Independence Day
11/01/2022 all saints day
12/25/2022 Christmas
Source: Top-mba-universities.com
Muslim believers also observe the Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
Duty free shopping
Overview
The following items may be brought into Croatia in hand luggage duty-free when entering Croatia from non-EU countries (persons aged 17 and over): When entering by plane: 200 cigarettes and 100 cigarillos and 50 cigars and 250 g tobacco; 1 liter of spirits and other alcoholic beverages (except table wine and beer) with an alcohol content of more than 22% or undenatured ethyl alcohol with an alcohol content of 80% or more; 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (except table wine and beer) with an alcohol content of 22% and less; 4 liters of table wine; 16 liters of beer. Tobacco products in accordance with Article 94 of the Customs and Excise Code: – 50 g of tobacco products for heating – 10 ml of liquid tobacco – 50 g of new tobacco products in accordance with Article 94, paragraph 2 of the Customs and Excise Code. When entering by land: 40 cigarettes and 20 cigarillos and 10 cigars and 50g of tobacco; 1 liter of spirits and other alcoholic beverages (except table wine and beer) with an alcohol content of more than 22% or undenatured ethyl alcohol with an alcohol content of 80% or more; 2 liters of alcoholic beverages (except table wine and beer) with an alcohol content of 22% and less; 4 liters of table wine; 16 liters of beer. Tobacco products in accordance with Article 94 of the Customs and Excise Code: – 50 g of tobacco products for heating – 10 ml of liquid tobacco – 50 g of new tobacco products in accordance with Article 94, paragraph 2 of the Customs and Excise Code. Medicines for personal use. Gifts with a total value of HRK 2,200.00 (by land) or HRK 3,200.00 (by air and sea/river). Children under 15 generally HRK 1,100.00. Personal valuables such as jewellery, cameras, video cameras, CD/MP3 players, laptops, mobile phones, etc. should be declared upon entry (increased customs controls). Valuable professional and technical equipment (e.g. hunting guns, radios, etc.) must be declared upon entry. Travelers importing these items must have a passport, regardless of their nationality. Valuable professional and technical equipment (e.g. hunting guns, radios, etc.) must be declared upon entry. Travelers importing these items must have a passport, regardless of their nationality. Valuable professional and technical equipment (e.g. hunting guns, radios, etc.) must be declared upon entry. Travelers importing these items must have a passport, regardless of their nationality.
Import Restrictions
Meat may only be imported in the form of canned meat. A permit is required for the import and export of cultural goods. When importing weapons, customs must be informed in advance. Import restrictions apply to the import of plants and plant products. More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Export Regulations
Items of archaeological, historical or artistic value require an export license from the Croatian authorities.
Import/Export to the EU
The movement of goods within the EU is unrestricted for travelers as long as the goods are for personal use and not for resale. In addition, the goods must not have been purchased in duty-free shops. Travelers may be asked to provide proof of their own personal needs. Member States have the right to levy excise duty on spirit drinks or tobacco products if these products are not intended for personal use. The following maximum quantities apply as personal requirements: 800 cigarettes (persons aged 17 and over); 400 cigarillos (over 17s); 200 cigars (over 17s); 1 kg of tobacco (persons aged 17 and over); 10 liters of high-proof alcoholic beverages (persons aged 17 and over); 20 liters of intermediate products (e.g. e.g. liqueur wine, vermouth wine) (persons aged 17 and over); 90 liters of wine (of which a maximum of 60 liters of sparkling wine) (persons aged 17 and over); 110 liters of beer (over 17s); Perfumes and eau de toilette: No restrictions if it can be shown that the amount is for personal consumption. Medicines: Amount corresponding to personal needs during the trip. Other goods: The movement of goods within the EU is unrestricted for travelers. However, this does not apply to gold alloys and gold plating in the unprocessed state or as a semi-finished product and fuel. Fuel may only be imported from an EC member state exempt from mineral oil tax if it is in the vehicle’s tank or in a spare container that is carried along. A fuel quantity of up to 10 liters in the reserve tank is not objected to. If additional quantities of these goods are carried, e.g. For example, a wedding is an event that could justify a bulk purchase. Note: However, there are certain exceptions to the free movement of goods regime. They relate in particular to the purchase of new vehicles and purchases for commercial purposes. (More information on car taxes can be found in the European Commission’s Guide to Buying Goods and Services in the Internal Market.) If additional quantities of these goods are carried, e.g. For example, a wedding is an event that could justify a bulk purchase. Note: However, there are certain exceptions to the free movement of goods regime. They relate in particular to the purchase of new vehicles and purchases for commercial purposes. (More information on car taxes can be found in the European Commission’s Guide to Buying Goods and Services in the Internal Market.) If additional quantities of these goods are carried, e.g. For example, a wedding is an event that could justify a bulk purchase. Note: However, there are certain exceptions to the free movement of goods regime. They relate in particular to the purchase of new vehicles and purchases for commercial purposes. (More information on car taxes can be found in the European Commission’s Guide to Buying Goods and Services in the Internal Market.) Note: However, there are certain exceptions to the free movement of goods regime. They relate in particular to the purchase of new vehicles and purchases for commercial purposes. (More information on car taxes can be found in the European Commission’s Guide to Buying Goods and Services in the Internal Market.) Note: However, there are certain exceptions to the free movement of goods regime. They relate in particular to the purchase of new vehicles and purchases for commercial purposes. (More information on car taxes can be found in the European Commission’s Guide to Buying Goods and Services in the Internal Market.)
EU
Duty-free sales at airports and seaports have been abolished for travel within the EU. Only travelers leaving the EU can shop cheaply in duty-free shops. When importing goods into an EU country that were bought in duty-free shops in another EU country, the same travel allowances and allowances apply as when entering from non-EU countries. More information is available from Croatian Customs.
Contact addresses
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
Consulates in Lugano and Zurich.
Thunstrasse 45
Bern
Switzerland
+41 (31) 352 02 75. Consular Section: +41 (31) 352 50 80.
http://www.mvep.hr/en
http://www.mvep.hr/en
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Consular section: Mon-Fri 09.00-12.00, Tue also 16.00-18.00.
Consular department of the Embassy
Operngasse 20 b
Wien
Austria +43
(1) 585 19 76
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 08.00-12.00, Thu also 14.00-16.00.
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
Honorary consulates in Graz, St. Pölten, Bergheim (Salzburg) and Linz.
Rennweg 3
Vienna
Austria
+43 (1) 485 95 24.
http://at.mfa.hr/de/
http://at.mfa.hr/de/ Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
Consulates General in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt/M., Hamburg, Munich and Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Honorary consulates in Dresden and Mainz.
Ahornstrasse 4
Berlin
Germany
+49 (30) 21 91 55 14.
http://de.mfa.hr
http://de.mfa.hr
Mon-Fri 09.00-13.00, Tue also 16.00-18.00. Consular section: Mon-Fri 09.30-14.00.
Business
Business etiquette
Business is more formal. Behind the image of Western rationality, however, lies a crippling bureaucracy. There should hardly be any language difficulties, since German and English are widely used as second languages. After the performance you should hand over your card (if possible with job title and academic titles). Local brokers, consultants, appraisers and lawyers offer their services to foreign companies. It is advisable to check them thoroughly before using their service.
Opening hours
Business hours: Mon-Fri 08.00-16.00.
Business contacts
Communication
Phone
According to Abbreviationfinder.org, the country code is 00385. Public payphones are equipped with card phones. Phone cards are available from newsstands, post offices, hotels and some tourist shops. Post offices usually have public telephones.
Mobile phone
GSM 900/1800, 3G (2100) and 4G (800/1800 Mhz). Mobile phone companies include Hrvatski Telekom, A1 and Tele2, among others. The usual roaming contracts with international providers exist. The reception and transmission range covers almost the entire country. Roaming abroad can be used within the EU at the regular home tariff of the respective provider. Roaming charges were abolished within the EU in mid-2017. For longer stays, it can be worth purchasing a prepaid SIM card from the local providers. Many providers have special offers for tourists.
Internet
The main provider is Hrvatski Telekom. Zagreb and other larger cities offer free WiFi hotspots. At the same time, the number of Internet cafes in Croatia is shrinking. Thanks to more than 300 Wi-Fi hotspots spread all over Croatia, there is free internet access in many places. Many hotels, marinas, campsites, restaurants, cafes and bars also offer free Wi-Fi. Often you have to ask for a password. Mobile surfing on the Internet is also made possible, among other things, by the Goodspeed Wi-Fi hotspots, which are subject to a charge.
Post office
Post office opening hours are generally Mon-Fri 7am-7pm and Sat 7am-1pm. In large cities, post offices are often open until 10 p.m. Stamps are available from newsstands and post offices.
Radio
Numerous German-speaking radio stations can be received via Astra satellites or via the Internet in Croatia.
