Customs regulations of the Republic of Croatia are harmonised with the standards of E.U. member states, but the value of objects of non-commercial character for personal use allowed to be brought into the country without tax duty or PDV (VAT) is limited to 300 HRK. The permitted amount of meat and milk products which can be brought in without special veterinary inspection, as well as honey, is limited to 1 kg, while the amount of wine is limited to 5 liters. Foreign currency may be freely taken in and out of the country; local currency up to an amount of 15, 000 kuna, but any amount brought in our taken out of the country (whether foreign currency or kuna) in an amount exceeding a value of 40,000 HRK, must be declared to the customs officers. More valuable professional and technical equipment must be declared at the border. A non-resident can freely bring in and take out cheques in HRK. Refund of tax when leaving the country is made to foreign nationals for individual goods purchased in Croatia for amounts in excess of 500 Kuna, on presentation of a “Taxcheque” form. This form is provided on request by a sales assistant, when items are purchased. Pets (dogs, cats and animals of the marten family) which are either travelling through the Republic of Croatia in the company of their owners, or which are staying in the country on a temporary basis, must, prior to entering the country, be fitted with a microchip or be clearly and legibly tattooed with a number prior to being entered in the international certificate issued in accordance with legislation valid in the Republic of Croatia. After the first vaccination against rabies carried out at the age of three months, animals must be vaccinated at least six months and no more than one year prior to undertaking the journey, and in the case of subsequent vaccinations (boosters) the period between vaccination and the journey undertaken shall not be greater than one year. No import into, or temporary residence in, the Republic of Croatia shall be permitted in the case of possibly dangerous dogs of the terrier breed, which have not been entered in the register of the International Kennel Club (FCI) (pit bull terriers) or their cross-breeds.
Information: Customs Administration, Republic of Croatia. Tel: +385 1 6102 333 www.carina.hr