Country Guide: Croatia

Updated: November 24, 2015

Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

  • Copy of Passport, notarized by notary public in Croatia
  • Copy of Visa / Extended Stay Permit / Work Permit / Proof of Residence
  • Copy of Lease / Purchase Contract
  • Inventory list of used items (used for a minimum of 6 month period) with quantity, value per item and a total value, in Croatian and signed (2 copies)
  • Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
  • Employment contract or company registration documents (self-employed)
  • Original Letter of Protocol (Diplomats)
  • Copy of Diplomatic Passport (Diplomats)

 

Specific Information

  • Shipper must arrive prior to shipment.
  • Duties and taxes of approximately 35-45% of the total value apply if shipper does not qualify for duty and tax free import.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

  • Original vehicle documentation
  • Invoice or Pro-forma Invoice with the vehicle value
  • Technical data (chassis number, weight, power, etc.)
  • Green Card
  • Driver’s License

 

Specific Information

  • Persons with a Temporary Stay Permit or who have a permanent residence in Croatia may import used vehicles for a period of one year from the date following its import.
  • New cars can be registered to persons having a Croatian Residence Permit.

Pets

Documents Required

  •  Veterinary Health Certificate
  • Vaccination Record

 

Specific Information

  • All species of animals (dogs, cats, birds, etc.) must enter across specific borders where health control inspections are performed.
  • Pets may be imported temporarily in some cases.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

  • All weapons and ammunition (permit required and must be reported to the police upon entry)
  • The following items may be brought in duty and tax free within the limits indicated:
    • Cigarettes (200), cigars (50), cigarillos (100), tobacco (250 g)
    • Spirits (1 L), wine (2 L), liqueur (2 L)
    • Cologne (250 L), perfume (50g)
    • National currency (15,000 HRK)

Prohibited Items

  • Firearms and ammunition
  • Alcohol
  • Narcotics

Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

 

 

 

Helpful Website(s):

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1078.html

http://www.embassy.org/embassies/hr.html