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General information:
- People drive on the right-hand side in Croatia.
- It is obligatory to keep the lights on during day and night.
- The use of mobile phones while driving is not allowed.
- The use of safety belts is obligatory.
- The allowed amount of alcohol in blood is 0.00 ‰.
- Speed limits are 130kph (81mph) on motorways, 100kph (62mph) on dual carriageways, 50kph (31mph) in built-up areas and 80kph (50mph) outside built-up areas.
Travel documents:
For an up to three-month stay in Croatia, a valid passport is all you need if you come from Europe, most of the American countries, Japan. For more information on visas, please visit - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia web site.
Visa issuing points:
Entry visas for Croatia are issued by the embassies and consulates of the Republic of Croatia. Only in exceptional cases can visas be obtained at the Croatia's international border crossings. Children must be registered in the passport of one of their parents or have their own passport. The loss of the passport or any other identification document must be immediately reported to the nearest police office. They will issue an official notification of the loss in order to enable you to obtain a new travel document. Pets are not subject to compulsory quarantine, but they must be properly vaccinated (against rabies) and have confirmation on that.
Traveling by plane:
From almost all international airports you have scheduled flights to the capital Zagreb, where you can transfer to inland flights. Croatia Airlines and several international airliners (Lufthansa, Swissair, British Airways, Air France) fly to Zagreb daily. During the peak season, the number of flights is increased and a number of charter flights are offered to the most important tourist destinations of the country directly: Pula, Rijeka, Split, Brač and Dubrovnik. Croatia Airlines has scheduled international flights for: Amsterdam, Berlin, Bruxelles, Duesseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Milan, Moscow, Munich, Paris, Prague, Tel Aviv, Rome, Sarajevo, Skopje, Vienna, Zurich and Manchester (during the tourist season)
Information, tel. 0800 7777, +385 1 4819 633 www.croatiaairlines.hr
Other airline companies that have scheduled flights for Croatia: Aeroflot, Air Bosna, Alitalia, Australian Airlines, Air France, Avioimpex, British Airways, Crossair, ČSA, Lufthansa, LOT, Malev, Turkish airlines.
Traveling by train:
There is a railway network connecting all major Croatian cities except Dubrovnik. There are direct lines to Slovenia, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Slovakia, France, Germany, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Yugoslavia. There are indirect lines to almost all other European countries. Timings from, for example, Munich to Rijeka, is about 9 hours and to Pula 13 hours. Count on about 5 hours for trains from Vienna. The types of train services that operate in Croatia are the following: EuroCity (EC), InterCity (IC), express (Ex), fast (B), local and accelerated trains.
Main Railway Station in Zagreb,
tel. 060 333 444
International lines, tel. +385 1 4573 283
www.hznet.hr
Railway Station in Sibenik
Fra Jerolima Milete 24
tel. +385 22 333-696
Traveling by bus:
There are regular international buses connecting Croatia with Austria, Italy, Hungary, France, Germany, the Slovak Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina. The cheapest way to travel to Croatia from central Europe is by bus, and it's not as uncomfortable as might seem. Croatia itself has a good national bus network that will take you to any part of the country even to the smallest village.
Bus Terminal Zagreb,
tel. 060 313 333,
International lines , tel. +385 1 6157 938
www.akz.hr
Bus Station Sibenik
information; tel. +385 22 212-087
Draga bb; tel. +385 22 216-066
Traveling by car:
Coming from central Europe, you can reach some of the coast destinations faster by car than by train. During the summer months traffic at the borders is a bit heavier, and that can cause some delay. To enter and drive in Croatia, you will require a green insurance card and valid national or international driving permit.
Highway toll is paid according to the length of highway section and according to type of vehicle. Toll can be paid in tollbooths in cash, via credit cards (AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS, MASTER CARD, MAESTRO, VISA), or citizen's checks. The smallest amount per check is 10,00 KN.
Petrol stations in big towns and cities as well as on important roads are open non-stop, otherwise the working hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Lead-free petrol is available on all petrol stations and it is called bezolovni (green label). In July and August news and traffic information are broadcast in English and German regularly on main Croatian broadcast stations.
Road assistance: Croatian automobile club HAK (Hrvatski Autoklub) works together with other international automobile clubs.
HAK, Draskoviceva 25, 10000 Zagreb, tel: 01 4554 433, fax. 01 448 630.
Road service of the HAK is available round the clock by dialling 987.
Rent-a-car: The driver must be 23 years old and licensed. Most international rental agencies have offices in Croatia's larger towns.
Information on tolls: www.hak.hr
Information on gasoline prices: www.hak.hr, www.ina.hr.
Traveling by boat:
Jadrolinija is Croatia's leading boat operator and has scheduled domestic and international boat, ferry and express lines.
Information +385 51 666 111
www.jadrolinija.hr
Gas station - Njivice (Sibenik)
HR-22000 Sibenik
tel: +385 22 215-018
Gas station - Razine I (Sibenik)
tel: +385 22 335-824
Gas station - Razine II (Sibenik)
tel: +385 22 333-074
Gas station - Vodice
Magistrala 21
HR-22211 Vodice
tel: +385 22 443 216
Open:
06-21 h (winter)
NON-STOP (summer)
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