Money & duty free for Croatia
Exchange rates:
EuroC$1 = €0.72
£1 = €1.19
US$1 = €0.96
Currency & Money
Euro (EUR; symbol €) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Major credit and debit cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, shops and petrol stations, particularly in cities and tourist areas. Smaller businesses, markets and establishments on some islands may prefer or require cash.
Contactless and mobile payments are widely available. Travellers should nevertheless carry some cash for small purchases, markets and places where card facilities are unavailable.
ATMs are widely available in cities, towns and tourist resorts. Travellers should check any withdrawal fee and the exchange rate offered before completing a transaction, particularly when using independently operated ATMs.
Travellers entering or leaving the EU with €10,000 or more in cash, or its equivalent in other currencies, must declare it to customs.
Croatia duty free
Croatia's duty-free allowance for travellers arriving from within the EU:
If you are over 17 years old, you can transport goods freely between EU countries, provided they are for personal use and not for resale. Taxes must already have been paid on these goods in the country of purchase. If you exceed the following guideline amounts, customs officials may question you to ensure the goods are for personal use:
• 800 cigarettes or 400 cigarillos or 200 cigars or 1 kg of tobacco.
• 90L of still wine (of which a maximum of 60 L can be sparkling wine).
• 110L of beer.
• 10L of spirits over 22% alcohol by volume or 20 L of fortified wine or other beverages up to 22%.
• Travellers under 17 years old may not bring in tobacco or alcohol products, and rules may vary slightly between EU countries.
Croatia's duty-free allowance for travellers arriving from outside the EU:
If you are arriving from a non-EU country, the following goods may be imported into Croatia by travellers over 17 years of age without incurring customs duty:
• For travellers arriving by air: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• For travellers arriving by road, rail or other forms of transport: 40 cigarettes or 20 cigarillos or 10 cigars or 50g of tobacco.
• 1L of spirits over 22% alcohol by volume or 2L of alcoholic beverages up to 22% alcohol by volume.
• 4L of still wine.
• 16L of beer.
• Other goods up to the value of €430 for air and sea passengers or €300 for travellers arriving by other means of transport (reduced to €150 for travellers under 15).
• The tobacco and alcohol allowances may be combined proportionately within their respective limits.
Duty-free allowances are subject to change, sometimes at short notice due to policy updates or external factors. Information is correct at the time of writing; travellers should verify current allowances with official customs authorities before departure. We accept no liability for any inconvenience or loss arising from changes to these regulations.
Prohibited items include illicit drugs and psychotropic substances, endangered species and their products (such as ivory, protected plants and certain leathers), counterfeit goods, and items violating weapons or security laws. The import of some agricultural products, including meat and dairy products, from non-EU countries is restricted or prohibited.
EU sanctions prohibit or restrict the import of certain goods originating in or exported from Russia, including specified diamonds and diamond products, gold and gold products, spirits and certain seafood and other goods. The rules and exemptions are subject to change, so travellers carrying goods of Russian origin should check the latest European Commission guidance before travelling.
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official Croatian Customs Administration website or contact the nearest Croatian embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
Prohibited exports include endangered species and their derivatives, national cultural or historical artefacts without export permits, narcotics, and arms or military equipment without authorization.
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.
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