Croatia

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Croatia

Croatia
Croatia
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Capital:	Zagreb
Language:	Croatian
Currency:	Kuna
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Background

The history and background of Croatia is best observed on Wikipedia

General notes on cruising/sailing in the region?

Climate & Weather

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Sources of weather forecast info.

Charts

The charts produced by the Hydrographic Office of the Croatian Republic are accurate and reliable. The Italian authorities also cover the area as does the Admiralty, which offers a different slicing up of the country; this may be useful in some cases. For instance, to approach Vis from the north (Primosten), the Admiralty chart enables the whole passage to planned on a single chart, while with the Croatian charts, two would be required.

Special Navigation Notes

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Local Radio Nets

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Arrival/Departure procedures

On arrival at a Port of Entry in Croatia, fly the "Q" flag, remain on board and await the officials to come aboard for clearance formalities. Should the officials not arrive after a reasonable time, the skipper should report to the local police for passport control, then proceed to Customs and then to the Harbour Master. The crew must not leave the yacht until the formalities are completed. The police must also issue ALL the crewmembers with a registration card.

Cruising Permit
A multiple entry/exit cruising permit is issued on arrival at the port of entry and is valid for the calendar year. This cruising permit must be stamped at each major port by the Harbour Master and Customs officer. The permit allows the vessel to cruise along the entire Croatian coast, including the islands (except for some prohibited areas).

To obtain your cruising permit (on first entry into Croatia), you must complete a crew list, produce a certificate of competence for the skipper (in accordance with the requirements of the vessel’s flag country’s regulations), third party insurance and definitive proof of ownership of the vessel (or documented permission to use the vessel).

The cruising permit is a disc that must be prominently displayed on your vessel - the copy of the permit is held, along with the crew list, by the officials. It is important to note that should anyone be found aboard your yacht that is not listed on your crew list you can be charged with illegal charter.

Departure from Croatia
After officially checking out from a Croatian Port of Entry, the yacht must leave Croatian waters as quickly as possible.

Immigration & Customs

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Immigration
Details here?

Customs
Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival. These will be officially sealed and re-checked when checking out. Full details of firearms and ammunition must be included on the cruising permit.

All radio transceivers must be declared and an operator's permit produced.

PETS:- Dogs and cats require a veterinary certificate showing that the animal has been innoculated against rabies between 15 days and six months previous. All animals need a general health certificate and to have had all the necessary vaccinations. More information and updates can be found at http://www.croatia.hr

Documentation Required
For latest requirements see the Official website - click "English", then click "Sea". then click "Nautics".

Visas

Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa for visits under 90 days:-
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaraqua, Norway, Panama, Paraquay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, the Republic of Korea, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, U.S.A., Uruguay, Vatican City State, Venezuela.
Details of current visa requirements are available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. If required, it is advisable to obtain a visa in advance.

Fees and Charges

Details? (Quote date)

Health & Security

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Ports & Popular Stops

Mainland

• Dubrovnik (Port of entry)
• Ploce (Port of entry)
• Split (Port of entry)
• Metlovic (Port of entry)
• Opatija
• Tulepi
• Sibenic (Port of entry)
• Zadar (Port of entry)
• Senj (Port of entry)
• Rijeka (Port of entry)

• Kremik_Marina (Port of entry)
• Pula (Port of entry)
• Rovinj (Port of entry)
• Porec (Port of entry)
• Novigrad (Seasonal port of entry)
• Umag (Port of entry)

Offshore Islands

• Betina (Murter)
• Brac
• Cres
• Dugi Otok
• Hramina (Murter)
• Hvar (Port of entry)
• Jezera (Murter)
• Korcula (Port of entry)
• Kornati archipelago
• Krk
• Lastovo
• Losinj (Port of entry)
• Maslinica (Port of entry)
• Mljet
• Molat
• Pag
• Piskera (Kornati Islands)
• Palmizana (St Klement)
• Pasman
• Polace (Mljet)
• Punat (Krk)
• Rab_Town (Rab)
• Simuni (Pag)
• Supetarska_Draga (Rab)
• Trogir
• Ugljan
• Zut (Kornati Islands)
• Vrboska
• Veli_Iz
• Vis

Restricted Areas

Details

Cruiser's Friends

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References & Publications

Books, Guides, etc.

Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions

Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum

External Links

• http://www.comoy.com/saillinks.html for a list of websites pertinent to sailing in the Adriatic (especially Dalmatia), including weather, airport, chart and other information.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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