When Can Americans, Australians and Other Non-EU Citizens Visit Croatia?

July 1 update: Please follow Can Americans Visit Croatia after July 1, 2020 EU Border Update to find the latest info.

June 23 update: Please follow Can Americans Visit Croatia Now? Rules, Tips and Exceptions to find the latest info.

May 31, 2020 – One of the most frequently asked questions I am being asked at the moment – when will Americans and Australians be allowed to visit Croatia? The short answer? Come tomorrow! Read on for the longer explanation…

Twelve days ago, TCN started the Total Croatia Travel INFO Viber community in an attempt to provide some clear information about the current travel situation to Croatia.

It has been quite a ride…

One thing that became immediately clear is that there is a LOT of confusion out there, and there were several topics that featured again and again.

When will Americans be allowed to visit Croatia?

When will Australians be allowed to visit Croatia?

I have learned a LOT from the Viber community in the last 12 days, including how badly Croatia is communicating the simplest information.

So here is my answer to the question of when Americans, Australians and other non-EU residents can visit Croatia. The info is actually rather simple.

At time of writing (please note that corona can change things in an instant), FROM June 15, all Internal EU/EEA borders are expected to be fully open on June 15 (31 countries EU + UK + Norway + Switzerland + Iceland). Croatia has already opened its borders to 10 EU countries. No announcement has yet been made regarding external EU borders, but a date of July 15 is expected. Europe Travel: EU Borders May Stay Shut After June 15 Due To Covid (Forbes).

BEFORE June 15, EU external borders are closed to all but returning nationals and special cases. IF, however, you are a non-EU national currently inside the EU who can visit Croatia in normal times, AND you can get to the Croatian border AND have proof of paid accommodation, you will be allowed entry.

And it really is as simple – or as complicated – as that.

Please note that

1. Things can change in an instant due to corona.

2. I hold no official office, and so you are best to confirm all with the Croatian authorities here.

Looking for the latest travel info to Croatia? Follow the TCN daily update.

Flying to Croatia anytime soon? We strongly suggest you print out the IATA guidelines. You can learn more about why, and all the other documents you should carry with you when traveling, in the link.

Do you have a question about travelling to Croatia? Join the Total Croatia Travel INFO Viber community, currently the only place answering Croatian travel questions in real time (you will need to download the Viber app).

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