COVID cases in Croatia have been steadily falling since November (for the official statistics, head here).
In general, everyday life across the country remains relatively normal. Cities are hosting Advent festivals, restaurants and bars remain open, and there are plenty of museum exhibitions and concerts to choose from.
A number of measures are currently in place and are summarised below. Read the latest official measures here or inquire with the Croatian authorities directly for more information.
Crossing the border into Croatia
There is currently a ban on entry for foreigners from "Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Congo." Croatian citizens arriving from these areas will have to undergo a 14-day quarantine and mandatory COVID testing. These entry regulations are in place through December 15, 2021.
Passengers travelling from elsewhere are required to show an EU digital COVID pass, proof of vaccination or recovery, or a negative test.
More information on border crossings from Croatia's Ministry of the Interior can be found in English here.
When in Croatia
Visiting cafes, restaurants, and cultural spaces such as museums is allowed both indoors and outdoors.
Public gatherings indoors with 50+ people are allowed if attendees have COVID passes. Masks and distancing are still required.
Public gatherings outdoors with 100+ people are allowed if attendees have COVID passes. Exceptions can only be made with approval from the Croatian Public Institute of Health.
Except for weddings at which all attendees have COVID passes and late-night cinema screenings, all gatherings must end by midnight.
Indoor sports games, conferences, and congress can also be held, if all attendees have COVID passes, social distance, and wear masks. Audiences of outdoor sports matches don't have to wear masks but must have COVID passes.
Advent festivals/Christmas markets are currently being held all across Croatia, with major holiday destinations including Zagreb (voted Europe's best Christmas market from 2016-2018, and third-best in 2019); Rijeka; Pula; and Poreč.
We recommend you double-check official requirements with the Croatian Institute of Public Health and relevant authorities directly before your arrival.