Croatia
Zagreb
Everyone goes to the coast. Start in Zagreb instead: it is calmer, cheaper and easy to walk.
Best time: May, June and September
Good to know
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- Croatian
- Say hello
- BokThank you: Hvala
- Plugs
- Type C and F (two round pins)
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
When to go
- January: low season
- February: low season
- March: good
- April: good
- May: best
- June: best
- July: good
- August: good
- September: best
- October: good
- November: low season
- December: good
Spring and autumn for walking the city; December for Zagreb's Advent market.
Visa & entry
- Croatia is in the Schengen area. EU citizens only need a passport or ID card.
- UK, US and many other passports can stay visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 days, counted across the whole Schengen area.
- Since April 2026 non-EU visitors are registered (photo and fingerprints) in the new Entry/Exit System (EES) at the border, so allow extra time.
- ETIAS, a paid online travel authorisation for visa-free visitors, is expected to start in late 2026. Check before you book.
- Indian passports need a Schengen visa.
- EU official site: EES and ETIAS
- EU list: who needs a Schengen visa
- UK government travel advice
- US government travel advice
General info for the most common passports, checked November 2026. Rules depend on your passport and can change at short notice, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
Croatia FAQ
When is the best time to visit Croatia?
Spring and autumn for walking the city; December for Zagreb's Advent market.
What currency does Croatia use?
Euro (€).
What language do they speak in Croatia?
Croatian. Hello is "Bok" and thank you is "Hvala".
Can you drink the tap water in Croatia?
Safe to drink.
What plugs does Croatia use?
Type C and F (two round pins). Pack a universal adapter if yours are different.
Do I need a visa for Croatia?
Croatia is in the Schengen area. EU citizens only need a passport or ID card. UK, US and many other passports can stay visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 days, counted across the whole Schengen area. Rules change, so check the official site (https://travel-europe.europa.eu/) before you book.