Croatia Pet Travel Requirements

Overview

Below you'll find the official requirements for traveling with pets to Croatia. Always check with official sources and your veterinarian before travel, as requirements may change.

Important Notice

This information is provided as a guide only. For the most up-to-date and official requirements, contact the embassy or consulate of Croatia or visit their official website.

Microchip Identification Required

Your pet must be identified with an ISO 11784/11785 compliant microchip. If the microchip is not ISO compliant, you must provide your own microchip reader.

Rabies Vaccination Required

Your pet must have a valid rabies vaccination administered after microchipping and at least 21 days before travel. Boosters must be kept up to date.

EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate Required

EU residents need a Pet Passport issued by an authorized veterinarian. Non-EU travelers need an EU Animal Health Certificate issued within 10 days of entry.

Tapeworm Treatment (Dogs only) Optional

Dogs traveling to Ireland, Finland, Malta, Norway, or the UK need to be treated against tapeworm 24-120 hours before arrival.

Age Restriction Required

Pets must be at least 12 weeks old and must have received their rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel.

Pet Limit Optional

Generally, you may travel with up to 5 pets. More than 5 pets requires special permission and documentation.

Pet Travel Checklist

Now that you know the requirements for Croatia, use our comprehensive checklist to prepare for your trip.

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Local Veterinary Clinics in Croatia

  • Veterinary clinic
    Ul. Hrvatske Bratske Zajednice 110, 20260, Korčula, Croatia, Korčula, 20260
    Phone: +385 91 211 5101 | Location: View on Map

    Preventative care. Emergency services. Exotic animal care. General veterinary care.
  • Pula veterinary clinic
    Ul. Dinka Trinajstića 1, 52100, Pula, Croatia, Pula, 52100
    Phone: +385 52 556 644 | Location: View on Map

    Orthopedic surgery. Microchipping. Comprehensive clinical services. Surgery.
  • Hajster veterinary clinic
    Marianijeva ul. 3, 52100, Pula, Croatia, Pula, 52100
    Phone: +385 52 500 501 | Location: View on Map

    Emergency services. Orthopedic surgery. Behavior consultation. Surgery.
  • Specijalistička veterinarska praksa Pervana-Vet
    Punikve 18a, 42240, Punikve, Croatia, Punikve, 42240
    Phone: +385 91 517 4494 | Location: View on Map

    Behavior consultation. General veterinary care. Dermatology. Dental care.
  • SplitVet
    Ul. Frana Supila 50, 21000, Split, Croatia, Split, 21000
    Phone: +385 21 404 844 | Website: http://www.splitvet.com/ | Location: View on Map

    X-ray and imaging. Dermatology. Vaccinations. Dental care.
  • PET VET Specijalistička veterinarska praksa
    Velebitska ul. 70, 21000, Split, Croatia, Split, 21000
    Phone: +385 21 781 914 | Website: http://pet-vet.com.hr/ | Location: View on Map

    Pet wellness programs. Preventative medicine. X-ray and imaging. Dermatology.
  • Veterinary clinic Anima
    Velebitska ul. 51, 21000, Split, Croatia, Split, 21000
    Phone: +385 21 278 311 | Location: View on Map

    Ultrasound services. General veterinary care. Comprehensive clinical services. Ophthalmology.
  • VETERINARY CLINIC MORE
    Ul. Velimira Škorpika 19, 22000, Šibenik, Croatia, Šibenik, 22000
    Phone: +385 22 333 322 | Location: View on Map

    X-ray and imaging. Preventative care. Ophthalmology. Surgery.

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