Croatia Passenger Locator Form
The Croatian Passenger Locator Form is an online health form that should be completed by all incoming foreign visitors to Croatia. The form is available entirely online and requires travelers to provide essential travel, contact, companions, and health-related information.
The form should be completed prior to one’s arrival in Croatia and, later on, presented upon crossing the border.
Please note! Completing the form is not mandatory but it is highly advisable to do so since having a filled-out Passenger Locator Form can help you go through the border processes in a much quicker and easier way since the border officials will be able to scan through your information faster.
The Croatian Public Health Passenger Locator Form has been introduced to help foreign travelers enter Croatia in a much easier way but also to keep track of any possible Covid-19 cases within the country.
The form can be completed online within minutes from home or any other place. Apply for your Croatian entry form using a phone, laptop, PC, or tablet and receive the confirmation of PLF completion via email.
What do I need to complete the Croatian PLF?
To complete the Croatian Passenger Locator Form, you’ll need to prepare a few things, including:
- a document stating your health status (this can be a negative PCR test result, an EU Digital Covid Certificate, a rapid antigen test, a document confirming your vaccination status, or a recovery certificate)
- a valid passport or an ID card
Other than the above-listed documents, you’ll need to have prepared all the essential information about your upcoming trip to Croatia. You can find the required information listed in the section below.
Travelers applying for the Enter Croatia form must also have:
- a working device with an internet connection (can be a phone, laptop, PC, or tablet)
- an active email address (to receive the confirmation of PLF completion).
Please note! The documents needed for completing the Croatia entry form online may differ depending on a few factors, especially one’s nationality and departure country. The main differences are between the European Union/the European Economic Area/the Schengen Area and third countries.
Information required for completing the Enter Croatia form online
The information required for completing the Enter Croatia form online is as follows:
- details of your upcoming trip to Croatia, including planned dates of arrival and departure, address of the stay, type of accommodation
- information of your health status document (PCR/antigen test, EU certificate, etc.)
- personal details, such as name, surname, birth date, nationality, travel document information (ID/passport number, country of issuance, etc.)
- contact details (email address and phone number)
- personal and contact details of your co-travelers
How to apply for the Croatian PLF?
With the required documents and information on hand, start filling the online form by:
- Providing your travel announcement information: the purpose of your visit to the Republic of Croatia, the country of departure, and the dates of your travel announcement validity (maximally 90 days)
- Provide your personal and contact information, as well as the details of your health certificate
- Type in personal, contact, and health certificate details of your co-travelers
- Provide information of your visit to Croatia
Make sure to thoroughly check the given information to ensure it’s error-free. The Enter Croatia form must be complete with accurate and up-to-date information.
Once the data has been entered, simply cover the service fee using any online payment method and receive the confirmation of completing the Croatian health declaration via email.
What happens after completing the form?
After completing the online application process for the Enter Croatia health declaration, travelers receive an email containing a PDF confirmation of completing the PLF online.
The confirmation can then be printed and presented upon arrival in Croatia to make the border processes faster and easier.
Croatia entry requirements
If you plan to visit Croatia you must follow the country’s entry rules and be up-to-date with all the requirements to meet.
As of now, only travelers from EU/EEA/Schengen Area can visit Croatia for non-essential reasons while travelers with a nationality from any third country can only visit for essential reasons.
EEA/EU/Schengen citizens must meet a few requirements to enter Croatia without any issues, including having an EU Covid certificate or another document confirming that the incoming traveler is healthy/free from Covid.
It’s best to check the official Croatian Government website to keep track of the Covid-19 requirements that may change throughout time.
FAQ
Can one Croatian Passenger Locator Form be completed for each family?
The Croatian PLF can be completed by a designated passenger providing information about their travel companions/family, as long as you plan on visiting the same place in Croatia and arrive in one vehicle. The designated passenger is thus responsible for providing correct information of all incoming travelers and will be the one to receive the PDF confirmation via email.
Is Enter Croatia mandatory?
Enter Croatia is not mandatory to fill but it may be helpful to complete it. Croatian authorities will be able to check your information in a much quicker and more efficient way; thus, speeding up the whole border check process. Only Croatian citizens or those who plan on traveling to Croatia in transit do not need to complete the PLF before their visit.
How can I apply for Enter Croatia online?
To apply for Enter Croatia online prepare your valid ID/passport and all information of your planned trip. Then enter the required information into an online form using any working device and check for any errors. Once that’s done cover the service fee using any online payment method and check your email inbox for the PDF confirmation.
How will I receive the confirmation of completing the Croatian health declaration?
Completing the Croatian PLF is followed by a confirmation sent to each designated passenger/traveler who made the application via email in the form of a PDF file. You can print the received document and prepare it for your visit to Croatia.
When should I complete the Croatian PLF?
Complete the Croatian PLF before your departure to Croatia. The best time to apply is at least a few business days before departing. You can apply for your Croatian PLF as early as you want, as long as you have the required information and documents to complete it ready.