30.06.2020
As of 7 May, the requirement for international goods drivers to quarantine upon arrival does not apply anymore.
As of 11 May, citizens from Slovenia, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Germany and Poland, can enter Croatia without restrictions and without having to prove the reasons for their travel. Citizens from other EU countries can enter Croatia, provided they are able to prove the reason for their travel. More information can be found here.
As of 16 May, Goods drivers transiting through Croatia must only use the motorways. In case the driver crosses the border on secondary roads, he must take the shortest route to the motorway to successfully conclude his transit through the country. Stopping at rest areas is allowed with the obligation of observing physical distancing, both indoor and outdoor.
As of 10 June, maritime border crossing points have been reopened.
On 24 June, the Croatian government announced new measures to contain the spread of the virus. As of 00:00 of 25 July, masks are compulsory on public transport (both for passengers and drivers); passengers not complying with the provision will not be allowed to take the public transport. More information on rules applying to public transport operations can be found here and here.
The government has also set out a special regime for some people entering Croatia: individuals coming from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia and North Macedonia, have to self-isolate for 14 days upon entering the country. The measure does not apply to passengers transiting through Croatia. People transiting through Croatia, to reach a neighbouring country, must check the Ministry of Interior website to learn whether they are eligible to enter Croatia. Once travelling, people must have evidence of their status and eligibility to enter that country before Croatia can permit their entry for transit.
Non-EU/EEA nationals are banned from entering Croatia until 30 June. Transport workers are exempt from this provision.
Source: Croatian government
20.04.2020
On 18 April, the Croatian Government took the decision to abolish the convoy method for transit operations in Croatia.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia
31.03.2020
Commercial road transport
According to the latest exchange (25 and 26 March) with the Croatian authorities, the current situation is the following:
· There are no limitations to transit at the border crossings when using green lanes, as defined by the European Commission communication(see Annex 1 and the green lanes map). Green lanes are open for both transit (in convoys of 50 trucks) and the unloading of trucks in Croatia;
· With regards to the paper documents, Croatia is following the European Commission communication on the implementation of green lanes in order to demonstrate their flexibility;
· Convoys are formed on the Slovenian border crossings with Austria and Italy. For goods in transit, they continue driving in convoy across the Croatian border but still within the country, up until the border of the next destination country.
· There is no convoy for goods delivered inside Croatia.
The contact point for the relevant Croatian authority is uprava.infrastruktura@mmpi.hr.
Temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times
Croatia has reported a temporary and limited relaxation in the enforcement rules regarding driving and rest times for drivers of vehicles engaged in goods transport. This relaxation is granted pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006. It applies to those drivers involved in the domestic and international freight transport of essential items, in particular those related to the distribution of food, animal feed, fuel, the transport of raw materials, medicines and medical equipment, the distribution of equipment to hospitals and other public institutions.
Start date: 18.03.2020
End date: 16.04.2020
Source: European Commission website at https://ec.europa.eu/transport/coronavirus-response_en& https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/temporary-relaxation-drivers-covid.pdf.
General information for travellers
There is a compulsory 14-day quarantine or self-isolation measure in place for travellers arriving from specific countries(list available here; Italian citizens included).
The following are exempt from the implementation of this measure:
· Healthcare professionals, healthcare researchers and collaborators, experts in care for the elderly, and persons requiring urgent medical treatment;
· Cross-border workers;
· Goods carriers and other transport personnel, to the extent necessary;
· Diplomats, police officers while carrying out their duties, civil defence services and teams, international organisation staff and international military personnel while carrying out their duties;
· Passengers in transit.
The above mentioned exempt persons will be subject to the instructions and measures adopted by the CIPH.
End date: not available
Further information: http://www.mvep.hr/en/info-servis/press-releases/coronavirus-control-str...See also https://www.koronavirus.hr/.
Source: Croatian Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
