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Passport & Visa
The guide was updated:Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Croatia, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling.
For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.
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Zadar airport is located in Zemunik Donji, 12 kilometres from the city centre. It operates internal as well as international flights, often with low-cost airlines. A bus route connects the airport to the port and the city centre.
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Passport & Visa
Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not need a visa to enter Croatia, only a valid ID. Many other countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Australia, and New Zealand, benefit from visa-free entry for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Visitors from visa-exempt countries must hold a valid passport and, starting in late 2025, will need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) authorisation online before travelling.
For those requiring a visa, such as travellers from some Middle-East, African or Asian nations, a Schengen visa must be obtained prior to arrival. All travellers should ensure their passport is valid for at least three months beyond their intended stay.
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Best Time to Visit
The most popular period with tourists is between May and August, when the weather is hot and slightly humid. To enjoy warm weather and find cheaper accommodations, April and September may be the best options.
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Public Transport
Liburnija, the local public transport company, operates on 11 lines covering the whole city and some areas of the Zadar County.
You can buy one-way tickets in cash from the bus driver. Return tickets are issued and paid in cash at the ticket sales department of the Zadar Bus Station (point of sale #15), as well as with authorised vendors.
It's possible to buy digital travel tickets using the Smartica mobile app. Remember to activate your ticket when you get on the bus.
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Taxi
There are several taxi companies operating in Zadar and the main taxi ranks can be found near the Bus Station (Autobusni kolodvor) and the ferry quay (Liburnska obala). Prices can differ depending on the company, so it's advisable to ask for the total amount in advance.
Two reliable companies are Eurotaxi and Dalma.
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Pharmacy
There are three pharmacies in the city centre that are open around the clock:
Center
Ulica Jurja Barakovića 2, Zadar
+385 23 302 921
Donat
Braće Vranjanina 14, Zadar
+385 23 251 480
Jadran
Put Murvice 2, Zadar
+385 23 211 743
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Post
Beside the main post office, there is also another one in the city centre, located in Š.Kožičića Benje 1.
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Phone
Country code: +385
Area code: (0)23
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Electricity
Standard voltage is 230 V, the frequency 50 Hz.
Power plugs and sockets are type C or F.
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