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Croatia is a member of the Schengen area. Land border controls between Croatia, Slovenia, and Hungary and the sea border with Italy ceased in The land borders with Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro continue to have police and customs checks in place, as these countries are outside of the Schengen area.
Airport controls for flights between Croatia and other countries within the Schengen area ceased in Visit the Embassy of Croatia website for the most current visa information. Find information on dual nationality , prevention of international child abduction , and customs regulations on our websites. Active-duty military personnel should obtain a tourist passport before leaving the United States to accommodate off-duty travel.
DOD travelers should consult with their unit for clearance before leaving the United States. Terrorism : Terrorist groups and those inspired by such organizations are intent on attacking soft targets and are increasingly using less sophisticated methods of attack β including knives, firearms, rudimentary IEDs and vehicles β to target crowds more effectively.
Frequently, their aim is unprotected or vulnerable targets, such as:. For more information, see our Terrorism page. Land Mines: Armed conflict ended in all parts of Croatia in ; however, de-mining of areas along former confrontation lines continues. Known mined areas are well marked with Croatian-language warning signs using the international symbol for mines: a skull and crossbones inside a red, upside-down triangle.
