Tourist Registration Requirement
Every tourist must register at the local tourist office and pay the tourist tax. Tourist registration is not related to Croatia's entry into the EU but is a legal obligation for all visitors. Tourist registration is usually carried out by hotel receptions, or by the landlords of accommodation facilities and guesthouses. Tourists who are staying with friends or own a property must register themselves or arrange it with the accommodation owner.Tourist Tax (Residence Tax)
The tourist tax is paid according to the number of days spent in Croatia and also applies to boat owners who have their vessels moored in a harbor and sleep on them, as well as to all persons who sleep on these vessels.Exemptions from Paying the Tourist Tax
- Children under 12 years- Persons with a physical disability of 70% or more + one assistant
- Seasonal workers
- Immediate family members of residents of the tourist community or town
- Owners of a recreational property if it is an old family home inherited from a person who had their last permanent residence in the tourist town or community, provided they stay in that property
- Persons aged 12 to 18 pay the tourist tax reduced by 50%
The tourist tax is paid for each night spent.
Conditions for Tourist Tax on Yachts and its Price for 2024
If you decide to spend your stay in Croatia on a yacht, specific conditions regarding the tourist tax apply to you. In 2024, the prices for the tourist tax on a yacht are as follows:- Boats up to 9 meters in length: 10 EUR per day
- Boats from 9 to 12 meters in length: 12 EUR per day
- Boats from 12 to 15 meters in length: 14 EUR per day
- Boats longer than 15 meters: 16 EUR per day
The price of the tourist tax applies to each person sleeping on the vessel.
Tourist Tax in Regular Accommodation Facilities
For 2024, the following prices for the tourist tax have been set for regular accommodation facilities:- Hotels and guesthouses: approximately 1.33 EUR per person per night
- Private accommodation: approximately 1 EUR per person per night
- Campsites: approximately 0.93 EUR per person per night
These prices may vary slightly depending on the location and season.
Tourist registration and the payment of the tourist tax are important obligations that all visitors to Croatia should comply with. Proper and timely fulfillment of these obligations will ensure a trouble-free stay and allow you to fully enjoy the beauty of this Mediterranean destination.
