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Dubrovnik
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Credit
cards, Shopping
Foreigners can claim a sales tax refund
within one year for purchased goods. Don’t
forget to ask the salesman to fill out the
tax refund form when purchasing goods.
All major credit cards are normally accepted
throughout Croatia, as advertised at points
of sale, such as: American Express, Diners
Club, Euro card/Master Card, Visa, JCB, and
Eurocheques. Traveler’s Cheques are also accepted. |
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Currency
& Exchange [top]
The basic Croatian currency unit is the Kuna,
made up of 100 Lipa. Foreign currency can
be exchanged for local money at banks, post
offices and exchange offices, according to
the valid rates of exchange. Visit the exchange
office on the Web for valid exchange rates.
CURRENCY
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Electricity:
[top]220
V, 50 Hz
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Embassies
& Consulates |
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Health
Insurance / Medical Services [top]
Foreign tourists do not pay for medical services
if a Health Care Convention was signed between
Croatia and the country of origin.
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Opening
Hours [top]
Banks and post offices are normally open from
7 a.m. to 7 or 8 p.m. Non-Governmental offices
work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Most grocery stores and department stores
are open non-stop, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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Public
Holidays [top]
January 01st - New Year’s Eve,
Easter and Easter Monday,
May 01st International Labor Day,
Corpus Christi, June 22nd - Antifascist Struggle
Day,
June 25th - Creational National Day,
August 05th - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving
Day, August 15th – Assumption Day,
October 08th - Independence Day,
November 01st - All Saint's Day,
December 25th and 26th - Christmas Holidays.
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Smoking
[top]
Smoking and non-smoking areas.
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Telephone
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Public telephone boxes accept only phone cards
available from newspaper stands and post
offices. |
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Taxes
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A tax refund is available to foreign citizens
for purchased goods exceeding 500 Kuna, providing
that the form entitled "Porezni èek" (Tax Cheque)
is stamped by a customs officer upon leaving
the country.
Customs
Administration of the Republic of Croatia
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Time
zone [top]
European time zone.
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Transportation
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Dubrovnik can be reached by air, sea and road.
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Visas
/ passports [top]
A passport or some other identification document
recognized by international agreements. Information:
Diplomatic missions of the Republic of Croatia
abroad or the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of the Republic Croatia
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Water
[top]
Tap water is drinkable in all parts of Croatia |
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