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Kuna (1 Kuna = 100 Lipa). There are 1, 2, 5,
10, 20, 50 Lipa coins, 1, 2, 5 and 25 Kuna coins and 5, 10,
20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 Kuna banknotes.
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Foreign currencies:
can be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, post offices
and at most tourist agencies, hotels and camping grounds.
Banking hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday. On
Saturdays banks are open until 1 p.m. In the larger cities
some banks are also open on Sundays. Credit cards: Most
hotels, restaurants and shops accept credit cards (American
Express, Diners Club, Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa, Sport Card
International). Cash dispensing machines are ubiquitous. |
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Voltage of city power grid – 220V, frequency
50HZ. GMT plus one hour in winter and GMT plus two
in summer. |
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Tap water is potable throughout Croatia.
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Passport or some other internationally
recognised identification document. Tourists may remain in
Croatia for up to three months. |
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Customs regulations of the Republic of Croatia are in line
with the standards of European Union countries. Foreign
currency is freely brought in and taken out of the country
(up to a value of 3.000 euros); up to a value of 15.000 kn
for domestic currency. More expensive professional and
technical equipment should be registered at the border. Dogs
and cats, accompanied by their owner, need to have an
International certificate from a registered veterinarian
stating that at least 15 days and not more than six months
have passed since their vaccination against rabies. Tax
refund for goods purchased in Croatia over 500 kuna in value
with a validated "Tax cheque" at departure from the country.
Information: Republic of Croatia Customs Administration (tel
01 6102 333); Web:
www.carina.hr |
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