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Health in Croatia: vaccines, water, medical care and insurance

Most travellers need no special vaccines for Croatia: routine shots (MMR, DTP, polio, COVID-19) should be current, and hepatitis A is worth considering. Tap water is safe in cities and most rural areas. Travel insurance covering emergency care and repatriation is strongly advised, especially for non-EU visitors who will be billed for public hospital care.

Updated Sep 20261 min read
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Medical care
Public hospitals treat eligible visitors; others are billed (check)

Medical care and insurance

Public hospitals treat eligible visitors, but billing and co-payments vary; other nationals are billed for services. Private clinics and pharmacies exist in tourist centres (check).

Travel insurance that covers emergency medical treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation is strongly recommended. Some policies also reimburse private clinic fees, which can be useful if you prefer faster service.

Questions people ask

Can I use my European Health Insurance Card in Croatia?

Eligible visitors may use public medical care, but this does not replace travel insurance (check).

Verify with the official source

Draft, not field-verified

Rules, fees, schedules and prices change. Verify with the official source (the government, embassy, operator or venue) before you book or travel.

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