I am a US citizen planning a trip to Dubrovnik in June. I checked the US State Dept web site to make sure I didn%26#39;t need a visa or anything. While a visa isn%26#39;t necessary, it did say that foreign travelers to Croatia must register w/the local police dept within 24 hours of arrival. The site also said that many hotels or booking companies will do this for you. I am curious to know what more seasoned Croatian travelers have done and if you have any advice about this matter. Thanks a bunch!
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In 30 years have never had to register with the police! If you are staying in a hotel they will do it for you or if it%26#39;s an apartment the owner will inform the agency. That%26#39;s my experience and never had any problem and we are there every year. So go with the US State Dept%26#39;s advice and enjoy your trip.
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I also have never done this. It has always been done by the places we have stayed at.
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On our first trip some years ago, we tried to be model visitors and tried to register but the police weren%26#39;t interested. What the authorities are interested in is to make sure you pay the small daily tourist tax. Your hotel or B%26amp;B will record and handle this for you automatically, so its pretty painless (apart from the money). Just remember to keep the receipt. It%26#39;s never happened to anyone I know but there were a few scare stories a couple of years ago when customs at the departure airport asked some tourists for evidence that they had paid the tourist tax. They didn%26#39;t do anything but any little hassle can sour a visit, and its such a wonderful place, you won%26#39;t want anything to spoil your memories.
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Thanks so much for all of your insights. I have made my reservation with a guest house and have been told that they will handle this registration for me. Good to know that I need to hold on to proof. I love this website! Thanks again!
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