Visa Information – Zabreg

Croatia visa application varies depending on your purpose of staying in the country and the duration of your stay. A short-stay visa allows you to stay in the country for a period not exceeding 90 days within a 180 days period. This visa allows entry to the country for purposes such as conference attendance. Since 1st January 2023, Croatia has been included in the Schengen area. This means passengers with a valid Schengen visa (Schengen A and C type visas) do not need to apply for visa. The Schengen Area, a group of 26 European countries, allow free movement of people between each of them. As such, citizens from any of these countries do not need a visa to visit Croatia.

Please be aware that the conference organizers are not able to haste visas’ appointments or other procedures for participants. We won’t be able to contact directly consulates or embassies and we do not intervene in anyway with the Visa process as the participant is the singular responsible to apply and follow up on the Visa application. We advise all participants to check whether or not a visa is needed. If you are likely to need a visa, we recommend that you make your application as soon as possible.

All international nationals must possess valid identification and travel documents before entering Croatia. For detailed information check the following pages:
https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/croatia/uae/english/
https://www.flypgs.com/en/visa-information/croatia-visa-guide
https://mvep.gov.hr/services-for-citizens/consular-information-22802/visas-22807/visa-requirements-overview-22879/22879?country

How to get to the conference site

From the airport to the hotel

– By taxi: Taxis are readily available at the airport. You can simply exit the arrivals terminal and look for the taxi stand. The journey from the airport to the city center typically takes around 25-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The fare for the taxi ride will depend on factors such as distance travelled, time of day, and any additional surcharges. Most taxis in Zagreb accept cash payments in Croatian kuna (HRK), although some may also accept credit or debit cards.

– By bus: At the Zagreb Airport, the bus terminal is located near the main terminal building with signs directing passengers to the bus stop. At the designated bus stop wait for the bus heading to Zagreb city center. It may be labeled as “Zagreb Airport Shuttle” or “Pleso Prijevoz”. The journey typically takes around 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The closest stop to Hotel Dubrovnik is the main bus station (Autobusni Kolodvor) within a 10–15-minute walk from the hotel.

– By train: From Zagreb Airport you can take a bus or taxi to Zagreb’s Central Train Station (Glavni Kolodvor), which takes approximately 25-30 minutes, depending on traffic. At the Central Train Station, you can take tram line 6 towards Črnomerec. Disembark at the Trg bana Josipa Jelačića tram stop, which is located at Ban Jelačić Square. The hotel is within walking distance from the square.

– Shuttle service: The hotel provides shuttle service. To book a transfer from the airport to hotel Dubrovnik and vice-versa, check https://www.hotel-dubrovnik.hr/offers/

From airport to Zagreb

– By taxi: Taxis are readily available at the airport. You can simply exit the arrivals terminal and look for the taxi stand. The journey from the airport to the city center typically takes around 25-30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The fare for the taxi ride will depend on factors such as distance travelled, time of day, and any additional surcharges. Most taxis in Zagreb accept cash payments in Croatian kuna (HRK), although some may also accept credit or debit cards.

– Public Transportation: Zagreb International Airport is connected to the city center by public bus service. Bus route 290 operates between the airport and the Zagreb Bus Terminal (Autobusni kolodvor). From there, you can transfer to tram line 4 or tram line 6 that passes near Ban Jelačić Square or catch a taxi to reach your final destination in the city center.

– By car: The drive from the airport to the city center is straightforward, and there are several parking options available in the city center. Once you exit the airport, you'll typically merge onto the A3 motorway (Zagreb Airport – Zagreb – Lipovac). This is the main highway that connects the airport to the city center. Stay on the A3 motorway and follow the signs for Zagreb. The motorway will take you directly towards the city center and you’ll see signs indicating the exits for various parts of the city.