Practical Info
Money
Croatian currency is Kuna (HRK; symbol Kn) = 100 Lipa. Notes are in denominations of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 Kn. Coins are in denominations of 25, 5, 2 and 1 Kn, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 lipa. Foreign currency can be exchanged in banks, by authorised dealers and post offices. American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa are widely accepted. ATMs are widespread. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars, Pounds Sterling or Euros. Banking hours are Mon-Fri 0700-1900, Sat 0700-1300.
Communications
Country code is 385. Telephone booths are operated by phone cards available at post offices, news stands and in some tourist shops. Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies. Coverage is good. Internet cafes can be found in Zagreb and other main towns.
Visa
British nationals do not require a visa, provided they have a passport valid for the length of the stay in the country.
Business etiquette
Croatia tends towards formal business protocol, but things can go slowly due to bureaucracy. English and German are widely used as second languages. Business cards including professional or academic titles should be exchanged just after formal introductions. There are also a large number of local agents, advisers, consultants and, to a lesser extent, lawyers, willing to act for foreign companies, but none should be engaged before being thoroughly checked in advance. Croatia has created a more liberal framework for foreign investments so that foreign investors are guaranteed special rights and incentives for investing in Croatia. Office hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1600.
Useful links
Croatian Chamber of Economy
www.hgk.hr
Zagreb Convention Bureau
www.zagreb-convention.hr
Congress and Incentive Office Dubrovnik
www.visitdubrovnik.hr/convention
The Croatian National Tourist Office
www.croatia.hr
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