Bologna, January 2, 2023 – Croatia joined on January 1, 2023 in euros and in the Schengen area. Then the Balkan nation enters in the monetary field he was born in market only European 10 years after its transition to the European Union. “A historic moment” was defined by the Croatian institutions in the accompanying ceremonies double step of European integration At midnight on December 31st.
The Balkan country is thus the 20th country to introduce the common currency and the 27th in the area of freedom of movement.
Also from Italy Croatia it is a very popular destination of tourists and vacationersespecially those of the Adriatic area (but of course not only), like those who live there Romagna and in Brands, given the proximity between the coasts. The changeover to the euro and the “breaking down” of borders will bring innumerable advantages for those who are already holidaying in Croatia this summer.
Croatia in the euro: what’s changing for travellers
Croatia therefore adopted the euro on January 1, 2023 as a means of paymentby giving up the national currency, the Croatian kuna. In recent months, the Croatian Central Bank (HNB) has delivered 63 million banknotes and 286 million coins to the country’s post offices and banks. This means that tourists will already be able to pay with euros without having to change money.
In addition, the last prices in the country have been in effect since September 5th They are already shown in euros and kuna, and will last until the end of next year. The transitional period applies to cash payments it lasts until January 14, 2023. The exchange rate has been set at 7.53450 Croatian kuna for 1 euro, with the ban on price increases under the pretext of the changeover to the euro. However, the impact on prices for Zagreb and other Croatian cities has yet to be assessed. And caution is advised, at least in the beginning at the exchange rateused when paying in euros.
Croatia in the Schengen area: what is changing
Croatia’s accession to the Schengen area will also lead to this a crucial advantage for tourism. You no longer need any checks or even a passport to cross the border. So end long queues in Trieste or at the Slovenian border.
In fact, the Schengen Agreement abolished internal borders. From the point of view of international travel, the territory of the participating States therefore represents a uniform complex in which the free movement of persons is guaranteed.
Along the 1,300 km Croatian border, 73 land border crossings and 12 in seaports have been suppressed, while air traffic will have to wait until March 26, when the summer flight schedule comes into effect.