If you need information about upcoming travel plans in Croatia check these sites:
Application for easier entry into Croatia is here
The Croatian Government’s official web page about Korona
What to expect in Croatia - important information for visitors
The journey
Travellers
Where possible, book your ticket online to reduce gatherings i.e. at ticket machines.
Transport companies
May advise via their websites how to avoid peak hours and plan your journey accordingly.
Start of the journey
Travellers
Where possible, check-in in advance and electronically
Arrive early at the hub when advised by your carrier, and always respect social distancing (1.5 – 2 m) when required
In the station/port/airport, you may have to wear a facemask
Stations/ports/airports
Should ensure regular cleaning and disinfection of stations/ports/airports
Should make hand-sanitiser available
May remove tables and benches to avoid crowding
Should ensure distancing at luggage drop-offs, at security and border control points, and during boarding/embarking. Pay attention to floor markers
During the journey
Your health remains the key priority – whichever means of transport you choose!Travellers
You may be required or advised to wear a face mask
you may be separated from other passengers, especially if you are travelling alone
you may be asked to board through a rear door, to protect both you and the driver
you may not be able to buy goods, including food and beverages, on board to avoid contact as much as possible
Transport companies
May be required to allow fewer passengers on board
May need to instal protective barriers between you and the driver
Should ensure appropriate ventilation
Should have a strategy in place in case passengers fall ill or show symptoms during the journey
Should clean and disinfect vehicles regularly
Should have doors open automatically, where possible – so passengers do not need to touch any buttons or door handles
Should make sanitising/disinfecting gel available on board
Arriving at the hotel
Protocols for guests in hospitality establishmentsRead carefully information for guests
Respect physical distancing: a distance of 1.5 to 2 meters should be applied in the communal areas of the whole establishment
Consider infection prevention and control measures:
respiratory etiquette, i.e. coughing or sneezing into a paper tissue or the elbow bend
hand hygiene: wash your hands with soap, single use paper towels or automatic dryers, and alcohol-based hand rub solutions
use face masks
Protocols for staff in hospitality establishments
Ventilation: increasing the number of air exchanges per hour and supplying as much outdoor air as possible is recommended
Cleaning and disinfection: cleaning of frequently touched surfaces as often as possible is key. Examples: doorknobs and door handles, chairs and armrests, table-tops, light switches, etc.
Staff should be given instructions on procedures for post check-out cleaning, the treatment of cleaning equipment, waste management, laundry and personal hygiene following cleaning
End of the journey
When you pick up your luggage, distancing should be ensured
should a fellow passenger discover having the coronavirus shortly after the journey, contact tracing and warning measures could be used to warn you and reduce the risk of spreading the virus further. This could be done through mobile apps, you may use on a voluntary basis and with the highest level of data privacy.
Official recommendations from Croatian institute of public health are HERE.
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