Serbians and Bosnians will no longer be able to enter Croatian soil with their passports only and are being required to obtain a travel permit first.
As per the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) entering into force next year, travelers from Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina, as well as other countries in the Schengen Area, will have to present a travel authorization prior to entering Croatia.
The scheme is expected to affect thousands of Serbs and Bosnians crossing the border on a daily basis, as well as those who live near the border. The new rule is set to enter into force in May 2023.
Apart from Croatia, other countries that could soon start implementing the rule are Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Romania.
currently, there are 63 countries from across the world that will need to apply for authorization before entering one of 26 Schengen countries, including Croatia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, and Romania.
According to the European Border Agency (Frontex), around 1.4 billion travelers will be affected by this new rule.
however, the procedure is fast and simple and can be completed by filling in a form on the website.
The form asks for traveler’s data as well as information on his or her health status, travel to war zones, and criminal precedents. The application for the authorization will cost 7 euros per person.
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