Practical Information, Passport & Visa
Passport & Visa
Passport or other identification document recognised by international agreement is necessary. Participants from countries of the European Union are allowed into Croatia without a Visa. Citizens of a few European countries do require a Visa for Croatia, though, and it is every participant's responsibility to contact the nearest Croatian embassy or consulate in their country as to obtain information regarding Visa requirements. If you need a Visa for Croatia, please contact EDPE2009 Secretariat. Tourists may stay for up to three months. A driving license, traffic license and the relevant insurance documents (except for countries that have other regulations) are necessary for entry into Croatia with a vehicle. Animals (dogs, cats and others) must have permission, the yellow health document and certificate of vaccination, especially vaccination against rabies.
Customs
Custom duties are not paid on personal objects. Radios, telephones, sporting and professional equipment may be brought into the country after having been registered at the border crossing.
Insurance and Health requirements
To enter Croatia you will need no vaccines or any special health precautions, but please don't forget to bring your own medications if you have any chronic problems. Conference Organizers hold no responsibility in regard to illness, accidents, loss of life or properties of the participants on their way to and from the Conference or during their stay in Croatia. We recommended participants to arrange for their own personal travel and health insurance.
Money
The official currency of the Republic of Croatia is the Kuna, which has 100 Lipa. Foreign currency may be exchanged in banks, exchange offices and post offices in accordance with the valid exchange rate. All major credit cards (American Express, Diners, Visa, Eurocard/Mastercard) and Euro-cheques (after being changed in banks) are accepted.
Climate
The entire Adriatic coast has a Mediterranean climate. Spring and autumn are mild along the coast.
Working hours
Banks and post offices are generally open from 9 AM to 5 PM without breaks, and public offices from Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM. During the tourist season, post offices are generally open until 9 PM, including Saturdays. Shops and department stores work from 8 AM to 8 PM without breaks.
Time zone
Croatia is one hour ahead of Greenwich mean time (GMT), 6 hours ahead of New York and Montreal, 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles, 4 hours ahead of Sao Paulo, 2 hours behind Moscow, and 8 hours behind Tokyo. Daylight saving time is observed from late March to late September, during which time the clocks are advanced one hour.
Electricity
Electrical voltage is 220 volts AC, 50 Hz. Most plugs have two round pins. Visitors from abroad, who wish to operate personal small electronic items, should bring a plug adapter.
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