By entering Schengen on 1 January, Croatia joins 26 other EU and EEA members comprised of countries which have abolished all passport and all other types of border control at their mutual borders.
Croatian international airports will have a transition period of three months to adjust their border controls upon entry, and after the transition is complete – by 26 March 2023 – Schengen originating flights arriving in Croatia will no longer be required passport/border control.
Croatian prime minister Andrej Plenkovic said: "Croatia received the unanimous support of the Council for Internal Affairs and Justice and on 1 January 2023 we become a member of Schengen.
