One important thing is changing for tourists in Croatia as a holiday destination.Image: www.imago-images.de
Croatian tourists will soon have to adapt to new requirements. Croatia is introducing a registration system that is changing the holiday rental market.
April 26, 2026, 4:28 p.mApril 26, 2026, 4:28 p.m
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From June 1st, holiday apartments, rooms and holiday homes in Croatia may only be offered if they have an official registration number. Without this identifier, accommodations are no longer allowed to appear on platforms such as Airbnb or Booking, it is said.
The country’s government is responding to a growing problem. Many accommodations have so far simply been rented out without official registration. The new system is intended to ensure that all offers are recorded and verifiable. The aim is to reduce illegal rentals and gain more control over the market.
Croatia wants to have more control
At the same time, controls are to be significantly expanded. In addition to state authorities, other bodies are also allowed to check for the first time whether landlords are complying with the requirements for accommodation. In the future, all processes relating to accommodation for holidaymakers should be recorded centrally digitally in order to increase the pressure on providers operating illegally, reports the “Münchner Merkur”.
Croatia also wants to set completely new standards when it comes to the quality of accommodation. Holiday apartments will be checked regularly in the future, guesthouses and campsites will also be subject to fixed evaluation cycles to ensure uniform standards.
In addition, other measures are taking effect that are likely to be noticeable in the everyday lives of some holidaymakers. The sale and consumption of energy drinks, among other things, is prohibited in restaurants.
The law has not yet been finalized, so adjustments are still possible. For your summer holiday in Croatia this means: it’s best to check the offers carefully before booking. If the accommodation does not have an official registration number, in the worst case scenario there could be trouble on site – and the Croatian government may have put a stop to the holiday. (fwa)