The European Union Council on Thursday (Dec 8) adopted a decision on the full application of the Schengen acquis in Croatia.
I am very pleased that during the Czech Presidency, Croatia was able to take two important steps in its European integration by joining both the euro and the Schengen areas. I am confident that these successes will pave the way for other member states who fulfil the conditions to take the next step in their European journeys, and my colleagues and I will continue to work hard to ensure that we can welcome Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen family in the near future.
Vít Rakušan, Czech Minister of Interior
From 1 January 2023, checks on persons at internal land and sea borders between Croatia and the other countries in the Schengen area will be lifted. Checks at internal air borders will be lifted from 26 March 2023, given the need for this to coincide with the dates of the IATA summer/winter time schedule.
From 1 January 2023 Croatia will also start to issue Schengen visas and will be able to make full use of the Schengen Information System.
