Embassy of India, Zagreb, Croatia

Embassy of India
Zagreb

IMPORTANT NOTICE/ ADVISORY ON DRIVING LICENSE

It has been brought to the notice of Embassy that many Indian nationals are not producing the original Indian Driving License when asked by Croatian Authorities. Instead they are in possession of duplicate/photocopy of the Indian Driving License.

In this regard, all Indian nationals visiting/residing in Croatia are hereby advised to always carry their original Indian Driving License for driving vehicles in Croatia. Those who will be staying for a period longer than 1(one) year should apply for Croatian Driving License within one year of their arrival in Croatia.

A certificate issued from this Embassy regarding translation of categorization of vehicles as per Croatia cannot and should not be used as a replacement of the Original Indian driving license as the same is issued solely for the purpose of conversion of Indian Driving License to Croatian Driving License. Please note that it is mandatory to carry Original Driving License while driving on roads in Croatia. Multiple cases have been reported for possession of duplicate/photocopy of the licenses which is not acceptable as per Croatian Law for which legal consequences may be faced (including penalties, prison, ban on entering into Croatia or EU, and forced deportation etc.).

All Indian nationals in Croatia are encouraged to stay updated with local traffic laws and procedure. Procedure for applying for Croatian Driving License is available at the following link:

https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/information-regarding-driving-licence-and-road-traffic/exchanging-a-driving-licence/286588

This advisory is issued in the interest of Indians in Croatia.

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One of the largest gatherings of Indians and friends of India celebrated the 76th Republic Day of India at the Chancery premises with great fervour and enthusiasm. The National flag was unfurled by the Ambassador of India to Croatia, Mr. Arun Goel, followed by singing the National Anthem and reading the Hon'ble President of India's address to the Nation. Attendees were treated to a sumptuous Indian meal with hot Tea

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Prime Minister of Croatia H.E. Mr. Andrej Plenkovic received the Ambassador of India to Croatia, H.E. Mr. Arun Goel, on the 17th of January 2025, During the meeting were exchanged the common intention to further strengthen bilateral relations between Croatia and India, especially in economic cooperation and cultural exchange.

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Ambassador Shri Arun Goel presented his Credentials to the President of the Republic of Croatia, H.E. Mr. Zoran Milanovic at the Presidential Palace, Pantovcak in Zagreb on October 22, 2024. Presentation of Credentials was followed by a brief meeting with the President. President Milanovic congratulated Ambassador on his appointment and wished him success in his mission of further strengthening of bilateral ties between India and Croatia.

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Ambassador Arun Goel participated at the 9th Traditional Indian Chariot Festival 'Rathayatra' organized by ISKCON Zagreb on the 5th of October, 2024.

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Mr. Arun Goel assumed charge as Ambassador of India to the Republic of Croatia on 3rd October, 2024 at the Embassy of India to Croatia.

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On the occasion of 155th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Embassy of India, Zagreb organized a floral tribute event on 2nd October 2024 at the Mahatma Gandhi bust, Park Bundek, Novi Zagreb.

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On the fringes of the COP26 conference in Glasgow on 1 Nov 2021, Croatian PM Plenkovic met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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