Pursuant to the contractual obligations with the HZZO (Croatian Health Insurance Fund), the Region’s health institutions provide services both for national and foreign tourists staying in the area of the Region of Istria. Should the need for immediate medical assistance be required, all tourists are entitled to health care under the same conditions as Croatian insured parties provided they have a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Domestic tourists can access health care if they have a valid HZZO card. The following text provides information on the conditions and ways of access to health care for tourists.
* In case of life-threatening emergencies or serious health-affecting
conditions, call 194 for emergency medical assistance