HealthcareEditorially reviewed 02/09/2026

Planned treatment abroad

Before you travel, check whether you need prior HZZO approval for planned healthcare outside Croatia.

Cost

Depends on approval and the scope of costs covered by HZZO

Usual time

Depends on medical assessment and a complete application

Responsible institution

HZZO

How to apply

This procedure has one application method.

Submit the application to the competent institution following its current instructions.

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1
Distinguish urgent care while travelling from planned treatment
An EHIC does not cover travel whose purpose is treatment.
2
Determine which legal route applies
Treatment unavailable in Croatia may be referred under national rules. If it is available but not within a medically justified period, cross-border healthcare rules apply for the EU, EEA, Switzerland and the UK.
3
Obtain a medical proposal
The competent doctors explain the need for treatment and circumstances relevant to approval.
4
Request HZZO approval before committing to costs
For HZZO-funded cover, follow the decision and conditions of the applicable legal route.
5
Act on the decision
Check the institution, scope of cover, transport and post-treatment obligations, as routes do not cover the same costs.

Procedure	Price	Deadline
Procedure cost The final amount depends on the applicable tariff and circumstances of the individual application.	Depends on approval and the scope of costs covered by HZZO	Depends on medical assessment and a complete application

Procedure

Price

Deadline

Procedure cost

The final amount depends on the applicable tariff and circumstances of the individual application.

Depends on approval and the scope of costs covered by HZZO

Depends on medical assessment and a complete application