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Dubrovnik short-term rental rules (2026)

Dubrovnik-Neretva · Croatia
Restricted
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 days

Allowed, with material limits.

City challenging new permits based on carrying capacity Active dispute / verification of permit status required National condominium consent rules apply in Croatia.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Not required
Night cap
30 days a year

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Guest registration

The law in Croatia requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.

System: eVisitor

Deadline: Within 24 hours of arrival; check-out within 24 hours of departure

Authority: Croatian National Tourist Board (eVisitor), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sport

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Source: porezna-uprava.gov.hr (official), checked 24 Aug 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Dubrovnik?

Yes, with material limits. City challenging new permits based on carrying capacity Active dispute / verification of permit status required National condominium consent rules apply in Croatia.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Dubrovnik?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Is there a limit on rental nights in Dubrovnik?

Yes: 30 days a year.

Do hosts in Dubrovnik have to register their guests?

The law in Croatia requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: eVisitor. Deadline: Within 24 hours of arrival; check-out within 24 hours of departure. Authority: Croatian National Tourist Board (eVisitor), under the Ministry of Tourism and Sport.

When were the Dubrovnik rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Dubrovnik on 24 Aug 2026.

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