#52026XG02320Penalties for Unauthorized Crossing of External Borders in Croatia
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This law imposes penalties on individuals who cross Croatia's external borders illegally or at unauthorized times. Unauthorized crossings can lead to a 30-day imprisonment or fines ranging between EUR 260 and EUR 1,320. Additionally, helping third-country nationals cross borders illegally can result in a 60-day imprisonment or a EUR 3,000 fine per person aided, along with mandatory confiscation of transport used in the act.
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Key Changes
- Implementation of penalties for unauthorized border crossing
- Imposition of fines and imprisonment for assisting illegal border crossing
- Mandatory confiscation of transport used in illegal crossings
Obligations
What this law requires
Natural persons must not cross or attempt to cross the external border at places other than designated border crossing points or outside the working hours of those border crossing points.
Natural persons must undergo all required border checks and must not leave the area of a border crossing point before border checks are completed.
Natural persons assisting third-country nationals in illegal border crossing or stay shall be punished by imprisonment of up to 60 days or fined EUR 3,000 for each individual assisted.
Mandatory confiscation of objects and means of transport used in illegal crossing or assistance will be imposed on those who assist third-country nationals in illegal border crossing.