Croatia is located in the southeastern part of Europe. It was once a republic under the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia but later became a part of the European Union. The diversity in the culture can be seen in how people communicate with each other when sending and receiving mail. Different regions give preference to different address components. 

Moreover, there are different types of addresses and each has its specific requirements. Take, for instance, the street address is important in a residential address but it is replaced with a PO box number in a military address.  If you want to send mail to a client or customer in Croatia but don’t know the format, we have got you covered. We bring to you different types of address formats with examples.

Recipient Name

Write the recipient’s full name. You can add appropriate titles like Gospodin for Mr., Gospođice for Ms., and Gospođa for Mrs. If the mail is for a business, write the company’s name in the first line, followed by the recipient’s name and their department in the second and third line. To ensure that the internal distribution sends the mail to the right office and desk, write ATTN. in front of the recipient’s name.

Street Address

Write the street name and house/building number. Add “Ulica (Croatian word for street)” in front of the street name. If the recipient has a PO box, write  “P.P.” (Poštanski Pretinac means post office box number in Croatian language) and then the box number.

Postal Code and City

Postal codes are called poštanski brojevi in Croatia and they are five-digit numbers. In a Croatian address format, a postal code and city are placed on the same line. Some of the major cities in Croatia are Split, Zagreb, Zadar, and Pula. If you are sending international mail to Croatia, write the ISO alpha 2 country code before the postal code. Add a dash between the country code and postal code.

Country Name

Write the country name in the last line. If you are sending international mail to Croatia, write the country name in capital letters.

Residential Address Format

Write the recipient’s name, street address or PO box, postal code, city, and country name.

Rural Address Format

The streets in the rural areas do not have an official name. In such cases, write the name of the village, or property, followed by the nearest larger town, postal code, city, and country name.

Business Address Format

Start with the company’s name, followed by the recipient’s name and their department. All the other address elements should be in the same place as the residential address.

International Address Format for NGOs And Organizations

Write the name of the organization and the specific department before the street address. Place the remaining address components in the same way as the residential address.

PO Box Address Format

Instead of the street address, write P.P. and then the PO box number in the residential address format.

Military Address Format

Just like the civilian address, Hrvatska pošta is responsible for managing mail addressed to military personnel stationed in Croatia. Start with the rank and full name of the person, followed by the military unit number. The rest of the address components will remain in the same place as the residential address.

Government Office Address Format

Write the name of the office or department instead of the recipient’s name in the residential address.

Address Format for Multiple Recipients

If you are sending mail to multiple people in the same family or business, write each name on a separate line of the residential address.

Address  Format for Courier Services

If you are using courier services like FedEx or DHL, write the contact details of the person in the last line of the residential address.

The national postal system of Croatia is Hrvatska pošta which was established in 1841. It is responsible for managing domestic and international mail deliveries. It offers a wide range of services like mail and parcel delivery, postal money orders, and financial services. Aside from Hrvatska pošta, there are other postal service providers operating in Croatia like DHL, UPS, Overseas Express, and TNT Express.

Sending direct mail to the wrong address reduces your chances of increasing sales, building relationships with prospects, or maybe nurturing networks with clients or customers. A simple typing error, spelling mistake, or formatting mistake can also affect your brand’s reputation. Hence, keeping the correct data in your database and watching for incorrect or incomplete data entering your system is essential. 

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If you want to send mail to countries other than Croatia but don’t know the format, we have got you covered. Check out our international address format page where you will find address formats for countries across the world.