Renting out property on Krk: the ultimate guide to categorisation (star rating)
You’ve fulfilled your dream of owning a home on the beautiful island of Krk and now want to rent out your property to holidaymakers? An excellent decision! Demand for holidays on the island of Krk remains unbroken among tourists from all over Europe.
In order to offer your villa or apartment officially and legally to holiday guests, your property in Croatia needs a so-called categorisation (Kategorizacija). This is the official star rating awarded by the Ministry of Tourism.
For many German and Austrian owners, the Croatian bureaucracy jungle seems daunting at first. But don’t worry: here we explain step by step how the process works, which documents you need and how we can take all the work off your hands!
What is categorisation and why is it mandatory?
Categorisation is the legal basis for offering tourist services in Croatia. It ensures that accommodation meets a certain quality standard. Depending on facilities, size and services, your property receives between 2 and 5 stars. Without this official decision (Rješenje) you may not rent out.
Step-by-step guide: how to register your accommodation
1. Check the requirements (how many stars will I get?)
Before applying, you should check which standards your property meets. The ministry has created a detailed Excel table with all the requirements for this. Tip: We have fully translated this complex list into German! This lets you go through it room by room – from the minimum size of the bathroom to the kitchen equipment – and calculate exactly whether it’s enough for 3, 4 or 5 stars.
2. The official application (Zahtjev)
To start the process, the official application for categorisation (Zahtjev za odobrenje pružanja ugostiteljskih usluga) must be submitted to the responsible tourism office (Ured državne uprave). This application must be fully completed and signed by the owner.
3. The declaration of consent (Suglasnost) for co-owners
Do you not own the property alone? If, for example, the house belongs jointly to you and your spouse (or other co-owners) but the application is to be in one person’s name only, you need the document Suglasnost. This is a simple but absolutely essential declaration of consent. With it, one owner officially permits the other to rent out the property to tourists.
4. Submission and on-site appointment
Once all the papers have been submitted, a small commission from the tourism office will contact you to inspect the property on site. If everything meets the requirements, you’ll shortly afterwards receive your blue sign with the stars, which must be visibly displayed on the outside wall.
New: get your categorisation done easily online!
We know you’d rather spend your valuable time on the island at the beach than dealing with government offices and Croatian forms.
That’s why we’re now making it extremely easy for you! Use our new digital registration form. Simply upload your basic details and we’ll prepare everything else for you.
Your all-round carefree package for renting out on Krk
Once your property has been successfully categorised, the work often really begins. Guests expect cleanliness, a well-kept garden and a clean pool. As your local partner on Krk, we offer you everything from a single source so that your rental is a complete success:
- Professional cleaning: Tourist changeover cleaning and thorough deep cleaning.
- Bed linen service: Collection, hygienic cleaning and delivery.
- Pool & garden service: So your outdoor areas always shine.
- Maximum occupancy: We list your property on our successful booking portal www.urlaubaufkrk.com and run premium advertising right here on Krk-info.eu.
Make life easy for yourself. Fill in our online form now and together we’ll take care of successfully renting out your property on the golden island of Krk!
