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Croatia lets you photograph and sell 2D images of public works, but not 3D reproductions; watch the Dubrovnik drone zones.

By Joel Kelly Verified Jun 28, 2026 2 sources
Permit: conditionalPanorama: Full, with limits

Shoot decision

Depends on setup

Street photography in public needs no permit. Commercial crews and managed heritage sites need authorization or a fee.

Permit

Conditional

Issuer: Site manager for commercial shoots and managed heritage sites; no permit for personal street photography

Cost: No permit for personal photography; commercial productions and walled cities or fortresses need permission

Street photography in public needs no permit. Commercial crews and managed heritage sites need authorization or a fee.

Drone / airspace

Governed by EASA rules via the CCAA; an EU operator registration is valid, with coastal geo-zones

Dubrovnik old town and parts of the coast have active no-fly zones. For category detail, see Drone Authority.

Street / public space

Yes to photograph, but publishing a recognizable person generally needs consent under personality rights

Exceptions cover public figures, public events, and people appearing as part of a scene or crowd.

Freedom of panorama

Full, with limits

The 2021 Copyright Act permits reproduction of works permanently in public places, including commercial use, but only as 2D reproductions such as photos and film. You can sell the image; you cannot make a 3D model, and interiors are generally outside the exception.

Practical notes

  • Photographing and selling an image of Dubrovnik's walls or a public monument is fine as a 2D photo.
  • Dubrovnik old town and parts of the coast have drone geo-zones; check CCAA zones before flying.

Guidance, not legal advice

Rules change and enforcement varies. Confirm with the issuing authority before you shoot. Drone law depth lives at Drone Authority.

Drone Authority

Check the flight side

Photography access and drone permission are separate questions. Drone Authority covers the flight-law side for this country.

Field kit

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