Zagreb, (IKA) – Pope Benedict XVI will pay an Apostolic Visit to the Republic of Croatia on June 4 and 5, 2011, in Zagreb. Journalists, photographers and cameramen who will cover the Holy Father’s visit should become accredited at the website http://obitelj.mup.hr/. The accreditation form should be filled out no later than May 20, 2011.

When filling out the accreditation form for media representatives, in the space designated “Competent Institution” it is necessary to choose “Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Croatia.”

Under “The Purpose of Accreditation,” it is necessary to indicate “Press,” the function of the accredited person (“journalist,” photographer,” “cameraman” etc.) and e-mail address.

When filling out the accreditation form for a means of transportation, under “Competent Institution,” it is necessary to chose “Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Croatia.”

Media representatives may accredit outside broadcast (OB) vehicles only. For “Purpose of Vehicle,” it is necessary to enter “outside broadcast vehicle,” contact telephone and e-mail address.

All information in connection with the Apostolic Visit by the Holy Father Benedict XVI to the Republic of Croatia is available at the website www.papa.hr.

Media contacts are the Press Office of the Croatian Conference of Bishops, tel.: (01) 4609-999, e-mail: zvonimir.ancic@hkr.hr and the Office of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, tel.: (01) 4597-704, e-mail: glasnogovornik@mvpei.hr.

The Press Center, equipped with Internet, fax, telephone and video link capabilities, will be located in the Westin Hotel, Zagreb, Izidora Kršnjavoga 1.
Transfer will be provided from the Press Center to designated locations where media coverage will be organized, according to the space available.

A citizen of a country whose citizens are subject to a visa requirement to enter the Republic of Croatia should apply for a visa in timely manner at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the respective country. Visa fees shall be paid by the applicants. A list of the Embassies of the Republic of Croatia and information on visa application is available at the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Croatia, www.mvpei.hr.