Is Vis safe?
Very safe. Crime is almost absent; sea, heat and remote coves need basic caution.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 1: Exercise normal precautions, updated 2026-05-17.
- Homicide rate in Croatia: 0.7 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Croatia: 7.9 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 192 · Ambulance 194 · Fire 193 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Vis at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Rare. Occasional theft from parked cars and bags at beaches. |
| At night | Very quiet and safe; village streets are dark away from the harbours. |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women, day and night. |
| Other risks | Rough seas stopping ferries and boat trips; Summer heat above 32°C; Steep paths to coves |
Scams, areas and local laws
Take care
- Remote coves like Stiniva: steep paths and no help nearby
- Boat trips in strong wind: choose licensed operators
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Swimwear or going shirtless in Split, Dubrovnik and other town centres brings on-the-spot fines
- Drinking alcohol in public spaces is fined in several tourist town centres
- Outdoor fires and barbecues are illegal June–October outside designated areas
How Vis compares in Croatia
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Zagreb | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Zadar | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Pula | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Rovinj | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Korčula | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Brač | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Šibenik | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Krk | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Poreč | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Trogir | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Vis | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Opatija | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Split | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Dubrovnik | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hvar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Makarska | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Rijeka | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Vis safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women, day and night.
Is Vis safe at night?
Very quiet and safe; village streets are dark away from the harbours.
What is the crime rate in Vis?
Rare. Occasional theft from parked cars and bags at beaches. Nationally, Croatia records 0.7 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Vis?
Police 192 · Ambulance 194 · Fire 193 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Jadrolinija ferries
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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