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According to the LITP, material reception conditions are: accommodation in the Reception Centre for Applicants for International Protection, food and clothing provided in kind, remuneration of the cost of public transport for the purpose of the procedure for the granting of international protection, and financial aid.[1] The methods and conditions for the provision of material reception conditions shall be established by the Ministry of Interior, while the Reception Centre shall decide on the right to financial assistance.[2] The amount of financial assistance should be established by the decision of the Minister of Interior.[3]
The Decision on the Amount of Financial Assistance for Applicants for International Protection prescribes that the amount of support is 20 EUR per month. Monthly financial support to applicants is low and can serve only as pocket money. Since mid-2016, applicants in Zagreb may use public transport free of charge.
The system granting material reception conditions to applicants is separate and less favourable than the general welfare system for nationals.
[1] Article 55(1) LITP and Article 1(2) Ordinance on the Realisation of Material Reception Conditions.
[2] Article 55(2) LITP.
[3] Article 55(3) LITP.