Chekin × Rentlio integration: eVisitor automation for Croatia
If you manage a tourist accommodation in Croatia, eVisitor is not optional. Every guest must be registered within 24 hours of arrival. No exceptions. Miss the window or submit incorrect data, and you risk fines that scale fast across a portfolio. For hoteliers, property managers and vacation rental hosts using Rentlio as their PMS, the Chekin integration removes that workload entirely. Reservations sync to Chekin automatically, guests complete check-in online, and their data is filed with eVisitor within the legal window, without anyone on your team touching a form.
The integration has been live for some time, but many Rentlio users are still discovering everything it can do. This is a closer look at what it solves, especially for the Croatian market.
eVisitor compliance is where most Croatian hosts lose hours every week
The Croatian system is one of the strictest in Europe when it comes to guest registration. Hosts must report every arrival to eVisitor within 24 hours, in a specific format, with verified identity documents. During peak season, a property with 15 daily arrivals can easily spend 2 to 3 hours a day just on registration. That is time competing directly with guest service, cleaning coordination, and operational firefighting.
Manual reporting also introduces risk. A typo in a guest's ID details , a missed submission window during a busy weekend, an inspector requesting documentation that wasn't archived properly. Each of these can trigger fines that, across a portfolio, add up quickly.
How the Chekin and Rentlio integration solves this
Once you connect Chekin to your Rentlio account through the API token (found in your Rentlio developer section), every new reservation flows automatically into Chekin. From that moment, the process runs on its own:
- The guest receives a branded online check-in link, scheduled by you (for example, 48 hours before arrival).
- They fill in their data, upload their ID document, and complete biometric identity verification.
- They pay the tourist tax, calculated automatically based on accommodation type, guest count, and age, along with any upsells you've configured (early check-in, transfers, experiences).
- At 11 PM on the check-in date, Chekin submits the data to eVisitor automatically.
- All documentation is stored in a digital guestbook that meets Croatian regulatory requirements.
You log in to your Chekin dashboard to monitor what's happening. You don't log in to make it happen.
Built for the way Croatian hospitality actually works
Rentlio is the leading 3-in-1 PMS, Channel Manager and Booking Engine cloud technology for efficient accommodation management in Croatia, used across more than 17,000 units in 40+ countries, and Chekin processes over 25 million check-ins per year across 45+ countries. The integration brings those two strengths together for three very different operator profiles: hotels, PMCs and hosts.
- Private vacation rental hosts (Rentlio One), often running units as a side or family business. eVisitor compliance used to mean evenings spent on the laptop after the kids are in bed. With the integration, that disappears.
- Property management companies (Rentlio Plus), coordinating dozens to hundreds of units worldwide. The integration standardises check-in across the portfolio and gives a single dashboard view of registration status per unit.
- Hotels (Rentlio Pro), reception relief during arrival peaks. Guests who've completed check-in online walk straight to the key, no paperwork.
Beyond compliance: payments, upsells, and remote access
eVisitor automation is the entry point, but the integration covers the full guest contact lifecycle. Tourist tax is collected online (no more cash at the door). Damage deposits, transfers, and on-site experiences can be sold during check-in, when the guest is most engaged. For accommodations using smart locks, Chekin issues a time-limited digital key once check-in is complete, particularly valuable for the remote-managed villas and apartments.
How to activate the integration
If you're already a Rentlio user, activation takes minutes:
- Sign up for Chekin and select Rentlio as your PMS during onboarding.
- Paste your Rentlio API token (Settings → Developer in Rentlio).
- Complete your property setup in Chekin: eVisitor credentials, check-in scheduling, contract clauses, upsells.
After that, every future reservation flows in automatically. Two weeks of free trial are included so you can run a full check-in cycle before subscribing.
Not using Rentlio yet?
The Chekin integration runs on top of Rentlio, so that's your starting point. Book a free consultation and the Rentlio team will help you pick the right plan and get set up. Book your free consultation.Need a hand with setup? You can talk to our team for a quick demo.
