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Thank you! We are happy you think so. :)

Thank you so much, Mike! I hope to host more in the future.

Hey Marin, thank you so much! We are super thrilled that you are enjoying our videos. I agree that Croatia has a great quality of life and way of living. As an American, I've changed a lot in terms of work/life balance after seeing the example of Croatians. I agree that not everything outside Croatia is better. Personally, my life is better here than it was or could be in the US. BUT, everybody is different. It's all about what is important to you.

I agreed, that is so true, not everyone fits into everything everybody is different, thanks for sharing

Hvala Vam puno, draga Dijana!

Yes, for sure. That's how it is with everything.

Hi Noah, I imagine you are anxious to get more answers. We are following this closely and will share updates as we have them. They did just confirm that military service will be 2 months, which means civil service will be 4 months. As small updates happen, we share them in our newsletter. Once this legislation is final, I'll make a brand new video to summarize everything. If you need any help with your Croatian citizenship, please let us know. :)

Thank you for the comment! There is a guide in the description of this video that has resources for finding a job in Croatia.

Hi Jelena, thank you for reaching out! There are a few more factors to look at to determine which path is best for you, but you could explore both options. I've put two links for you in the description of this video, both related to the process for citizenship. One is for spouses, and one is for those applying based on descent. Take a look at those. If you'd like someone to validate which claim is best and help you with the process, fill out the form at the bottom of either post. You'll get a free consultation with a lawyer who will guide you on the best path and how they can help.

Hi, thanks for sharing your experience! How did you obtain your domovnica?

@@ExpatinCroatia I had to pay a lawyer and use POA.

Hi Simeon, thank you for finding us! In the description of this video, you'll find a guide for entry visas as well as a guide for work permits. Happy you're here!

Hi there, thank you for the comment! Not always. It depends on the situation and what the seller has arranged with the real estate agency. Usually, both the seller and the buyer get charged a fee, but sometimes the agency makes an arrange for exclusive rights to sell, in which case they give the seller a break on the fee. It can vary wildly from case to case, agency to agency.

This policy only applies to Croatian citizens.

This policy is only for Croatian citizens.

Hi Lisa! He is from the UK but living in Ljubljana. I hope that you make it over to Europe some day. If we can help guide you in any way, please let us know. :)

@@ExpatinCroatia Thank you. My Grandmother was from there..

Hi there, thank you for the comment. Not necessarily. Croatia only has the capacity to take 4000 to 4500 people at once, and there are far more young Croatian men than that. Also, you can conscientously object. That means instead of military service, you can do civil service, which is learning first aid and helping with community projects.

Hi Bob, Thank you for the feedback! Dealing with the sound has been a true comedy of errors that has made me tear my own hair out. I just made a big improvement, and would love to know what you think. Check out our latest episode of Five Question Friday - Episode 158. How is the sound for you on this one?

@@ExpatinCroatia I just watched it..(pls beware of snakes!)..there’s improvement/progress visible..I’ve been eyeing lately the DJI Mic: two Transmitters (the other one is suitable when doing interviews) and one Receiver, plus the Charging case..all for 250$ on Amazon 🤷‍♂️..keep up the good work

Hey Mikki, Awww, thank you! That is always the goal. I'm so glad you're here, thanks for all the support. :)

Hmmmm, I haven't seen any public bathrooms. There are many caffes and several restaurants, which you can use if you buy something. If I come across one, I'll reply to you here.

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We can only speculate, but most likely, it's to protect the park. Humans are covered in lotion, sunscreen, deodorant, cologne and other chemicals. This contaminates the water, which can harm the habitat and the creates that live within it. Safety may also be a factor. They do not want anyone getting hurt.

Thanks for the question! The government has not yet answered this question. As soon as they have, we will announce it here.

Speaking for myself personally, as the individual Sara and not on behalf of my company Expat in Croatia, I agree!

UA-cam isn't a Croatian company, so Croatia isn't responsible for deleting your comments.

Hey Justin! What would you like to see in a barefoot driving video?

@@ExpatinCroatia Hey just show how you would do it showing me by if you just use your whole foot or just your toes to push down on the gas and brake pedal thanks 🙂🙃

Wow, thank you for sharing this! Sounds like your unit was quite the eclectic, rag tag bunch of individuals! Very interesting, indeed. I'm glad to hear that you found it to be a good experience, made some lifelong friends and think it would be good for young people now. That's really positive, overall. Thank you again for taking the time to share the experience that you had. I'm certain it will be helpful to others.

We are getting questions from Croatian citizens who are concerned about being drafted because they don't speak Croatian. Did you speak Croatia when you were in the service? Did the others with you?

@@ExpatinCroatia I spoke “kitchen Croatian” meaning just in my family and to my grandparents. Mainly a mix of English and basic Croatian words at a 3rd grade level. It wasn’t until I started living there and listening to Croatian constantly that I started to pick up more vocabulary. ( I was taught all the swear words first 😉.)In the Army there was one German-Croatian who hardly spoke any but the others filled in the gaps and he was able to figure out what was being said. When you saw everyone doing push-ups it wasn’t hard to figure out that you had to do them as well. My biggest problem was some technical military terms I never heard before but the other guys explained it to me in English. That was almost 30 years ago today I am sure everyone knows some English today. A friend is in the regular army and since Croatia entered NATO he said almost everyone has some basic knowledge of English so as to be able to communicate with others NATO troops. The guys in my unit encouraged me to ask lots of questions during class time using bad grammar and mixing English and Croatian so they could all have a good laugh at our instructors face when I would raise my hand. I was happy to oblige.😁 Like I said before it was a positive experience and I am glad that I did it.

​@nickynamey1639 Look. I lived in Bulgaria when it was under the Soviet Union, and we had to do 2 years of service, and this hardly went for many of the recruits. The problem in those countries is the mindset of society that if you haven't served, you're not a man! This definitely won't install any patriotic thoughts in the youths. Bulgaria currently faces a demographic crisis, and in several years, there would hardly be any young people in the villages, which I presume also counts for Croatia. It won't install anything. It'll just give excuses for some guys with huge ego torment those who they think are low.

It's not us deleting your comments. UA-cam does delete comments automatically if they feel they violate their guidelines.

Happy to hear that it was informative for your family. :)

Hey Nicky! Happy to found us! Private health insurance costs can vary depending on what you want covered. You could go with a travel policy for emergencies through a Croatian company, then just pay out of pocket for doctor's appointments and medications as they are very reasonable. A private family doctor visit is about 50euro, a specialist is 60 to 80euro. Most meds don't cost more than 20euros, but of course, it depends. Signing up for government health insurance could be tough. You'll first have to get a Croatian national ID with a Croatian address on it, which is much harder these days for Croatian citizens from abroad. Usually, the police will want proof that you are permanently relocating to the country. If you manage to get the ID, then you'll have to pay either ~90euros per month, OR 16,5% of your monthly net income (worldwide) with a ceiling of 210euros per month. To register for the first time, you must pay back payment for a year as an investment in the system since you have not yet contributed. Thanks for the question!

@@ExpatinCroatia thanks for the reply. We were going to try living there 5 months a year then if things went Ok then make the jump to permanent if the tax hit isn’t too big. My wife grew up there before moving in her early 30’s and I lived there for almost 5 years in the mid 1990’s so we are aware of the situation with yearly visits. Is the 16.5 % you mentioned part of the tax on Social Security I would receive or would it include withdrawals from 401k and or IRA? The 210€ seems like a bargain compared to some quotes I saw for travel medical insurance Thanks

The 16,5% isn't a tax, it's the percentage used to calculate health care contributes for those with non-Croatian income.

Hey Ines! Ah, interesting! Kastela is now 40K, Solin is about 24K, then with Split at 160K-ish, not a huge difference over the years, it seems.

Hey hey hey! Yeah, this weather is pretty rough. Keeping my fingers crossed for a little rain just to cool things down a little. I saw a guy on the tram with an umbrella today. Wishful thinking, maybe?? Thanks for watching, as always. :)

@ExpatinCroatia We had such beautiful rains in the spring but the porous ground is bacon (hamburger!) crisp now. I'm paranoid about forest/wild fires...several years ago our wee village was evacuated. Fire bombers and firefighters thankfully saved our homes but the fire was only 10 meters from our property. But there is exactly zero we can do about the weather. Maybe the umbrella guy knows something we don't. ;) Probably sheltering himself from heat. Or a sociology experiment. ;)

Hi Rafael! It was a treat to meet you! Hope we cross paths again, possibly at this week's FQF. :)

No, we do not. You must first be hired, then your employer can obtain the work permit for you.

Hey! I'll show your comment to Rob! The tri-tip was super awesome. And he even had a custom Santa Maria-style bbq grill custom made in Croatia.

Reduce onions, noted... :) ~CAM

@@ExpatinCroatia 🤣🤣♥

Hey Ines, thank you! I'll share your comment with CAM. She had me wellin' up too. :)

I agree, it was beautiful! I'll share your comment with CAM. Thank you for watching!

Thank you, Dijana!

Thank you for the question! Yes, that is still true. If you are a regular work and residence permit (for example, 1 year contracts), then it counts towards long-term residence. Those work permits you listed are special situations and do not count towards long-term residence.