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Dobar dan! Expat in Croatia is here to make your life in Croatia simpler.
We are the #1 English-language resource in Croatia for immigration, citizenship, business, culture, real estate, language, healthcare and everything else one needs to be a part of the Croatian community.
On this channel, you'll find:
* Guidance on Croatia's bureaucracy, language, and culture
* Tips and advice
* Interviews with people living in Croatia
Since 2013, we have served foreign nationals, Croatian citizens, and diaspora on how to live and work in Croatia through free step-by-step guides and services. Our services include consulting, on-the-ground relocation assistance, and introductions to our vetted network of professionals including accountants, translators, lawyers, and real estate agents.
View all services here: www.expatincroatia.com/services/
We are the #1 English-language resource in Croatia for immigration, citizenship, business, culture, real estate, language, healthcare and everything else one needs to be a part of the Croatian community.
On this channel, you'll find:
* Guidance on Croatia's bureaucracy, language, and culture
* Tips and advice
* Interviews with people living in Croatia
Since 2013, we have served foreign nationals, Croatian citizens, and diaspora on how to live and work in Croatia through free step-by-step guides and services. Our services include consulting, on-the-ground relocation assistance, and introductions to our vetted network of professionals including accountants, translators, lawyers, and real estate agents.
View all services here: www.expatincroatia.com/services/
FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 159 from a forest gazebo! I Expat in Croatia
Olive me loves olive you…🫒🫒
In this episode, I answer Croatia questions about:
➡️ Do I need to register myself every time I visit, even if I’m Croatian?
➡️ Are there planned excursions available for olive picking?
➡️ Are there any travel restrictions while in processing for your temporary residence permit?
➡️ Can a third country national be covered under their spouse’s healthcare?
➡️ How can I learn the Croatian language?
⭐️ PLUS ⭐️
LAWYER TIP OF THE WEEK
Who doesn’t like updates?
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RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
How to register or change your address with the Croatian police: www.expatincroatia.com/register-address-croatian-police/
Olive Picking in Klis: www.expatincroatia.com/olive-picking-klis/
A day of olive picking on island Brač in Croatia: www.expatincroatia.com/olive-picking-island-brac/
Healthcare and health insurance in Croatia: www.expatincroatia.com/healthcare-in-croatia/
How third-country citizens can apply for long-term or permanent residency in Croatia: www.expatincroatia.com/apply-permanent-residency-permit-croatia/
How EU/EEA permanent residents can get temporary residence in Croatia: www.expatincroatia.com/eea-permanent-residence-croatia/
Biggest Croatian language schools in Croatia: www.expatincroatia.com/biggest-croatian-language-schools/
Online courses for learning the Croatian language (both free and paid): www.expatincroatia.com/online-courses-learning-croatian-language/
10 ways I learn the Croatian language that require very little effort: www.expatincroatia.com/ways-learn-croatian-language/
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Every Friday at 5 o'clock Croatia time, I answer 5 questions from YOU about Croatia.
Want to see your question answered in a future episode? Drop your question below in the comments.
www.expatincroatia.com/five-question-friday
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Expat in Croatia is the #1 English-language resource in Croatia for immigration, citizenship, business and healthcare. It is read in 185 countries around the world. All of our resources provide actionable, step-by-step instructions so that you can navigate life in Croatia with ease.
About Expat in Croatia: www.expatincroatia.com/about/
Contact us: www.expatincroatia.com/contact/
Watch live on IG | @expatincroatia
Sign up for our newsletter: mailchi.mp/expatincroatia.com/signup
View our services: www.expatincroatia.com/services/
In this episode, I answer Croatia questions about:
➡️ Do I need to register myself every time I visit, even if I’m Croatian?
➡️ Are there planned excursions available for olive picking?
➡️ Are there any travel restrictions while in processing for your temporary residence permit?
➡️ Can a third country national be covered under their spouse’s healthcare?
➡️ How can I learn the Croatian language?
⭐️ PLUS ⭐️
LAWYER TIP OF THE WEEK
Who doesn’t like updates?
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RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
How to register or change your address with the Croatian police: www.expatincroatia.com/register-address-croatian-police/
Olive Picking in Klis: www.expatincroatia.com/olive-picking-klis/
A day of olive picking on island Brač in Croatia: www.expatincroatia.com/olive-picking-island-brac/
Healthcare and health insurance in Croatia: www.expatincroatia.com/healthcare-in-croatia/
How third-country citizens can apply for long-term or permanent residency in Croatia: www.expatincroatia.com/apply-permanent-residency-permit-croatia/
How EU/EEA permanent residents can get temporary residence in Croatia: www.expatincroatia.com/eea-permanent-residence-croatia/
Biggest Croatian language schools in Croatia: www.expatincroatia.com/biggest-croatian-language-schools/
Online courses for learning the Croatian language (both free and paid): www.expatincroatia.com/online-courses-learning-croatian-language/
10 ways I learn the Croatian language that require very little effort: www.expatincroatia.com/ways-learn-croatian-language/
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Every Friday at 5 o'clock Croatia time, I answer 5 questions from YOU about Croatia.
Want to see your question answered in a future episode? Drop your question below in the comments.
www.expatincroatia.com/five-question-friday
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Expat in Croatia is the #1 English-language resource in Croatia for immigration, citizenship, business and healthcare. It is read in 185 countries around the world. All of our resources provide actionable, step-by-step instructions so that you can navigate life in Croatia with ease.
About Expat in Croatia: www.expatincroatia.com/about/
Contact us: www.expatincroatia.com/contact/
Watch live on IG | @expatincroatia
Sign up for our newsletter: mailchi.mp/expatincroatia.com/signup
View our services: www.expatincroatia.com/services/
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FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 158 at Nutjak Fortress! I Expat in Croatia
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Red, red wine…stay close to me In this episode, I answer Croatia questions about: ➡️ How long before residence expiration can I start my renewal? ➡️ Can we turn right on a red? ➡️ As a citizen, can I buy and register a car without residency? ➡️ What's the difference between citizenship and nationality? ➡️ How can I easily transfer money to Croatia? ⭐️ PLUS ⭐️ LAWYER TIP OF THE WEEK: Don’t forge...
FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 157 on Turska kula! I Expat in Croatia
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Everybody put ya glasses up, and I drink to that 🥃 In this episode, I answer Croatia questions about: ➡️ Can I bring homemade rakija to the United States? ➡️ Which cities will process my residence and citizenship faster? ➡️ Can I get better home loan rates in smaller towns? ➡️ Is there a grace period to find another job after my work permit ends? ➡️ Can I get citizenship for my child without th...
FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 156 on island Čiovo! I Expat in Croatia
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Get ‘em out by Friday! In this episode, I answer Croatia questions about: ➡️ Can I import a UK boat without paying taxes? ➡️ What is the difference between rješenje and domovnica? ➡️ Can I raise my tenant’s rent or kick them out? ➡️ Who can perform wedding ceremonies in Croatia? ➡️ What does a court translator cost? ⭐️ PLUS ⭐️ LAWYER TIP OF THE WEEK: Sometimes, Croatia law may not apply Song cr...
FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 154 on island Kaprije! I Expat in Croatia
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Head, shoulders, knees, and toes 💪 In this episode, I answer Croatia questions about: ➡️ Are the Croatian words for hands/arms/feet/legs the same? ➡️ What are the reasons one could be denied for residence? ➡️ Can my foreign spouse be added to property I bought as a Croatian? ➡️ Can we buy and register a car with a foreign driver’s license? ➡️ Why do prices differ for the same property on differ...
FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 154 at Klis Fortress I Expat in Croatia
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For the passion, for the glory For the memories, for the money You're a soldier, for your country What's the difference? All the same In this episode, we answer questions about Croatia’s upcoming mandatory military service: ➡️ Why are they doing it now? ➡️ Will this only apply to new 18-year-olds? ➡️ Would this be required if you are a permanent resident? ➡️ Will there be an age cutoff? ➡️ Will...
FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 153 at Plaža Brzet in Omiš! I Expat in Croatia
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Croatia is requiring mandatory military service in 2025 | Expat in Croatia
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FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 152 in Zagreb! I Expat in Croatia
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FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 151 at Park Ribnjak in Zagreb! I Expat in Croatia
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FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 151 at Park Ribnjak in Zagreb! I Expat in Croatia
FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 150 in Ližnjan! I Expat in Croatia
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FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 149 in Jastrebarsko with CAM! I Expat in Croatia
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FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 149 in Jastrebarsko with CAM! I Expat in Croatia
FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 148 on island Hvar! I Expat in Croatia
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FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 147 on Mali Kozjak! I Expat in Croatia
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FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 145 from a ferry on the Adriatic Sea! I Expat in Croatia
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FIVE QUESTION FRIDAY episode 144 from island Susak! I Expat in Croatia
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Croatia's government structure: Explained
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Fantastic
Thank you! We are happy you think so. :)
BTW Cam, your did a great job on the 5 Q Friday 👍👍
Thank you so much, Mike! I hope to host more in the future.
Taking into account the cost of living in croatia Salaries in croatia are not low. croatia has one of the best quality of life, lifestyle and way of living in the world. The reason why some croats left is simply becouse of various circumstances in history and also with mentality of us croats where everything else and everywhere else is better than us which of course is totally wrong. By the way wonderful videos, thank you carol anne and sara
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
Bravo ...❤❤ preslatka si osoba...i profesionalna ..🎉
Hvala Vam puno, draga Dijana!
It's easy to talk about it when you don't have to do it
Yes, for sure. That's how it is with everything.
People go and people come back though are mostly gone.
Im a 20 year old male living in the USA and am working on getting duel citizenship with Croatia. Im anxiously awaiting these decisions as they affect me greatly.
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. :)
All this sounds nice and boys are learning how to become men, but I'm worried about whether our sons should become cannon fodder for someone?
Hi greetings mam.i wanted job in Croatia bt how can apply? from Nepal
Thank you for the comment! There is a guide in the description of this video that has resources for finding a job in Croatia.
I am hopimg to get croatian citizenship. I am married to a citizen and both of my parenrs were born in croatia bit live abroad. Which is the best opton for applyimg to achieve success?
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.
I did not automatically receive a domovnica. Just rjesenje.
Hi, thanks for sharing your experience! How did you obtain your domovnica?
@@ExpatinCroatia I had to pay a lawyer and use POA.
Hi Sara, Thanks for the content. I just subscribed. Please, i would like to know more about Coratia tourist visa and work visa.
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!
On the property sale question. I thought the costs were all allocated on the side of the buyer. Eg, agents fee plus their vat. Council transfer cost and lawyers costs. Meaning the seller does not pay to sell. Eg. a €250k property will incur around another €20k in associated costs to buy (not sell).
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.
how about women? when it comes to war, they are more equal right? as a someone who is not in Europe, the whole so called "western values" are just jokes. aren't men human and they have human rights? as Europe talks about it a lot. or aren't men and women equal?! how about now? Ukraine clearly showed this. when it comes to free loading, women are equal, but when it comes to war. no
It does'nt sound wrong learn to handle firearms, doing camping stuff and it's all paid for. Would young man that are not etnic Croatians from other countries that have moved to Croatia also do military service?
This policy only applies to Croatian citizens.
Foreigner can join military service ??
This policy is only for Croatian citizens.
Hi I just saw this video on my feed. Would love to go overseas one day. Did you say your friend was from ljubljana Slovenia?.
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..
Does this mean ill HAVE to go to the army? I live in Croatia and i really dont wanna. Im a pacifist😢
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.
Ajmo hrvati, umrimo za (((bankare)))!
This is WW3 and the end.
Hi
One reason why I avoid your vids is poor quality audio/sound..for a non-native English speaker the audio is SO MUCH important..I thought, ha she has no mic, using only her phone..now I can see your furred mic, but still the sound is kinda not good enough🤔🧐
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
The reason is NATO membership, geopolitical tensions and security challenges related to the situation in Ukraine and broader concerns about Russian aggression that prompted several countries to reconsider their military readiness. Great video as always from very charismatic Dalmatinka. ❤
Thanks for always answering questions with honest, researched and unbiased replies. 👏👏
Hey Mikki, Awww, thank you! That is always the goal. I'm so glad you're here, thanks for all the support. :)
Cratian? 😂
Good FQF speech! sooo are there any public loos at Brzet Beach? Is it a long walk up or down from parking a car? TY!
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.
Just to make sure I have healthy habit I pay my bills max till 20th of the month.
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Why
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.
Does this apply to Croatian citizens abroad??????
Thanks for the question! The government has not yet answered this question. As soon as they have, we will announce it here.
It’s 2024. Women need to serve.
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.
Can you do a driving barefoot video by chance? ❤😊
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 🙂🙃
Just to add a little insight into this topic from someone who has lived it. In 1995 when I moved to Croatia for a job I received my draft notice to do my compulsory military service for 10 months. I was sent to Koprivnica for 3 months of basic training then to Borongaj in Zagreb for my work assignment. Basic training was interesting, I was put in a “special” class of recruits who didn’t really fit in with the other young 18 year olds. We were all between 25-28 from a variety of backgrounds. ( if you have ever watched the movie Stripes with Bill Murray it was kind of like that) We had 4 from Germany, one French foreign Legion dropout , a failed police recruit, a HOS veteran who’s fighting on the front lines during the war was not recognized, a merchant sailor a few petty criminals who spent time in jail and one guy who had some mental issues and a few guys who avoided service while in university and me the American. We were kept away from the normal recruits so as not to set a bad example since all of us were already developed individuals and couldn’t be broken down and built up again like the 18 year olds could. At times it sucked like guard duty at 3:00am outside in -15C weather at other times the jokes and laughter helped build a bond among us. Almost 30 years later I still stay in contact with some of my old buddies from the army and I am glad I served and would highly recommend it to everyone. I feel that a well designed program of 3 or 4 months would be all that is needed today to help this young generation to mature and develop some skills and install a sense of pride and patriotism. I see this as something very positive for everyone.
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.
Thank you Sarah! My son is looking wide eyed! My cousins are laughing and telling him it will make him a man!
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. :)
Hello I just came across your channel and have a question regarding health insurance in Croatia which you probably answered a hundred times already. My wife and me both have Croatian citizenship but live in Canada and would like to semi retire in Croatia for 5 months a year. The cost of Canadian travel health insurance for long stays away is crazy expensive especially when you are older. What options are there in Croatia for government or private health insurance and any idea of the cost per month?
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.
I remember when I was a kid Solin and Kastela were part of the Split so there was around 250.000 population. Wiki: Split 160,577 Population [2021]
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.
Lovely hotel room! I, too, am not fond of this oppressive heat and humidity. Hopefully it's not as long-term as forecast. Ugh. Thank you for sharing valuable information, as always.
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 Sara, it was nice to meet you in person at the "Overview of Croatian History" course! I'll try to attend this week's program. Vidimo se!
Hi Rafael! It was a treat to meet you! Hope we cross paths again, possibly at this week's FQF. :)
Can I have you r contact will be in Croatia this month
Do you process Croatia work permit?
No, we do not. You must first be hired, then your employer can obtain the work permit for you.
Woohoo to Rob!! Former Cal Poly SLO graduate here! Yes, Santa Maria Style BBQ with tri-tip!! awesome!
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.
Thank you so much CAM! JFC...stop cutting soooo many onionssss !! :)
Reduce onions, noted... :) ~CAM
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Good work ladies! That part about ancestors and return to Croatia made me cry. Respect!
Hey Ines, thank you! I'll share your comment with CAM. She had me wellin' up too. :)
Kim, It was beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I agree, it was beautiful! I'll share your comment with CAM. Thank you for watching!
Mark of the beast, slave mark. And you will pay for it outta your own pocket!!!!
Nice hair...❤
Thank you, Dijana!
Is this info is true ??? Its on mup site I living here with work permit The time required for granting long-term residence does not include: stay on the basis of an issued stay and work permit for seasonal workers stay on the basis of an issued stay and work permit for service providers temporary stay granted to posted workers stay on the basis of an issued stay and work permit for volunteers stay on the basis of an issued stay and work permit for trainees stay on the basis of an issued stay and work permit for intra-corporate transferees and their family members stay on the basis of an issued stay and work permit for other essential personnel, as defined by the Protocol of Accession of the Republic of Croatia to the Marrakesh Agreement establishing the World Trade Organisation, as well as their family members stay on the basis of an issued stay and work permit for frontier workers ------
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.
Q: When you register your residence, what does the government do with your data? A: The data is collected so that the Croatian government can track who is in the country and where they are. It is used in case of an emergency, if you must be summoned to court as a witness and if the government needs to contact you for something. This info is maintained by the Ministry of the Interior. It is carried out under the conditions prescribed by the law regulating the protection of personal data. They are obliged to provide data on residence at the request of state bodies, legal entities and citizens who have a primary interest. We have found nothing to support that this system notifies anyone’s home country. And frankly, that seems like an extra step that they wouldn’t take of their own decision. However, if another state or government body requests this information, they will provide the information. Croatia is part of EES, which is an IT system for external Schengen borders, which does support the sharing of Schengen-related information with other members.
Q: How can I register a boat? A: You can register a boat through e-gradani, through email, in person at a harbor master’s office or by mail. Documents vary depending on whether it is a newly built boat, or existing boat. New boats do not require a technical inspection before registration.
Q: Is it legal to live in your car? A: It is illegal to sleep in a car or camp outside of a camping zone or camping park, even on your own land if it is not designated as a camp. Fines are from 200 to 1,300 euros, approximately. Aside from this, everyone must register an address with the police, which is not possible if you’re living in a car.