Living in Croatia

Got an EEA PR Card? Here’s How to Get Temporary Croatian Residence
Is a third country national who already has permanent residence in another EEA country treated differently when applying? Short answer ...

Moving to Croatia – Obtaining Residence Permits for Third Country Nationals
Who are third country nationals? Third country nationals are nationals who hold the citizenships of countries which do not belong ...

A Brief Intro to Croatian International Schools and Kindergartens
Despite the fact that mandatory education begins a little bit later in Croatia than it does in some Western European ...

The Ups and Downs of Life in Croatia – Comparison is the Thief of Joy
One trap you will naturally end up falling into, whether you express it or not, is comparing Croatia to your ...

How to Croatia – New People, Expat Groups, Homesickness and More
Remember when you were a kid and it was enough to tell another random kid you’d never met before that ...

How to Croatia – Croatian LGBTIQ+ Rights, Laws and Organisations
Croatian LGBTIQ+ rights have expanded considerably over more recent years, with Gay Pride parades and associated events now generally taking ...

How to Croatia – Why You Absolutely Should Learn the Language
I’ll be frank, learning Croatian is difficult unless you happen to have a Slavic language as your mother tongue. It ...

How to Croatia – The Lowdown on Purchasing Croatian Property
First of all, foreigners are able to buy property in Croatia, with more and more of them snapping up real ...

How to Croatia – Getting Around on Land, at Sea and in the Air
For such a small country, Croatia has numerous transport options which are generally very good. An array of bus companies, ...

Moving to Croatia – How to Find a Croatian Apartment or House
If you’ve already applied (and hopefully been granted) residence in Croatia, then you’ve already got a place to live, as ...