living in croatia

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The Croatian EU Blue Card Scheme – How Do I Get One?

Lauren Simmonds

Is there a difference between the Croatian EU Blue Card (plava karta) and a normal residence/stay and work permit? Although ...

Ivica Galovic/PIXSELL

How to Authenticate/Legalise Foreign and Croatian Documents

Lauren Simmonds

First things first, why do you need to have certain foreign and Croatian documents authenticated, and what does that even ...

Meet the Mighty State of Uhljebistan in Croatia

Total Croatia News

Can learning one word of a foreign language change your understanding of that country and your relationships with your local ...

Why I No Longer Give Free Advice about Croatia

Total Croatia News

It all started with a laptop and a pint. A new career, the latest in a string of new careers ...

Matija Habljak/PIXSELL

Got an EEA PR Card? Here’s How to Get Temporary Croatian Residence

Lauren Simmonds

Is a third country national who already has permanent residence in another EEA country treated differently when applying? Short answer ...

Are All Foreigners Living in Croatia Really Rich?

Total Croatia News

Life is so much easier for foreigners in Croatia, as they have lots of money and don’t have to struggle ...

PIXSELL/Davor Puklavec

Moving to Croatia – How to Obtain Temporary Residence as an EU/EEA National

Lauren Simmonds

What is an EU national? An EU national is a person who holds the national citizenship of one of the ...

Foreigner Opening Business Bank Account in Croatia: Ajme!

Total Croatia News

Not all heroes wear capes… Over the years, I have learned that in Croatia, there is good bureaucracy and there ...

PIXSELL/Zeljko Lukunic

Moving to Croatia – Obtaining Residence Permits for Third Country Nationals

Lauren Simmonds

Who are third country nationals? Third country nationals are nationals who hold the citizenships of countries which do not belong ...

Matija Habljak/PIXSELL

The Ups and Downs of Life in Croatia – Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Lauren Simmonds

One trap you will naturally end up falling into, whether you express it or not, is comparing Croatia to your ...