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Natalie C.
United States
Consulting
We met with Sara for an initial consultation on citizenship in Croatia. Sara explained the process clearly and with detail and provided us the contact information for a case manager and attorney. She answered all our questions and we felt very satisfied with the meeting.
Karen N.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
First, the Expat in Croatia website is incredibly comprehensive and helped us start thinking about what we needed to know about moving to Croatia. Once we decided to follow a Croatian citizenship route, we submitted a request for consultation so we could ask additional questions. Sara and Teri were both very prompt in replying and scheduling a phone consult, and answered a few questions by email prior to the consult. During our call with Sara, she was very thorough in helping us understand the process and pointing out best ways to approach our application. Sara seems to know Croatian culture well and provided a realistic timeline for the application process.
Leonnard P.
South Africa
Consulting
Sara was so informative and assisted us with all information we required, and followed with an email to guide us with this process. Expat have been amazing.
George H.
United Kingdom
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
Sara helped me understand the process of moving to Croatia as a digital nomad. I booked a 30 minute slot and every minute was informative and of great value to me. I am sure the advice given will be of tremendous assistance. Sara also followed up the session immediately with emails containing local connections and further online resources. I cannot recommend the service too highly.
Chase S.
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
I needed help all the way around. My big question was needing help with the FBI background check and getting my fingerprints to the USA safely. Sara was very thorough and answered all my questions. Definitely worth the money. My expectations were very high and Sara and her team exceeded them all.
Duane R.
United States
Introduced to a Professional
Ivona was very helpful in helping us understand the requirements for temporary residence and eventual citizenship in Croatia. For now, she is getting my OIB which will be of help to use for banking and other services. She's very professional and I would look forward to working with her in the future.
Chris D.
Canada
Consulting
It's always a bit of a gamble trying an online service like this, but I was pleasantly surprised and very satisfied. I had some very specific questions and requirements for living on the digital nomad program and Sara was able to answer them all and point me in the right direction for future followup. By the end of the call I was confident I was well prepared for a year in Croatia. I can't recommend Expat in Croatia highly enough if you are thinking of travelling to Croatia.
Lucas R.
Chile
Consulting, Free Guidance, Introduced to a Professional
We started our journey a year ago, I felt overwhelmed in the beginning with all the information we found online. Our best decision was to use Expat in Croatia and take Sara’s advice, I’ve been living in Croatia for one year now and, planning to extend my permit also with EIC guidance.
Helena B.
United Kingdom
Consulting, Professional Assistance
Our initial consultation call with Sara was really helpful to get clarity on mine and my partner's situation in applying for a visa in Croatia. We then had Lucija's local assistance with the application process in Split and we could not have gone through the process without her help. Lucija was always on hand to answer any questions we had and she also put us in touch with a local translator and notary for our documents which was a very smooth process. Lucija went above and beyond to make sure our concerns were answered and we would not hesitate to use her services again. We would recommend the Expat in Croatia team to anyone looking for visa assistance in Croatia!
Joe and Mary Ellen R.
United States
Professional Assistance
We are so grateful to Lucija Peric for her assistance in getting us settled in Split. Lucija has excellent local knowledge that helped us navigate many processes including obtaining our OIB numbers and the execution of the lease on our apartment. She worked diligently with attorneys, government officials, and real estate agents on our behalf. Lucija went above and beyond to assist us during our relocation.
N. L.
United States
Professional Assistance
I am so fortunate that I reached out to Expat in Croatia for assistance with a project in Croatia. Lucija was instrumental in helping me connect with the right people within Croatia to propel my vision to a concrete level of engagement. Without Lucija, I think it would have taken years to lay the groundwork she did in just months of diligent effort on my behalf. In addition, she educated me in the linguistic nuances of Croatian communication which in turn helped convey my aspirations in a culturally sensitive manner. If there is anything you need to accomplish in Croatia, Lucija is a most valuable resource. She will work tirelessly to assist you, delivering her efforts with a professional “can do” attitude and a sunny, positive disposition, making her an absolute joy to work with. Get Lucija on your team NOW!
Monica A.
Australia
Consulting
Sara gave me guidance on citizenship and visa routes I could take. She gave advice that googling and reading various websites couldn't, which has led to a vast amount of options being available for my move to Croatia. Sara has really put my mind at ease about the whole move as she has provided step by step information on how I go about getting each type of citizenship / visa. It is definitely worth meeting with Sara as she is able to provide custom advice to your situation. I look forward to meeting with Sara again and for her to provide more of her extensive knowledge.
Jessie A.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
I highly recommend Sara's consulting services. You can spend hours and hours researching visa options and translating legal documents or you can see up a call with Expat in Croatia. Sara was able to answer all our questions quickly and point us in the right direction. 1000% worth it! I truly appreciate the help!
Chris H.
Consulting
Great ‘meeting’ with Sara, easily set up, stated bang on time. Despite doing lots of research on my residency issues, after explaining my circumstances to Sara, she immediately gave me a solution to which I knew nothing about, and went through the whole process. A perfect result for me, big
Alexis B.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
My boyfriend and I will be moving to Croatia and applying for the Digital Nomad visa in a few short months. I scheduled a consulting call with Sara since I've been feeling very overwhelmed by the process and I am SO glad I did. Sara is extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all of my questions thoroughly. She followed up our conversation with a list of additional resources and made a couple of professional introductions. I feel a lot better about the next steps and can't wait to make Croatia our new home. I could not recommend this service enough!
L & Z J.
Canada
Free Guidance, Introduced to a Professional
EiC (expat in Croatia) were very helpful. My wife and I had tried getting a visa ourselves. That did not work out. Much of the issues were due to Canadian government actions. The Canadian bureaucracy is arguably the worst in the world.
We contacted EiC and they gave us great advice, and introduced us to lawyers in Zadar. Things went much smoother, and MUCH less heartburn. The lawyer even guided us through the government health care application (HZZ)
J S.
United States
Consulting
I could not recommend this service enough. Sara is extremely helpful, detailed, and easy to speak to. She had organised all of my information prior to our call so well that we had some extra time and she filled in the space with giving me loads of information on other basic living procedures and protocols in Split.
Patrick O.
Canada
Consulting
I am very pleased with the help I received from both Sara and Teri. From start to finish, my experience with Expat in Croatia was excellent.
I had many questions and concerns about moving to Croatia. Our family situation is a bit unique, and I needed help deciding if Croatia was going to be the right place for us. I had already read through the website multiple times, but I still had many questions about our specific situation.
I booked an hour with Sara to go over everything, and I am very glad I did. The guidance I received was much more than I had hoped for. Sara was able to understand our needs and relate all I had learned from her site to what we wanted to accomplish. Moving to a new country is a big step, and because of her help we were able to make the right decision.
Thank you
Akram E.
Consulting
Sara exceeded my expectations 🔥
She came well prepared and answered my questions perfectly 💪
Before the meeting, she researched my country's bureaucracy, paperwork, and taxes.
She walked me through the VISA process step by step and she give 2 approaches to get this process done!
I would recommend Sara ⭐️
Danielle A.
Trinidad and Tobago
Consulting
My consultation with Sara was very professional and helpful. She answered all of our questions in a very knowledgeable and sympathetic way and she was very patient if the answers to our questions needed to be explained in more detail. I will definitely be recommending her services in the future. Thanks again Sara
Todd M.
United States
Consulting
My wife and I spent an hour on the phone with Sara - she is excellent. She is personable and clearly very knowledgeable on the citizenship process in Croatia. We will certainly use her again.
Claudia S.
Mexico
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
My husband and I have been living in Split for more than a year. Since we've got here Sara has been a real mentor to us. I contacted her and she guided us through our Digital Nomad Visa application and introduced us to a lawyer who had the experience we needed for a successful residency application. Now, we needed more guidance to continue our legal stay in beautiful Split, and once again I looked for her advice, not only because she is a caring person but because she really knows "All you need to live and travel like a local in Croatia!" :) She also followed up our legal journey until it was successfully done. I highly recommend Sara's advice to all of you who are looking for a clear and extended understanding of the legal processes to come and enjoy Croatia.
Thank you, Sara.
Mary L.
Australia
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
Croatia is our second home. We have travelled between Australia and Croatia for many years. When our father retired he moved back to Croatia and lived there on a permanent basis. We witnessed his numerous unsuccessful legal battles and struggles with the beaurocratic requirements for citizens. It has consistently been a battle to find honest and helpful people to deal with everyday issues. Sara has been amazing, we booked a consultation and came armed with questions. We were provided with vetted contacts for legal, real estate and financial advice, whom I would like to add all responded in a prompt and efficient manner. Sara also recommended medical facilities close to us. We were provided with information on starting a business, courses that we could do to enhance our knowledge of vineyards and olive farms. We were contacted by her team as a follow up a short while later to ensure her contacts had come through. Sara sat through our consultation listening to our gripes and grievances with a compassionate and objective manner. We finally feel like we have a support network in Croatia that we can connect with when required. Thank you Sara and Team.
Julia W.
Australia
Free Guidance, Introduced to a Professional
I was stuck with visa issues for my daughter, i tried to obtain a visa for her for a long 6 months then i found Sara online and reached out! Sara and her team where absolutely amazing and they got me in touch with a great lawyer in Split (Ivan) he fixed everything for me and has been absolutely amazing in helping and sorting out all my issues so quickly. I am so grateful!!
Marko H.
United Kingdom
Introduced to a Professional
As a member of the Croatian diaspora, I was introduced by Teri Maxey to Kreso, a Croatian lawyer who assisted me with preparing and submitting my application for Croatian citizenship. I was delighted with the service at every step; Kreso is an excellent lawyer who was extremely helpful and supportive, and I could not have completed my application without him. I am very grateful to Expat in Croatia for putting me in touch with him, and I would not hesitate to recommend both Expat in Croatia and Kreso to anyone else seeking to apply for Croatian citizenship.
Slavko K.
Croatia
Free Guidance
What a lovely bunch of people. They can provide and connect you with lots of professional people and services.
Maryjane D.
France
Free Guidance, Introduced to a Professional
I was looking for information and advice about buying property in Croatia. I contacted Expat in Croatia and the team was really helpful and responsive. They also directed me to a lawyer whom we used. Everything went smoothly and it was reassuring to have received advice from local expats.
Patricio P.
Canada
Consulting
I contacted the Expat in Croatia team in order to help me sort my situation. It involved explaining some steps to get the digital visa, how to become a Croatian resident after that visa expires, how getting married would need to be done and we also discussed about taxes between Canada and Croatia.
We took 30m to cover everything in details as Sarah was ready and is very knowledgeable on all this subjects! It was a very friendly and casual conversation and I could feel the empathy and care from Sarah towards helping me achieve my goals. I felt like an MVP with her!
Sarah also provided other information after our conversation. I am more than happy with the service offered and will come back if more information is required :)
Thank you Sarah!
Andres H.
Venezuela
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
I am deeply grateful for having found Sara! The information she gave me was super helpful, now I am sure of the things I need to do. I needed to know how to make a smooth work transition from one employer to another urgently and keep my track of being in Croatia intact for the permanent residency. 100% recommended!
Sabina R.
Romania
Professional Assistance
I needed help with the application for residency for myself and my daughter. Lucija was assisting along at my appointments with MUP as well as with the required documentation.
Aside from her top notch professional behaviour and knowledge in immigration legal aspects, Lucija is an extraordinary person who went above and beyond to assist and guide us, follow up and most importantly made sure we are comfortable and do not feel the bureaucracy burden, despite the little bumps the came along. We had an issue with some document not being accepted by local authorities but Lucija found a way to resolve this, while maintaining a positive attitude.
I was very fortunate to work with Lucija and strongly recommend her services.
Emanuel A.
United Kingdom
Professional Assistance
Lucija was an absolute pro when it came to handling a wide range of complex and often tricky situations. She instinctively turned up the pressure with officials and bureaucrats when necessary, but invoked charm and diplomacy where it was needed. Definitely someone you need on your side when you're fighting the system!
Brent P.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
My wife and I had a few more questions after reviewing the terrific website and had a consulting session with Sara. She was able to address all our questions and more very efficiently. We also got a referral to a tax professional and were very pleased with how that turned out. We used to live in Zagreb 3 decades ago and it would have been so much easier if a website and service like this existed then!
M. Scott R.
United States
Free Guidance, Introduced to a Professional
My wife and I, both of Croatian descent via our grandparents, recently completed the citizenship application process and were granted Croatian citizenship. The process began nearly two years ago when I first contacted Sara at Expat. She directed us to the right lawyer in Split who helped us track down the birth records of four grandparents dating back to the 1880's. Sara's help and Andrea's (the lawyer) work made it possible for us to begin the entire process. We are grateful to Expat in Croatia for being our "go to" service and for opening the gateway into Croatian culture.
Tom S.
Australia
Consulting
I heard about Expat In Croatia from a friend of mine when I was looking for some help with applying for a Croatian citizenship by decent.
I had a Zoom meeting with Sara and she was incredibly helpful. She answered all my questions in great detail and with her advice, myself and my family are on the right path to applying for our citizenships.
I highly recommend talking to Sara if you need any guidance on the citizenship by decent application process.
Pia P.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
I'm forever grateful that Sara and the Expat in Croatia team exist. They've clarified and broken down the process of obtaining citizenship in Croatia in a way that has saved me from future headaches of trying to figure out this process on my own. There's a great comfort knowing that I have Sara and her team at my side if anything concerning or confusing comes up. I would highly recommend setting up a consultation with Sara if you have any questions or concerns at all. The process of citizenship can be very tedious and in my consultation, I learned some very important details I would have completely missed and it would have put a huge hiccup in my process if it got overlooked! A consultation with Sara is 100% worth it!
Wil l.
France
Consulting
You are treat like a real VIP customer, triple A service and answers.
Before requesting the consulting service, I have done my homeworks, thanks to the excellent website !
The face to face meeting helps me deepen some keys points about my future move to Croatia.
It really helps me checked if I was on the right tracks and saved me lot of time for sure.
Highly recommended !
Mijo B.
Australia
Consulting
Sara was prepared, professional and gave excellent guidance. She reeaallyy knows her stuff, was helpful and lovely to boot. I definitely recommend getting in touch if you are stuck anywhere in the process of navigating the Croatian bureaucracy.
Margie O.
Chile
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
Hi! I would recommend working with Sara 100%. It is really worth taking away all the fluff and the overwhelming information online to go straight and follow her advice. I recently got my Digital Nomad Visa approved, and I couldn't be more satisfied with her services. Also, there's lots of free guidance and information in her blog posts that have been useful in my journey.
Carole B.
Australia
Consulting
We were blown away with how helpful the girls were . We dealt with Sara and Teri. They responded straight away and were so helpful . With all the confusion with our situation , they went above snd behind to help .
William S.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
As an American with a Croatian wife, I had lots of questions. I am retired and looking to take up residence in Croatia. We need a lawyer for purchase of property and got a referral almost immediately. We need to transfer money from the States and got info on that. We got advice regarding residency, health insurance, drivers licenses. Sara had all that info for us. She's very knowledgeable and quite pleasant to talk to. She's got lots of practical advice. Truly this time was worth the investment. We may get in touch with Sara again in the future when things come up
Ryan P.
Canada
Consulting
In a single session Sara provided overviews of visiting Zagreb, transportation insights (and issues) with lived recommendations; she also provided insightful "must-dos" for me while I will be in Split (as a tourist) wrt to hiking national parks and island hoping, etc (I wished to avoid the traditional touristy spots, crowds, etc.).
Sara not only provided her perspective on living in Croatia but employment options, timelines, what could be on and off the table from an expat perspective seeking moving there. She knew about the healthcare needs, visas and provided residency options for my own circumstance. She then summarized our meeting with an email including direct links to sites with further source information.
This was an amazing value, it will save you time, $ and frustration. I have booked another session with her to make the most of my upcoming trip.
Ryan
(Canada)
Brooke P.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
Sara was absolutely fabulous. First, Teri got back to me right away and were really helpful about setting up an appointment with Sara. I was curious about obtaining my Croatian citizenship and Sara emailed me to get some details before our zoom call. During our call, she was extremely helpful. She not only answered all my questions about Croatian citizenship but talked to me about her experience in Croatia and what life is like as an American expat living there. She also connected me with an equally amazing Croatian immigration lawyer who is now helping me move forward in the citizenship process. Sara sent a follow up email after our call about everything we talked about, including connecting me directly with the lawyer via email, and I received another follow up email a week later from Teri making sure I connected with the lawyer myself. I had an awesome experience with Sara and I know I will definitely be reaching out to her again for help navigating this whole process.
Nevena K.
Australia
Introduced to a Professional
My experience working with Sara has been beyond amazing and helpful. The attentiveness and support right from the start was something I was amazed with which I haven’t experienced elsewhere. She understood my question and inquiry via my email and got back to be very quickly with a solution and put me in contact with a vetted lawyer to which she highly recommended. I truly believe that I would not be able to get the information needed on my own and without Sara’s help. My ongoing experience was great, I was treated very well with Sara’s contact and got all my questions answered and solved. Sara and her team reached out a few weeks later after our initial contact to see how my progress was going with the vetted lawyer. I thought this was very kind and thoughtful knowing that they care about my situation and look forward to knowing my progress. I will be sure to highly recommend their resources to any one like myself who was in search of in depth information, guidance and support with an incredible experience.
Harsh S.
India
Consulting
I had scheduled a zoom session with Sara to go over the Digital Nomad Visa offered by Croatia. I had questions regarding income tax and taxes on capital gains and about the process of applying for the visa and things to consider for eg. location, culture, community, safety etc. before making a move to Croatia. Sara answered all my questions with all the experience she had, even where she couldn't give me a specific detail on something she promised to get back to me (and she did). It was my first ever consultation for a Digital Nomad visa, and I'm really glad she could clarify most of my queries. My session was followed up with an email from Sara with links to the information about whatever we had discussed over our call.
Ben H.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
Moving to a new country is complicated in so many small ways, big and small, and it can get overwhelming doing all of the research yourself. Sara is a treasure-trove of local and institutional knowledge - I had questions about visas, vaccines and moving my car from the UK, among other little things about how and where to get things done here. You can google around in the hope that internet strangers know what's up, or you can go to Sara and be sure, confident and relaxed.
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Croatian Language Lesson
Phrase of the Week
"bablje ljeto"
Meaning: indian summerWord of the Week
"upravo"
Adverb
Definition: just
Example: Upravo odlazim.
~ I am just leaving.
