How to apply for a work permit: Guide for 2022

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UPDATED: 29/10/2021

Croatia is currently in need of a lot of workers. There are lots of industries, like construction and tourism, that simply do not have enough people to fill all the open positions. As a result, Croatian companies are looking abroad to fill these roles. The company hires a foreigner and the government grants a work permit.

This shortage of labor is partly because young Croatians are moving abroad to other EU countries and partly because Croatians don’t want to do these kinds of jobs. If you are a citizen of a non-EU country, you may apply for a work permit in Croatia if you meet the right conditions. If you are a citizen from an EU/EEA member state, then this post is better suited for your situation.

In this post, we’ll cover:

Who qualifies for a work permit in Croatia
How to get a job in Croatia
Work permit quotas and the labor market test
How Croatian companies can request a work permit for an employee
Work placement
Family reunification

Let’s get started…

Who qualifies for a work permit in Croatia

A residence permit based on employment is a unique permit, which provides temporary residence and allows one to work for a specific Croatian company in Croatia.

To qualify for a work permit, you must meet these two criteria:

Are a third-country national (non-EU)
Have been offered a work contract with a Croatian company

Why do you have to be a non-EU national? Because EU nationals are allowed to work automatically as part of their basis for temporary residence. If you are an EU national, check out this post.

There is a common misunderstanding about work permits in Croatia. That misunderstanding is that you can just apply for a work permit and then go get a job. In reality, it is the opposite. You must have a job offer first, and then the company applies for a work and residence permit on your behalf.

A work permit is tied to a specific work contract. Because of this, the term of your residence permit will match the term of your work contract, up to a 1-year maximum. If your work contract is terminated (either by you or the employer), your work and residence permit will be terminated within 15 days.

So, if you want to be granted a work and residence permit in Croatia, the first thing you need to do is get a job.

How to get a job in Croatia

Your very first step, BEFORE you can apply for a work permit, is to get a job in Croatia. You cannot apply for a work permit before you have a job.

We have a detailed guide on how to find a job in Croatia. Check it out here.

Once you find a job, you can start your work permit application. The employer must provide you with one of the following as proof you were hired:

An offer of employment with a Croatian company
A valid employment contract or other proof of employment

After you have one of the above, then the company can request a work and residence permit on your behalf. However, there are a few steps the company must go through before they can request your permit, which we explain in the next section.

Work permit quotas and the labor market test

Starting January 1, 2021, work quotas are abolished. This means that there is no limit to the number of foreign workers that can be hired within Croatia. This is definitely progress, but there is still one hoop that a company must jump through before they can hire a foreigner. This hoop is called the “labor market test”.

If a Croatian employer wishes to hire a non-EU national, then they must first request permission from the employment agency called HZZ before they can request a work and residence permit for a foreign worker. HZZ will perform a labor market test to determine if they will grant the company permission to hire the foreigner.

A company can apply for a labor market test if they want to hire employees full-time or part-time. However, employing a person part-time depends on the HZZ’s decision. In this case, the future part-time employee must have a “neto” salary in a minimum amount of 3.381 kuna. If this requirement is met, HZZ may give a green light for the employment of a part-time employee.

The labor market test

The labor market test should be completed within 15 days after the employer requests permission from HZZ. As part of the test, HZZ will check if there are unemployed persons in their database who would meet the employer’s requirements for the role. Employer’s requirements usually include a certain level of education, educational qualification, work experience, and other requirements that employers find important for the position. If HZZ finds potential workers based on the requirements, they will refer them to the employer.

After receiving the list of potential workers from HZZ, the employer must send feedback on every referred worker back to HZZ. On the basis of the feedback from employers and potential workers, HZZ will send a decision on the performed test to the employer.

If the result of the test is positive, this means that the employer will be granted permission to hire a foreign worker within 90 days. A positive result means that the referred workers were not qualified for the position and therefore the employer can hire a foreigner for the role. If the result of the test is negative, the employer will not be given permission to hire a foreign worker.

Employers can send the request for the labor market test to the closest HZZ office to the company by email. The full list of HZZ administration offices is available here. Click on “Ispostave” under regionalni ured (regional office) to find the office that you need.

Communication between employers and HZZ will be done via this online service.

Exemption from the labor market test

There are several scenarios when the labor market test isn’t required. This implies:

Deficient occupations
Extension of the work permit for the same employer and the same third-country national
Seasonal employment of third-country nationals in agriculture, forestry, catering and tourism (for up to 90 days during one calendar year)
Groups listed in the Article 110 of the Aliens Act (key staff in companies, EU blue card, persons transferred within the company, etc.)

Exempt occupations

There are some occupations for which the labor market test isn’t required. This is called the “brz uvoz radnika” (rapid import of workers). HZZ has made a list of occupations that are exempt from the labor market test.

Occupations from the list have worker shortages, and as a result, there is an increased and sustained demand for them in the Croatian labor market.

Here is the full list of occupations exempt from the labor market test:

Auto mechanics (Automehaničar)
Baker (Pekar)
Building worker (Radnik visokogradnje)
Butcher (Mesar)
Auto body worker (Autolimar)
Auto paint worker (Autolakirer)
Carpenter (Tesar)
Chef of national cuisine (Kuhar nacionalne kuhinje)
Civil engineering worker (Radnik niskogradnje)
Concrete mixer (Betonirač)
Confectioner (Pastry chef)
Construction operator (Rukovatelj građevinskim strojevima)
Crane operator (Rukovatelj kranom)
Electrician (Elektroinstalater)
Electrician (Elektromonter)
Fur and leather cutter (Krojitelj krzna i kože)
Heating and air conditioning (Instalater grijanja i klimatizacije)
House painter and painter (Soboslikar i ličilac)
Installer of building elements (Monter građevinskih elemenata)
Installer of metal structures (Monter metalnih konstrukcija)
Insulators (Izolater)
Joiner (Stolar)
Layer of ceramic tiles (Polagač keramičkih pločica)
Leather worker (Kožarski radnik)
Locksmith (Bravar)
Maintenance electrician (Električar održavanja)
Mason (Zidar)
Pipeline fitter (Monter cjevovoda)
Plasterer (Fasader)
Plumber (Vodoinstalater)
Programmer (Programer)
Reinforcer (Armirač)
Roofer (Krovopokrivač)
Stonemason (Klesar)
System administrator (Sistemski administrator)
Tinsmith (Limar)
Truck driver (Vozač teretnog vozila)
Truck driver with trailer (Vozač teretnog vozila s prikolicom)
Underlayer (Podopolagač)
User interface designer (Dizajner korisničkog sučelja)
Waterproofing (Hidroizolater)
Welder (Zavarivač)

The full list of exempt occupations provided by HZZ is available here.

How Croatian companies can request a work and residence permit for a foreign employee

After employers get the green light from HZZ, they must request a work permit for their new foreign employees. Employers must send a request for a work permit to MUP via this page.

The employer must provide:

Employment contract
Proof of fulfillment of requirements that employers require from new employees in the labor market test that usually includes:
- Certain level of education
- Educational qualification
- Work experience
- Other requirements defined by employers
Employee’s apostilled/legalized background check
Employee’s passport

Croatian employers must also fulfill several requirements as well to be given permission to hire a third-country citizen.

The requirements are:

Employers must perform a business activity registered in Croatia
Employers have paid the income tax and contributions for mandatory insurance
Employers have at least one full-time employee who is Croatian or EEA citizen and long-term employed in the last 6 months OR at least one employee who is Croatian or EEA citizen in the previous season if they have a seasonal trade business. Learn more about trade businesses in Croatia here.
Employers have not been convicted for criminal acts in the field of labor relations and social security
At least ¼ of employees in employers’ business have to be citizens of Croatia or EEA member state

The fees for an employee’s work and residence permit once granted include:

560 kuna for issuing
240 kuna for a biometric residence permit
70 kuna for an administration cost

Work placement

An employee on a work placement can work in Croatia based on the following conditions:

There is a valid contract between the end user of the service and the worker’s employer
The employer is a temporary employment agency that can assign the worker to the end user in Croatia
The foreign company sends their worker to work in an office or a branch set up in Croatia

A third-country national or EEA citizen can be sent by their native (foreign) company to work in Croatia for a temporary or periodic duration.

If the worker holds an A1 certificate (issued by the parent country of the worker), he or she can work in Croatia for up to 90 days without a certificate of employment or a residence and work permit.

If the placement of the worker needs to be extended beyond 90 days, the administrative police station may:

Grant temporary residence and issue a residence permit to the third-country national
Grant a citizen of the EEA a certificate of temporary admission for work

Family reunification

Family members of third-country nationals with a work and stay permit in Croatia can get a temporary stay based on family reunification. Family members can apply for a temporary stay if their family member with a Croatian work permit has a continuous temporary residence in Croatia for at least a year.

Family members include:

Spouses
Common-law partners
Minor child of spouses and common-law partners, life partners or informal life partners and a minor child of each of them, their minor adopted child or a minor adopted child of each of them who are not married, minor child of a life partner or informal life partner or their minor adopted child outside of marriage
Parent or adoptive parent of a minor child of a Croatian citizen, a third-country national who has been granted long-term residence or permanent residence, asylum, or subsidiary protection
Other relatives if there are special personal or serious humanitarian reasons for family reunification in the Republic of Croatia.

Have you been granted a work permit under the above program? If so, please share your experience.

Sources:
https://mup.gov.hr/radne-dozvole/286764

Please note: All information provided by Expat in Croatia is only for the purposes of guidance. It does not constitute legal advice in any form. For legal advice, you must consult with a licensed Croatian lawyer. We can recommend one if you contact us.

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274 thoughts on “How to apply for a work permit: Guide for 2022”

Parth
April 25, 2019 @ 9:02 pm

Hi sara! It’s very helpful for anyone new who wants to look for any information regarding work permits. Thanks for putting up the information.

I am a recent graduate from India. I’ve got an offer to do internship in Zagreb in an architecture firm. I am unable to understand that,
1. I should apply for business visa to enter Croatia and than apply for temporary residency for 6 months?
2. Is there any possibility that I should get 6 months working visa directly?

Thanks.

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- Expat in Croatia
  April 27, 2019 @ 11:58 am
  
  Hi Parth,
  
  Indian nationals require a visa to enter Croatia. You get all the info you need on that here.
  
  After you hold a visa to enter, you can apply for a work permit at a consulate or within Croatia. You’ll apply for a permit that matches the length of your employment contract.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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  - Mahbubul Alam
    July 11, 2019 @ 11:05 am
    
    Hi,
    I am Alam from Bangladesh. here I am doing fashion merchandising job. I want move to Crotia for a fashion company job and how I can get.
    Please help me your advise.
    
    Thanks
    Mahbubul Alam
    
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    - Expat in Croatia
      July 22, 2019 @ 2:57 pm
      
      Hi Mahbubul,
      
      You’ll need to find a company that will hire you, then follow the instructions in the above post.
      
      Regards,
      
      Sara
      
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      - Bhuban sitala
        January 6, 2021 @ 4:58 pm
        
        Thank you so Much for this Information..
      - Expat in Croatia
        January 12, 2021 @ 10:59 am
        
        You’re welcome!
    - Enamul
      August 7, 2020 @ 11:29 pm
      
      Hi Sara. I am coming to Croatia next for a days for business purposes.is it possible to arrange a meeting with you.
      [email protected]
      
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      - Expat in Croatia
        August 10, 2020 @ 9:55 am
        
        Hi Enamul,
        
        Please email me at [email protected] to arrange a consultation.
        
        Regards,
        
        Sara
  - Abdul hadi
    November 27, 2019 @ 1:27 pm
    
    Hallo Sara.
    My Name is Hadi.
    I wanna go for work in Croatia.
    Can you little guides me how I can apply and how I can get work permit. And I have Guarante latter also from Croatia..
    Soo please help me.
    
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    - Expat in Croatia
      November 30, 2019 @ 3:58 pm
      
      Hi Abdul,
      
      To get a work permit, you need to get an offer of employment. Here is information on how to find a job in Croatia.
      
      Regards,
      
      Sara
      
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      - Sam
        February 12, 2020 @ 3:53 pm
        
        Hi Sara,
        I have a question, I appreciate it if you can help me with. If somebody who belongs to a non-EU country gets a residence and work permit for 1 year, can he travel to EU countries during this year? (without need to have visas I mean, like Croatian people)
      - Expat in Croatia
        February 17, 2020 @ 1:26 pm
        
        Hi Sam,
        
        No. You can only travel within or outside the EU on your passport. No one can travel on a temporary or permanent residence permit from Croatia, or any country for that matter.
        
        Regards,
        
        Sara
      - Ganesh sankar
        March 3, 2021 @ 3:25 pm
        
        Hi I have got offer letter from Croatia company so now how can I apply. For. Work permit.
      - Expat in Croatia
        March 11, 2021 @ 1:36 pm
        
        Hi Ganesh,
        
        The company applies for the work permit for you.
        
        Regards,
        
        Sara
    - Mohammad Rashed
      December 5, 2021 @ 7:05 pm
      
      Hi,
      I am Rashed from Bangladesh. here I am doing fashion merchandising job. I want move to Crotia for a fashion company job and how I can get.
      Please help me your advise.
      
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      - Marija Tkalec
        December 6, 2021 @ 4:37 pm
        
        Hi Mohammad,
        
        Read this article: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
        
        Good luck,
        Marija
  - Shanmuga Sundaram
    September 21, 2020 @ 5:12 pm
    
    I am Shanmugasundaram from India.I got a job offer from Croatia by email.In that email they said I had to pay $ 200 first if I wanted to get a work permit. After that they sent me a copy of the work permitThey said i had to pay $ 300.You have to say that this is real information. By Shanmuga Sundaram
    
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    - Expat in Croatia
      September 23, 2020 @ 9:39 am
      
      Hi Shanmuga,
      
      I cannot verify if what this company is telling you is real or not. You need to have a valid work contract before you can apply for a work permit, so I would start by making sure you have a valid work contract.
      
      Regards,
      
      Sara
      
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      - Sujan Thing
        October 24, 2021 @ 5:37 am
        
        Hello mam, I’m from nepal, Give some advice on whether Nepalis have been given
        A permit at the moment.i have been in the process for 6 months but the Work permit has not come.
      - Expat in Croatia
        October 26, 2021 @ 10:49 am
        
        Hi Sujan,
        
        Yes, Nepalese citizens are considered for residence. Sometimes these procedures can take months unfortunately. If you want to check on your status, you could try emailing [email protected].
        
        Regards,
        
        Sara
  - Nazim
    January 11, 2021 @ 12:50 pm
    
    Hi Madam,
    
    I’ve granted a C type visa for Croatia. Can I change the status of C type visa to a Work Visa after reaching Croatia.
    
    Please reply
    
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    - Expat in Croatia
      January 12, 2021 @ 10:52 am
      
      Hi Nazim,
      
      No, you may not. You can apply for a work and residence permit if you are offered a job, but only abroad at an embassy or consulate.
      
      Regards,
      
      Sara
      
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      - miraj
        January 28, 2021 @ 1:17 pm
        
        nice
  - safi Ullah .Diro
    December 4, 2021 @ 9:27 am
    
    hi sara ,
    
    how can i get job in textile sector in Croatia
    
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    - Marija Tkalec
      December 6, 2021 @ 4:21 pm
      
      Hi safi,
      
      Here is a guide: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
      
      Warm regards,
      Marija
      
      {reply}
- Karmbir
  July 12, 2019 @ 8:44 pm
  
  How to apply job and how to apply work permit my nationality Indian plz contact with me my email ID [email protected] Com my gulf experience 2 years in electrician I need job or contract
  
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- Mahafuj Chowdurrey
  September 27, 2020 @ 8:55 am
  
  Nice
  
  {reply}
  - Kishor Rumba
    January 13, 2021 @ 2:14 am
    
    Hello madam, is there a problem with immigration due to the earthquake in Croatia today?
    
    {reply}
    - Expat in Croatia
      January 26, 2021 @ 10:17 am
      
      Hi Kishor,
      
      It is unaffected.
      
      Regards,
      
      Sara
      
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Kris
June 7, 2019 @ 4:25 pm

Hi Sara,

Thank you for this website, it helped us a lot so far.

I am from Croatia, and I have my own company. My girlfriend is a foreigner (from Philippines) with a 90 days multiple entry Visa. We are looking for ways to extend her Visa to 1 year.

“Proof of registration of a company, or a branch office, representative office, crafts trade, association or a institution in Croatia.”

Would this be possible if I would give legally part of my company to my girlfriend (share the ownership)? Could she apply based on that for work permit and extend hers Visa duration to 1 year?

Thank you.

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- Expat in Croatia
  June 13, 2019 @ 8:50 am
  
  Hi Kris,
  
  Since you are a Croatian citizen, most likely she can apply for residence based on Family Reunification. Usually this is reserved for spouses, but I have heard of cases where it has been used for girlfriends/boyfriends. You’ll likely have to prove how long you have been dating. Here are the details:
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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  - Shyam kr Thapa
    September 18, 2019 @ 7:43 am
    
    Hlo mam I m from nepal. How can find job or employer ??
    
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    - Expat in Croatia
      September 24, 2019 @ 12:28 pm
      
      Hi Shyam,
      
      Use Google to find businesses in the industry you wish to work, then contact them directly to see if they will offer work contracts to foreign nationals.
      
      Regards,
      
      Sara
      
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      - Rajendra
        November 20, 2019 @ 8:55 am
        
        Hlo mam I m from nepal. How can find job or employer ??
      - Expat in Croatia
        November 21, 2019 @ 10:24 am
        
        Hi Rajendra,
        
        Here is a guide on how to find a job: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
        
        Regards,
        
        Sara
- Jahed alom
  August 30, 2019 @ 11:25 pm
  
  Hallo mem good evening mem I am Mr jahed alom I am from Bangladeshi so I need coratia driving wark permit please help me I have driving license from uae abu dhabi I have experience from 10year
  
  {reply}
- Iqbal
  March 25, 2020 @ 4:12 pm
  
  How many day need for issuing work permit
  
  {reply}
  - Expat in Croatia
    March 31, 2020 @ 2:06 pm
    
    Hi Iqbal,
    
    It depends on a variety of factors. To apply for a work permit, you must first have a work contract from a Croatian employer.
    
    Regards,
    
    Sara
    
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  - Baburaja Maharjan
    May 21, 2021 @ 11:22 pm
    
    Hello madam how are you?I want to do business in Croatia. So it is possible to open my own company in Croatia? If if how to process? And will you help me for open Company in Croatia? I am Nepali Citizen but living in India for business mam.i hope you will let me know all in details thank you.
    
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    - Marija Tkalec
      May 24, 2021 @ 5:08 pm
      
      Hi Baburaja,
      
      We wrote a series of articles on opening different types of businesses in Croatia. I recommend you to start with these:
      
      https://www.expatincroatia.com/types-businesses-croatia/
      https://www.expatincroatia.com/how-to-residency-opening-business-croatia/
      
      If you need a professional help, contact us. See more details here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/contact/
      
      Warm regards,
      Marija
      
      {reply}
Kate
June 7, 2019 @ 8:33 pm

Hi Sara,
I just granted a working permit until the end of this year.
Originally my employer would like to apply for work permit until mid September only, however the police said the minimum length is 6 months so they gave me a permit until 31 Dec.
My employer said the contract will end in mid Sep anyway and my type of visa is linked to the length of contract, so even now I am approved to end of year, I still will have to leave mid Sep. Is it correct? If I got my resident card until end of the year, how would they have to kick me out of the country? Does the employer inform the police once the contract ends or how?

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- Kate
  July 10, 2019 @ 8:21 am
  
  Hi Sara, may I know if you have any idea about this question please?
  
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  - kareem
    July 25, 2019 @ 9:34 pm
    
    I think you don’t have to worry about that because before the end time of your contract you can apply again with the same employer or to look for another employer to make a new contract.
    I have also some inquiries , send me a message [email protected]
    
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Roberta
June 21, 2019 @ 1:46 pm

Hello there!
I am from Cameroon,I will go and visit my fiancé next month for 3 weeks. He wants me to visit his family in Hungary,Since Croatia is not a schengen state, what is the process to go from Croatia to Hungary ?Do i need to take a schengen visa in Croatia? Thank you!

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- Expat in Croatia
  June 26, 2019 @ 2:50 pm
  
  Hi Roberta,
  
  You will need to check the requirements for your nationality for visiting Hungary.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Amit Joshi
June 26, 2019 @ 8:35 am

Hello, Sara

My self Amit. I am from India. Presently, I am working as a Automotive Painter in Saud Bahwan Automotive LLC company in Muscat, OMAN
Actually I am looking for the job as Automotive Painter in Croatia.. I have 12 years of exp. And I have qualification

Can you help me to get a job in Croatia

Thanks
Amit joshi
Sulatante of Oman
+96893261785

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- Expat in Croatia
  June 26, 2019 @ 2:46 pm
  
  Hi Amit,
  
  This is not my area of expertise, but perhaps someone will see your post here.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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  - Migma Lama
    December 16, 2020 @ 1:04 pm
    
    Could please inform me ,if I was hired by Croatian company ,how many years can I work in Croatia with work permit extension?What is the validity of work permit while company is hiring staffs from non EU countries?
    
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    - Expat in Croatia
      December 16, 2020 @ 2:30 pm
      
      Hi Migma,
      
      The term of a work permit matches your work contract, up to 1 year maximum. You need a new work contract and apply for a new work permit for each term.
      
      Regards,
      
      Sara
      
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- Santosh khadka
  November 7, 2021 @ 11:51 am
  
  How Can I apply for job from nepal ?
  
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  - Marija Tkalec
    December 3, 2021 @ 1:12 pm
    
    Hi Santosh,
    
    Here are the instructions: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
    
    Good luck,
    Marija
    
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Janna
July 16, 2019 @ 9:08 am

Hi sara,

Glad to see your post here

I am from Phil but living in Dubai right now for 7 years. i have a croatian boyfriend for 2 years now and we decided to marry in zagreb (in future)

i have 3 questions only.

1.) can we get married in zagreb while im on tourist visa?

2.) if we successfully get married there, can i apply for work after?

3.) do i need to live in croatia for straight 8 years in able to apply for croatian passport?

thank you so much

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- Murgeshan
  November 14, 2019 @ 9:10 am
  
  Hi Sara
  My name is Murgeshan Raju I am from India right now I am working in Croatia I came here on June 2019 now I am having temporary residence and one year work permit.
  Now I am having problem in company because of salary as per contract they mentioned 7111kuna after deduction tax net salary is 5190. When arrive here from 3 month I got credited salary of 5190 kuna. One day suddenly told me that your salary will reduce 5190 kuna to 3700 kuna. I am not accept that terms and conditions.
  Now I have one question that?
  If have find new employer what is procedure to get new work permit.
  Please suggest me
  
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  - Expat in Croatia
    November 19, 2019 @ 3:46 pm
    
    Hi Murgeshan,
    
    To get a new work permit, you must first find a new job. Here are resources: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
    
    Regards,
    
    Sara
    
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Caro
July 18, 2019 @ 1:53 am

Hello Sara,

I got offered a job in Croatia and I am looking for all the requested documents as is the first time the company employees a third-country collaborator. For this reason I read all the details you provided above, but I couldn’t find the requested fees on this website, could you please describe me which are these fees and if is me or the company the one that needs to process this payment.

Thank you!

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- Expat in Croatia
  August 30, 2019 @ 4:36 pm
  
  Hi Caro,
  
  The fees are:
  – 560 kuna for issuing
  – 240 kuna for a biometric residence permit
  – 70 kuna for an administration cost
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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  - John Vu
    February 13, 2020 @ 4:34 am
    
    Hey, Sara.
    Could you please leave me your Mobile Phone.
    I would like to use your service.
    Best regards,
    John (+84979971617 – WhatsApp)
    
    {reply}
    - Expat in Croatia
      February 17, 2020 @ 1:23 pm
      
      Hi John,
      
      If are interested in consulting services, you may contact me on email.
      
      Regards,
      
      Sara
      
      {reply}
kareem
July 25, 2019 @ 5:13 am

Hello, there

As a non EU citizen , Does there a private or specific job posting website which I can find an opportunity to work in Croatia?

thanks in advance.

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- Expat in Croatia
  August 7, 2019 @ 1:35 pm
  
  Hi Kareem,
  
  Mojposao.hr
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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  - Akendra Thapa
    September 14, 2021 @ 9:46 pm
    
    Hi Sara I went move Saudi Arabia to Croatia is it possible
    
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    - Marija Tkalec
      September 15, 2021 @ 5:01 pm
      
      Hi Akendra,
      
      If you get a job and a work permit, it is possible. Check this post: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
      
      Warm regards,
      Marija
      
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Mirza Sarhan
August 22, 2019 @ 7:18 pm

Dear Sara,

I hope you are doing well! I have a question regarding renewal of work permit and I would appreciate your expertise here.

I have a legal work permit till November 1st; most likely I would be extending it with my employer. What documents would I need if it’s renewal? and if it’s renewal, can I apply for renewal at MUP in the last week of October?

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- Expat in Croatia
  August 30, 2019 @ 4:32 pm
  
  Hi Mirza,
  
  With regards to permits, they are not renewed. You must do a new application for each new period. You’ll need all the same paperwork you needed the first time including a notarized copy of your new work contract. You’ll go to MUP. You should go to MUP as soon as you can to start that process. Usually they recommend coming 2 months prior to expiration of your permit because you cannot be in Croatia with an expired residence permit.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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- Sadat Hussain
  September 4, 2020 @ 1:49 am
  
  Hi Mirza,
  
  Hope you are keeping well. What documents required for a third country Non EU national to apply for the Workpermit visa please?
  
  Also, does the Workpermit issued by the police and how do you check the authenticity of the permit? I have been told that it takes generally 2-3 months for the permits to be issued by the police.
  
  Your reply clarifying the above would be highly appreciated.
  
  Thank you in advance
  Sadat
  
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  - Sadat Hussain
    September 4, 2020 @ 1:51 am
    
    Sorry it should read 2-3 weeks
    
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  - Expat in Croatia
    September 7, 2020 @ 11:01 am
    
    Hi Sadat,
    
    The requirements to apply for a work permit are listed in this post.
    
    The length of time for a work permit to be processed varies from a few weeks to months.
    
    To check authenticity, call the police station that issued the decision.
    
    Regards,
    
    Sara
    
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Md Abul Kasem
September 6, 2019 @ 7:27 pm

Hi Sara,
I am Kasem from Bangladesh. here I am doing Graphics Designer job. I have Work experience 12+ Years, I want move to Crotia for a Design House company job and how I can get.
Please help me your advise.

Thanks
Md Abul Kasem

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- Expat in Croatia
  September 9, 2019 @ 2:25 pm
  
  Hi Md,
  
  Target a company and apply for a job. Then follow the instructions in this post.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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  - Alami in
    October 25, 2019 @ 6:14 pm
    
    Hi admin. I am from Bangladesh. I am worin Singapore. I got so many certificate related construction in Singapore. Can you help me to find on job lester.
    
    Regards
    Alamin
    
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Amy
September 14, 2019 @ 1:04 am

Hi Kris,

I’m actually 1st generation Australian but my father is Croatian. I’m currently trying to apply for my Hrvatska putovnica but its proving difficult because my father changed his name to suit the Aussie culture. I can get it but I have to wait which is the problem (+8 months). My boyfriend is Croatian but it looks like it will take 1-2 (more likely 2) years until we get an Australian visa. So I’m thinking of working as a tour guide in Croatia for 6 months to be with him during the process. Just wondering how long does it take to get a working permit in Croatia? If I applied this October would I have it in time for next April? And does my Croatian heritage help at all with the permit?

Thanks for you in advance for your time and consideration =)

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- Expat in Croatia
  September 16, 2019 @ 1:27 pm
  
  Hi Amy,
  
  My recommendation would be to apply for residence under Family Reunification, on the basis of your boyfriend’s citizenship. Usually this is only issued for married couples, however since you are both Croatian and it is short term, the police will likely issue it to you. Here is the info you need: https://www.expatincroatia.com/apply-non-croatian-spouse-residence-permit/
  
  Cheers,
  
  Sara
  
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Bibin Mathew
September 17, 2019 @ 8:59 pm

Hi
I’m an Indian passport holder looking for a truck driving job in croatia
How can I find an employer.

Thanks Bibin.

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- Expat in Croatia
  September 24, 2019 @ 12:29 pm
  
  Hi Bibin,
  
  Use Google to find businesses in the industry you wish to work, then contact them directly to see if they will offer work contracts to foreign nationals.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Noah
September 22, 2019 @ 10:17 pm

Dear sir or madame,
I am and agent from Africa we have good working girls and boys who will like to come and work in Croatia so kindly tell me what is your price for a work permit so we work it out.

Kind regards
Agent .noah

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- Expat in Croatia
  September 24, 2019 @ 12:22 pm
  
  Hi Noah,
  
  I don’t offer work permits. I recommend you target companies directly to see if they will offer a work contract.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Ikram
October 19, 2019 @ 9:13 am

I need work visa i am good worker i can do any hard work

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Carolina
October 25, 2019 @ 10:11 pm

Hello Sara,
I understand that I can enter Croatia as a tourist, people from my country (Chile) do not need a visa. Then, once I’m there I could search for a Job in Croatia and apply to a work permit visa?
Could you please clarify this?

Cheers

Carolina

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- Expat in Croatia
  October 29, 2019 @ 12:24 pm
  
  Hi Carolina,
  
  To apply for a work permit, you must first have a contract of employment from a Croatian employer.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Mahabub
October 31, 2019 @ 9:25 am

Would you please tell me how I can get a job visa in Croatia.

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- Expat in Croatia
  November 2, 2019 @ 5:51 pm
  
  Hi Mahabub,
  
  You get a job with a Croatian company and then you can apply for a work permit based on that contract.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Masud Rana
November 18, 2019 @ 7:06 am

I am masud rana work Singapore so now Bangladesh but how can going crosia, please help me?

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- Expat in Croatia
  November 19, 2019 @ 3:19 pm
  
  Hi Masud,
  
  To come to Croatia, you’ll need to get a job offer. Here are some suggestions on how to find a job in Croatia: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Anna
November 20, 2019 @ 1:26 am

Hi Sara,

My husband will get his work permit based on opening a company in Croatia. What would be the procedure for me and our kids? We are US citizens.

Thanks

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- Expat in Croatia
  November 21, 2019 @ 10:34 am
  
  Hi Anna,
  
  Your husband will need to get his residence permit first through opening the company. Once he gets his permit, then you will be able to apply for your permit and the permits for your kids. This article will help guide you on the requirements: https://www.expatincroatia.com/apply-non-croatian-spouse-residence-permit/
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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  - Chad Pringle
    May 8, 2020 @ 9:13 pm
    
    I noticed in the article you provided a link to, it refers to the family wanting to join a Croatian Citizen. Would this also work for family members of a US Resident?
    
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    - Expat in Croatia
      May 11, 2020 @ 9:31 am
      
      Hi Chad,
      
      This is what is called “family reunification”, when the family of a resident or citizen can get residency based on their relationship. The only way that your family can join you in a work permit situation is if you start a company yourself and gain residency through the business. If you get hired by a company you do not own, you cannot bring your family with you for the first 2 years.
      
      Regards,
      
      Sara
      
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Raju
November 21, 2019 @ 6:48 am

Hi I am raju. And I am from Bangladesh. I have received a job offer from a Bangladeshi agency for Croatian company (box mark), they are saying that they will send 300 worker in this company but I don’t have any information about it from box mark. Is this really possible that a Croatian company will appoint 300 worker togethe?

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- Expat in Croatia
  November 21, 2019 @ 10:23 am
  
  Hi Raju,
  
  Yes, it is possible. There is a worker shortage here.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Ivan
November 28, 2019 @ 3:05 am

I have a 14 days visa but i got a job here in croatia and my work permit is on process already. And my visa will expired on the 29. Do you know what is the best way to do? Thank you

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- Expat in Croatia
  November 30, 2019 @ 3:57 pm
  
  Hi Ivan,
  
  Speak to the police and ask if you will encounter any issues if your work permit is not approved by the time your tourist visa expires. They will likely extend your tourist visa.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Mancilo
December 5, 2019 @ 2:47 pm

Hi,
I have a volunteer work offer from Croatia. I am a Nigerian. What Visa type (Visitor or work visa) is most appropriate?

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- Expat in Croatia
  December 10, 2019 @ 3:26 pm
  
  Hi Mancilo,
  
  You cannot legally work for payment with a volunteer contract. You’ll apply for a residence permit based on your volunteer contract, which should reflect that you are not being paid.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Dillon
December 6, 2019 @ 12:06 am

After the work permit has been approved, can you start working right away? Or do you have to wait the 21 days for the residence permit to be delivered to the police station?

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- Expat in Croatia
  December 10, 2019 @ 3:25 pm
  
  Hi Dillon,
  
  You can start working once the work permit is approved.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Prati
December 7, 2019 @ 1:02 pm

Hi
just wanted To know does the company sends free working visa to 3rd nation as seems the consultancy charging huge amount of money for visa to Croatia from Nepal.
Thank you

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- Expat in Croatia
  December 10, 2019 @ 3:28 pm
  
  Hi Prati,
  
  What is your question?
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Sahil chumber
December 9, 2019 @ 2:24 pm

Hii Sara
I am sahil from Indian
How I apply work permitted in Croatia
I complete my 10th CBSE
I am 20 year old
I need a job

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- Expat in Croatia
  December 10, 2019 @ 3:17 pm
  
  Hi Sahil,
  
  Here are instructions on how to find a job in Croatia: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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SUDHIR BHATIA
December 26, 2019 @ 2:26 pm

Hi…
Last Year I bought an agro company and hold 64% shares..My Company procurist there, is going to apply to the local police station for a work visa for me. Do you recommend that I apply for a Blue Card instead of the normal work visa ? What are the procedures. And any restrictions that I need to be there for a fixed number of months ? I don’t intend to migrate there as of now. Please guide..!
Thank You.

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- Expat in Croatia
  December 27, 2019 @ 1:07 pm
  
  Hi Sudhir,
  
  I recommend that you consult with an attorney as there is not a simple answer to what you are asking. There are many factors that would go into an answer. If you’d like a referral to an attorney, please email me.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Manas Boro
December 27, 2019 @ 11:27 am

Hi Sara..
I’m Manas from India. I want to know..
1/what are the documents I need as an Indian to get a work permit visa ?
2/what is the duration of a work permit visa?
3/if I have a seasonal work permit then can I extend it ?
4/minimum how long it will take to finish a work permit visa process after I submitted my docs in my embassy in India ?

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- Expat in Croatia
  December 27, 2019 @ 1:09 pm
  
  Hi Manas,
  
  Here are answers to your questions:
  
  1/what are the documents I need as an Indian to get a work permit visa ?
  >>They are listed in this post.
  2/what is the duration of a work permit visa?
  >>The term of your work contract.
  3/if I have a seasonal work permit then can I extend it ?
  >>No.
  4/minimum how long it will take to finish a work permit visa process after I submitted my docs in my embassy in India ?
  >>It varies, but usually several months.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Sudipto Mondal
December 30, 2019 @ 8:51 pm

Hi, Sara
Thanks for this informative content.
I am from India and I am a Digital Marketer. So my question is–
What is the scope of digital marketing in Croatia and how much could be the minimum salary?
It might be an off topic for you but still I am waiting for your reply. Hope you will reply soon.
Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Sudipto Mondal

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- Expat in Croatia
  January 7, 2020 @ 5:50 pm
  
  Hi Sudipto,
  
  Digital marketing is still a young industry, but there are lots of people and companies doing it. We are working on a post for average salaries across industries. Stay tuned for that.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Perusha Sukdeo
January 3, 2020 @ 8:36 am

Good Day Sara

With regards to obtaining a work permit, are the requirements based purely on having a job offer or do they also require someone to possess a qualification, like most countries.

Regards

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- Expat in Croatia
  January 7, 2020 @ 5:40 pm
  
  Hi Perusha,
  
  You must have a job offer and be able to provide all the items within the above post. Additionally, the employer must confirm with the government that the position cannot be filled by a Croatian. No other qualification is needed.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Lama
January 10, 2020 @ 10:58 am

Hi Sara,

Thank you for the very useful information!

I’m a Moroccan citizen working remotely (freelancer) for a Croatian company and i’m planning to move to Croatia and become an employee in the same company.

If you can please help me understand what makes someone eligible for a work permit? Can i apply for it from Croatia or does it have to be issued before i leave my country? What’s the process exactly and how hard is it to get a Croatian work permit for a non managerial employee? Do i need any specific set of skills or educational level?

Thank you very much in advance!

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- Expat in Croatia
  January 10, 2020 @ 1:01 pm
  
  Hi Lama,
  
  Thanks for following!
  
  The requirements and all considerations for a work permit are listed in this post. You don’t need specific skills or education level. Yes, you can apply in Croatia.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Ramandeep singh
January 26, 2020 @ 7:42 am

Kako podnijeti zahtjev za rad za Hrvatsku molim vas da mi pomognete

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- Expat in Croatia
  January 29, 2020 @ 6:17 pm
  
  Hi Ramandeep,
  
  This article will help: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Tontang
January 30, 2020 @ 12:19 am

Hi Sara, If i overstay my stay on a tourist visa and found a job offer ,can i later apply for a work visa?

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- Expat in Croatia
  February 7, 2020 @ 2:38 pm
  
  Hi Tontang,
  
  Absolutely not. You CANNOT overstay your visa. No exceptions.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Radhika pun
February 5, 2020 @ 12:19 am

Hi , I’m from nepal and I have applied for working visa in croatia through consultancy. I receive my passport and there’s only 42 day visa and my agent says I will get 1 year of working visa after I go to croatia . But when i call the company of croatia they says my documents are still in process they didn’t make any decisions yet .My question is ,Is it true without any conformation of my work permit i can go to croatia with 42 days visa and after 42 days I will get received my 1 year working visa because this is what my agent says . Many Thanks .

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- Expat in Croatia
  February 7, 2020 @ 2:17 pm
  
  Hi Radhika,
  
  You cannot apply for a work permit in Croatia until you have a valid offer of employment from a Croatian company. If the Croatian company said they haven’t decided to employ you yet, then you do not yet qualify for a work permit. You can go to Croatia for 42 days, but without a work contract, you cannot get a work permit.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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- Ashesh Khanal
  July 17, 2020 @ 4:41 pm
  
  Hi Radhika,
  My name is Ashesh Khanal currently living in Czech Republic with long term resident permit. I do have some colleagues who are interested to visit and work in Croatia. Are you still living in Croatia ? Would you please let me know, how to find job and process visa application.
  If you would like to cooperate, you can kindly reach me to my facebook at :
  https://www.facebook.com/asheshkhanal
  
  Thanks,
  Ashesh Khanal
  Now at Kathmandu
  Mobile: +977 – 9841751500(Viber), +420 – 736278132(WhatsApp)
  E-mail: [email protected]
  
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Zora
February 6, 2020 @ 5:10 pm

I applied for a work permit today at MUP in Zagreb and was still instructed to do so under the quota. Just thought I’d share!

The company representative that was with me also needed a document to prove that they were authorized on behalf of the employer to submit the work permit with me.

We were told it would take 6 weeks to process the application.

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- Expat in Croatia
  February 7, 2020 @ 2:08 pm
  
  Hi Zora,
  
  Thanks for sharing! This is the truest example of how everything can vary depending on who you speak to at MUP. The law says there is no quota, but at the end of the day, everyone at MUP has a lot of discretion to say or require whatever they want.
  
  Did MUP require the employer to get approval from the unemployment agency to hire for your role?
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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  - Zora
    February 10, 2020 @ 2:18 pm
    
    It’s true. The bureaucracy used to really bother me, but now I understand it’s just part of the process here.
    
    Nope, no approval needed from the unemployment agency.
    
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    - Expat in Croatia
      February 11, 2020 @ 1:32 pm
      
      Wow, I’m very surprised…but also not surprised at all. 🙂
      
      Thank you for sharing your experience, Zora!
      
      Cheers,
      
      Sara
      
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Saugata
February 8, 2020 @ 7:53 am

I have an experience in Construction industry for more than 8 years and have engineering degree.How much is the chance of getting job in Croatia ?? Can I search for job by going there in short term Visa of 30 days ?? and after getting work contract then can I apply for work permit ?

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- Expat in Croatia
  February 11, 2020 @ 1:30 pm
  
  Hi Saugata,
  
  Yes, as long as you abide by all laws, you can come here on a tourist visa and then apply for a work permit ONLY if you are offered a work contract.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Seif driouech
February 11, 2020 @ 8:12 pm

Hello, I have a work and residence permit for this year and I would like to visit my family this summer, I can’t seem to find information about if I need to apply for a new visa for coming back to croatia or just show the border police my work permit. Thank you in advance

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- Expat in Croatia
  February 17, 2020 @ 1:26 pm
  
  Hi Seif,
  
  Your work permit is also your residence permit. When you return to Croatia, show your passport and your residence permit at the border.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Santosh
February 26, 2020 @ 1:57 pm

Hi Sara,
I am from India I working in Croatia as machine Operator I came Croatia on 29 June 2019 I have one year contract and also one year Temporary Residency Permit. I like to know if I want to change other company in Croatia what is the process? and whether I want to go back India ? Please advise me what should I do please tell me

Regards,
Santosh

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- Expat in Croatia
  February 26, 2020 @ 2:58 pm
  
  Hi Santosh,
  
  Once you quit your current job, you’ll lose your residence and work permit. To change companies, you need to get a new contract with a new company in Croatia. Once you have the new work contract, you can apply for a new work permit.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Santosh
February 27, 2020 @ 1:18 am

Hi Sara,

Thank you for advice I want to ask one thing I can apply new work permit from Croatia or I want to go india again?

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- Expat in Croatia
  March 2, 2020 @ 3:15 pm
  
  Hi Santosh,
  
  You can apply from within Croatia as long as your tourist visa is current and you have a valid work contract.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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  - Nagu
    March 10, 2020 @ 12:42 pm
    
    Hi Sara,
    I got a job in croatia as Mechanical Engineer for rijeka refinery , now am India I heared that after reaching Croatia I have exam if not passed the exam they will return back is it true
    
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    - Expat in Croatia
      March 10, 2020 @ 5:40 pm
      
      Hi Nagu,
      
      All industries and jobs have different requirements. If the employer requires you to take a test, then that is what you’ll need to do.
      
      Regards,
      
      Sara
      
      {reply}
Jay
March 6, 2020 @ 12:17 pm

I heard 2 year working visa after we Apply PR its true? any way that.

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- Expat in Croatia
  March 6, 2020 @ 1:44 pm
  
  Hi Jay,
  
  This is not true. You must live here for at least 5 years continuously to qualify to apply for permanent residency. You can read about the process here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/apply-permanent-residency-permit-croatia/
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Priscilla
March 28, 2020 @ 8:37 pm

Hi Sara, I have a question. My first time in Croatia was 5 years ago, but only in 02.2017 I got my permission to stay because I got married, but now we are divorced. I work in a hotel for 2 years. But with divorce I lost my right to stay and work here. So I’m trying to apply for working visa.
I want to know if there is a possibility that they refuse my Visa and ask to leave the country. But I’m so many years here…. so I think that I cant leave the country just like that. I am Brazilian, and I’m 5 years outside of my country. And in these 5 years I was out of EU for 2 months. I am terrified by idea to leave the country. Since now, in Brazil I dont have place to stay anymore, my father died.
Do you think I have rights in Croatia?
Thanks for your attention

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- Expat in Croatia
  March 31, 2020 @ 2:03 pm
  
  Hi Priscilla,
  
  Thanks for reaching out!
  
  Did the police tell you that you must leave after you got divorced? If the police did say that you leave after you were divorced, then a work permit is the next logical step. If you want to get the work permit, you must have a work contract from a Croatian employer before you can apply for the work permit.
  
  If the police have not specifically said you must leave, then you may be able to stay. I was also in this situation, but they let me stay because I’d been here long enough. I’m not sure of what the threshold is. Considering the complexity of your situation, I recommend consulting with a lawyer who can speak to the police on your behalf and find out all options for you to stay. If you’d like a referral to an immigration lawyer, please email me ([email protected]) and let me know where you are located in Croatia.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Malik
April 6, 2020 @ 7:57 pm

How can i get 1 year visa from Nigeria?

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- Expat in Croatia
  April 8, 2020 @ 3:54 pm
  
  Hi Malik,
  
  This is probably your best option here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/non-eu-nationals-can-live-croatia-1-year/
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Balasaheb Padaghamkar
June 3, 2020 @ 9:07 pm

Hi Admin,
This is Balasaheb Padaghamkar. I am from India now working in Croatia in Brodosplit shipyard in Split as a Fabricator. I am looking for a job in Germany so how can apply for work permit from Croatia? Or which consultant can provide this service in Croatia? Can I process for work permit for any other countries in Europe.

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- Expat in Croatia
  June 5, 2020 @ 10:45 am
  
  Hi Balasaheb,
  
  You will need to contact the country you wish to go to about work permits as they are unrelated to your work permit in Croatia.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Thohed Ax
June 27, 2020 @ 12:57 pm

Hi,
I am Thohed Ax from Bangladesh and i am work now in Romania. here I am doing packaging job. I want move Romania to Crotia for a packaging company job and how I can get.
Please help me your advise.

Thanks
Thohed Ax

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- Expat in Croatia
  July 1, 2020 @ 10:16 am
  
  Hi Thoned,
  
  Here is a guide on how to get a job in Croatia: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Sam
July 6, 2020 @ 10:14 pm

Hi Sara
I own shares in Croatian company in Split and i also have been elected as director of d.o.o in the same company last year. I have been using shengen visa to enter the country but my visa is expired and i was wondering if i can get and what kind of visa i need to get to reenter the conuntry and reside,work . What kind of visa my family will get ? we do not have a Croatian Embassy in our country but there is in turkey. Can i apply in Turkey and what is the quarantine situation now for arriving passengers from third countries.
Thank you !

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- Expat in Croatia
  July 8, 2020 @ 11:13 am
  
  Hi Sam,
  
  Thanks for the question!
  
  Since you are the director, then you will need to follow the requirements in this post: https://www.expatincroatia.com/how-to-residency-opening-business-croatia/ In your situation, that is the only way for both you and your family to get residence. Once you get residence, then your family can apply through family reunification.
  
  You can only apply for residence once you are in Croatia with a valid address. After you arrive in Croatia, if you’d like to be connected with a lawyer who can handle residency applications for you and your family, I can refer you to one. Just email me.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Md Habibur Rahman
August 10, 2020 @ 5:46 am

Hi Sara Have a good. I am glad to see your all reply on comments which is gather lot of informatio.

I just need any legit recruiting agency those work on hire non EU applicant.
I mean Semi Skill or Non Skill Employment.
Or is there any person can help me to get the contact?

Thanks in advance.
+60104533090 WhatsApp/Telegram

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- Expat in Croatia
  August 10, 2020 @ 9:45 am
  
  Hi Md,
  
  We have some recruitment agencies listed on this post: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Mohammed Abu kawsar
August 21, 2020 @ 12:38 pm

Hi,
I am Alam from Bangladesh. here I am doing hotel job. I want move to Crotia for a hotel job and how I can get.
Please help me your advise.

Thanks
Mohammed Abu kawsar

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- Expat in Croatia
  August 21, 2020 @ 2:27 pm
  
  Hi Mohammed,
  
  We have a guide on how to find a job in Croatia here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Evans Zolo
August 27, 2020 @ 9:28 pm

Hello Sara. Please I have few questions to ask you.
1. Can my employer process my work/resident permit while I’m not yet in Croatia.
2. How long does it take to process work/resident permit?
3. What documents do I need to submit at Croatia embassy in my country for visa application?

Regards
Evans

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- Expat in Croatia
  August 31, 2020 @ 4:41 pm
  
  Hi Evans,
  
  To answer your questions:
  
  1. Yes
  2. It can vary from weeks to months
  3. It depends on your nationality. You can check what is required here: http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/visas/visa-requirements-overview/
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
John O
September 7, 2020 @ 5:05 pm

Hello Ma,

I am from Nigeria based in Togo, My employee in Croatia applied for Labor Documents for me in Croatia, But it has taken over a month now, The Croatian Police said they have submitted my document to their consulate in Nigeria. What is your advice to me on how to hasten up the process
Thanks
John

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- Expat in Croatia
  September 9, 2020 @ 3:20 pm
  
  Hi John,
  
  It is not possible to hasten the process. It takes as long as it takes. You’ll just have to be patient. Keep in mind that everything is slower now due to the pandemic.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
sachin
September 8, 2020 @ 11:14 am

Hi sara,

My name is sachin and i am from india and i am planning to move croatia for work, but i dont have job offer.

i have 1 question, please clarify

Is croatian government gives me work permit for general work i.e. if i got a job in grocery market or in shop or like food delivery boy.. ??

regards

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- Expat in Croatia
  September 9, 2020 @ 3:20 pm
  
  Hi Sachin,
  
  Yes, that is possible. But you need to have a job contract before you can apply for a work permit. I will say it is unlikely that you will get a job in a market or shop without speaking Croatian.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
umor
September 19, 2020 @ 6:36 am

hello there
i am from Bangladesh
(1). if i come to Croatia by visit/ travel visa then is it’s possible to me convert visit/travel visa to work visa!
(2). is there any purposes/websites to contact for jobs directly companies/owners in Croatia without agencies or brokers! if have so give us any links/websites.
thanks

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- Expat in Croatia
  September 20, 2020 @ 1:17 pm
  
  Hi Umor,
  
  You cannot convert a travel visa into a work permit. To get a work permit, you must first get a job. Here is a guide on how to get a job: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Rajeev
September 22, 2020 @ 9:34 am

Hi admin..
I got contract latter from Croatia but unfortunately i would like to cancel my application. So in this case should i need to pay for contract latter. What i know. It is just contract latter not work permit so I don’t need to pay i guess. Please help me me out of that. Because my agency is asking me if you want to cancel need to pay 130 euro

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- Expat in Croatia
  September 23, 2020 @ 9:37 am
  
  Hi Rajeev,
  
  You will have to work this out with the company. That fee is unrelated to the government.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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  - Suhan
    September 23, 2020 @ 10:23 pm
    
    Hello @sara I have one question about citizenship and company change I am in Croatia working a Resturent last 6month I need to change company because this owner not good for me . 1 how can I change company in Croatia ….?
    And for applying PR how many years I have to stay in Croatia …? Please give me those information
    
    {reply}
    - Expat in Croatia
      September 25, 2020 @ 1:49 pm
      
      Hi Suhan,
      
      If you want to change companies, then you need to get a new job. When you leave your current job, your current work permit will be cancelled. Then you’ll need to apply for a new work permit for the new job.
      
      You need to have 5 years of continuous temporary residence to qualify for permanent residence.
      
      Regards,
      
      Sara
      
      {reply}
Danica
October 3, 2020 @ 11:11 am

Hi there
We are a South African family of 3. We want to move to Croatia to live and work. We would also like for our daughter to attend school there. Could you please give us some tips on how to make this happen. Also, would it be possible in the midst of the Covid pandemic? I am a qualified teacher and my husband is a manager with 10 years experience.

Thank you

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- Expat in Croatia
  October 6, 2020 @ 8:13 am
  
  Hi Danica,
  
  We have a residence guide specifically for South Africans that outlines all of your options: https://www.expatincroatia.com/south-african-citizens/
  
  If you’d like a personal consultation to get customized advice based on your situation, you can schedule a session here.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Stephen Haigh
October 15, 2020 @ 5:20 am

hi, i would like to come to Croatia on my 50′ yacht with my wife and run a yacht charter business. is it possible to get a work permit for that? I am from the UK and my wife is from Thailand. Thanks

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- Expat in Croatia
  October 15, 2020 @ 9:35 am
  
  Hi Stephen,
  
  If you come this year, then you could request permission to work. It is not a work and residence permit as described in this post. If you’re hoping to be in Croatia long term, my recommendation would be to move to Croatia before the end of the year so you can take advantage of the EU privileges before they run out. With residence based on being an EU citizen, you can work without the need for a work permit. And you can bring your wife too. If you do it any other way, it will be a bit complicated.
  
  If you have further questions, please let me know.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Asemeh
October 15, 2020 @ 9:27 am

Hi Sara

I’m Iranian. Now I’m in France.
I have a passport talent visa from France which is type D and multi and valid for 3 months.
I have two questions:
Is it possible to enter with this Visa?
If I have work permits of Croatia, is it possible to get resident permit without Croatian Visa?

Thank you so much.

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- Expat in Croatia
  October 20, 2020 @ 9:12 am
  
  Hi Asemeh,
  
  Are you planning to work in Croatia or are you planning to just visit? If just visiting, you’ll need to bring your French visa along with your passport.
  
  If you apply for a Croatian work permit abroad and are granted it, then you do not need a visa to enter Croatia.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
md Anisur Rahman
October 26, 2020 @ 8:46 am

Hi Sara,
Have a good day . I am glad to see your all useful reply on comments with lot of information. Hope you and Your family have well during this pandemic . I want to know from you if any one get a job offer from Croatian company then he applied for work permit after issuing the work permit then he submitted the embassy or consulate for entry permit, is this the right procedure ?

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- Expat in Croatia
  October 27, 2020 @ 10:32 am
  
  Hi Md,
  
  If you get a work offer from a Croatian company, you can apply for a work permit abroad at a consulate or embassy. You can use the approval decision to enter Croatia. Then you’ll need to visit a police station to get your work and residence permit card.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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- David
  August 18, 2021 @ 12:00 am
  
  Hey Sara,I have been waiting for last three months for my new work permit due to change of my previous job.Could you please tell me ,Where should i ask officially about new work permit and how much time it will take ? Kindly tell me ?
  
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  - Marija Tkalec
    August 18, 2021 @ 4:21 pm
    
    Hi David,
    
    The whole process can last from few weeks to several months. It is best to call the MUP who is in charge of your permit for additional information. You can ask them when they could solve your case. Find contact information here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/administrative-police-stations/
    
    Good luck,
    Marija
    
    {reply}
Acsa O
December 4, 2020 @ 1:50 pm

Hello!
I would like to bring my cousin to Croatia, is it possible to use family reunification for this? I brought my mom last year, but I’m not sure if I can bring my “first” cousin too.

The second option: If I bring her here and we try to find a job for her, can she apply for a permission after we found a job to her? or she has to be outside for that?

Thank you very much!

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- Expat in Croatia
  December 9, 2020 @ 10:51 am
  
  Hi Asca,
  
  Family reunification can only be used for immediate family.
  
  Yes, she can apply for a work permit from Croatia if she finds a job here.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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Nithin
December 11, 2020 @ 7:14 am

Hi Sara,
Hope you are doing well. You are doing an amazing job by helping people like me. My name is Nithin. I am from India. I have a job contract with a Croatian company. My employer has submitted the application for the work permit to the MUP. It’s been more than a month right now and I’ve not obtained the work permit yet. Is it normal to take this much time? And, Is there any way to track our application? or any way to fasten the process?

Thanks in advance,
Nithin

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- Expat in Croatia
  December 16, 2020 @ 2:39 pm
  
  Hi Nithin,
  
  Thanks for following!! I’m so happy to hear you’ve found the resources helpful.
  
  It is very normal for it take this much time. Expect it to take at least 1 to 3 months. There is no way to speed up the process.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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  - NITHIN P AJAYAN
    December 19, 2020 @ 2:11 pm
    
    Hi Sara,
    
    Thank you very much for your reply.
    
    Thanks,
    Nithin.
    
    {reply}
Dhamodharan
January 12, 2021 @ 2:37 am

Hi i am dhamodharan i am from india ,i have Croatia work permit visa, can i move schengen area or not? If i move Croatia to schengen i need visa or not ?

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- Expat in Croatia
  January 12, 2021 @ 10:42 am
  
  Hi Dhamodharan,
  
  Croatia is not in the Schengen, so your work and residence permit in Croatia doesn’t grant you Schengen privileges.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Mr Hantery
January 22, 2021 @ 9:43 pm

Hi Sara, hope You’re doing well. And I think, this site is very helpful for novice, like me! How can I get a job in Croatia and how to contract with Croatian employer Through online portal? Could you please help me by your kind reply!
Thank you.

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- Expat in Croatia
  January 26, 2021 @ 9:59 am
  
  Hi Mr Hantery,
  
  Here is a guide on how to find a job: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Arun
February 16, 2021 @ 5:53 am

Hi Sara,

Hope you are doing well. I am a Nepali citizen and would like to know about the Police clearance certificate while applying for an employment visa. Nepal police issues an online police verification certificate after through check of the background. The certificate also has barcode through which certificate can easily be accessed. Is it mandatory to again verify this certificate from embassy and Ministry?

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- Expat in Croatia
  February 16, 2021 @ 12:04 pm
  
  Hi Arun,
  
  The background check must be apostilled/legalized by your government, then notarized and translated in Croatia.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
amin
February 17, 2021 @ 9:59 pm

Hi Sara ,
Thank you for the very useful information!
I am from Iran and I signed a contract with a Croatian employer and now I am waiting for a work permit.
I am a married man, Is there a way for my wife to accompany me from the beginning of my stay in Croatia?
How long does it usually take for my spouse to join me?

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- Expat in Croatia
  February 24, 2021 @ 4:42 pm
  
  Hi Aman,
  
  She cannot join you for the first year.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Ifeanyi
February 23, 2021 @ 3:35 pm

Good day ma, I’m from Nigeria is it possible for me to enter croatia before get job

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- Expat in Croatia
  February 24, 2021 @ 4:06 pm
  
  Hi Ifeanyi,
  
  No, you will need to apply for a tourist visa before you can enter the country based on your nationality.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Bnod sapkota
March 5, 2021 @ 6:14 pm

Hi, i got a work permit of croatia, but i wanna make sure that whether my work permit is real or fake. plzz help how to identify it.

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- Expat in Croatia
  March 11, 2021 @ 1:34 pm
  
  Hi Bnod,
  
  You contact the ministry who issued it to verify.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
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- SHADRACK
  June 3, 2021 @ 3:42 pm
  
  How long did it take to get your work permit .
  
  {reply}
  - SHADRACK
    June 3, 2021 @ 3:49 pm
    
    My agent told me my employer submitted my application on 9th June, 2021. It’s two months now I haven’t heard anything on how my application has delayed since an article shows it may take 1-2 months to process? Can someone help because due to it’s delay I wanted to quit it.
    
    {reply}
    - Marija Tkalec
      June 25, 2021 @ 3:53 pm
      
      Hi Shadrack,
      
      Did you get your work permit? This process can sometimes prolong to several months.
      
      Warm regards,
      Marija
      
      {reply}
  - Marija Tkalec
    June 25, 2021 @ 3:51 pm
    
    Hi Shadrack,
    
    This period can vary and it depends on MUP, but usually, it takes several months.
    
    Warm regards,
    Marija
    
    {reply}
Ronish gurung
March 10, 2021 @ 1:14 pm

Hi , sara maam. i am from nepal. Actually i have a confusion about work permit. I had applied for work visa through third party and get work permit but i would like to verify my work permit so that how could i verify it that my work permit is genuine ( orignal). Kindly please would you help me? And sort out my confusion problem. I will be very very appreciate.

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- Expat in Croatia
  March 11, 2021 @ 1:28 pm
  
  Hi Ronish,
  
  You contact the ministry directly who issued it to verify it.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Brian
April 17, 2021 @ 12:57 am

Hello, I already have my contract to work in croatia and my woring permit is on process, but due to pandemic my working permit process is delayed, i want to know when will the ministry in croatia will operate to approve my request to process my working permit? Thanks!

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- Expat in Croatia
  April 28, 2021 @ 9:28 am
  
  Hi Brian,
  
  Only the ministry can answer this question.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Rahman
April 26, 2021 @ 6:12 pm

Hello Madam,

I am From Bangladesh. I applied for a work permit. And my company submitted my documents in Zagreb Police Station in 30.03.2021. And its been 27 days but i Didn’t receive any new. When my permit will come? I maild to station thay said its need 15 days to verification of documents. And then they will issue permit. Why i Didn’t get my permit in 27 days? How many days i have to wait for it.

Thanks in advance.

-Rahman
-Bangladesh

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- Expat in Croatia
  April 28, 2021 @ 8:40 am
  
  Hi Rahman,
  
  It can take up to 3 months for approval, sometimes longer.
  
  Regards
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Daniel
June 1, 2021 @ 8:47 pm

Hi Sara,

I have a contract from a company I am am told they are currently going through the Labor Market Test process. Is there anything I should be working on on my end while I am waiting for them to complete this? I have read some places I need a background check but I don’t see mention of it in your post above. I am feeling a little helpless sitting back and waiting for things to get done and I want to get a head start on anything else that needs to be completed in order to start on time.

Thank you so much for the information and the website in general. Super helpful!!!

-Daniel

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- Marija Tkalec
  July 5, 2021 @ 4:34 pm
  
  Hi Daniel,
  
  Thanks for your question! I hope that my reply is not too late. The company should do the whole labor market test process. However, yes, if you are a third-country national, you will have to provide a background check for the process of applying for a work permit. Did you maybe get the work permit in the meantime?
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Jabed aktar
June 2, 2021 @ 11:08 am

Hi,
What document are required to obtain work permit in Croatia fro third country national?
Police report is necessary or not?
Thanks

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- Marija Tkalec
  July 5, 2021 @ 4:47 pm
  
  Hi Jabed,
  
  You can find all the requirements in this post.
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
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Mike
June 4, 2021 @ 11:55 am

Hi Sara,

I have a UK company that specialises renting Croatian holiday homes. I an’t see anything suggesting that I will be able to get a work permit. I will need to spend extended time in Croatia over a number of years. Can you help?

Kind regards

Mike

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- Marija Tkalec
  July 6, 2021 @ 2:49 pm
  
  Hi Mike,
  
  Check out if you qualify for a digital nomad permit here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/digital-nomad-visa-croatia/ If you perform the work for your company through communication technology, you may meet the requirements.
  
  This article is perfect for you: https://www.expatincroatia.com/visa-residence-permit-croatia/ See different scenarios. Maybe you are a good fit for certain residence options.
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Jessica
June 8, 2021 @ 1:00 am

Hello! I am from the US and currently have a job offer in Croatia. My company is working on their part for the visa. Is there anything else I need to be doing on my own? Such as a background check?

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- Marija Tkalec
  July 5, 2021 @ 4:51 pm
  
  Hi Jessica,
  
  Sounds like the company will take care of the whole work permit process. All the requirements are listed in this post. However, you will probably need to enclose a background check from your country, and maybe a copy of your diploma and a passport. They will inform you.
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Haider Xaman
June 13, 2021 @ 2:30 pm

Respected Sara!

I’m a humanitarian social worker having degrees in International Relations and Hospitality management and also experience in same fields

i wanna work and live in Croatia, what should i do …?

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- Marija Tkalec
  July 6, 2021 @ 4:19 pm
  
  Hi Haider,
  
  If you are a third-country national, you should find a job here and then apply for the work permit (or your future employer will do it).
  
  Check out this article: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Good luck,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Haider Xaman
June 13, 2021 @ 2:35 pm

Respected Sara!

Greetings from Pakistan,
I’m a humanitarian social worker having degrees in International Relations and Hospitality management and also experience in same fields

i wanna work and live in Croatia, what should i do …?

Warm Regards: Haider Xaman

{reply}
- Marija Tkalec
  July 6, 2021 @ 4:20 pm
  
  Hi Haider,
  
  If you are a third-country national, you should find a job here and then apply for the work permit (or your future employer will do it).
  
  Check out this article: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Good luck,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Gerry Sia
June 16, 2021 @ 11:34 am

Hi Sara,

I am Gerry from the Philippines. I have seafarer who was given a work permit by the yacht owner. Since the yacht is travelling to Greece, I have few questions below:

1. Does he need to apply a Greece visa for his entry to Greece?
2. If he can enter Greece, how long can he stay in Greece?
3. Can he directly travel to Croatia without a Croatian visa?

With the given questions, I hope you can enlighten us with such concerns. Thanks

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- Marija Tkalec
  July 7, 2021 @ 12:19 pm
  
  Hi Gerry,
  
  You will have to find another source of information regarding Greece. We are providing only information that regards Croatia (:
  
  However, some nationalities require a visa to enter Croatia and the Philippines belong to this group.
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Arjun chavda
June 26, 2021 @ 8:45 pm

Hi Sara, I am from India and I have experience in aviation as well as hotel industry will there be any job for me? is it good to move Croatia for me?

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- Marija Tkalec
  June 28, 2021 @ 6:44 pm
  
  Hi Arjun,
  
  To work in the hotel industry, your employer would probably first need to get a permit from the Croatian employment service. Croats have an advantage over foreign employees.
  
  I would recommend you to check out this article, it may be useful to you:
  https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  This one also:
  https://www.expatincroatia.com/how-apply-work-permit/
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
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Abhijit
July 3, 2021 @ 3:06 pm

Dear Sara,

This is a very helpful site and has given me a very good idea about the Croatian job market. Thank you for the same.
Could you help me with the names of a few consultancies that can help with a job in Croatia?

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- Marija Tkalec
  July 7, 2021 @ 3:14 pm
  
  Hi Abhijit,
  
  I think that this post is perfect for you: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Fingers crossed,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Ihor
July 20, 2021 @ 12:02 pm

Hello,

My work permit was approved on 22.06.2021, how many days I have to enter Croatia and collect biometric permit before this approval expire?
I’ve heard it is 1 month, is it true?

Thanks,
Ihor

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- Marija Tkalec
  July 23, 2021 @ 12:23 pm
  
  Hi Ihor,
  
  You must go to MUP (Croatian police) to get a biometric residence permit as soon as you arrive in Croatia (within a day or two). This is important, so it is better to solve it as soon as possible.
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Mohan Shresta
July 21, 2021 @ 6:43 am

Hi Sara! It’s very helpful for anyone new who wants to look for any information about Croatia.
actually i have also applied for work permit in company of Zagreb, and i want to know that, currently Visa is open or not for Croatia & is there lock down in Croatia or not ?

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- Marija Tkalec
  July 22, 2021 @ 3:52 pm
  
  Hi Mohran,
  
  Currently, it is possible to apply for a visa. There is no lockdown at the moment. You can track the latest information regarding the conditions of entry into Croatia on MUP (Croatian police) pages here: https://mup.gov.hr/uzg-covid/english/286212
  
  We appreciate your thoughts, keep reading Expat in Croatia! (:
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
srinivas
July 30, 2021 @ 12:52 pm

hi Sara, in have applied work permit in croatia how many days it will take to approve and inil get permit documents

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- Marija Tkalec
  August 6, 2021 @ 3:45 pm
  
  Hi srinivas,
  
  It may take from a few weeks to a few months. You can call a certain MUP police administration office that works on your case to check out the progress.
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
  - srinivas
    August 11, 2021 @ 9:32 am
    
    hi Sara …
    my croatian company applied permit on July 5th…how many days it’s IL take to issue work permit …plz give response….
    it’s almost one month over permit applied
    
    {reply}
    - Marija Tkalec
      August 11, 2021 @ 4:44 pm
      
      Hi Srinivas,
      
      It may vary from a few weeks to a few months. It is best to call the police station that issued the decision to get a concrete answer. You can find contact information here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/administrative-police-stations/
      
      Warm regards,
      Marija
      
      {reply}
nivas
August 11, 2021 @ 9:17 am

hi Sara madam
croatia company hired me for job….
and they said they will apply for work permit
how may days it takes to get work permit

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- Marija Tkalec
  August 11, 2021 @ 4:46 pm
  
  Hi Nivas,
  
  It may vary from a few weeks to a few months. It is best to call the competent police station to get a concrete answer. Here is the contact information: https://www.expatincroatia.com/administrative-police-stations/
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
- Marija Tkalec
  August 11, 2021 @ 4:49 pm
  
  Hi Nivas,
  
  It may vary from a few weeks to a few months. It is best to call the competent police station to get a concrete answer. Here is the contact information: https://www.expatincroatia.com/administrative-police-stations/
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
samy
August 15, 2021 @ 10:44 am

hey.sara right now i’m a romanian non eu student from india having the trc of romania .
1) can i visit the croatia without visa ,,,
2) can i search the job and get the work permit in croatia .

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- Marija Tkalec
  September 3, 2021 @ 2:03 pm
  
  Hi samy,
  
  Indian nationals need a visa to enter Croatia.
  
  You can apply for a work permit in Croatia if you are a third-country national (you are) and you have been offered a work contract with a Croatian company. This post may help you: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Godwin Nwokafor
August 17, 2021 @ 11:10 pm

Hello. Please I want to know . When your employer applies for work permit for you ,when it comes out will they send the work permit card to you before you come ? So that you can use the card to come ? since your employer already made work permit card for you Would you also need to apply for work visa in your home country of resident before you come ? When they make work permit for you will you need to also apply for visa or they will just post the work permit card to you and you can use the work permit card to enter Croatia

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- Expat in Croatia
  September 1, 2021 @ 9:15 am
  
  Hi Godwin,
  
  Once you are approved for a work permit, you must apply for a D visa to enter the country depending on your nationality. You can read about that here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/types-croatian-visas-enter/
  
  With D visa, you can enter Croatia and pick up your work permit card.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
vinoth k
August 22, 2021 @ 2:32 pm

Hi… Sara
Is possible to work with tourist Visa
How can I get job with tourist visa
Regard
vinoth

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- Marija Tkalec
  August 23, 2021 @ 4:07 pm
  
  Hi Vinoth,
  
  No. Third-country nationals must get a work permit if they want to work in Croatia.
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Rabin gurung
August 24, 2021 @ 3:55 am

Hi Sara
I want to go crotia for work.What is the exact processing days for get job?
Rabin

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- Marija Tkalec
  August 24, 2021 @ 3:40 pm
  
  Hi Rabin,
  
  The processing time for getting the work permit may vary from several weeks to several months. Check out this post if you are looking for a job: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
GIMUI BENON
August 26, 2021 @ 10:55 am

Hi Sara am GIMUI BENON from Uganda, I would like to inquire from you as an expert, can is croatia currently issuing working permits to Africans specifically Ugandans?. Thank I will be grateful to receive your response

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- Marija Tkalec
  August 26, 2021 @ 4:45 pm
  
  Hi GIMUI BENON,
  
  If you are a third-country national (including Uganda) and Croatian company has offered you a work contract, then you can apply for a work permit. You can learn how to find a job in Croatia here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Good luck,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Cassie
August 26, 2021 @ 1:43 pm

Hi Sara, I was looking on here for answer but didn’t quite find one for this exact thing. Do you know if an American is allowed to work 2 jobs at once in Croatia? Or would one application cancel the other one out? Thanks and your blog is tremendously helpful!

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- Marija Tkalec
  August 27, 2021 @ 3:43 pm
  
  Hi Cassie,
  
  According to Croatian laws, a person is allowed to work up to 48 hours per week in Croatia. Can you please explain your plan in more detail?
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Gaurav
August 27, 2021 @ 7:19 pm

Hi Sarah. My name is Gaurav and I am from India. I want to clearify one thing after issuing appointment letter from employer.. we have to go embassy for visa or employer do whole procedure. Employer provide me work permit or we do by itself..

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- Expat in Croatia
  September 1, 2021 @ 9:05 am
  
  Hi Gaurav,
  
  It is the responsibility of the employer to obtain the work and residence permit for you.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Nelle
September 2, 2021 @ 7:11 am

Hi Sara,

Really insightful article!
I recently applied for a job and while the feedback was that I would be a good fit, the company mentioned they did not offer a relocation option for that role but they would love to hear from me if I decided to move to Croatia..

It got me a little confused because I applied for the role so that I could move to Croatia .. just wondering if you would know if this is because companies prefer hiring from abroad only for more senior roles..

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- Marija Tkalec
  September 3, 2021 @ 2:35 pm
  
  Hi Nelle,
  
  This depends on the company – each company has its own preferences. I hope you’ll find a job in Croatia. Good luck!
  
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Keanan
September 2, 2021 @ 4:13 pm

Dear Sara,

Am opening a company in the US, however I’m living in Croatia. Is it possible to get an official work permit in Croatia while being paid out of the United States? It seems plausible as I’d still be paying taxes in Croatia, however no one I know is aware of such an arrange. They seem to think it would only work if I open an OBRT and get paid by our company as a contractor. I don’t have the expenses to open a D.O.O. as well as an LLC.

Have you dealt with anything like this before, or have someone I could get hold of to confirm?

Thank you kindly for your time.

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- Keanan
  September 2, 2021 @ 4:16 pm
  
  Forgot to mention that I’ve got a residence permit already.
  
  {reply}
- Marija Tkalec
  September 10, 2021 @ 3:34 pm
  
  Hi Keanan,
  
  I have to admit that I still didn’t hear of a similar case as well. However, you can apply for a work permit if you got a job offer and meet all other requirements. If you want us to get more details about this question, please contact us because this issue requires deeper research: https://www.expatincroatia.com/contact/
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
José
September 2, 2021 @ 6:14 pm

Hello Sara, Marija,

I’m Brazilian and I currently have a work permit. Nevertheless, I’m willing to become self-employed. I have been in a relationship with a Croatian woman for already 3 years. We don’t want to get married, but I intend to apply for residence permit based on our relationship. My question is: once I get the residence permit, will I be allowed to become self-employed? Or will I still need a work permit?

Nice regards,

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- Marija Tkalec
  September 3, 2021 @ 2:47 pm
  
  Hi José,
  
  Yes, you can open an obrt or an OPG after you get your residence permit. View more details here:
  https://www.expatincroatia.com/open-close-obrt-croatia/
  https://www.expatincroatia.com/opg-family-farm/
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
José
September 2, 2021 @ 6:29 pm

*
Hello Sara, Marija,

I’m Brazilian and I currently have a work permit. Nevertheless, I’m willing to become self-employed. I have been in a relationship with a Croatian woman for already 3 years. We don’t want to get married, but I intend to apply for residence permit based on our relationship. My question is: once I get the residence permit, will I be allowed to become self-employed? Or will I still need a work permit?

Nice regards,

{reply}
- Marija Tkalec
  September 3, 2021 @ 2:48 pm
  
  Hi José,
  
  Yes, you can open an obrt or an OPG after you get your residence permit. View more details here:
  https://www.expatincroatia.com/open-close-obrt-croatia/
  https://www.expatincroatia.com/opg-family-farm/
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Maya
September 8, 2021 @ 5:59 pm

Hello
I am from nepal and about to apply for Croatia.Is Croatia open for a working visa?And if yes,will there be any problem Because of the pendamic?

{reply}
- Marija Tkalec
  September 10, 2021 @ 4:13 pm
  
  Hi Maya,
  
  It is possible to apply for a work permit in Croatia as long as you have a job offer from a Croatian company. If you meet all the requirements, there shouldn’t be any problems.
  
  Good luck,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Sathishkumar
September 13, 2021 @ 7:23 pm

Hi Sara. This is sathish from India. Thanks for your article,its help to get more information about work visa in Croatia. But I need some clarity about where can find job ? . Have any specific portal like labour market.

{reply}
- Marija Tkalec
  September 14, 2021 @ 2:57 pm
  
  Hi Sathishkumar,
  
  You can find the answer here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Dal Bahadur B.K.
October 9, 2021 @ 2:31 am

Hi Sara, I am from Nepal. I want to work in Croatia as foreigner employee. Now I live in Nepal. May I apply for working visa to Croatia myself without any support of consultant/agent ? Most of Nepalese worker apply with the help of manpower company in Nepal.

{reply}
- Marija Tkalec
  October 11, 2021 @ 5:05 pm
  
  Hi Dal,
  
  First, you have to find a job and then you can apply for a work permit. Read this: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Chad Rogers
October 22, 2021 @ 6:34 pm

Hi Sara,
I’ve been offered a job in Croatia and my future employer is requesting “evidence of previous work experience preferably from a government agency”. I am from the US and this is a new one for me. Do you (or anyone else) happen to know what this would be? I researched documents from the social security department and didn’t find anything that seemed to fit the bill. Please help! Thank you!

Regards,
Chad

{reply}
- Expat in Croatia
  October 26, 2021 @ 10:53 am
  
  Hi Chad,
  
  Speaking as an American, not sure what the government could provide. My recommendation would be to ask the future employer what is they want. I would think a CV and maybe a couple letters of recommendation from previous employers cover it, but best to ask exactly what it is they are looking for.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Shakthivel M
October 23, 2021 @ 9:35 pm

Hi Marija,
I am Shakthivel from Indian I am trying for job opportunities in Croatia once I get job there I’ll be medical test because I have hepatitis B – can I apply or it I’ll be rejected what all medical test they do for work permit..

{reply}
- Expat in Croatia
  October 26, 2021 @ 10:48 am
  
  Hi Shakthivel,
  
  There is no medical test for a work and residence permit.
  
  Regards,
  
  Sara
  
  {reply}
Shantanu Dey
October 29, 2021 @ 3:08 pm

Hi Sara,

I have received an offer from a local Croatian employer. They are going to apply for a Work Permit Residence for me.

I have a few queries. Could you please help me clarify them. It would be really helpful.

1 – The work permit is valid for 1 year and after every 1 year, I need to renew it for 1 more year and that is how it goes for the first 5 years until I am eligible to apply for a PR visa or a citizenship in Croatia – Is this true?

2 – How many days can I stay outside Croatia at a stretch/continuation with this kind of visa?

3 – How many days maximum in a year can I stay outside Croatia?

4 – How to travel to any other Schengen countries with this kind of visa? Do I need to apply for a Schengen visa every time?

5 – What kind of a visa do I get for a dependent like my spouse? When can I apply for that? Can she stay with me for a long term like the time period I am staying?

Thanks,
Shantanu

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- Marija Tkalec
  October 29, 2021 @ 4:42 pm
  
  Hi Shantanu,
  
  Thanks a lot for your questions and congrats on the job offer, this is great! You asked a lot of questions, so I suggest you set up a consultation session. It will take some time to gather all this information. You can set an appointment here: https://www.expatincroatia.com/contact/
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Swa
November 25, 2021 @ 5:45 pm

Hi Sara,

Thank you so much for putting out so much information regarding work permit. I have a question though.
I am Swa, I am from India. I am in Croatia at the moment on business trip and I am offered a job here, can I apply or request to convert my business visa to work permit visa while I am here? If yes, what’s the process?

Thanks,
Swayatra

{reply}
- Marija Tkalec
  November 30, 2021 @ 5:30 pm
  
  Hi Swa,
  
  No, you have to apply for a stand-alone work and stay permit after you get a job in Croatia.
  
  Good luck,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Swa
November 25, 2021 @ 6:36 pm

Hi Sara,

Thank you for putting out all the information in one place regarding work permit.
I am Swa, from India.
I am in Croatia at the moment on a business trip, but I got offered a job. I want to know if I can apply for work permit visa while I am here on business visa and convert my business visa into work permit? I have all the documents needed and the employer is ready to apply for my work permit.
Do I have to leave the country when my business visa gets over? Whats the process for this?

Thanks,
swa

{reply}
- Marija Tkalec
  November 30, 2021 @ 5:37 pm
  
  Hi Swa,
  
  You have to apply for a stand-alone work and stay permit after you get a job in Croatia.
  
  Good luck,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Jigar Thakkar
December 19, 2021 @ 10:13 am

Im jigar Thakkar From India currently Living in Oman Muscat, Im Diploma Mechanical Engineer i have Total 6 year experience I Have to Move Croatia How can i move to Croatia without agents because some agents taking so much money and not giving proper job & some are fraud agents,
can anyone help me to give job or i find by website please share or have option without job offer letter i can apply work permit and come there find job or visitor visa option to come only

{reply}
- Marija Tkalec
  December 20, 2021 @ 5:31 pm
  
  Hi Jigar,
  
  Here is a detail guide on how to find a job in Croatia: https://www.expatincroatia.com/find-a-job/
  
  Good luck,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
Nidhin i jacob
January 7, 2022 @ 3:29 am

I got a seasonal visa in croatia, can i change that to a work permit after the seasonal visa period ?

{reply}
- Marija Tkalec
  January 14, 2022 @ 5:58 pm
  
  Hi Nidhin,
  
  No. You have to apply for a work permit separately.
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}
  - Nidhin i jacob
    January 16, 2022 @ 4:18 am
    
    Can i extended the seasonal visa at the same year
    
    {reply}
    - Marija Tkalec
      January 21, 2022 @ 4:44 pm
      
      Hi Nidhin,
      
      In some cases, it is possible. For more information, check out this: https://mup.gov.hr/radne-dozvole/286764
      
      Good luck,
      Marija
      
      {reply}
Nidhin i jacob
January 7, 2022 @ 10:21 am

Can i find a new job at the time of holding a seasonal work permit?

{reply}
- Marija Tkalec
  January 17, 2022 @ 5:27 pm
  
  Hi Nidhin,
  
  No, for a new job, you have to get a new work permit.
  
  Warm regards,
  Marija
  
  {reply}

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January 11, 2022

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Australia

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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.

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Somalia

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Pia P.

United States

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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!

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France

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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.

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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.

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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 .

December 5, 2021

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United Kingdom

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

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December 5, 2021

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Ukraine

Consulting

Great consultation that helped me understand Croatia digital nomad program much better. I received a lot of information that is not available publicly.

December 5, 2021

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Italy

Consulting

The session was very useful and Sara helped me with all the doubts I had.

November 23, 2021

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Ireland

Introduced to a Professional

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November 19, 2021

Melissa A.

United States

Consulting

Sara is incredibly knowledgeable about Croatia and the digital nomad visa process! She provided really helpful insight with the many questions I had. Lastly, Sara was very mindful of the amount of time we had and making sure we were covering all of the topics I was interested in discussing.

November 12, 2021

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United States

Introduced to a Professional

I inherited a house and some gravesites in Croatia and had been battling the Croatian bureaucracy for several years to get everything legally in my name. I reached out to "Expat in Croatia" to help me identify a Croatian lawyer ... Sara was responsive and immediately connected me with a vetted and competent lawyer. If you need to get something officially done in Croatia and you are hitting a brick wall, I recommend talking to Sara ... she is very knowledgeable of Croatia and how things work there.

November 12, 2021

Josh S.

Ireland

Consulting

Thank you Sara and (Teri), for such a professional service start to finish, both calming and super informative. Really went out of their way to accommodate myself and my girlfriend with all of our questions and arranging some last minute bookings. Sara helped us to work through some of the muddy water of making a residency application. The website itself is an amazing source of information, but as the different application options are fairly vast meeting online for a chat is worth every penny. Thank you.

November 8, 2021

Anthony M.

Australia

Consulting

We had a very informative and useful chat with Sara. The meeting was very well organised and Sara had all the answers to our questions. We now have a better understanding of the systems in Croatia and feel much more prepared to move forward with our plans. Thank you Sara 🙂

November 3, 2021

Peter K.

Australia

Free Guidance, Introduced to a Professional

I can't speak more highly about the expat in Croatia staff. Fantastic prompt and excellent advice from all the staff. I have been dealing with Teri who has been very professional and very friendly in helping me with information and contacts in relation to my citizenship application. Great bunch of people. Highly recommended.

November 3, 2021

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South Africa

Concierge services, Consulting

Lucija was amazing She helped us with our COVID vaccine which proved to be very difficult Thanks to Lucija we were able to travel around Europe I can highly recommend their services

October 29, 2021

Tom A.

United States

Consulting

Wow! Thank goodness for Sara and her team at Expat. Couldn’t have asked for better help. Sara is a wealth of knowledge. She answered all my questions in regards to applying for residency and citizenship without any hesitation. She knows this stuff like the back of her hand. Anyone looking for guidance should, without hesitation schedule a meeting. You won’t be disappointed.

October 29, 2021

Grace P.

United States

Consulting

I needed help with residence registration and finding an immigration lawyer. Sara was wonderful. She was easy to talk to and had so much helpful advice. I definitely recommend her services to anyone looking for guidance on documents and immigration in Croatia. I'm sure she saved me a lot of time, stress, and headaches. I have been through this process in many other countries and it's quite difficult, so to have a resource such as Sara is a big deal. I will definitely be back if I have any other questions and will recommend this service to anyone I know who needs help.

October 29, 2021

Manvel S.

Armenia

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

Sara was super helpful, we had several questions regarding the visas and process, which Sara has resolved for us, also Sara has introduced us to an immigration attorney, who was able to clarify everything for us which we couldn't resolve during the call - as we had a unique case. In general it was a super nice experience talking to Sara. Will definitely recommend contacting her to my Friends if they plan to move to Croatia as well 🙂

October 29, 2021

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United States

Free Guidance

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October 29, 2021

Patrick F.

France

Consulting

I am a French citizen planning to take a year off in Croatia, and maybe to work a little from there to pay some bills. I had a consulting session with Sara and asked her about immigration and registering as a sole trader, and she could answer all my questions fingers in the nose - she came 100% prepared. In the 30mns call, we also managed to speak about health insurance, renting a place, opening a bank account, mobile phone services providers and buying a vehicle. I think I managed to ask her a couple of questions she had never been asked before, and she could answer them too. She also mentioned a few things I hadn't thought about asking. The only reason why I have not rated the interaction 'Above and beyond expectations' is because my expectations were very high, due to the website being so complete and done so well, and to her colleague Teri being so professional while setting up the appointment. Expat in Croatia is certainly above and beyond similar expats businesses elsewhere!

October 22, 2021

Dave K.

United States

Introduced to a Professional

The team from Expat in Croatia was able to put me in contact with an amazing team of lawyers (Ivona and Ema) to help me with my application for Croatian citizenship. Being an American citizen who is living in Australia they were able to help me get all of the required documentation in regards to my parents Croatian citizenship from Registrar's Office as well as support me in obtaining my required documents. The only thing left now is to wait for the borders in Australia to open up so I can apply for my citizenship in person and finalize the process. I would highly recommend Teri and the team from Expat in Croatia and the vetted lawyers they put me in contact with to support you in your journey to obtaining Croatian citizenship!

October 14, 2021

Alison C.

United Kingdom

Consulting

Had a consultation session with Sara via Zoom. Her preparedness was refreshing, which facilitated an efficient and effective meeting. All questions were answered and explained well. Useful information has been sent immediately following the meeting as promised. Excellent service all round!

October 11, 2021

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United States

Concierge services, Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

For anyone arriving in Croatia, we cannot stress enough the importance of having Lucija (and Sara) on your side. We had email introductions before arriving and once we arrived in Split, Lucija met with us to assess our needs. She got right to work ticking off all of our "boxes" and within days we had found our long term apartment. Without Lucija, this would not have been possible. Her energy and positive attitude helped us to settle in and trust the process. We had done lots of research, but once here, we realized we could not do this on our own. Lucija is an expert with all the necessary paperwork, helped us to prepare it and stayed with us throughout. The experience was not only highly professional, but pleasant! A great service, a great experience! We will be forever grateful to Lucija!

October 4, 2021

Peter M.

Australia

Free Guidance, Introduced to a Professional

Sara was very helpful in assisting me with providing invaluable feedback on the process to obtain a Croatian citizenship. She was able to clearly outline the process and pointed me to a helpful immigration lawyer to move forward with an application. I would highly recommend Sara for her guidance and insights if you are considering proceeding with applying for a Croatian citizenship. Keep up the good work!

October 4, 2021

Laura D.

Colombia

Consulting

We had a consulting session with Sara in person in Split. She helped us a lot in answering questions about getting a residence permit in Croatia for both non-EU citizen and EU citizen. She drove us trough all the requirements needed for the long-rent residence and the digital nomad residence permits. She also talked about getting a residence permit based on studying a language. We also talked about the need of having a translator while visiting the MUP office and translating documents into Croatian, she told us she has some colleagues who specialise in doing these. Additionally we had time to talk about the weather in Split and things to do in the city once the tourist season is over. After finishing the meeting, she sent us follow-up email with useful links and I also shared a Youtube video with her where I found some information about migrating to Croatia that was a bit unclear, so she can take a look at that. Overall our meeting was very helpful and she answered all the doubts we had about getting residence permit in Croatia and the Croatian bureaucracy.

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October 4, 2021

Jayne E.

Free Guidance

Sara was prompt and helpful and I wouldn’t hesitate to ask again if we needed help. I also love the Croatian language lessons 😊 in Expat in Croatia. Please keep up the great work you do. With many thanks

September 7, 2021

Sarah T.

United States

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

If you are looking to move to Croatia, talking with Sara is a must! She helped me understand the nuances of the application process, answered questions I would not have been able to answer on my own, and gave me priceless insider advice and a professional referral that turned out to be exactly what I needed in my case. Even if like me, you are someone who has done a ton of research on your own, you can save yourself a world of stress and costly wrong moves by getting Sara's expert guidance! I'm so glad I did!

September 6, 2021

Angela B.

Australia

Free Guidance

I needed some advice due to overstay of my tourist visa, and I was in a fluster about where to even start. Sara is a class act! Not only did she respond in a timely manner, but her sound professional advice helped me greatly and I felt completely supported. Sara replied on a couple of occasions to my queries and I would not hesitate to recommend her services and the team to anyone who requires assistance or sound professional advice from people in the know. Thank you Sara, you are an angel!

September 3, 2021

Cheryl M.

Canada

Free Guidance

Sara went above and beyond to officially confirm the answer to my question before replying and she even sent additional helpful information that I hadn’t even considered. Sara and Lucija’s blog posts on how foreign nomads can access the CoVid vaccine in Croatia are the clearest, most informative guides I’ve seen for any country. I wish they wrote for government websites, too, then we’d all be better informed. Hvala, Sara!

September 3, 2021

Sascha Oliver P.

Germany

Consulting

I needed an overview and clarification on several points. By advising Sara I was able to quickly get to the essentials and focus on the future solution. The advice helped me make a decision. I will definitely book a session again to clarify new questions. The answers are clear and full of expertise. Many thanks for the help.

September 3, 2021

Peggy J.

United States

Free Guidance, Introduced to a Professional

I reached out for help on several items including real estate agent and legal counsel referal, pet transport advice among others. Response was quick and detailed with warm and professional approach. I highly recommend working with Sara and her team!

September 3, 2021

Jina S.

Croatia

Consulting

She is very kind during session, and gave useful information for us after session, too. Thank you, Sara!

August 30, 2021

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

August 30, 2021

Patricia B.

United States

Concierge services

Both Sara and Lucija were amazing to work with on every level. Once Sara worked her magicgetting me lined up with the requirements and a various details, Lucija came to the rescue Handling the documents, taking me to the excellent translator Ana, needed for the process... Then to the police station with documents and follow up visits. Amazing people and impeccable professionals.

August 30, 2021

Donald L.

United States

Free Guidance

Got a quick and useful reply. Thank you

August 30, 2021

Kathryn W.

Zimbabwe

Free Guidance

Sara was beyond helpful with information being a foreigner can be difficult doing business with the language barrier but thank goodness for her help ! Amazing service Thankyou

August 19, 2021

Pia P.

United States

Free Guidance, Introduced to a Professional

My experience with Sara and the rest of the Expat in Croatia team has been wonderful thus far! I'm in process of moving from the US to Croatia and although I'm incredibly excited I'm also incredibly anxious. The support I've received from Sara and the expat team has been very comforting and reassuring for me. They have graciously answered my dozens of questions and checked in with me unexpectedly to see how I'm doing. I'm very happy that I stumbled across this website and met this amazing team!

August 17, 2021

Natalie H.

United States

Consulting

The video consultation with Sara was extremely helpful. The Expat in Croatia site has been the best resource we have found for applying for the Digital Nomad residency. We had some questions specific to our situation and she provided us with the information we needed. She is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Well worth the fee to have our questions answered.

August 17, 2021

Vanja M.

United States

Free Guidance

Sara was extremely helpful. Provided answers to all my questions and even sent helpful links for me to view to make my process easier. I cannot recommend her help enough!

August 13, 2021

Anthony H.

United Kingdom

Free Guidance

I have contacted Sara on a number of occasions, her replies have always been very helpful. She is very kind and extremely knowledgeable on all matters relating to Croatia. I would certainly trust her advice and judgment. Anthony

August 13, 2021

Greg G.

Slovenia

Consulting

We chatted briefly on a call about digital nomad residency and Sara provided all the answers with good insight.

August 9, 2021

Maxel B.

Ukraine

Free Guidance

I came across Expat in Croatia while searching for Digital Nomad and I am glad I did. The guys at Expat in Croatia are truly remarkable and the content they produce and the support they provide to community it is outstanding. What more can I say - the guys deserve a huge recongation for everything they do. A truly amazing team who go above and beyond to serve their community. I can't recommend them highly enough. Top stars.

August 9, 2021

Gareth F.

New Zealand

Consulting

Had a 30 minute consultancy session with Sara and found her very friendly and knowledgeable. Helped answer a lot of the questions I had about the application process. Would highly recommend a chat with her if you are thinking about applying for Croatian citizenship.

August 4, 2021

Tonee T.

Philippines

Free Guidance

Hi! Thank you for answering my questions about ESL teachers and nurses. You are a great help and you even sent me a list of schools. So lit!

August 2, 2021

Marina S.

United States

Consulting

Sara and I had a video chat regarding property my father left to my children. She was very helpful and pointed me to the direction of an English speaking Croatian lawyer. Thank you so much!!

July 30, 2021

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)

July 30, 2021

Ursula O.

Germany

Free Guidance

Hi. I needed help with finding an office address in Crikvenica and Sara helped me right away. Thank you again for your kindness.

July 30, 2021

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.

July 27, 2021

Michael V.

United States

Free Guidance

Sara was an enormous help while Sherry and I were buying our yacht in Croatia. Thanks Sara ! Cheers

July 16, 2021

Jason F.

United States

Free Guidance, Introduced to a Professional

I stumbled across the Expat in Croatia website last year via Google when we started planning a move to Europe, and it quickly became my go-to reference for all things foreigners may want to know about living in Croatia. Since my husband is an EU national, we initially looked at 2 other countries, and I would spend 3 hours scouring 15 separate websites to locate a fraction of the content available on Expat in Croatia. Sara and I corresponded via email to clarify a few points on the residency process, and I have been referred to a vetted Tax attorney as well as Immigration attorney where both offered exceptional service (and value). Sara and her team always follow up to confirm I was taken care of by these professionals which gives me great confidence in their network and vetting process. Expat in Croatia is clearly a passion project for Sara, and I have become a HUGE fan of the site!!

July 16, 2021

Kristina P.

United States

Consulting

Sara was very prepared for our meeting. She is very knowledgeable, walking me through the processes. She followed up immediately with detailed steps. And she creates a very informative newsletter. Highly recommend Sara and her expertise.

July 16, 2021

Pamela P.

United States

Free Guidance

Thx you Sara for answering my questions. Was very helpful.

July 11, 2021

Jodika M.

Canada

Consulting

Sara is a wonderful woman with a world of knowledge. She is kind, friendly, understanding, empathetic and overall she is very smart & clever. Both myself and my husband enjoyed our consultation with Sara regarding moving to Croatia & the logistics of the move. ~ Jodika & Julian - Alberta, Canada

July 6, 2021

Afton S.

United States

Consulting

I communicated with Sara via Zoom and she was very helpful. Reading information online can sometimes be overwhelming so it was nice to chat to an actual person about all the questions I have, lol! I found out some new information about how my family and I can and can not apply for citizenship, starting a business, etc. and was followed up with appropriate links to further look into things. I really appreciated her time! 🙂

July 2, 2021

Mounia S.

Morocco

Consulting

Sara has been a delight to talk to! Loved her energy, she’s very kind and enthusiastic. I learned so much from her in just 30 minutes. All my questions were answered. On top of that, she has encouraged me to keep going and assured me that I have a big chance of achieving my goal. I felt a huge relief after the call. A big shout-out to Teri as well! Thank you for the great assistance via email. 🙂 Overall, this is an excellent service from a professional team. Highly recommend!

July 2, 2021

Natalie and Dean B.

United States

Introduced to a Professional

Exceptional Service

June 30, 2021

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.

June 29, 2021

John O.

United States

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

We so appreciate the helpful and warm welcome we have received with Sara and her services and guidance. It was very valuable and put us right where we needed to be, when we needed and got us in touch with a fast efficient and knowledgable professional that quickly helped us to progess in days what was taking us months. Thank you for your great service and attitude.

June 29, 2021

Nicholas Z.

United States

Consulting

Excellent perspective on the real situation at the ground level in Croatia.

June 28, 2021

Suzana J.

United States

Consulting

Sara was super knowledgeable, friendly, and so easy to talk to. We'll definitely be scheduling future consults with her once we arrive in Croatia.

June 24, 2021

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.

June 23, 2021

Diny G.

Brazil

Consulting

I had a 30 minutes session with Sara to explore my options of temporary residency in Croatia. I've sent some very specific questions beforehand and during our call, Sara has everything researched and ready for me. She explained all steps very clearly. She is very knowledgeable about Croatia so I also got some insights into how my life could be over there, which made me so excited about it. After the call, she followed up with more information, links and instructions. She's always available to answer any follow-up questions. Amazing experience!

June 23, 2021

Marija B.

Canada

Free Guidance

Hello Sara, You were very helpful and responded quickly to my question. Thank you so much. I so enjoy your newsletters, and videos. I look forward to your weekly feeds. Regards Marija.

June 20, 2021

Dawn-Lesley M.

United Kingdom

Free Guidance

Sara has been so kind and helpful when I have contacted her with various questions, she has been able to answer them quickly and thoroughly! I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else, she knows her stuff 🙂 Always really cheerful!

June 20, 2021

Filip Z.

United States

Free Guidance

She emailed her response to my question very quickly and provided me with exactly what I needed.

June 16, 2021

Davidian O.

United States

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

sara is a wonderful person with tremendous knowledge on the ins-and-outs of croatia... based on my experience with her. would strongly any newbies to consult her for any kinds of your needs...!

June 16, 2021

Connie E.

Canada

Free Guidance, Introduced to a Professional

I would highly recommend working with Sara on ALL your needs and questions pertaining to Croatia. My family is looking to obtain our Croatian Citizenship and Sara has been an integral part of this process. I went on her blog and reached out to her by email and she responded quickly and was extremely helpful recommending a professional to help us with our request. Sara was fantastic and we are grateful for her help.

June 10, 2021

Eric L.

United States

Introduced to a Professional

When I learned I was eligible for Croatian citizenship due to ancestry, I contacted a firm to help me with the process. It would often take weeks for emails to be answered. After a few months and a few hundred Euros, we didn't get very far in the process other than confirming that I am "likely" eligible. I looked for other resources and was very lucky to find Sara at Expat in Croatia. After filling out the form on the website, I received an email the next day referring me to a Croatian attorney. The attorney was extremely professional and guided me though the entire process. Fees were laid out up front including legal and translation services. The legal staff was able to locate my Grandfather's birth record, perhaps the most risky part of the process as without that record, we could not have moved forward. Also if the they had been unable to locate the record, fees would have been minimal and we would have ended the engagement. As I received the required records such as birth and background check documents, the attorney verified all was in order. I was also impressed as in the middle of the process, the Croatian Government changed to a different application which the attorney was aware of. Finally when I spoke to the Consulate in Washington, DC, she indicated that all my documents were in order. Apparently a lot of people come in with incomplete or invalid documents and applications. The Consulate indicated I had excellent representation. Finally, Sara at expatincroatia.com routinely checked on my experience. She definitely has an interest in being sure her clients are satisfied. She made an excellent recommendation, but had things not worked out, I have confidence she would have made things right.

June 7, 2021

Bernd R B.

Germany

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

Outstanding! I can just highly recommend Sara and the whole Expat in Croatia team. Asking several questions about immigration to Croatia which needed "insider background", Sara offered me her expertise based on a very reasonable fee. I chose mailing as my preferred communication media. Sara provided great help with her profound knowledge, which came in a very pleasant and charming style. Concerning tax questions, Sara introduced me to a vetted tax expert, who turned out to be highly valuable for ongoing relationship. Altogether simply a true gain, much more than expected!

June 7, 2021

Loren S.

United States

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

We had a complicated situation and Sara was able to shed light on issues that concerned us. She also has a delightful personality that puts one at ease.

June 4, 2021

Fatima B.

Morocco

Consulting

I want to start my application this summer to be an expat in croatia so I contacted Sara. They were quick to email me for the consultation and Sara was very helpful with providing information. I totally recommend!

June 3, 2021

Jeffrey L.

United States

Introduced to a Professional

Married to a Croatian citizen for 30 years, I wanted assistance in obtaining citizenship to this wonderful country. 'Expats', and Sara in particular was an amazing resource. I cannot thank you enough!!!!!

June 3, 2021

Ben H.

United States

Consulting

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.

June 3, 2021

Cindy K.

United States

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

Sara is approachable, professional and welcoming. We initially had a video chat and since have exchanged emails. She responds in a timely manner and follows up with the resources and referrals that I requested. Her website is amazing, full of useful and most importantly accurate information including forms and links that actually work! She is very detail oriented and the information is kept up to date which is remarkable in itself. She has firsthand experience and is knowledgeable regarding Croatian bureaucracy. I highly recommend Sara, her referrals to vetted professionals and her website! Thank you for being here, I appreciate all you are doing!

June 1, 2021

Peter S.

United States

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

Hello- I found my experience with Expat in Croatia to be very helpful. Being Croatian/American and living full time in the US it’s very difficult to navigate the laws and requirements in Croatia. I had some specific questions which Sara was able to help refer to another professional and some general questions which were answered with a great detail and follow up resources. Highly recommend to anytime in a similar situation and needing up to date guidance on everything Croatian.

June 1, 2021

Dario P.

Argentina

Free Guidance, Introduced to a Professional

After consulting different sites, I could obtain in one place and a quick time all the information to get the Croatia Citizenship, which is great. All the information obtained was clear, the people involved Sara and Antonela were also very kind, and for sure, I will be into the process soon. I recommend your service to any person that need to move forward with some process related with the Expat services.

May 31, 2021

Len S.

United States

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

Just wanted to thank Sara (and Teri) for their assistance! My wife (who is a Croatian national) and I are planning to permanently reside in Croatia in the not-too-distant future; Sara provided accurate and current information regarding the process and documentation required. She also referred us to a vetted, English-speaking attorney in Croatia for some other issues. We communicated with Sara via email and video chat; she was prompt, helpful, and courteous every time. I highly recommend Expat in Croatia for anyone with Croatian ties living in the states contemplating a return "home" because a lot of word-of-mouth information out there is incorrect, and especially for any US citizens looking for a lifestyle change to a beautiful corner of up and coming Europe.

May 31, 2021

John P.

United States

Consulting

Sara is extremely professional and very insightful for anyone looking to either move to Croatia or just visit. We video chatted for 30 minutes and it completely relieved me of any anxiety and potential questions I had prior to arriving. Expat in Croatia is by far the best, most convenient, easy to use source for any questions or information you may have. I would recommend it 10/10 times!

May 30, 2021

Renata C.

Brazil

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

Sara was super kind and helpful. We had a 30 minutes conversation and I got to know everything I needed. Hvala Sara

May 30, 2021

S M.

United States

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

Sara provided a very insightful first look into nuances of expat life in Croatia and detailed guidance on various topics from legal & housing to everyday life & travel. Sara was able to answer all our questions taking into account our personal situation, provide referrals and recommendations and followed up with even more personalized information and guidance. This interaction really helped us in shaping our plans.

May 27, 2021

Pat F.

United States

Consulting

Impeccable!

May 27, 2021

Barbara R.

United States

Consulting

Sara was on time and cognizant of my time as well. We had an amazing session where we were able to cover all of my questions and much more than I anticipated. I would highly recommend meeting with Sara before leaving your country to apply for any type of visa! She is on point and provided feedback afterward, making a list of meaningful resources easy to access.

May 27, 2021

James N.

United States

Consulting

Sara from Expat in Croatia is a wonderful, knowledgeable guide for all things related to travel and stays in Croatia and much more! I direct a non-profit ministry in the US and have traveled to Croatia many times as a tourist with my family and for business. I have followed Sara's Internet writings and posts for several years now, and have always found them helpful. While I have taken eight trips to Croatia and have spent many months here, time and again I have come back to see what "Sara" has to say about the latest changes and regulations for getting in and out of Croatia. Croatia is a fantastic country. But the rules and regulations here are written very vaguely and are subject to interpretation, so even the most well intentioned person may struggle sometimes in finding out how these regulations are being interpreted--which may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction! If you have anything more than a quick in and out stay, you will want to contact Sara and get all the latest information and the REAL scoop. And even if you do have a relatively simple trip, a 30 minute or 1 hour call can be tremendously helpful to answer all of your Croatia questions, as she knows this country so well. Recently, we encountered an entry and exit issue that we could not get any clear answers to. So when I saw that Sara offered online Zoom consulting sessions, I thought, I am going to call Sara! I could tell from her writings that she was a REAL person, with experience, who is KNOWLEDGABLE and UNDERSTANDS the bureaucratic challenges here. And so I called her--and she was just like like her blog/writings! Open, friendly, knowledgeable, empathetic and helpful--with a great smile! She helped answer many questions on our call, and then sent follow up links with tons of information and instructions on exactly how to contact, communicate, and fill out proper forms. She was great! If you are looking for help for Croatia, I recommend calling Sara of Expat in Croatia! And make sure you sign up for her newsletter as well, which is packed with great information and will help make your trip to this fantastic country go as smoothly as possible. Why am I taking the time to write this? Because I love Croatia and want others to experience it, but help is often needed to navigate the various vague regulations here and good information is hard to find. So if you are looking for help, check Sara and her services out TODAY!

May 27, 2021

Elvira M.

Croatia

Consulting

Thank you Sara for everything. Made it to Croatia and we are following your advice. Much Appreciated!

May 27, 2021

Peter P.

Australia

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

The video chat with Sara was very helpful. Importantly, Sara came across as friendly and open and was clearly enthusiastic about the continued economic and social development of Croatia.

May 24, 2021

Thomas J.

United States

Consulting, Introduced to a Professional

I have worked with Sara with some consulting, and with her introducing me to various professionals that I’ve needed to work with during my stay in Croatia. Sara has always displayed the utmost professionalism, competence, and a sincere attitude to want to help. There has never been a situation I’ve encountered that hasn’t been resolved and ultimately come to a positive resolution. Sara has a vast knowledge of the inter-workings of Croatia, has a wide array of the best professionals, and is fluent in the Croatian language and culture. I highly recommend her services if you’re seeking any information related to Croatia.

May 21, 2021

Nick H.

New Zealand

Consulting

Sara provided expert consulting to me over a video call. The call was super helpful, Sara has a wealth of experience and knowledge. She was very helpful and happy to answer all the questions and concerns I had on the call as well as helping further over email. I would definitely recommend.

May 18, 2021

Allan G.

United States

Consulting

For the past year and a half of living in Croatia, we found the supportive information found in the Expat in Croatia newsletter to be invaluable. Considering a property purchase and residency, we set up a Zoom meeting with Sara. Sara clearly and expertly was prepared to guide us through our questions. Following up with a detailed listing of resources and contacts, we now feel we have all the information we need to move forward. Sara's service is an exceptional value and highly recommended for any "Expat in Croatia."

May 17, 2021

James M.

United States

Consulting

My video chat with Sara was incredibly helpful. Not only did she confirm the information I had as valid, but she alerted me to some important lacunae in my preparation for applying for residency. Sara offers an invaluable service for those looking to live in Croatia. I highly recommend reaching out and scheduling a session if you're another one of us who has fallen in love with Croatia and wants to make it your home.

May 15, 2021

Richard I.

United Kingdom

Consulting

We had a zoom call with Sara as we needed some urgent advice, Sara was able to help and immediately. She has a great in-depth knowledge of all things related to moving or working in Croatia. I’m sure we will be back for more soon. Sara is also very pleasant to deal with.

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