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    • Croatia
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    About Croatia

    Did you know that the names of 2 Croatian scientists -Ruđer Josip Bošković and Andrija Mohorovčić are on the map of the Moon? You may find more interesting facts about our beautiful country below! Basic facts The Republic of Croatia is situated in South East Europe, at the crossroads between Central...

    • Croatia
    • Living in Europe
    • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Finding a suitable accommodation and registration of address is another important step when coming to Croatia. Renting in Croatia Renting an apartment is a process that needs to be started at least one month prior to arrival in Croatia. You can use the services of real estate agencies or find useful...

    • Croatia
    • Living in Europe
    • Banking

    Banking

    There are no restrictions on foreigners to open a bank account in Croatia. However, an account can only be opened by visiting a bank in person. Banks usually offer a choice between current accounts (for salaries), giro accounts (for other income), and savings accounts. Accounts can be opened in...

    • Croatia
    • Working in Europe
    • Career Development

    Career development

    For more information on career development, please visit the European Commision website.

    • Croatia
    • Living in Europe
    • Day care, schooling & family related issues

    Childcare & Education

    The educational system in Croatia consists of preschool education, elementary education, secondary and higher education. Preschool education Preschool education in Croatia encompasses education and care for children of preschool age, carried out through educational, healthcare, nourishment, and...

    • Croatia
    • Living in Europe
    • Day care, schooling & family related issues

    Coming with family

    When close family members of a foreign researcher wish to live in Croatia, they have to go through several procedures – visa issuance (if necessary), registration of address, stay approval, and registration with the Croatian Health Insurance Fund. Visa issuance For more information on visa issuance...

    • Croatia
    • Leaving Europe
    • Departure conditions/formalities

    Departure conditions & Formalities

    If you plan to leave Croatia several things you should keep in mind: Residence/stay cancellation – If you leave Croatia before the expiration of your residence/stay, you have to report it to the appropriate police department or police station. The procedure is the same as for the registration, only...

    • Croatia
    • Working in Europe
    • Work permit

    EEA Nationals

    Nationals of EEA countries only need to register their stay if they plan to stay in Croatia for more than 3 months. Upon the approval of temporary stay foreigners will get a PIN number or a personal identification number (osobni identifikacijski broj - OIB), needed for all dealings with any kind of...

    • Croatia
    • Living in Europe
    • Health insurance, Medical care

    Health insurance & Medical care

    Health care insurance in Croatia includes basic, additional and private health care insurance. Basic health care insurance is mandatory and consists of the right to health care and the right to financial benefits, including compensation of salary during sick leave or maternity leave. Additional and...

    • Croatia
    • Working in Europe
    • Intellectual Property Rights

    Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

    Croatia has a modern system of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) which is fully harmonized with the European Union norms and standards. Croatia is a member of the European Patent Organization and a signatory of all of the most important international treaties in the field. The central body...