lucyland
American looking for information about Croatia
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About me
American
Lives in Splitsko-Dalmatinska
Speaks Croatian/Bosnian (malo)
Registration: 14 March 2016
Citizenship by a descent "jus sanguinis" by Ivan Crawford
Hello everyone, recently found out my family is eligible for Croatian citizenship through ancestors born in Croatia back in 1878 and 1911. Already contacted the embassy and they confirmed i/we are eligible to apply(just received the forms to start ...
Balram, I recommend visiting the "Expat in Croatia" website. Read More
Renting long term by A P44
Hello,I am a croatian citizen living in North America currently. I was thinking of returning. Considering that I am not a rich invester with millions of Euros to buy property I was planning to rent But whenever I look for renting ads on sites ...
It's a PITA which is why we left Croatia and bought property in Turkey last year (which is now out of control as well). The locals struggle but at least they have local connections, word-of-mouth, and in the case of a few friends and people I know ... Read More
Citizenship by a descent "jus sanguinis" by Ivan Crawford
Hello everyone, recently found out my family is eligible for Croatian citizenship through ancestors born in Croatia back in 1878 and 1911. Already contacted the embassy and they confirmed i/we are eligible to apply(just received the forms to start ...
@Ivan Crawford Hey Ivan, I know this inquiry is a couple of months old by now but I couldn't log into the forum for some silly reason. I know one person born in Slavonia with citizenships of BiH, Croatia, and Serbia and I know of another woman born ... Read More
Moving to Alanya/Mahmutlar as an expat by cdw057
Me and my wife are already member of the forum for quite some time, but due to Corona unable to be active on the property market. Bottom line we are a Dutch/Russian couple and have lived (as a married couple) in the Netherlands, UK, Luxembourg and ...
Thanks for the quick reply. Split doesn't have too many international options compared to Zagreb nor does Sarajevo. Thankfully we both like Turkish food. Read More
Moving to Alanya/Mahmutlar as an expat by cdw057
Me and my wife are already member of the forum for quite some time, but due to Corona unable to be active on the property market. Bottom line we are a Dutch/Russian couple and have lived (as a married couple) in the Netherlands, UK, Luxembourg and ...
How is your life in Alanya so far and do you feel it's a "year-round" city? I ask because we are currently in Split, Croatia but are used to bigger cities that stay open all year like Sarajevo, the city of Los Angeles, and the San ... Read More
Let's Get In Touch :)
Hi Hanywaheed, I'm rarely on this forum but used it a lot before coming to Croatia (and Sarajevo) almost four years ago. My husband and I (he = Bosnian with a US passport, me = Californian now with a Croatian passport) are in Split but we visit ... Read More
Remember human dignity by Anastasia Amerikanka
Hi all, I’m an expat here in Croatia for nearly 20 years already - love it, obviously or I never would have stayed so long. As 18 November was Remembrance Day, I want to mention the tragic Vukovar and Skrabnja massacres which truly affect ...
Thank you, Anastasia. I’m reading from Sarajevo at the moment and your words couldn’t be truer. Read More
Options for leasing/renting cars in Croatia by VancouverGal
Hi all from lovely Vancouver, Canada! New to Expat. We're currently researching Croatia for near future one-year long stay with the intention of exploring the neighbouring areas and travelling around a week out of the month. We'd love to ...
Hello Vancouver Gal, FWIW you may have to go with a) renting long term from a traditional car rental agency or b) buying a used car from a private party (you can check Njuskalo.hr). I recently went to a Suzuki dealership in Split to take advantage ... Read More
Croatian citerzenship question by AIvelja
Hi I am looking to seek a croatian citerzenship via my grandparents. Who were born in Croatia than imigrated to Australia. I have spoken to the Croatian consulate in Australia. They told me i would require -birth certificates from grandparents, ...
Hi Alyssia, this just came up in my email today hence the late reply. Everything you specified is needed. I'm from California, my father was from Herzegovina and I'm working with a lawyer here in Split (long story but I'm her first ... Read More
New members of the Croatia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Croatia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Like you I’m from an non-EU country. Last year we were able to obtain temporary residency via a one-year lease and this year we are on a volunteer visa (I’m in the midst of my citizenship application now since my father was Croatian). ... Read More
Are 6.000 HRK enough to live in Croatia?
I’ve been living in Split for the past year now and used to live in the SF Bay Area; while not nearly as expensive as California prices here never seem to shock me. Rents for foreigners hover at an average of 550-650€ in Split for ... Read More
Introduction - Moving from U.S. to Istrian Pennsylvania by mgelpi
Hi Everyone! My wife and I are from the New Orleans area. I recently took an early retirement. Our plan is take advantage of a window of time where our children are all out of the nest, and no grandchildren on the foreseeable horizon. We ...
Congrats on finding a place in Pjescana Uvala. We stayed there for one week last year around the end of February and found it to be a sweet little neighborhood. We loved going to E&D Cafe by Verudela/Ambrella Beach, btw. Read More
Pula or Zadar: Cost of living for 2 expats
Hi Inexpert, I would suggest checking out expatistan or numbeo to run comparisons, including comparisons to your city in Portugal, and keep in mind when the time of the year makes a huge difference. I'm not sure about Zadar, but Pula was very ... Read More
Split or Istria Region (Pula,Rovinj) by Hownwen
We are arriving in Croatia, October 2017 from California. We hope to stay a minimum of 3 years. Our plan is a home base for traveling Europe (travel one week every month). Initially we were drawn to Split, but now concerned about the distance and ...
Definitely Istria although it took less time to drive from Venice to Opatija in the Kvarner region than it took to drive up from Pula to Venice. Split has a lot of international flights but someplace like Opatija/Rijeka is closer to Zagreb which has ... Read More
Introduction - Moving from U.S. to Istrian Pennsylvania by mgelpi
Hi Everyone! My wife and I are from the New Orleans area. I recently took an early retirement. Our plan is take advantage of a window of time where our children are all out of the nest, and no grandchildren on the foreseeable horizon. We ...
We used an agency to find our place in Split--a referral from our lovely realtor. The catch is that both the agency and the realtor speak Croatian only (which is fine since my husband is Bosnian and can communicate on behalf of both of us). It helps ... Read More
New to Expat
Hi Sanya, I highly recommend joining the Expats Meet Split or Expats in Split groups on FB and ask your questions--people are typically quick to answer and there are quite a few locals in these two groups. I have no doubt Split has changed a lot ... Read More
I want to come and live near Pula, in Istria by MalcolmS
I hope to be able to emigrate permanently to live in Istria.I will be bringing my two horses with me. I really like the people that I have met where we will live, it is a very friendly place and everyone accepted me completely.I am having great ...
Hi IstrianDave, Heart of Croatia Gifts offers online language courses with Marija Volf Pu (she's in Rijeka and a delight). I *still* struggle with this language and have been married to a Bosnian for over 20 years ;-) Nothing like immersion, ... Read More
New members of the Croatia forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Croatia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, I'm also from California and recently settled in Split after going back and forth between the Adriatic and Sarajevo for close to a year. Because my Croatian origins are from Herzegovina and my husband is Bosnian we've decided to use a ... Read More
The forum is very quiet...
So sorry to hear that. I've spoken to another expat from UK who's been negatively impacted. @Karmester we just left Split yesterday and came back to Sarajevo for a while. Monday we sat outside wearing light jackets enjoying the spring ... Read More
Looking to retire in Croatia by curtie47
Hi guys - I'm Curt and have just signed up to this forum so very much a newbie. Looking to retire in Croatia in the next few years and will be travelling there for a scouting trip this year and again in 2018. Have my sights set on Split and ...
Karmester is correct--most rentals in touristy parts on the coast take advantage of the tourist season but you can find year-round leases; you might have to pay a bit more per month, though. We typically let the folks we rent vacation rentals from ... Read More
Looking to retire in Croatia by curtie47
Hi guys - I'm Curt and have just signed up to this forum so very much a newbie. Looking to retire in Croatia in the next few years and will be travelling there for a scouting trip this year and again in 2018. Have my sights set on Split and ...
Welcome Curt, Split is great, at least for an AARP-aged person like myself who likes to walk and does water sports when the weather permits. It's got an active expat community, pretty global, that includes a few locals who happen to enjoy the ... Read More
From America Living in Rijeka want to meet other expats by unclej
Hello to all :) . Im living in Rijeka, i like it alot. we have just brought a flat and are getting it ready to receive guest. Very nice city. Im from America, Greater Chicago Land Area, im living in Rijeka for 3yrs. im still learning the ...
Nema problema :-) Gah... and I completely forgot about this thread and would have reached out Unclej and Underover while in Pula & Opatija. Read More
From America Living in Rijeka want to meet other expats by unclej
Hello to all :) . Im living in Rijeka, i like it alot. we have just brought a flat and are getting it ready to receive guest. Very nice city. Im from America, Greater Chicago Land Area, im living in Rijeka for 3yrs. im still learning the ...
Hi Josh, I don't think it's completely insane--a $75,000 flat can be had but it may be further from the sea, without a view, or small. We just spoke to the owner of Valle Losca, a terrific konoba in Volosko, who indicated one can find ... Read More
Moving to Split for 3 months in December 2016 by CliffP
Hi. Interested in finding out what activities are available for expats in Split related to health/exercise, volunteer work, book/social clubs, cooking, etc. Do most residents understand English? How is the weather there in winter? Is travel ...
Hey Cliff, If you haven't found them yet there are a couple of Split Expat groups on FB. Read More
Rovinj,Here We Come....
Hi Billos, Vancouver seems so lovely but I completely empathize regarding the high cost of living as my husband and I left the SF Bay Area last July (and haven't looked back). We've traveled between Sarajevo (his home town) and Dalmatia and ... Read More
New members of the Croatia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Croatia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello Michelle. Just do it--trust and believe. I consider dealing with Croatian (and Bosnian) paperwork like a "Spartan Race"--a lot of obstacles thrown in front of you but the end result will be satisfying :-) It will help that you have ... Read More
New members of the Croatia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Croatia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Welcome Yassine. My sister-in-law married an Amazigh and loves Morocco :-) Read More
Know more about Split, our 'New Home' - Temporary residence? by angelacolville
Hello! My husband and I live in Chicago, he has a business here in the States but are very interested in eventual renewable temporary residence in Croatia and will be visiting this winter to do some recon. We have been to Split, Zagreb and Dubrovnik ...
There's a thread on Chasing the Donkey from last March about paying retroactively. It seems odd to me, too. Read More
New members of the Croatia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Croatia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Great! Let's stay in touch regarding Split. I look forward to hearing from you. :-) Read More
Know more about Split, our 'New Home' - Temporary residence? by angelacolville
Hello! My husband and I live in Chicago, he has a business here in the States but are very interested in eventual renewable temporary residence in Croatia and will be visiting this winter to do some recon. We have been to Split, Zagreb and Dubrovnik ...
I will contact the email address you provided :-) Hvala! Here's how Marijana explained the health insurance: If we apply for HR insurance on Nov. 1, 2016 we will need to pay for the previous 12 months--November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2016. On ... Read More
New members of the Croatia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Croatia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Jarek and Jola, I'm another water-sport loving person and just sent a PM to you. My husband and I are eager to promote SUP as a viable activity and had a great time with a friend from Oakland who lead a tour close to Zadar and then came to ... Read More
Bagpipe Player in Dubrovnik
You might want to research folkloric groups or University music departments. Do you want Scottish, Irish, or Balkan bagpipes? :-) Read More
Know more about Split, our 'New Home' - Temporary residence? by angelacolville
Hello! My husband and I live in Chicago, he has a business here in the States but are very interested in eventual renewable temporary residence in Croatia and will be visiting this winter to do some recon. We have been to Split, Zagreb and Dubrovnik ...
Hello Angela, My husband and I left the SF Bay Area in mid-July and have "split" our time between Sarajevo, where he is from, and the Makarska Riviera. We've had the pleasure visiting the Makarska MUP once and the Split MUP twice to ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Croatia
We've purchased travel insurance from an expat agency in advance of relocating. Since my husband still has Bosnian citizenship he'll look into obtaining insurance in BiH as our travels will start in Sarajevo--I believe there is reciprocity ... Read More
Music in Croatia by Kenjee
Hi, Music is said to be a universal language. Indeed it helps to discover and better understand the culture of a country. What are the most popular music genres in Croatia? How about traditional music and instruments? Who are the local ...
Music is subjective but I'll share a couple of random recommendations: Check out the Peter Zrinski YouTube channel for vintage Croatian (and other former-Yu) music. I've been following his feed for years. But I think my best-loved album of ... Read More
From America Living in Rijeka want to meet other expats by unclej
Hello to all :) . Im living in Rijeka, i like it alot. we have just brought a flat and are getting it ready to receive guest. Very nice city. Im from America, Greater Chicago Land Area, im living in Rijeka for 3yrs. im still learning the ...
Your monthly expenses are a little over our HOA dues. No wonder why I'm looking forward to leaving the high cost of living in the SF area behind. Read More
From America Living in Rijeka want to meet other expats by unclej
Hello to all :) . Im living in Rijeka, i like it alot. we have just brought a flat and are getting it ready to receive guest. Very nice city. Im from America, Greater Chicago Land Area, im living in Rijeka for 3yrs. im still learning the ...
Thanks, Underovr. We will most certainly register with the police right away. Read More
From America Living in Rijeka want to meet other expats by unclej
Hello to all :) . Im living in Rijeka, i like it alot. we have just brought a flat and are getting it ready to receive guest. Very nice city. Im from America, Greater Chicago Land Area, im living in Rijeka for 3yrs. im still learning the ...
Thanks, Underovr... After we apply, how long is the waiting period? Read More
New members of the Croatia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Croatia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
We may have been to the same shows! They are magic. Good to find a kindred spirit. I'll send an email. Read More
New members of the Croatia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Croatia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Yay, another Desert Blues fan! I'm not sure when we are headed up that way since we are trying to off-load our earthly goods and townhouse, but it would be great to connect via phone or email in the meantime. Do you ever make it down toward ... Read More
New members of the Croatia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Croatia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Helena! Thank you for reaching out--my mother lives in Windsor and my sister in Santa Rosa :-). Svijet je mali. I can be reached via the email link on my about.me profile and look forward to connecting. about.me/lucijakordic We are yet to visit ... Read More
New members of the Croatia forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Croatia forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi all! My name is Lucija and my husband and I are planning to relocate to Dalmatia from the SF Bay Area during the summer by way of a couple months in Sarajevo. We both have ties to the region—my father was born in a small village along the ... Read More
From America Living in Rijeka want to meet other expats by unclej
Hello to all :) . Im living in Rijeka, i like it alot. we have just brought a flat and are getting it ready to receive guest. Very nice city. Im from America, Greater Chicago Land Area, im living in Rijeka for 3yrs. im still learning the ...
Hi Unclej and Underovr... My husband and I are Croatia-bound in the summer by way of a couple months in Sarajevo (he's originally from there). Question: how did you handle health insurance if you don't mind me asking? Cheers from California! Read More