--- title: Moving to Croatia: Visas, Costs & Immigrant Guide description: Moving to Croatia can be a good choice for individuals and families. With its mixed culture, beautiful landscapes, and active cities, Croatia offers a distinct image: https://migrantiq.com/og/default.png --- Skip to content Ad spot · 728×90Advertise on MigrantIQBuy this spot [/advertise/?format=leaderboard] Croatia flag [/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fflagcdn.com%2Fw80%2Fhr.png&w=3840&q=75] Country guide MOVING TO CROATIA: VISAS, COST OF LIVING & IMMIGRANT GUIDE Moving to Croatia can be a good choice for individuals and families. 3 min read·Data confidence: 82/100·Research desk [/about/editorial/] Browse visas [/visas/croatia/]Arrival checklist [/checklist/croatia/] Moving to Croatia: cost of living, visa options, banking, healthcare, and settlement — confirm rules on the official immigration portal. Confirm immigration rules on the official portal · 3 min read 17 published visa guides · 6 editorially reviewed in Q4 2026 Save to planner AT A GLANCE: LIVING IN CROATIA Quick signals for cost of living, salary, healthcare, and safety before you dig into visas and settlement. Cost of living 52.4 Net monthly salary 5017 HRK Safety index — Visa guides 17 CapitalZagreb RegionEurope (Southeast Europe) Rent index18.0 Quality index7.2 Moving to Croatia: cost of living, visa options, banking, healthcare, and settlement — confirm rules on the official immigration portal. Immigration rules and fees change frequently. Confirm current requirements on official government or embassy websites. Last updated 2026-05-17Official immigration portal ↗ [https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/281621] Review due soon START HERE FOR CROATIA Official links, checklists, and nearby opportunities — act on these before the deep country profile. OFFICIAL LINKS * Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova (MUP) — Boravak stranaca [https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/281621] Official immigration portal for visas, entry rules, and residency steps. The official portal for the Croatian immigration authority is important for obtaining accurate information on visa applications and residency requirements. Be cautious of lookalike websites that may charge fees for forms available for free through official channels. NEWCOMER CHECKLIST * •Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required. * •Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps. * •Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. * •Register your residence with local authorities within the required timeframe. * •Open a local bank account to facilitate transactions and manage finances. * •Learn about the healthcare system and your insurance coverage. * •Join local community groups or online forums to connect with other expatriates. GOVERNMENT JOBS * Croatia Government Jobs [/government-jobs/government-careers-hr/] · Državna služba (Croatia) All government jobs for Croatia → [/government-jobs/?country=croatia] OFFICIAL LANGUAGES The Croatian language has thirty letterseach with a distinct sound. Verified immigration updates for Croatia → [/countries/croatia/immigration-updates/] Ready for visas? TURN THIS COUNTRY GUIDE INTO A PATHWAY Compare published routes for Croatia, open a corridor from your origin, or start the arrival checklist before you pay an agent. Browse Croatia visas [/visas/croatia/]Find a corridor [/move/]Arrival checklist [/checklist/croatia/] COST OF LIVING IN CROATIA Croatia has a cost of living index of 52.4, indicating that living expenses are moderate compared to many Western European countries. The rent index is 18, suggesting that housing costs may be more affordable, especially outside major cities like Zagreb. With a typical net monthly salary of 5,017 HRK, residents can generally manage their expenses comfortably, though costs can vary significantly by city or region. Researching specific areas can provide a clearer picture of living costs. Open Croatia tax calculator → [/tools/tax-calculator/croatia/] COST OF LIVING BY CITY IN CROATIA Monthly living-cost signals in HRK. Figures are planning estimates — rent and lifestyle vary by neighbourhood. CitySingle monthly (HRK)Family monthly (HRK)1BR center (HRK)Split€1,300€2,600€600Zagreb€1,400€2,800€650Dubrovnik€1,500€3,000€750 TAKE-HOME PAY IN CROATIA (2026) Educational wage-tax examples from the MigrantIQ tax calculator in EUR. Not filing software — confirm with official rules and a licensed adviser. Entry / mid offer Gross €40,000 €24,000net / year ~€2,000 / month · effective 40.0% Solid mid career Gross €75,000 €42,540net / year ~€3,545 / month · effective 43.3% High earner Gross €150,000 €80,040net / year ~€6,670 / month · effective 46.6% Open Croatia tax calculator → [/tools/tax-calculator/croatia/] · compare take-home vs other destinations [/tools/tax-compare/] Country hub: /countries/croatia/ · Tax year 2026. State or provincial tax may apply on top of federal models. SETTLEMENT FUNDS & LOCAL SETUP Settlement funds: Business establishment requires EUR 2,500 minimum share capital plus setup costs. Students need EUR 4,800/year. No formal savings for work permits. Croatia's hidden costs: OIB (personal identification number) is free but required for everything. Health insurance through HZZO costs approximately EUR 50-70/month for self-insured individuals. Croatian bank account opening requires OIB and proof of address. Monthly accounting for a d.o.o. costs EUR 200-400. Budget EUR 1,500-3,000 for initial relocation and setup. Immigration lawyers charge EUR 800-2,500. When relocating to Croatia, establish proof of funds to support your living expenses. This may involve setting up a local bank account for effective financial management. Ensure you have adequate health insurance coverage, as the healthcare system offers universal access but may have partial immigrant access. Familiarizing yourself with banking options and local tax obligations will help you settle in more smoothly. LOCAL SERVICES & SETUP Healthcare access: Partial Health waiting period: 30 day(s) WHO QUALIFIES BEST FOR CROATIA * Healthcare WorkersModerate Best visa: Work Permit with employer sponsorship * InvestorsModerate Best visa: Temporary Stay for Business Establishment (d.o.o.) * Remote WorkersEasy Best visa: Digital Nomad Visa (1 year) or Business Establishment (d.o.o.) for longer term * RetireesModerate Best visa: Temporary Stay for Other Reasons (financially independent) or purchase property * Skilled TradesEasy Best visa: Work Permit * Tech WorkersEasy Best visa: Work Permit (for Croatian employer) or Digital Nomad Visa (for remote work) * work Ideal for digital nomads and professionals seeking a balanced work-life. * study Great for students looking for quality education in a culturally rich environment. * family Suitable for families seeking to reunite or enjoy a family-friendly lifestyle. OFFICIAL VS REALITY WHEN MOVING TO CROATIA BRAIN DRAIN AND LABOR SHORTAGES Official: Croatia's unemployment is 6.2% Reality: The headline unemployment figure masks a major issue: Croatia has experienced significant emigration since EU accession in 2013, with an estimated 300,000+ people (mostly young, educated workers) leaving for Germany, Ireland, Austria, and other Western EU countries. This has created genuine labor shortages in IT, construction, tourism, healthcare, and skilled trades. For immigrants, this is an opportunity — employers are increasingly willing to hire foreign workers. The government has gradually liberalized work permit quotas in response. COST OF LIVING POST-EURO Official: Croatia is affordable by EU standards Reality: Croatia remains affordable compared to Western Europe but has become more expensive since euro adoption. Locals report 'rounding up' of prices during the transition. Zagreb is still 40-50% cheaper than Vienna or Munich for rent. The Adriatic coast (Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar) is more expensive, especially in summer when tourism drives prices up. Off-season coastal living is very affordable. Groceries in supermarkets (Konzum, Spar, Lidl) are reasonable. Local restaurants and konobas offer excellent value. DIGITAL NOMAD SCENE Official: Croatia welcomes digital nomads Reality: Croatia was an early mover with its Digital Nomad Visa (January 2021) and has attracted a significant nomad community. Split, Zagreb, and Dubrovnik have growing coworking spaces and digital nomad communities. The tax exemption is the major draw. The 1-year limit with a mandatory 6-month gap is the main frustration — many nomads establish a d.o.o. for longer-term residence. Internet infrastructure is good in cities (85+ Mbps average) but can be unreliable on some islands and rural areas. EU INTEGRATION Official: Croatia is a full EU and Eurozone member since 2023 Reality: Croatia's EU integration has been genuinely transformative. Euro adoption (January 2023) eliminated currency exchange friction. Schengen membership removed border controls. For immigrants, this means EU-standard rights and protections. However, Croatia is still one of the EU's less wealthy members — GDP per capita is below the EU average. The economy is growing (3-4% annually) and EU structural funds are driving infrastructure improvements. The transition from kuna to euro caused some price inflation that locals noticed. NEGLECTING VISA REQUIREMENTS A common mistake is failing to understand visa requirements before arrival. Ensure you have the correct visa that matches your purpose for moving, as this affects your ability to work or study in Croatia. OVERLOOKING LOCAL CUSTOMS Many newcomers overlook local customs and etiquette, which can lead to misunderstandings. Take time to learn about Croatian culture and social norms to integrate more smoothly into the community. NOT RESEARCHING COST OF LIVING Another mistake is not researching the cost of living in your chosen area. Prices can vary significantly between cities and rural areas, so it's important to budget accordingly to avoid financial strain. Full country profile DEMOGRAPHICS, ECONOMY & DEEPER CROATIA DATA Expand for topic-by-topic country profile. Decision sections above stay first. CROATIA COUNTRY PROFILE In-depth facts & data for living in Croatia on this page· Updated 2026-06-02 8 sections Croatia covers 56,500 km2 (21,829 mi2) of mainland and somewhat less than 32,000 km2 (12,316 mi2) of sea. The Adriatic coastline, which includes 1,185 islands, islets, and reefs -- of which only 66 are inhabited -- is 5,740 km (3,566 miles) long, and is famed for its clear waters. The highest peak is the Dinara Mountai… Demographics & populationPopulation size, age structure, migration, ethnicity, language, education, and health indicatorsEconomyGDP, employment, industries, public finance, and currencyGovernment & politicsGovernment structure, legal system, citizenship, and international relationsGeography & environmentLocation, land area, terrain, climate, and natural resourcesTradeImports, exports, and trading partnersTravel & safetySafety, crime, medical care, and travel conditions for visitors and newcomersInfrastructureTransport, communications, and energyNational symbolsAnthem and national symbols For planning only. Always verify immigration and legal rules on official government sites. DEMOGRAPHICS & POPULATION IN CROATIA: PLANNING NOTES 240 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Croatia. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Demographics & population in Croatia for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Croatia-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Croatia sits in Southeast Europe, Europe, with Zagreb as the capital. Common working and school languages in the dataset include The Croatian language has thirty letters and each with a distinct sound.. English proficiency is listed as medium. Population and age figures on this page are planning signals, not a substitute for census releases or visa eligibility rules. Croatia covers 56,500 km2 (21,829 mi2) of mainland and somewhat less than 32,000 km2 (12,316 mi2) of sea. The Adriatic coastline, which includes 1,185 islands, islets, and reefs, of which o Early practical steps people actually use in Croatia include: Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel; Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required; Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps; Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. Treat the list as a reminder, not a filing checklist. When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/281621 (Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova (MUP), Boravak stranaca) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Population overview; Age & family; Migration; Ethnicity & language; Education; Health & living conditions. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: DEMOGRAPHICS & POPULATION POPULATION OVERVIEW Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Population 4,227,746 Population Growth Rate -0.11% Urban Population 57.800000 [tel:57800000] Population in Major Urban Areas ZAGREB (capital) 686,000 AGE & FAMILY Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Age Structure 14.220000 [tel:14220000] Median Age 41.800000 [tel:41800000] Birth Rate - births/1,000 population 10 Death Rate - deaths/1,000 population 12.06 Total Fertility Rate - children born/woman 1.45 Mean Age for Mother's First Birth (age 25-49) 27.7 Mother's mean age at first birth 27.7 Sex Ratio at Birth - male/female 1.060000 [tel:1060000] MIGRATION Hide Net Migration Rate - migrant(s)/1,000 population 1.47 ETHNICITY & LANGUAGE Hide Ethnic Groups Croat 89.6%, Serb 4.5%, Bosniak 0.5%, Hungarian 0.4%, Slovene 0.3%, Czech 0.2%, Roma 0.2%, Albanian 0.1%, Montenegrin 0.1%, others 4.1% Language Note The Croatian language has thirty letters, each with a distinct sound. Nationality Noun Croat(s), Croatian(s) EDUCATION Show 6 6 facts — expand for details. Literacy - total population 98.1% Literacy - male 99.4% Literacy - female 97.8% Literacy Definition age 15 and over can read and write Education Expenditures - percent of GDP 4.3% Total School Life Expectancy - (primary to tertiary) 15.000000 [tel:15000000] HEALTH & LIVING CONDITIONS Show 11 11 facts — expand for details. Life Expectancy at Birth 76.200000 [tel:76200000] Infant Mortality Rate 5.960000 [tel:5960000] Infant Mortality Rate - total deaths/1,000 live births 5.960000 [tel:5960000] Maternal Mortality Rate - deaths/100,000 live births 17 Physicians Density - physicians/1,000 population 2.72 Hospital Bed Density - beds/1,000 population 6 Health Expenditures - percent of GDP 7.8% Major Infectious Diseases - degree of risk Intermediate Obesity - adult prevalence rate 24.2% Drinking Water Source - percent of urban population improved 99.800000 [tel:99800000] Sanitation Facility Access - percent of urban population improved 98.600000 [tel:98600000] ECONOMY IN CROATIA: PLANNING NOTES 223 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Croatia. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Economy in Croatia for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Croatia-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. People comparing Croatia with other destinations usually start with wages, rent, and tax, not headline GDP. GDP per capita in the planning dataset is about 22,400. Recent growth is listed at 1.9 percent. Unemployment is listed at 15.8 percent. A typical net monthly salary signal is 5,017. The cost-of-living index is 52. The rent index is 18. A city-centre 1-bed rent signal is 576. A monthly groceries signal is 244. Purchasing-power index: 87. Quality-of-life index: 7. Local currency code: HRK. City prices vary, and these indexes do not replace a job offer or a proof-of-funds check. Croatia covers 56,500 km2 (21,829 mi2) of mainland and somewhat less than 32,000 km2 (12,316 mi2) of sea. The Adriatic coastline, which includes 1,185 islands, islets, and reefs, of which o When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/281621 (Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova (MUP), Boravak stranaca) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Economic overview; GDP & growth; Prices & money; Employment & labor; Labor by occupation; Public finance. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: ECONOMY ECONOMIC OVERVIEW Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Economic Overview Though still one of the wealthiest of the former Yugoslav republics, Croatia’s economy suffered badly during the 1991-95 war. The country's output during that time collapsed, and Croatia missed the early waves of investment in Central and Eastern Europe that followed the fall of the Berlin Wall. Between 2000 and 2007, however, Croatia's economic fortunes began to improve with moderate but steady GDP growth between 4% and 6%, led by a rebound in tourism and credit-driven consumer spending. Inflation over the same period remained tame and the currency, the kuna, stable. Croatia experienced an abrupt slowdown in the economy in 2008; economic growth was stagnant or negative in each year between 2009 and 2014, but has picked up since the third quarter of 2014, ending 2017 with an average of 2.8% growth. Challenges remain including uneven regional development, a difficult investment climate, an inefficient judiciary, and loss of educated young professionals seeking higher salaries elsewhere in the EU. In 2016, Croatia revised its tax code to stimulate growth from domestic consumption and foreign investment. Income tax reduction began in 2017, and in 2018 various business costs were removed from income tax calculations. At the start of 2018, the government announced its economic reform plan, slated for implementation in 2019. Tourism is one of the main pillars of the Croatian economy, comprising 19.6% of Croatia’s GDP. Croatia is working to become a regional energy hub, and is undertaking plans to open a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal by the end of 2019 or early in 2020 to import LNG for re-distribution in southeast Europe. Croatia joined the EU on July 1, 2013, following a decade-long accession process. Croatia has developed a plan for Eurozone accession, and the government projects Croatia will adopt the Euro by 2024. In 2017, the Croatian government decreased public debt to 78% of GDP, from an all-time high of 84% in 2014, and realized a 0.8% budget surplus - the first surplus since independence in 1991. The government has also sought to accelerate privatization of non-strategic assets with mixed success. Croatia’s economic recovery is still somewhat fragile; Croatia’s largest private company narrowly avoided collapse in 2017, thanks to a capital infusion from an American investor. Restructuring is ongoing, and projected to finish by mid-July 2018. Industries Chemicals and plastics, machine tools, fabricated metal, electronics, pig iron and rolled steel products, aluminum, paper, wood products, construction materials, textiles, shipbuilding, petroleum and petroleum refining, food and beverages, tourism GDP - per capita (PPP) $22,400.00 (USD) GDP - real growth rate 1.9% GDP & GROWTH Show 9 9 facts — expand for details. GDP - Gross Domestic Product (PPP) $107,110,000,000 (USD) GDP Per Capita $22,400.00 (USD) GDP - real growth rate 1.9% GDP - official exchange rate $49,860,000,000 (USD) GDP - composition, by end use * consumption: 59.1% Government * consumption: 19.3% Investment in fixed * capital: 19.1% Investment in * inventories: -0.4% Exports of goods and * services: 50.8% Imports of goods and * services: -47.9% GDP by Sector- agriculture 4.2% GDP by Sector- Industry 26.6% GDP by Sector- services 69.2% Industrial Growth Rate 3.5% PRICES & MONEY Show 5 5 facts — expand for details. Inflation Rate -1% Exchange Rate per US Dollar 6.971 Currency Name and Code kuna (HRK) Fiscal Year Calendar year Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate 4.8% EMPLOYMENT & LABOR Show 5 5 facts — expand for details. Labor Force 1,610,000 Unemployment Rate 15.8% Major Industries Chemicals and plastics, machine tools, fabricated metal, electronics, pig iron and rolled steel products, aluminum, paper, wood products, construction materials, textiles, shipbuilding, petroleum and petroleum refining, food and beverages, tourism Agriculture Products * Arable crops (wheat, corn, barley, sugar beet, sunflower, rapeseed, alfalfa, clover) * vegetables (potatoes, cabbage, onion, tomato, pepper) * fruits (apples, plum, mandarins, olives), grapes for wine * livestock (cattle, cows, pigs) * dairy products Population Below Poverty Line 19.5% LABOR BY OCCUPATION Show 3 3 facts — expand for details. Labor Force By Occupation- agriculture 1.9% Labor Force By Occupation- industry 27.6% Labor Force By Occupation- services 704% PUBLIC FINANCE Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Annual Budget $21,470,000,000 (USD) Public Debt (% of GDP) 88.3% Budget Surplus or Deficit - percent of GDP -2.5% Taxes and other revenues - percent of GDP 43.1% GOVERNMENT & POLITICS IN CROATIA: PLANNING NOTES 238 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Croatia. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Government & politics in Croatia for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Croatia-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Croatia's government and legal structure matters for visas, ID, tax residence, and later naturalization. The immigration authority in our records is Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova (MUP), Boravak stranaca. Confirm current forms and fees on https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/281621. In the planning dataset, permanent residence is listed at 5 years of qualifying stay; citizenship is listed at 8 years; dual citizenship is listed as restricted. Croatia covers 56,500 km2 (21,829 mi2) of mainland and somewhat less than 32,000 km2 (12,316 mi2) of sea. The Adriatic coastline, which includes 1,185 islands, islets, and reefs, of which o Early practical steps people actually use in Croatia include: Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel; Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required; Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps; Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. Treat the list as a reminder, not a filing checklist. When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/281621 (Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova (MUP), Boravak stranaca) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Identity & names; Political system; Capital & time; International role. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: GOVERNMENT & POLITICS IDENTITY & NAMES Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Full Country Name Republic of Croatia Country Name Croatia Local - Long Republika Hrvatska Local - Short Hrvatska Former Name People's Republic of Croatia, Socialist Republic of Croatia Etymology- history of name Name derives from the Croats, a Slavic tribe who migrated to the Balkans in the 7th century A.D. Independence * 25 June 1991 (from Yugoslavia) * note - 25 June 1991 was the day the Croatian parliament voted for independence * following a three-month moratorium to allow the European Community to solve the Yugoslav crisis peacefully, parliament adopted a decision on 8 October 1991 to sever constitutional relations with Yugoslavia * notable earlier dates: ca. 925 (Kingdom of Croatia established) * 1 December 1918 (Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (Yugoslavia) established) National Holiday Statehood Day (National Day), 30 May (1990); note - marks the day in 1990 that the first modern multi-party Croatian parliament convened POLITICAL SYSTEM Show 10 10 facts — expand for details. Government Type Parliamentary republic Constitution * History: Several previous; latest adopted 22 December 1990 * Amendments: Proposed by at least one fifth of the Assembly membership, by the president of the republic, by the Government of Croatia, or through petition by at least 10% of the total electorate; proceedings to amend require majority vote by the Assembly; passage requires two-thirds majority vote by the Assembly; passage by petition requires a majority vote in a referendum and promulgation by the Assembly; amended several times, last in 2014 Legal System: Civil law system influenced by legal heritage of Austria-Hungary; note - Croatian law was fully harmonized with the European Community acquis as of the June 2010 completion of EU accession negotiations Executive Branch: * Chief of State: President Zoran MILANOVIC (since 18 February 2020) * Head of Government: Prime Minister Andrej PLENKOVIC (since 19 October 2016); Deputy Prime Ministers Tomo MEDVED (since 23 July 2020), Davor BOZINOVIC (since 12 July 2019), Oleg BUTKOVIC (since 15 July 2022), Branko BACIC (since 17 January 2023), Anja SIMPRAG (since 29 April 2022) * Cabinet: Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly * Elections/Appointments: President directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 December 2019 with a runoff on 5 January 2020 (next to be held in 2024); the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president and approved by the Assembly * Election results: 2019: Zoran MILANOVIC elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Zoran MILANOVIC (SDP) 52.7%, Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC (HDZ) 47.3% 2015: Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC (HDZ) 50.7%, Ivo JOSIPOVIC (Forward Croatia Progressive Alliance) 49.3% Legislative Branch: * Description: Unicameral Assembly or Hrvatski Sabor (151 seats; 140 members in 10 multi-seat constituencies and 3 members in a single constituency for Croatian diaspora directly elected by proportional representation vote using the D'Hondt method with a 5% threshold; an additional 8 members elected from a nationwide constituency by simple majority by voters belonging to minorities recognized by Croatia; the Serb minority elects 3 Assembly members, the Hungarian and Italian minorities elect 1 each, the Czech and Slovak minorities elect 1 jointly, and all other minorities elect 2; all members serve 4-year terms * Elections: An early election held on 5 July 2020 (next to be held by 2024) * Election Results: Percent of vote by party/coalition - HDZ-led coalition 37.3%, Restart coalition 24.9%, DP-led coalition 10.9%, MOST 7.4%, Green-Left coalition 7%, P-F-SSIP 4%, HNS-LD 1.3%, NS-R 1%, other 6.2%; seats by party/coalition - HDZ-led coalition 66, Restart coalition 41, DP-led coalition 16, MOST 8, Green-Left coalition 7, P-F-SSIP 3, HNS-LD 1, NS-R 1, national minorities 8; * Note: as of January 2024 - HDZ 62, SDP 14, Social Democrats 11, MOST 7, DP 5, HS 4, We Can! 4, HSS 3, SDSS 3, Focus 2, HDS 2, HSLS 2, IDS 2, BLOK 1, Center 1, GLAS 1, HNS 1, HRB 1, NS-R 1, NL 1, OIP 1, PH 1, RF 1, SSIP 1, independent 19; composition as of January 2021 - men 100, women 51, percent of women 33.8% Judicial Branch: * office: The president of Supreme Court is nominated by the president of Croatia and elected by the Sabor for a 4-year term; other Supreme Court justices are appointed by the National Judicial Council; all judges serve until age 70 * Subordinate courts: Administrative Court; county, municipal, and specialized courts; note - there is an 11-member Constitutional Court with jurisdiction limited to constitutional issues but is outside of the judicial system Regions or States: 20 counties (zupanije, zupanija - singular) and 1 city* (grad - singular) with special county status; Bjelovarsko-Bilogorska (Bjelovar-Bilogora), Brodsko-Posavska (Brod-Posavina), Dubrovacko-Neretvanska (Dubrovnik-Neretva), Istarska (Istria), Karlovacka (Karlovac), Koprivnicko-Krizevacka (Koprivnica-Krizevci), Krapinsko-Zagorska (Krapina-Zagorje), Licko-Senjska (Lika-Senj), Medimurska (Medimurje), Osjecko-Baranjska (Osijek-Baranja), Pozesko-Slavonska (Pozega-Slavonia), Primorsko-Goranska (Primorje-Gorski Kotar), Sibensko-Kninska (Sibenik-Knin), Sisacko-Moslavacka (Sisak-Moslavina), Splitsko-Dalmatinska (Split-Dalmatia), Varazdinska (Varazdin), Viroviticko-Podravska (Virovitica-Podravina), Vukovarsko-Srijemska (Vukovar-Syrmia), Zadarska (Zadar), Zagreb*, Zagrebacka (Zagreb county) Political Parties and Leaders: * Bloc for Croatia or BLOK or BZH [Zlatko HASANBEGOVIC] * The Bridge or MOST [Bozo PETROV] (formerly the Bridge of Independent Lists) * Center or Centar [Ivica PULJAK] (formerly Pametno and Party with a First and Last Name or SSIP) * Civic Liberal Alliance or GLAS [Ankar Mrak TARITAS] * Croatian Demochristian Party or HDS [Goran DODIG] * Croatian Democratic Alliance of Slavonia and Baranja or HDSSB [Branimir GLAVAS] * Croatian Democratic Union or HDZ [Andrej PLENKOVIC] * Croatian Democratic Union-led coalition (includes HSLS, HDS, HDSSB) * Croatian Party of Pensioners or HSU [Veselko GABRICEVIC] * Croatian Peasant Party or HSS [Kreso BELJAK] * Croatian People's Party - Liberal Democrats or HNS or HNS-LD [Mirko KOROTAJ, acting] * Croatian Social Liberal Party or HSLS [Dario HREBAK] * Croatian Sovereignists or HS [Marijan PAVLICEK] * Determination and Justice Party or OIP [Karolina Vidović KRISTO] * Focus on the Important or Focus [Davor NADI] * Green-Left coalition [collective leadership] (includes MOZEMO!, NL) * Homeland Movement or DP [Ivan PENAVA] (also known as Miroslav Škoro Homeland Movement or DPMS) * Independent Democratic Serb Party or SDSS [Milorad PUPOVAC] * Istrian Democratic Assembly or IDS [Dalibor PAUS] * New Left or NL [Ivana KEKIN] * People's Party - Reformists or NS-R [Radimir CACIC] * Pulse of Croatia or HRB [Ante PRKACIN] * Restart Coalition (includes SDP, HSS, HSU, GLAS, IDS, NS-R) * Righteous Croatia or PH [Milan VRKLJAN] * Social Democratic Party of Croatia or SDP [Peda GRBIN] * Social Democrats or SD [Davorko VIDOVIC] * We Can! 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[collective leadership] * Workers' Front or RF [collective leadership] Suffrage: 18 years of age; universal Citizenship Criteria: * birth: No Citizenship by descent * only: At least one parent must be a citizen of Croatia Dual citizenship * recognized: Yes Residency requirement for * naturalization: 5 years CAPITAL & TIME Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Capital Name Zagreb Capital - geographic coordinate 45 48 N, 16 00 E Capital Time Difference UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) Daylight Savings Time +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October INTERNATIONAL ROLE Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. International Organization Participation: * AIIB * Australia Group * BIS * BSEC (observer) * CD * CE * CEI * EAPC * EBRD * ECB * EMU * EU * FAO * G-11 * IADB * IAEA * IBRD * ICAO * ICC (national committees) * ICCt * ICRM * IDA * IFAD * IFC * IFRCS * IHO * ILO * IMF * IMO * IMSO * Interpol * IOC * IOM * IPU * ISO * ITSO * ITU * ITUC (NGOs) * MIGA * MINURSO * NAM (observer) * NATO * NSG * OAS (observer) * OIF (observer) * OPCW * OSCE * PCA * Schengen Convention * SELEC * UN * UNCTAD * UNESCO * UNFICYP * UNHCR * UNIDO * UNIFIL * UNMIL * UNMOGIP * UNWTO * UPU * Wassenaar Arrangement * WCO * WHO * WIPO * WMO * WTO * ZC International Law Organization Participation: Has not submitted an ICJ jurisdiction declaration; accepts ICCt jurisdiction Diplomatic Representation from US: * Chief of Mission: Ambassador Nathalie RAYES (since 25 January 2024) * Embassy: Ulica Thomasa Jeffersona 2, 10010 Zagreb * Mailing Address: 5080 Zagreb Place, Washington DC 20521-5080 [tel:205215080] * Telephone: [385] (1) 661-2200 [tel:16612200] * FAX: [385] (1) 665-8933 [tel:16658933] * Email: ZagrebACS@state.gov * Website: https://hr.usembassy.gov/ [https://hr.usembassy.gov/] Diplomatic Representation in the US: * Chief of Mission: Ambassador Pjer SIMUNOVIC (since 8 September 2017) * Chancery: 2343 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 * Telephone: [1] (202) 588-5899 [tel:2025885899] * FAX: [1] (202) 588-8937 [tel:2025888937] * Email: washington@mvep.hr * Website: https://mvep.gov.hr/embassy-114969/114969 [https://mvep.gov.hr/embassy-114969/114969] * Consulate(s) General: Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle (WA), Washington, DC Consulate(s): Anchorage (AL), Houston, Kansas City (MO), New Orleans, Pittsburgh (PA) GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT IN CROATIA: PLANNING NOTES 157 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Croatia. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Geography & environment in Croatia for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Croatia-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Croatia's capital is Zagreb in Southeast Europe, Europe. Traffic keeps to the right. Geography here is for settlement planning: climate, distance to work, and which city you can actually afford, not a travel brochure. Croatia covers 56,500 km2 (21,829 mi2) of mainland and somewhat less than 32,000 km2 (12,316 mi2) of sea. The Adriatic coastline, which includes 1,185 islands, islets, and reefs, of which o When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/281621 (Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova (MUP), Boravak stranaca) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Location & size; Physical geography; Climate & time; Climate; Environment. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENT LOCATION & SIZE Show 8 8 facts — expand for details. Geographic Location Europe Geographic Coordinates 45 10 N, 15 30 E Total Area 21,851 Square Miles 56,594 Square Kilometers Land Area 21,612 Square Miles 55,974 Square Kilometers Water Area 239 Square Miles 620 Square Kilometers Land Boundaries 1,232 Miles 1,982 Kilometers Border Countries Bosnia and Herzegovina 932 km, Hungary 329 km, Serbia and Montenegro (north) 241 km, Serbia and Montenegro (south) 25 km, Slovenia 670 km Coastline 3,626 Miles 5,835 Kilometers PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Show 6 6 facts — expand for details. Terrain Geographically diverse flat plains along Hungarian border, low mountains and highlands near Adriatic coastline and islands Highest Point 1,830 Meters Highest Point Location Dinara 1,830 m Lowest Point Location Adriatic Sea 0 m Natural Resources Oil, some coal, bauxite, low-grade iron ore, calcium, gypsum, natural asphalt, silica, mica, clays, salt, hydropower Irrigated Land 14 Square Miles 36 Square Kilometers CLIMATE & TIME Hide Time Zone UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time) Daylight saving time +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October CLIMATE Show 5 5 facts — expand for details. Climate Zagreb's climate is predominately continental, with hot and dry summers and cold winters. Rainy weather, with accompanying fog, is common in the fall from October through December. In winter, from December to March, snowfalls are common, occasionally heavy, and temperatures often dip below freezing. On the coast, the climate is typically Mediterranean with long, hot, dry summers and moderate but windy winters. Terrain Geographically diverse flat plains along Hungarian border, low mountains and highlands near Adriatic coastline and islands Location Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea, between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia Total Area 21,851 Square Miles 56,594 Square Kilometers Border Countries Bosnia and Herzegovina 932 km, Hungary 329 km, Serbia and Montenegro (north) 241 km, Serbia and Montenegro (south) 25 km, Slovenia 670 km ENVIRONMENT Hide Environment - Current Issues * Air pollution (from metallurgical plants) and resulting acid rain is damaging the forests * coastal pollution from industrial and domestic waste * landmine removal and reconstruction of infrastructure consequent to 1992-95 civil strife Environment - International Agreements Party to: Air Pollution, Air Pollution-Nitrogen Oxides, Air Pollution-Persistent Organic Pollutants, Air Pollution-Sulfur 94, Air Pollution-Volatile Organic Compounds, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Wetlands, Whaling Signed, but not ratified: none of the selected agreements TRADE IN CROATIA: PLANNING NOTES 160 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Croatia. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Trade in Croatia for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Croatia-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Trade figures for Croatia help explain which industries hire, which ports matter, and how imported goods show up in grocery prices. Settlements and contracts usually run in HRK. They are not a visa pathway. Work permission still depends on the destination's immigration rules. Croatia covers 56,500 km2 (21,829 mi2) of mainland and somewhat less than 32,000 km2 (12,316 mi2) of sea. The Adriatic coastline, which includes 1,185 islands, islets, and reefs, of which o When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/281621 (Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova (MUP), Boravak stranaca) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Trade overview; Trading partners; Partners (summary). Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: TRADE TRADE OVERVIEW Show 4 4 facts — expand for details. Exports $12,410,000,000 (USD) Imports $19,980,000,000 (USD) Major Exports Transport equipment, machinery, textiles, chemicals, foodstuffs, fuels Major Imports Machinery, transport and electrical equipment; chemicals, fuels and lubricants; foodstuffs TRADING PARTNERS Hide Top Export Partners Italy 13.4%, Slovenia 12.5%, Germany 11.4%, Bosnia and Herzegovina 9.9%, Austria 6.6%, Serbia 4.9% Top Import Partners Germany 15.5%, Italy 13.1%, Slovenia 10.7%, Austria 9.2%, Hungary 7.8% PARTNERS (SUMMARY) Hide Export Partners Italy 13.4%, Slovenia 12.5%, Germany 11.4%, Bosnia and Herzegovina 9.9%, Austria 6.6%, Serbia 4.9% Import Partners Germany 15.5%, Italy 13.1%, Slovenia 10.7%, Austria 9.2%, Hungary 7.8% TRAVEL & SAFETY IN CROATIA: PLANNING NOTES 235 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Croatia. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Travel & safety in Croatia for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Croatia-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Safety in Croatia is local. Neighbourhood, night transport, and documentation checks matter more than a single country score. Tap water is listed as generally safe in the planning dataset. Healthcare system type: Universal/Insurance. Immigrant health access note: Partial. Health coverage waiting period in the dataset: 30 days. Read current travel advice from your origin government before you book. Croatia covers 56,500 km2 (21,829 mi2) of mainland and somewhat less than 32,000 km2 (12,316 mi2) of sea. The Adriatic coastline, which includes 1,185 islands, islets, and reefs, of which o Early practical steps people actually use in Croatia include: Confirm visa status and entry conditions before booking travel; Prepare temporary housing and proof of address where required; Set up local phone, banking, tax, and health coverage steps; Save emergency numbers, official portals, and scam-reporting channels. Treat the list as a reminder, not a filing checklist. When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/281621 (Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova (MUP), Boravak stranaca) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Before you travel; Crime & law; Health & roads. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: TRAVEL & SAFETY BEFORE YOU TRAVEL Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Country Description Croatia is a well-developed parliamentary democracy and became a member of the European Union (EU) on July 1, 2013. Facilities for tourism are available throughout the country, and the Adriatic coast is a popular tourist destination. Safety & Security Although hostilities in all parts of the country ended in 1995, de-mining of areas along former confrontation lines is not complete. We estimate that de-mining operations will continue until at least 2018. Mine-affected areas are well-marked with Croatian-language warning signs using the international symbol for mines—a skull and crossbones inside a red, upside-down triangle. Be cautious in former conflict areas, including Eastern Slavonia, Brodsko-Posavska County, Karlovac County, areas around Zadar, and in more remote areas of the Plitvice Lakes National Park, and stay on known safe roads and areas. Mine-clearance work may lead to the closure of roads in former conflict areas. While civil disorder is rare in Croatia, there are occasional strikes, protests and other public demonstrations. As all demonstrations can potentially turn confrontational or even violent, U.S. citizens are urged to avoid these events whenever possible, and to exercise caution when in the vicinity of any such gathering. CRIME & LAW Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Crime While violent crime is rare, there have been isolated attacks targeting specific persons or property, which may have been racially motivated or prompted by lingering ethnic tensions from Croatia's war for independence. Foreigners do not appear to be singled out by criminals. We advise you to safeguard your belongings in public areas, especially in bus or railroad stations, airports, and gas stations, and on public transportation. As in many countries, outward displays of wealth may increase your chances of being targeted by thieves. We urge U.S. citizens to avoid going to so-called "gentlemen's clubs." A few such establishments have presented foreign customers with grossly inflated bar bills, sometimes in the thousands of dollars, and threatened those customers who refuse to pay. Don’t buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available. Not only are the bootlegs illegal to bring back into the United States, if you purchase them you may also be breaking local law. Criminal Penalties While you are traveling in Croatia, you are subject to its laws even if you are a U.S. citizen. Foreign laws and legal systems can be vastly different from our own, and criminal penalties vary from country to country. There are also some things that might be legal in the country you visit, but still illegal in the United States; you can be prosecuted under U.S. law if you buy pirated goods, for example. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime prosecutable in the United States. If you break local laws in Croatia, your U.S. passport won’t help you avoid arrest or prosecution. It’s very important to know what’s legal and what’s not where you are going. While some countries will automatically notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate if a U.S. citizen is detained or arrested in a foreign country, that might not always be the case. To ensure that the United States is aware of your circumstances, request that the police and prison officials notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as you are arrested or detained overseas. Languages The Croatian language has thirty letters, each with a distinct sound. HEALTH & ROADS Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Medical Facilities Health-care facilities in Croatia, although generally of Western caliber, are under severe budgetary strain. Some medicines are in short supply in public hospitals and clinics. There are numerous private medical and dental practitioners, and private pharmacies stock a variety of medicines not readily available through public health facilities. Tick-borne encephalitis, a disease preventable with a three-shot vaccination series, is found throughout inland Croatia, but is not prevalent along the coast. Traffic Safety While in Croatia, you may encounterroad conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. Road conditions and maintenance in Croatia vary widely. Modern highways link Zagreb with Rijeka and Split. Construction work is still ongoing between Split and Dubrovnik, causing delays and road closures. Highway tolls are higher than those in the United States and can be paid by cash or credit card. Information on tolls is available from the Croatian Motorways website. Primary roads, including roads along the coast, are generally adequate, but most have only one lane in each direction. Coastal roads are narrow and congested, and tend to be slippery when wet. Rock slides are also possible on roads along the coast, as well as through the mountain regions of Lika and Gorski Kotar. There is heavy congestion on major routes on weekends (towards the coast, for example) and in major cities during rush hours. Congestion on coastal routes, at border crossings, and at tunnels is especially heavy in the summer months. Drivers should be prepared for sudden slowdowns when approaching tunnels at any time of year. Drivers tend to be aggressive in Croatia. Passing on curves or in oncoming lanes is common on highways and poses a higher risk of accidents. Accidents, when they do happen, very often involve fatalities. Drivers traveling though former conflict areas should stay on paved roads to reduce the risk of encountering unmarked mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the 1991-1995 [tel:19911995] war. In Zagreb, motorists and pedestrians alike should also pay special attention to trams (streetcars), which in downtown areas may travel at a high rate of speed through the narrow, congested streets. Additionally, drivers in towns and cities should be aware that pedestrians crossing streets in designated white striped crosswalks have the right of way. Drivers must stop to allow these pedestrians to cross. Right turns on red lights are strictly forbidden in Croatia unless an additional green light (in the shape of an arrow) allows it. At unmarked intersections, right of way is always given to the vehicle entering from the right. The use of front seat belts is obligatory, and passengers in vehicles equipped with rear seat belts are required to use them. Special seats are required for infants, and children under age 12 may not sit in the front seat of an automobile. The use of cellular phones while operating a motor vehicle is prohibited unless the driver is using a hands-free device. By law, headlights of vehicles must be used all winter, as well as during fog and other inclement weather. According to Croatian law, a driver may drive with a blood alcohol level of up to 0.05 percent; however it is illegal for a professional driver and those younger than 24 years of age to drive with a blood alcohol level greater than 0.00 percent. A driver with an alcohol level greater than 0.00 may be found guilty if involved in an accident. Police routinely spot-check motorists for drinking and driving and administer breath-analyzer tests at the scene of even the most minor accident. Drivers who refuse to submit to a breath-analyzer test are automatically presumed to have admitted to driving while intoxicated. In case of accidents resulting in death or serious injury, Croatian law requires police to take blood samples to test blood alcohol levels. Punishment for traffic violations can be severe, including fines up to 2,000 euros and even prison sentences. Within Croatia, emergency road help and information may be reached 24 hours a day by dialing 1987, a service of the Croatian Automobile Association (HAK), staffed by English-speaking operators. The police can be reached by dialing 112 or 192, and the ambulance service by dialing 194. Additional road condition and safety information may be obtained from HAK at ( 385 1) 464-0800 [tel:38514640800] (English-speaking operators available 24 hours), or ( 385 1) 661-1999 [tel:38516611999]. Croatian Radio broadcasts programs in foreign languages designed fo INFRASTRUCTURE IN CROATIA: PLANNING NOTES 161 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Croatia. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. Infrastructure in Croatia for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Croatia-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. Infrastructure in Croatia affects commute time, remote work, and whether a city is livable in the first 90 days. Typical internet speed in the dataset is 70 Mbps. Airports, rail, and roads on this page are inventory, not a promise that your neighbourhood is well served. Croatia covers 56,500 km2 (21,829 mi2) of mainland and somewhat less than 32,000 km2 (12,316 mi2) of sea. The Adriatic coastline, which includes 1,185 islands, islets, and reefs, of which o When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/281621 (Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova (MUP), Boravak stranaca) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: Transportation; Pipelines; Communications; Energy. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSPORTATION Show 7 7 facts — expand for details. Airports - total 69 Airports with Paved Runways 24 Heliports 1 Railways 1,691 Miles 2,722 Kilometers Roadways- total 18,275 Miles 29,410 Kilometers Waterways 488 Miles 785 Kilometers Ports and Terminals Dubrovnik, Dugi Rat, Omisalj, Ploce, Pula, Rijeka, Sibenik, Split, Vukovar (inland waterway port on Danube), Zadar PIPELINES Show 2 2 facts — expand for details. Pipelines: Gas 1,498 Miles 2,410 Kilometers Pipelines: Oil 379 Miles 610 Kilometers COMMUNICATIONS Show 7 7 facts — expand for details. Telephones 1,859,000 Cell Phones 5,035,000 Internet Users 1,995,000 Internet Country Code .hr Internet Hosts 1,287,000 Broadcast Media * The national state-owned public broadcaster, Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT), operates 4 terrestrial TV networks, a satellite channel that rebroadcasts programs for Croatians living abroad, and 6 regional TV centers * 2 private broadcasters operate national terrestrial networks * roughly 25 privately owned regional TV stations * multi-channel cable and satellite TV subscription services are available * state-owned public broadcaster operates 3 national radio networks and 9 regional radio stations * 2 privately owned national radio networks and more than 170 regional, county, city, and community radio stations. Telephone System * Assessment: The telecommunications network has improved steadily since the mid-1990s, covering much of what were once inaccessible areas; local lines are digital * Domestic: Fixed-line teledensity holding steady at about 40 per 100 persons; mobile-cellular telephone subscriptions exceed the population * International: Country code - 385; digital international service is provided through the main switch in Zagreb; Croatia participates in the Trans-Asia-Europe (TEL) fiber-optic project, which consists of 2 fiber-optic trunk connections with Slovenia and a fiber-optic trunk line from Rijeka to Split and Dubrovnik; the ADRIA-1 submarine cable provides connectivity to Albania and Greece. ENERGY Show 13 13 facts — expand for details. Electricity Consumption- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 18,000,000,000 Electricity Exports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 5,668,000,000 Electricity Imports- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 12,240,000,000 Electricity Production- Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 11,490,000,000 Natural Gas Consumption - Kilowatt Hours (kWh) 2,755,000,000 Natural Gas Exports- Cubic Meters (cu m) 392,000,000 Natural Gas Imports- Cubic Meters (cu m) 1,137,000,000 Natural Gas Production- Cubic Meters (cu m) 1,863,000,000 Natural Gas Reserves- Cubic Meters (cu m) 24,920,000,000 Oil Consumption- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 74,410 Oil Imports- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 51,470 Oil Production- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 20,500 Oil Reserves- Barrels Per Day (bbl/day) 71,000,000 NATIONAL SYMBOLS IN CROATIA: PLANNING NOTES 143 words of country-specific briefing for moving to Croatia. Figures that affect visas or tax should still be checked on official sites. National symbols in Croatia for people weighing a move, not a tourist recap. The notes below use Croatia-specific planning fields. Detailed profile figures sit in the Key facts section under this topic. National symbols for Croatia are background for civic life and ceremonies. They do not change visa rules. Use the government and visa pages for status, work, and stay conditions. Croatia covers 56,500 km2 (21,829 mi2) of mainland and somewhat less than 32,000 km2 (12,316 mi2) of sea. The Adriatic coastline, which includes 1,185 islands, islets, and reefs, of which o When a number on this page could change a visa or tax outcome, open https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/281621 (Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova (MUP), Boravak stranaca) and match the current instruction. MigrantIQ is a planning aid, not a government filing system. Key facts for this topic cover: National anthem. Expand each card for the structured figures. KEY FACTS: NATIONAL SYMBOLS NATIONAL ANTHEM Show 3 3 facts — expand for details. Anthem History Adopted in 1972 while still part of Yugoslavia; "Lijepa nasa domovino," whose lyrics were written in 1835, served as an unofficial anthem beginning in 1891 Anthem Lyrics "Lijepa nasa domovino, Oj junacka zemljo mila, Stare slave djedovino, da bi vazda sretna bila! Mila, kano si nam slavna, Mila si nam ti jedina. Mila kuda si nam ravna, Mila, kuda si planina! Teci Dravo, Savo teci, Nit' ti Dunav silu gubi, Sinje more svijetu reci, Da svoj narod Hrvat ljubi. Dok mu njive sunce grije, Dok mu hrasce bura vije, Dok mu mrtve grobak krije, Dok mu zivo srce bije!" Anthem Lyrics English Our Beautiful Homeland Beautiful is our homeland, O so fearless, o so gracious, Our fathers' ancient glory, May God bless you, live forever! You are our only glory, You are our only treasure, Yes, we love your plains and valleys, Yes, we love your hills and mountains. Sava, Drava, keep on flowing, Danube, do not lose your vigor, Deep blue sea go tell the whole world, That a Croat loves his homeland. When his fields are kissed by sunshine, When his oaks are whipped by wild winds, When his dear ones go to heaven, Still his heart beats for Croatia! SOURCES & REFERENCES FOR CROATIA Country data is a planning aid. Official government sources override MigrantIQ summaries for immigration, legal, tax, health, and emergency rules. * MigrantIQ country profile Summary profile maintained for planning. Last updated 2026-05-07. * World Bank and public data sources Used for economic and country-level indicators where available. * Numbeo and public cost datasets Used for cost-of-living signals for Croatia where available. FOREIGN EMBASSIES IN CROATIA 118 active diplomatic missions in our directory. 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Ask AI ↗ Not affiliated with any AI platform. Always verify immigration rules on official government sites. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MOVING TO CROATIA WHAT ARE THE MAIN VISA OPTIONS FOR MOVING TO CROATIA? Croatia offers various visa options, including Business/Investor Visas, Digital Nomad Permits, and Family Reunification Visas. Each option has specific requirements, so review the details on the official immigration portal. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A RESIDENCE PERMIT? Processing times for residence permits can vary. Check the official immigration authority's website for the most accurate and current information regarding application timelines. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT HEALTHCARE IN CROATIA? Croatia has a universal healthcare system, but immigrant access may be partial. It's important to have health insurance that covers your needs and to be aware of any waiting periods for coverage. 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