Croatian Citizenship: How to Get it and Advantages
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Get Croatian citizenship: citizenhr.app/
PROS:
a) Beautiful scenery: From the Adriatic coastline to the picturesque countryside, Croatia has it all. It is known for its stunning scenery, including the famous Plitvice Lakes National Park and the UNESCO-listed Old Town of Dubrovnik.
b) Rich culture: Croatia has a rich cultural heritage that includes traditional folk music, dance, and festivals. The country is also home to some of the world's most important historical sites, such as the Roman ruins in Pula and the medieval fortresses of Dubrovnik.
c) Affordable cost of living: Compared to other European countries, the cost of living in Croatia is relatively low, making it an attractive destination for expats and retirees.
d) Delicious cuisine: Croatian cuisine is a mix of Mediterranean and Central European flavors and is known for its fresh seafood, hearty stews, and grilled meats.
e) Friendly people: Croatians are known for their hospitality and welcoming nature. They are warm and friendly, making it easy for foreigners to integrate into the local community.
#2 CONS:
a) Bureaucracy: Dealing with bureaucracy in Croatia can be a challenge, as bureaucracy is slow and often not very transparent.
b) Corruption: Corruption is still a problem in Croatia and has a negative impact on the country's economy and society.
c) Unemployment: Although the unemployment rate has improved in recent years, it is still higher than in other European countries, which can make it difficult for Croatian citizens to find work.
d) Limited job opportunities: Job opportunities in Croatia can be limited, especially for young people and those with specialized skills.
e) Slow internet: The internet infrastructure in Croatia is still in its early stages, which can be a hindrance for those who rely on fast internet for work or entertainment.
So, these are five of the pros and five of the cons of being a Croatian citizen. While there are certainly some challenges to living in Croatia, the country is a great place to live, work, and visit. The beautiful scenery, rich culture, and friendly people make it an attractive destination for those who are looking for an affordable and relaxed way of life.
So, why would someone want to become a Croatian Citizen? There are several reasons, such as:
a) Access to the European Union: As a member of the European Union, Croatia offers its citizens access to the EU's single market and the freedom to live, work, and travel within the EU.
b) Quality of life: Croatia offers a high quality of life with a low cost of living, beautiful scenery, and a rich cultural heritage.
c) Healthcare and education: The Croatian healthcare and education systems are among the best in Europe, providing quality services for its citizens.
d) -Croatians can travel to the US visa free. Croatia was just added to the visa waiver countries to the US in 2021. Even some other EU citizens need a pre-arranged visa to travel to the US (Bulgarians, Romanians).
e) -Getting a mortgage in Croatia. If you don't live in Croatia getting a mortgage in Croatia is nearly impossible. But if you have citizenship, some banks will take you.
So, now that we've looked at some of the reasons why someone may want to seek Croatian Citizenship, let's explore the different paths to Citizenship.
Birthright Citizenship: If you are born to a Croatian parent, you may be eligible for Croatian Citizenship by birthright.
Naturalization: If you have lived in Croatia for a certain period of time, usually 8 years, you may be eligible to apply for Citizenship through the naturalization process.
Marriage: If you are married to a Croatian Citizen, you may be eligible to apply for Citizenship through marriage through a faster process. The time requirement living in the country will depend on a number of factors such as when did the Croatian spouse got his or her citizenship, and when the Croatian emigrant left Croatia, if that is the case.
Ancestry: If you have Croatian ancestry, you may be eligible to apply for Citizenship through descent.
Investment: In some cases, it may be possible to obtain Citizenship through investment in the country.
Re-admission: regaining your Croatian Citizenship if you have renounced it previously.
Treaty: Gaining Croatian Citizenship as result of treaty between another country although this is not relevant for most people.
It’s a nice country not just to live or work or retire but even food and people and climate is a plus ! Croatia clima is amazing not too hot not too cold , not too rain not to windy is simply perfect ! I have too many friend from Croatia worked with them in a touristic hub of international travel , with Croatians i speak Italian during my stay all there mostly know Italian and in Croatia i think not only citizenship but even stay and live there as a person from 65+ in age is amazing ! So definitely Croatia is a big big plus
They said no internet that blows
@@DigitalLoomInternet is great except during the summer in the coastal area. Trick is to just switch your phone to 3G and then even that problem is void.
I'm a Canadian Croatia citizen going to move soon the only thing i dont like is Croatia using the euro.
Before the euro the kuna was pegged to the euro and since Yugoslavia the dinar was heavily reliant on the German mark.
I live here, fiber optic and cell based internet is super fast..
@@MEGA1FILM beautiful
Great video!😀
Great info, as always!
Has Turkey got a digital nomad visa now?
I wants living In beautiful and beloved crotia..I like crotia
Slow internet 😂, you must be kidding
Hi sir, I want here permanent residence,i am living here 4 years,but how? please tell me if you know
First of all you need to hit 5 years to be eligible.
After how long a croatian citizen spouse can claim citizenship
only if both reside in Croatia.
My understand is that, unless you were born a Croatian citizen, you must renounce your previous citizenship to a Croatian one.
If this is the case, I fail to understand how this is an advantage. You're risking only having citizenship within a country whose economy isn't very good.
well, there is citizenship by ancestry, which is sort of being born a Croat, but you still have to apply (without losing other citizenships).
Then, regarding naturalization, it depends on the country where you hold previous citizenship. It is much better to hold Croatian citizenship than Russian, Turkish or Indian - so it makes a lot of sense for people from all of these countries to renounce their citizenship in favor of the Croatian one.
@@traveleconomics ,
But is it? If you had Turkish citizenship, you're better off getting citizenship in Canada than Croatia since they won't require you to renounce your citizenship, while also giving access to the stronger North American economies.
The same is true for Indians, which is why most have been dominantly immigrating to Canada instead of East Europe. Indians care too much about their nationality to give their citizenship up.
As an American, I'd definitely consider immigrating to Croatia if it weren't for the requirement to renounce my citizenship. It would take away too much earning potential. My money could go further there to raise a family and their family values align more with mine, which is why it's unfortunate.
Since I'd have to renounce my citizenship in Croatia, though, it ironically means Turkey is better to immigrate for Americans because they allow dual citizenship. This would allow someone to maintain the advantage of their strong markets back home while having more affordable living to raise a family. Similar is true with Hungary if I am correct.
I guess I don't understand. It just doesn't seem Croatia wants immigrants very much considering this dual citizenship problem. It's a beautiful country, though!
@@somjrgebn if you have a tier one passport like Canada it makes very little sense to get either Croatian or Turkish citizenship. You can just get a residence permit and live your life peacefully. Turkish citizenship will not bring you any benefit - and it may actually bring you problems. Croatian citizenship can get you some benefits but they are also marginal assuming you already have Canadian citizenship. Getting a second citizenship is always relatively to the first you already have, only then you can know if it is a good deal or not.
The Croatian citizenship law was made after the war, and there was a lot of tensions with people that lived in Croatia and potentially would have both Serbian and Croatian citizenship. Luckily these times are gone and there is much less tension in the region, but the law stays the same.
@spaceexplorer3690 ,
Haha, never said Croatia was Eastern Europe. I simply explained why many Indians immigrate more to Canada than the most eastern areas of Europe, aside from Estonia maybe.
I'm afraid you do not fully understand English, but I'm not angry for that.
@@spaceexplorer3690,
I have no clue what you are talking about regarding how much money Indians make in Croatia, haha. That wasn't even my point. Croatia has more money than Estonia, yup. I totally agree. But no smart person would immigrate to either country for money, though. They both have terrible economies, and their historically high emigration rates show how bad it is.
My original point is that more Indians are in Canada because Canada has dual citizenship (I guess more money, too). Croatia does not. As all countries who do not have dual citizenship, they barely get any immigrants compared to places that do (like Canada, for example).
"I have better vocabulary than many natives." Oh ya? And better grammar too, haha, right?
"You don't have a clue what you are talking about." At this point, I'm not sure you can read and understand what I am even talking about, haha.
Let me make this simple for you:
1. Countries with dual citizenship (Canada) get more immigrants than countries who don't offer dual citizenship (Croatia).
2. Only exception that comes to mind are places like Estonia (and Lithuania), since they have a very high ratio of immigrants to natives according to Eurostat shared by the EU.
But I know, "you have no clue what you're talking about," right?
My husband who is American is married to me who is Croatian citizen. Can he get Croatian citizenship fast?
No. You both need to live in Croatia for some years before he can apply.
@@traveleconomics OK thank you
Has it ever crossed anyone's mind that we Croatians may not be exactly happy with importing retirees burdening our our healthcare system, which is in dissaray as it is?
That doesn't apply. EU retirees coming to Croatia force their countries to give money to the HZZO so these people can have access to health care in Croatia. Non-EU retirees have to pay out of their pocket a shitload of money to enter HZZO and they do not have the option of not joining it if they want to reside in HR.
@@traveleconomics
Not quite through. Throughout my working life I did have a nice salary, even by EU standards. But I had been paying EUR 1,000 per month as mandatory healthcare contribution, on the average. And my wife was paying about EUR 500 per month. Now, THAT is a shitload of money.
@@branko4033 If you work as a self-employed I feel sorry for you, it is indeed a shitload of money. If you work for a company, who paid is actually the company, in that case, I feel for sorry for them. To minimize your pain, rest assured that the HZZO gets a lot of money from anyone moving to Croatia except students and refugees.
@@traveleconomics
FYi, the company you work for technically makes the payment but it comes out of your gross salary. Just like the income tax and pension fund contributions. So, it's all the same whether you're self emolyed or you work for a company.
I'm not xenophobic, please don't get me wrong. It's just that the healthcare system is practically bankrupt and heavily understaffed and unequipped. The only thing it has in abundance is admin desk jockeys watching pornhub and playing solitaire all day
@@branko4033 If you are self-employed it is different, you can just move out of the country with your skills and that is it. If you are an employee, well, you know how it is. But regardless who is paying, if you leave the job the company will still pay that amount, just not for you. So it is debatable who is paying (you or the company), but the state is certainly taking it. Regarding HZZO you are right in every word you used to describe it.
is there any way to get a PR in Croatia by investment, or Golden Visa or like a D7 visa in Portugal?
In Croatia no and there are more talks that even more countries in EU try to abandoning that kind of getting PR and visas but you can still get that kind of permit in about 12 countries of EU as we speak now.
What about linguistic considerations? I must admit that my skill in the Croatian language is zero.
most people under 40 should speak at least decent Engllish. Croatia lives off tourism and is a small country. If you are a Croat and speak just Croatian, your making money possibilities will be very small
Everybody speaks good to excellent English.
What's the Best European Country for an Indian Digital Nomad?
As of now and as per reviews of my friend who's currently living and working in Portugal..it's Portugal.
Btw .. I and my friend are Indian
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