Moving to Croatia as an expat
Posted by Content_Brick_2480@reddit | expats | View on Reddit | 6 comments
I’m wondering if I could get some advice. I’m considering of moving to Croatia roughly around 2028-2029 (I know this is far in the future).
But I’d like to get some insight into what it is like living in Croatia as an expat.
I haven’t visited there before. I have a youth mobility scheme visa in the uk. But I’ve been looking at different areas. I’m looking for some where quieter than the touristy area but still near the coast. Im currently working in childcare I’m hoping to get work as a travel nanny or live in nanny or au pair. If someone could give me some tips and advice I would greatly appreciate it
Less-Corner-277@reddit
That really depends. I would seriously recommend having a remote source of income with that It's not super difficult to get to 1500 -2500 Euro per month and that's a good base to be at.
I'm in Croatia now wanted to test it out for 6 months so far, I'm pleased just like in other Balkan countries - warm, welcoming people, good coffee/food culture, fast internet, and the COAST, It's incredible
What would be the main reason for moving in the first place?
Raspberries2000@reddit
I've visited there, and am also non-EU. It's a beautiful country, but bear in mind that bureaucracy can be a headache (which can impact your life in different ways even if you have a clear residency right). If you decide to stay there, it's apparently harder to naturalize than some of the Western EU countries. Along those lines, and not sure if it's a factor for you, but you could live in Ireland for 5 years already on your UK passport, get the Irish passport and then live anywhere in the EU. I would also google "countries by CPI", and see if you're comfortable with Croatia.
No-Pea-8967@reddit
OP doesn't have a UK passport. Sounds like it's the YMV that brought them to the UK.
Raspberries2000@reddit
Thanks, and good clarification on that point!
Strict-Armadillo-199@reddit
I'd ask on the specific country sub, if there is one. Get an idea of what life there is really like. Also, try to find other people who have done a working holiday there, especially in childcare. As someone who worked abroad as an au pair in my youth, the culture and family can make it a hell. They'll vet you, but you vet them, too!!
Croatia is beautiful and the more touristy of all the Balkans. But it still has a recent difficult history. Do some research into that, if you don't know about it already.
BigEnvironmental6697@reddit
Croatia sounds like an amazing adventure! If you’re looking for quieter spots, maybe check out places like Rovinj or the islands like Hvar - they’ve got charm without the crazy tourist crowds. And yeah, the bureaucracy can be a bit of a maze, so brace yourself for that!