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Post by Bron on Oct 23, 2015 23:41:39 GMT 1
Hi everyone - we are thinking about spending more time than the permitted 90 days in Croatia and if we do so, I understand we must apply for temporary residence permits. How long is a temporary residence permit valid for?
What paperwork is required in order to obtain this? We are EU nationals. What are the associated costs? It is difficult to obtain? How long does it take? What information will they require?
If the temporary residence permit is relatively easy to obtain, we are thinking about buying a car in Croatia. I understand that without the residence permit, you cannot buy or insure a car in Croatia. Is this correct?
We intend to spend more time in Croatia and we are really racking up the long term car hire costs. We could have definitely have bought a car at this stage!
Thank you in advance.
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Post by prkbrk on Oct 24, 2015 10:55:35 GMT 1
Hi everyone - we are thinking about spending more time than the permitted 90 days in Croatia and if we do so, I understand we must apply for temporary residence permits. How long is a temporary residence permit valid for? What paperwork is required in order to obtain this? We are EU nationals. What are the associated costs? It is difficult to obtain? How long does it take? What information will they require? If the temporary residence permit is relatively easy to obtain, we are thinking about buying a car in Croatia. I understand that without the residence permit, you cannot buy or insure a car in Croatia. Is this correct? We intend to spend more time in Croatia and we are really racking up the long term car hire costs. We could have definitely have bought a car at this stage! Thank you in advance. You will definitely need to be a resident to purchase and register a car in Croatia. I am not sure if the green plates for cars still apply for those on temp residences or if this changed for EU nationals, not that it really matters as I ran around with green plates initially for years. As EU national you should be able to apply for a 5 year residence but you will likely still have to prove it is your intent to reside here rather than just visit. I am sure others will be able to provide the list of required documents...used to be marriage/birth certs attested, proof of home ownership or long term rental contract, proof of funds (there is a minimum per month) and health insurance. Possibly also a police clearance. Some of this might have changed since July 2013....thankfully I don't have to go through these hoops and loops anymore..... |
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Post by Ciara on Oct 24, 2015 22:57:00 GMT 1
Thanks a lot Prkbrk. Hopefully I will get some other replies. Would really appreciate some information.
Is there such a thing as a 12 month or 2 year temporary residence permit? Or is the only option to apply for a 5 year residence visa? Any idea of costs would also be very helpful.
Regards
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Post by Ribaric on Oct 25, 2015 4:18:06 GMT 1
prkbrk has it right Ciara. I chose to remain a temporary resident (TR) and still use the green number plates. TR is granted by the interior ministry (MUP) if you qualify for it, the documents you need are mostly unchanged which means you still need to provide a reason for your stay. Despite EU membership, the pick list is still restricted to work/family reunion/property ownership/missionary. The option "because I want to hang around a while" is not on the list. Don't worry about the costs, they aren't prohibitive with the possible exception of health insurance (it's complicated). Car ownership is a problem for you but I'd advise you not to go through the TR process just for that.
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Post by crojoe on Oct 27, 2015 7:17:11 GMT 1
prkbrk has it right Ciara. I chose to remain a temporary resident (TR) and still use the green number plates. TR is granted by the interior ministry (MUP) if you qualify for it, the documents you need are mostly unchanged which means you still need to provide a reason for your stay. Despite EU membership, the pick list is still restricted to work/family reunion/property ownership/missionary. The option "because I want to hang around a while" is not on the list. Don't worry about the costs, they aren't prohibitive with the possible exception of health insurance (it's complicated). Car ownership is a problem for you but I'd advise you not to go through the TR process just for that. I "LIKE" option "because I want to hang around a while". Wish it was true! Once kids, wife, dog, business are involved it gets a bit tough to hitch ones wagon to a star and be wild and free. |
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Post by Ribaric on Oct 28, 2015 8:02:56 GMT 1
If you have a trusted Croatian friend, buy a car and register them as the owner, then go to a public notary and get a bit of paper (with a blue stamp on it - of course) which says the owner has given you the right to drive their car on their insurance. Job done.
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Post by felicia on Oct 28, 2015 13:39:21 GMT 1
ALL the answers for EU nationals are on this website: europa.eu.
It seems that to remain in Croatia after 90 days it is only necessary to register at the local police station within 8 days of the expiry of the 90 day period. There is form to download on said website which simply asks how long you intend staying, etc.
There is also a section on vehicle acquisition, registration etc. All very simple.
Hope this helps.
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Post by prkbrk on Oct 28, 2015 15:23:10 GMT 1
ALL the answers for EU nationals are on this website: europa.eu. It seems that to remain in Croatia after 90 days it is only necessary to register at the local police station within 8 days of the expiry of the 90 day period. There is form to download on said website which simply asks how long you intend staying, etc. There is also a section on vehicle acquisition, registration etc. All very simple. Hope this helps. Not quite simple to be honest. You still need the supporting documents such as finances, home ownership, health insurance ,etc. the form is basically the same MUP have used for years |
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Post by fidobsa on Oct 28, 2015 17:10:52 GMT 1
prkbrk has it right Ciara. I chose to remain a temporary resident (TR) and still use the green number plates. TR is granted by the interior ministry (MUP) if you qualify for it, the documents you need are mostly unchanged which means you still need to provide a reason for your stay. Despite EU membership, the pick list is still restricted to work/family reunion/property ownership/missionary. The option "because I want to hang around a while" is not on the list. Don't worry about the costs, they aren't prohibitive with the possible exception of health insurance (it's complicated). I have never heard of this or the green number plates. Is there an advantage in being a long term temporary resident? Do you have the option to pay into the Croatia state health care system or do you have to take out private cover? I take it from what you say that you can't use an EHIC card? |
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Post by Ribaric on Oct 28, 2015 17:47:03 GMT 1
My extended TR status has good tax implications for my circumstances as well as I pay a low fixed rate HZZO. Green number plates for EU citizens are no longer a requirement so I'll bide my time and get normal plates at some point. Non EU citizens who are resident here must have green number plates to show..... goodness knows what!
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