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Post by loneranger on Aug 3, 2005 15:02:02 GMT 1
I am one of the many waiting for permission to own. I work in England for most of the year, but would like to be able to spend a month or so each year in my house in Croatia. Can anyone advise me on obtaining a temporary residence visa. I would like to be able to take belongings from the UK without incurring large duties at the border. What do I need to qualify for this, and how would I go about applying for it? Any experience gratefully received.
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Post by elaine on Aug 3, 2005 15:53:05 GMT 1
It took about a year, but I finally got one this May. (But never had any trouble bringing car-loads of stuff (twice) through the border.)
I started by asking the solicitor who had dealt with my flat purchase - he found out and advised me what I needed - off the top of my head:-
Certified copies of passport and birth certificate (certified by Notary in HR)
Certificate from UK police showing I had no criminal record
Proof of earnings
Proof of house ownership in Croatia - so you may have to wait to do this
Health insurance proof - don't ask - I'm still not sure what this is, but it involved me taking a note from the Police to the "Social Security" (HR equivalent) and returning to the Police with the note the "SS" wrote in reply!!!!!
I think that's all, but I'm sure someone will jump in and say if I've forgotten anything!
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Post by mark2 on Aug 3, 2005 16:28:00 GMT 1
If you are only spending a month, just take your passport and property details to the police station and get a white card (3 months temporary visa), or better still just go the local tourist office with passport, tell them how long you are here for, pay 4 kuna per night and they will issue you a white card and register your temporary stay with the police.
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Post by Karl on Aug 9, 2005 0:54:34 GMT 1
Loneranger,
If your only planning to stay in Croatia for one month of the year then you do not qualify for a temporary residence visa. You need a minimum of 132 days stay to qualify.
See my previous posts about importing stuff into Croatia.
Regards
Karl
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Post by mark2 on Aug 9, 2005 17:35:13 GMT 1
Loneranger, If your only planning to stay in Croatia for one month of the year then you do not qualify for a temporary residence visa. You need a minimum of 132 days stay to qualify. See my previous posts about importing stuff into Croatia. Regards Karl Sorry but this is incorrect, he is talking about staying here only for a month, he has purchased a property in Croatia and therefore can obtain a 3-month temporary visa (white card) this is merely a registration of the address at which you will reside (ie your own) with proof of his property purchase. To renew this after 3 months he must cross the border and return and will be able to apply for a further 3 month visa. A "residents" visa is appropriate if you own a property which you are able to live in for 183 days of the year, even if you don't. A one-month stay for someone who has purchased a home here is nothing, in most areas you won't ever have to produce the white card, even when stopped by police they rarely ask for it. |
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Post by alsdoubles on Aug 10, 2005 0:13:54 GMT 1
Done it twice. It costs you about 100 quid a time. Plus two pairs of shoes. Miles of walking round offices and notaries, and dealing with 1 million uncaring, lazy, civil servants who still think this is communist Yugoslavia. And if you don't smoke...start!
Certified copy plus copy of( for everything)....your log in with the local cops.
Every page of your passport.
Birth certificate and translation.
Country and, if applicable, Croatian wedding certificate.
Otherwise nation wedding certificate and translation.
Health Insurance. Croatian is required. £30'ish a month, down the battleship grey social. Translation not necessary. Get the forms from somewhere else, paid for
Your wifes ID, passport. If she is Croat (husband)
If you are both not Croata, everything, twice, translated.
House ownership. Or where you are staying. Their documents.
From the bank...so you dont cost them a bean. get ill, I've seen it.....Good, but not what you're used to.
History of Data on Criminal computers, wherever you came from. Translation.
Two photographs. (fiver each)
Trying to think what else, because I am now going for permanent stay. Why? Good question. Because I can't sell and get the hell out of here.
Or....DON'T! That would be my best advice.
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Post by loneranger on Aug 12, 2005 16:24:04 GMT 1
???Thanks Mark for your post - all seems too easy..........until I read Alsdoubles post!! (unless he is talking about a Residents Visa, rather than a Temporary Visa). I am inclined to take Als point of view though, knowing how bureaucratic the government offices are. But would rather not go to all the trouble that Alsdoubles recommends (plus only got one pair of walking shoes) if I don't have to! How much is the application going to cost Mark, and do I only need to produce proof of purchase? Where do I go to?
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Post by alsdoubles on Aug 12, 2005 21:04:22 GMT 1
Temporary. You cannot get one if you are not there. That's certain. At least it was down my cop shop. (I was talking temporary).
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Post by mark2 on Aug 13, 2005 18:15:44 GMT 1
Loneranger its called "Potvrda O Prijavi I Odjavi Boravista I Pebivalista, Odnosa Potvrda O Prijavi Promjene Adrese." Confirmation of registration and cancellation of residence or of registration of change of address"...You go the local police station take your property purchase contract and passport and anything else related to you owning the house. They will direct you to the office and they will issue you with a TEMPORARY RESIDENCE VISA, which you are entitled to as you own property here. I can't remember the cost (not much) This lasts 3 months. I have heard that this will soon be issued by the local tourist office instead of the Police but not confirmed.....it's that easy and don't let anyone tell you different.
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Post by loneranger on Aug 14, 2005 13:15:56 GMT 1
That's great Mark - thank you. Its amazing how many different opinions there are, but your's sounds by far the easiest - I'll give it a crack when I'm next out!
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Post by alsdoubles on Aug 15, 2005 22:44:42 GMT 1
Stick with someone who lives here and someone who has done it, twice. Or don't. It's up to you. You will need much more than is suggested by Mark the full member.
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Post by mark2 on Aug 18, 2005 18:44:10 GMT 1
Stick with someone who lives here and someone who has done it, twice. Or don't. It's up to you. You will need much more than is suggested by Mark the full member. No offence, but I do live here, quite near you! I find your posts quaint but bollo-x, the information I have given to loneranger is 100% |
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Post by carthan81 on Sept 5, 2005 16:02:36 GMT 1
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Post by mark2 on Sept 5, 2005 18:23:45 GMT 1
This link gives little information, payment amount or wher to pay...typical embassy (and googled) rubbish |
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Post by gmh on Sept 6, 2005 7:31:39 GMT 1
upon entering croatia you automatically recieve a 3 month tourist visa, then you have to go to your local cop shop and register the address at which you are staying within 48 hours I believe. Apparently this is for your own good in case something happens and someone needs to find you. You could get away without doing it, but if you are ever stopped by the police for something, then they might ask why you haven't done it, and you may have to pay a fine. A bit ridiculous considering they don't inform you of this requirement when you enter the country
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