robert tucker
@zageb423
English expat in Croatia
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Lives in zagreb
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Registration: 01 January 2013
Best area to buy a house by jothman80
Hi I would like to ask about the best area to buy a two bedroom house at a cheap price.
Sorry have no idea about prices etc. on the coast , only to say they are more expensive than further inland. Read More
Best area to buy a house by jothman80
Hi I would like to ask about the best area to buy a two bedroom house at a cheap price.
You were asking for more info on Hudi Bitik I would say it is south of Zagreb. A small village about 15 mins drive from Arena shopping center. Served by two bus lines. Has Two well stocked small shops. Doctor, pharmacy, school, post office 5 mins ... Read More
Best area to buy a house by jothman80
Hi I would like to ask about the best area to buy a two bedroom house at a cheap price.
All depends on where your work is. If Zagreb, try towards Hudi Bitik. From there on its cheaper..also good public transportation in that area. Read More
British shop by zageb423
We are thinking about a Brit shop here in Z Zagreb.Want to research what people would want and buy. Please give feedback
Hi.We found that start up costs and regulations were to much for us at present. Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Croatia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Croatia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
I live in a village outsider of Zagreb. My wife is from Vukovar. We met due to my involvement in Humantian aid in the 90's. We still are. My advice, learn a little of the language, I can go to the village shop, embrace the local food, don't ... Read More
Any changes in buying property?
Hi I suggest you get in touch with Paul. PF501.com He sells and buyes property in Croatia. Been a great help to us. Read More
Driving in Croatia
There are all kinds of drivers on the roads. Beware especially at night on the moterway those who do not think the speed limit applies to them. My experience Italians and Germans are the worst. Around Zagreb you get the drivers in mercs and BMW who ... Read More
Healthcare in Croatia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Croatia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Croatia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Having had the benefit? of using both private and public healthcare in Croatia, I find that they are both good. Our doctor is great, You turn up on the day and wait to see him. No making appointments.If you need an x-ray or something its done within ... Read More
Need some hints about Split by oldtate
Hello my name is Patricia, I live in Liverpool , England and I am thinking of retiring to Croatia, maybe the town of Split. Any hints please? x
Hi I think you will need a visa for 5 years renewable every year, then a permanent ID card. Try to get a OIB number as soon as you can.For doctors etc. Read More
Organize your move to Croatia by Julie
Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Croatia. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Croatia: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to ...
Hi for brit food try out British corner shop. Excellent service., or there is a site based in Germany, british-american-foods.de. Not quite as good range but ok. We are still trying to get fresh and frozen food to Zagreb, but have found set up ... Read More
Driving license in Croatia by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Croatia? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Croatia? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
if your licence is Uk then you have to have medical and eye test Read More
Driving license in Croatia by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Croatia? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Croatia? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
hi Go to local police station and they will point you to the local office for this Read More
Gas Bottles
hi try the companies that deliver gas bottles Also we thought that bottles are the same everywhere Read More
Looking roa job
think about working on cruisers, or eu boats cruising the rhine in Germany.Agency in zagreb and Slovinia Read More
Currency Exchange
Best way is through bank. Also if you have a regular income from UK in pounds set up a account that will accept pounds and then transfere to a kuna account. We have found this the best way. we use erste bank and get good exchange rates. Read More
Would like to retire there
hi. I have been retired here now for 8 years. Have a Croatian wife which helps. People are friendly, cost of living not to bad. We are around Zagreb so can only talk about this area. We do not have a car, public transport is good, retired bus pass! ... Read More
Hello from Zagreb surrounding area by BlendedMarriage
Hi everyone, I'm Ana and I run an 大咖福利影院 together with my husband. We moved from USA to Croatia 3 years ago and we are currently living in Croatia. Aside from being expats, we are also a blended family, both having been married before and to top ...
Hi there. We had no problems with furniture, will you move yourself or get in a firm. We did it ourselves and put on inventory as secondhand and personal. To start with Croatia has an EU agreement on health. When getting first visa, to stay then go ... Read More
British shop
We are thinking about a Brit shop here in Z Zagreb.Want to research what people would want and buy. Please give feedback Read More
Attitude to Dogs by fidobsa
Earlier this year I got my first dog, Charlie, who is an elderly Basset Hound. I had been thinking of getting a dog for some years but where I lived in Scotland was a very busy road and I was worried about safety. Charlie is a rescue dog who had ...
Hi.it seems to me that most people buy or build a house and then get a dog. Where we live many people take there dog, as do we for a walk. But many are still chained up in yards all day. We are lucky that there are plenty of fields and open spaces ... Read More
importing cars
Now we are in E.U. do we have to pay an import tax if we bring a LHD car into croatia, and get it taxed etc here Read More
Hello from Zagreb surrounding area by BlendedMarriage
Hi everyone, I'm Ana and I run an 大咖福利影院 together with my husband. We moved from USA to Croatia 3 years ago and we are currently living in Croatia. Aside from being expats, we are also a blended family, both having been married before and to top ...
My information is that you still have to regestier, with police. My visa is now a 5 year one , with I>D card, will collect next week. Read More
Re-Registering a UK vehicle
Hi. We thought about this. Our enquries came up with the fact that when you have to do the MOT, lights etc cannot be adjusted enough to be left hand drive. Hope info helps. If you do find a way get plates PLEASE let me know Read More
Buying a Sim Card by fidobsa
My Hungarian T Mobile phone does not work in Croatia for some reason and I'm thinking of getting a sim card in Croatia. How easy is this? I had to get a new sim card in UK the last time I was there as my old account expired. There it was just a case ...
hi You can buy a sim card over the counter at any t com shop Read More
Hello from Zagreb surrounding area by BlendedMarriage
Hi everyone, I'm Ana and I run an 大咖福利影院 together with my husband. We moved from USA to Croatia 3 years ago and we are currently living in Croatia. Aside from being expats, we are also a blended family, both having been married before and to top ...
hi Welcome to Zagreb. its a great place to be. Am Uk citizen now living here with croatian wife, been here now 8 years. have croat driving licence and yearly visa getting easier to obtain. If we can help do get in touch. Read More
Having inherited land in Croatia.. I have some questions !
Hi. The laws about opening a buisness, or investing in croatia are changing, as we are in eu and goverment want to make it simpler. Buying a car, for cash, yes. bank loan, you need an ID card, ect. Again law is changing, I have to renew my visa soon ... Read More
Buying and managing a property in Croatia from abroad... by Hajduk
Hello, I hope that this topic is appropriate for this forum. If not, I apologize in advance. I am a Croat born in and currently living in Canada. My wife and I spend 2-4 weeks every year in Croatia to visit family and to vacation. We are ...
Hi Adriatic property services. Hope useful Rob let us know how things go. You looking for on coast or in zagreb area Read More
Buying and managing a property in Croatia from abroad... by Hajduk
Hello, I hope that this topic is appropriate for this forum. If not, I apologize in advance. I am a Croat born in and currently living in Canada. My wife and I spend 2-4 weeks every year in Croatia to visit family and to vacation. We are ...
hi May I suggest you get in touch with Adriatic services. They are a agent who sell and rent properties. They also have a department that deals with people who are not from E,U. I know this as I am tring to sell my property in Zagreb. Several ... Read More
Cost of living in Croatia by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting to start a topic about the cost of living in Croatia. It would help a lot those who would like to move to Croatia. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation ...
30.8.2013 Hello. Been looking at the posts on this subject. My input. Better to buy, mortgage in Euro, I know as we have one.We eat, 4 people for 300kuna a week. Wife is from Vukovar and real Slovinian girl, we eat Croatian food, with a twist of Uk ... Read More
Surprise 聳 We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a [url=http://globalexplorerclub.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/surprise-we-are-going-to-croatia/]preview of our upcoming ...
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Taxis Zagreb by fidobsa
I live in south west Hungary but Zagreb is my nearest airport doing flights to UK. I went to UK for a family funeral this week and drove my car to Zagreb airport to get an Easyjet flight to Gatwick. I had booked in my car with a car park near the ...
sorry to say you were done.Most taxi drivers are ok.They have a starting fee, 15 kuna?. Meter should show what you are being charged. Read More
Surprise 聳 We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a [url=http://globalexplorerclub.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/surprise-we-are-going-to-croatia/]preview of our upcoming ...
Hi. If you have time on your schedule when in Zagreb, pop in for a tea, coffee, beer, whatever for a chat. Perhaps we will be able to help find uou something that would suit you when we know what you are looking for. We are in Brezovica about a ... Read More
Surprise 聳 We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a [url=http://globalexplorerclub.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/surprise-we-are-going-to-croatia/]preview of our upcoming ...
You will enjoy it. The people are friendly and welcoming. Countyside so wonderful from the adriatic to the large swathes of sunflowers in Slavonia. Stay longer next time, try in Zagreb an ideal base to reach all of the country either by plane or ... Read More
Organize your move to Croatia by Julie
Hi all, we invite you to share your experience about moving to Croatia. Here is a list of questions which might help the ones preparing their move to Croatia: What would you bring and what would you leave behind? Is it a good idea to ...
Hi. We moved here, full time, about 4 years ago.We had a house built, still waiting to be finished!Builders, same all over the world.. We found it better to buy car here, wheel on wrong side, and insurance a nightmare. We moved ourselves from Uk ... Read More
moving to Berlin
Can anyone recommend a moving firm for a move from Newcastle to Berlin please. Read More
please give me information by Nadeem.Rana
i am Nadeem from pakistsn.i have girlfriend from croatia.Now we want to marry in Croatia.is there any person who can tell me that if i marry with my girlfriend then after how many years i can get croatian citizenship?
uk citizen married to Croatian wife. tempory visa, a year for 4 years. Then apply for permenant visa and passport. Info might change after July 1st. Read More
Poison Milk in Croatia? by nash13
Could someone tell me how come the milk was poisoned? and how did a poor country like BOSNIA discovered this,not even by the croatian authority?
As all the wrong type of milk has been taken off the shelves I shall continue to buy as before Read More
Poison Milk in Croatia? by nash13
Could someone tell me how come the milk was poisoned? and how did a poor country like BOSNIA discovered this,not even by the croatian authority?
get it right. the 'poision' was natural, allowed by eu standards. you would have to drink 20ltrs a day for 15 years before it took affect. rob Read More
Moving from US to Zagreb what area to move
Hi Jarun is a great place to stay, students life etc all around. Precko is also good place but little cheaper on fent or buying. transport from both places is good.areas are safe rob Read More
English food in Zgreb by alan clarke
My wife and I have been living in Zagreb for 2yr after extensive searching we cannot find a shop that has English food to buy, and my wifes supply of tea bags has expired does anyone know where we can buy any and English cheese I could kill some ...
CHEDDAR IN LIDL ON 31ST JANUARY. BE QUICK AS IT GOES FAST`!!` Read More
driving licience
When first browsing site an artical on drivine licence was seen.Can I get an HR liceince with my UK one Read More
Croatian Food?
hi.Ref recipes. Have one for Recipe for Yogurt Cake By Vaska Pavlovic my wifes maiden name 2 mugs Sugar and 4 Eggs in bowl and mix Add 4 mugs flour, one mug oil, one large natural yogurt, 24 gram baking powder, half kilo or more if required ... Read More
English food in Zgreb by alan clarke
My wife and I have been living in Zagreb for 2yr after extensive searching we cannot find a shop that has English food to buy, and my wifes supply of tea bags has expired does anyone know where we can buy any and English cheese I could kill some ...
Hi Try Lidl when they have an 'English' week. Great Cheddar and Baked Beans, mint sauce etc. Be quick as it always goes fast. Mecator do some times have cheddar . rob Read More