All Guides
Practical step-by-step guides for foreign workers in Croatia, organized by topic.
6 guides across 1 topic
Getting Started
Essential guides for your first days in Croatia
- Emergency Numbers and Services
Essential emergency phone numbers and services in Croatia, including 112, ambulance, police, and fire.
- Getting Your OIB
How to get your OIB (Osobni identifikacijski broj) — Croatia's personal identification number needed for banking, contracts, and official business.
- Getting a SIM Card
How to buy a prepaid SIM card in Croatia, which providers to choose, and what documents you need.
- Opening a Bank Account
How to open a bank account in Croatia — documents needed, which banks to consider, and what to expect.
- Registering Your Address
How to register your address with Croatian police (MUP) — a legal requirement for all foreign residents.
- Understanding Your Work Permit
An overview of work permit types in Croatia — who needs one, what your employer handles, and what the 2025 law changes mean.