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