Retiring to Dubrovnic, Croatia

[cappucino boy 29]

Hi,

I'm trying to get more information regarding Croatia, here goes. My wife is Polish and we currently live here in L.A. and I have kind of made of my mind that I'd to leave the U.S. and settle in Europe for several reasons, one of which is my wife's mother is getting older and she owns a big house in Sandomierz, Poland. She is very close to her mother and eventually her mom will need some care. I also want to move to Europe because there is so much to see and eventually traveling by plane to Europe will get more expensive. I should say that I will probably be retiring in 5 or more years with a good pension from a gov't agency so I'm not worried about finding work. Now to Croatia, we spent some time in Montenegro but on our way we stayed in Dubrovnic for a short time. I really like it there because it seemed warmer, (we were there in September) and well I thought it be nice to buy a small place there to spent in the summer months in Poland where it's beautiful and all during that time traveling around when we aren't at either place. I fully intend to try and learn the language and assimilate into the culture in both Poland and Croatia. I'm just wondering I am way off base and should not attempt this. We also thought we could try it for 6 months and then see. We currently don't own property here in the U.S. so moving won't really be a problem. I also wonder about being able to stay in Croatia as my wife is part of the EU she would have to do anything but what about me being a U.S. citizen if we decide to stay. Any advice tips would be great I love finding out about new cultures and aren't typical America.

Bernie

[Boiler 45,670]

I went on holiday to Dubrovnik many years ago. There was a Polish doctor on the trip who had fled in 1941and had not been back. The iron curtain was still in place. He could converse with the locals however.

[Done--Really 331]

If traveling freely to the US is important to you down the road, be sure you closely adhere to all the physical presence rules until she naturalizes--it would be a shame to be this close and not be able to take that final step, and potentially lose her GC as well in the future.

We have the same issue--my wife owns a house in Mexico City, and our plans are to move there in about 5 years, or maybe switch back and forth depending on our mood, and at this point she is still about two years away from naturalization, so we are very careful with her travel.

[JasMi 1]

Hi,

I'm trying to get more information regarding Croatia, here goes. My wife is Polish and we currently live here in L.A. and I have kind of made of my mind that I'd to leave the U.S. and settle in Europe for several reasons, one of which is my wife's mother is getting older and she owns a big house in Sandomierz, Poland. She is very close to her mother and eventually her mom will need some care. I also want to move to Europe because there is so much to see and eventually traveling by plane to Europe will get more expensive. I should say that I will probably be retiring in 5 or more years with a good pension from a gov't agency so I'm not worried about finding work. Now to Croatia, we spent some time in Montenegro but on our way we stayed in Dubrovnic for a short time. I really like it there because it seemed warmer, (we were there in September) and well I thought it be nice to buy a small place there to spent in the summer months in Poland where it's beautiful and all during that time traveling around when we aren't at either place. I fully intend to try and learn the language and assimilate into the culture in both Poland and Croatia. I'm just wondering I am way off base and should not attempt this. We also thought we could try it for 6 months and then see. We currently don't own property here in the U.S. so moving won't really be a problem. I also wonder about being able to stay in Croatia as my wife is part of the EU she would have to do anything but what about me being a U.S. citizen if we decide to stay. Any advice tips would be great I love finding out about new cultures and aren't typical America.

Bernie

Dubrovnik is a beautiful place indeed. I believe Croatia is joining the EU this year. In general, if you plan to reside in one of the EU countries for over 90 days, you need some sort of registration/residence permit. Your wife, as a holder of a EU passport will need to apply with the relevant authorities for a residence card for a non-EU family member. I am not exactly sure what documents you need to produce other than a passport, proof of relationship, and her proof/registration as a EU national...

[cappucino boy 29]

Thank you all for the information, I hope to hear from someone who has lived there and give me some advice about Dubrovnic and their experiences.

Dubrovnik is a beautiful place indeed. I believe Croatia is joining the EU this year. In general, if you plan to reside in one of the EU countries for over 90 days, you need some sort of registration/residence permit. Your wife, as a holder of a EU passport will need to apply with the relevant authorities for a residence card for a non-EU family member. I am not exactly sure what documents you need to produce other than a passport, proof of relationship, and her proof/registration as a EU national...

[AandD 20]

Thank you all for the information, I hope to hear from someone who has lived there and give me some advice about Dubrovnic and their experiences.

Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. I stayed there usually in June for a week and then in July, August or in the beginning of September for 2 or 3 weeks. Everything around Dubrovnik is special, and for me coming from the continental part of Croatia, that warm atmosphere, deep dark blue sea, different islands, the old wall that surounds the town..all of that and so many more great things are something unforgettable.

Dubrovnik is always in my heart, and I look forward to show it to my husband once when we come to visit my country.