When considering moving to a new city, there is nothing more useful than hearing real-life stories from other expats living there. Enjoy the interviews below and the insight they afford, and please contact us if you live or have lived in Croatia and would like to share your experience.
Moving to Croatia from the USA – Read interviews with American expats living in Croatia
| Chris is an American expat. He moved to Zagreb with his wife and son. Chris enjoys the city's beautiful architecture and speaks about some of the difficulties he has had adjusting to his first experience as an expat. Read his interview about expat life in Zagreb. | ![]() |
| Sara is an American expat from Dallas, Texas, who works as a freelancer in Croatia. She speaks about her experiences of the Croatian culture and lifestyle and highlights some challenges expats might face when adapting to life in this European country. Read her interview about expat life in Split. | ![]() |
Further reading
►Read our Moving to Croatia page to learn more about life in the southeastern European country
Are you an expat living in Croatia?
Expat Arrivals is looking for locals to contribute to this guide, and answer forum questions from others planning their move to Croatia. Please contact us if you'd like to contribute, or fill in our expat interview form to be featured.
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