This episode features Sara Dyson, founder of Expat in Croatia, who turned her own messy immigration experience into a full-time business helping people navigate life in Croatia. She walks us through what daily life and immigration actually look like for Americans who want to stay long-term.

Sara covers the Croatian healthcare system in detail: what independent residents pay out of pocket, how the public and private systems work together, and why the costs tend to shock Americans in the best way. She and Michelle discuss the housing market in Split and Zagreb, including why tourist rental pressure has driven up prices and what strategies actually work for finding a stable long-term apartment. On the immigration side, Sara is direct about the limits of the Croatian system for Americans without heritage ties: the digital nomad permit has lost its edge, and long-term residency requires a real commitment to working within the country.

If you're seriously considering Croatia, this is the kind of honest, specific conversation that's hard to find anywhere else. For our listeners, Sara is offering a discount on a consultation with her team. Go to https://www.expatincroatia.com/expertspodcast/ and use the discount code: EXPERTS10.

Included in this session:

·  30-minute private video call with an EIC consultant 

·  30-minute session with a vetted, English-speaking Croatian lawyer (to use anytime) 

·  Follow-up email with personalized resources and links 

·  Introductions to vetted Croatian companies and professionals 

·  Croatia Restaurant Guide curated by the EIC team

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