Croatia

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Who is this information intended for?

According to the EU Directive, temporary protection is granted in Croatia to the following persons:

• citizens of Ukraine who lived in Ukraine until February 24, 2022;
• persons who have a refugee card or additional protection status in Ukraine;
• family members (for example, spouse, roommates, children under 18 or the mother of a child under 18 who meets requirements) of any of the persons listed above.

In order to be covered by the directive, individuals must have left the country on or after February 24, 2022. A person who needs protection, but does not meet these requirements, can apply for asylum.

Croatia: reception information

What documents must be provided for entry?

Persons belonging to the category of “displaced persons” from Ukraine must report their status as displaced persons to representatives of the authorities at border crossings. If you belong to the category of an immigrant from Ukraine, you will be able to enter Croatia even without a travel document that gives the right to cross the state border.

How to enter the country without a biometric passport?

A biometric passport is not required to enter Croatia. Persons who belong to the category of displaced persons will be granted the right to enter, regardless of the presence of a travel document.

How long is it allowed to stay in the country?

The Institute of Temporary Protection was launched by the decision of the Council of the European Union dated March 4, 2022. With this decision, all EU member states introduced the institution of temporary protection in their countries. If you meet the necessary conditions and receive temporary protection, you can stay in Croatia until March 4, 2023. If the reasons for granting temporary protection remain, its validity period can be automatically extended twice by 6 months (until March 4, 2024). If the reasons persist even longer, the EU Commission can propose to the EU Council to extend the temporary protection for another year (until March 4, 2025). While temporary protection is in effect, you can stay in Croatia.

Are there any Covid requirements and if so, what are they?

It is not necessary to be vaccinated to enter Croatia. However, if a person is not vaccinated, he will be checked at the border.

Where to register to get temporary protection?

To get temporary protection, you can register at the following places.

1. During border control at border crossings.
2. At the nearest police station.
3. Through the online application for temporary protection  (the Ukrainian language is available in the upper right corner of the screen).
4. If you are in a collective accommodation facility, you can submit a request to the police officers responsible for the facility.

How long do you have to wait to get the status of a person under temporary protection?

After a person applies for temporary protection, the average waiting time is 2-3 weeks.

What rights are granted while waiting for temporary protection?

You will be provided with housing and food while waiting for temporary protection. If necessary, you can seek medical help.

After receiving temporary protection, you have the right to:

1. sojourn;
2. identification card of a foreigner who is under temporary protection;
3. access to housing;
4. access to social security and subsidies;
5. the right to education of minors;
6. the right to employment;
7. access to information about temporary protection;
8. family reunification;
9. freedom of religion.

What documents must be submitted to obtain temporary protection?

To apply for temporary protection, an identity card is required.

What is the procedure if I or my children do not have identification documents?

You can still apply for temporary protection. However, in such a case, the police and competent authorities will carry out more detailed checks before granting temporary protection.

What documents are issued when receiving temporary protection?

As soon as you are granted temporary protection, you will receive an Identification Card of a foreigner who is under temporary protection (hereinafter: “Temporary Protection Card”). It is considered a residence permit, confirms the status and rights of a foreigner who is under temporary protection in Croatia, and is issued in English and Croatian

Together with the temporary protection card, you will receive a Croatian personal identification number (OIB). OIB is essential to access most government services.

Is it possible to get citizenship after receiving temporary protection? How long do you have to stay in the country to be eligible?

You can become a citizen of Croatia, but only if you meet the conditions regulated by Croatian law.

Foreigners can obtain Croatian citizenship through naturalization if the following conditions are met:

1. they are 18 years old;
2. they no longer have their foreign citizenship or have provided evidence that they will renounce their foreign citizenship if they receive Croatian;
3. they have continuously lived in Croatia for 8 years and have the status of permanent residents;
4. they have passed the Croatian language and culture exam (exception: persons over 60 years of age are not required to fulfill this condition);
5. it can be concluded from his or her behavior that he or she respects the legal order and customs in the Republic of Croatia.

Croatian citizenship is granted to minors under the following conditions.

1. If both parents are granted citizenship by naturalization.
2. If only one of the parents has been granted citizenship based on naturalization and the child lives in Croatia and has a valid permanent residence.
3. If only one parent is naturalized and the other parent is stateless or unknown, even if the child lives abroad.

Is it allowed to move freely within the country and the European Union while under temporary protection?

Persons under temporary protection are exempted from the need to obtain a visa for movement within the EU if they have biometric travel documents issued by the competent authorities of Ukraine. The temporary protection card is not a travel document and can only be used on the territory of Croatia, where its holders have freedom of movement.

Is it possible to apply for asylum while under temporary protection?

A person under temporary protection can apply for international protection. International protection means either asylum or subsidiary protection.

A foreigner who applied for international protection while under temporary protection does not have the right to exercise the rights of applicants for international protection while under temporary protection.

However, after the granting of international protection, its holder can enjoy the rights granted for obtaining international or temporary protection.

Unlike temporary protection, international protection is granted only to individuals, and the registration procedure takes longer.

How to apply for asylum?

There are two ways to apply for asylum.

1. During border control – when crossing the border with Croatia.
2. On the territory of Croatia:

• in police departments and administrative offices of the Ministry of Internal Affairs;
• in asylums for refugees (Cro. avgilište):

– Reception for asylum seekers in Zagreb (Hotel Porin)

Address: Zagreb, Sarajevska cesta 41

– Accept asylum seekers in Kutina

Address: Kutina, Sisačka ulica 3

– Prihvatni centar za strance Ježevo

Address: Dugo Selo, Obedišće Ježevsko, Slavka Kolara 82

The person must express his intention to apply for asylum or international protection immediately after entry and list valid reasons for illegal entry or stay.

In Croatia, foreigners can receive asylum if they are outside their country of citizenship or permanent residence and have a well-founded fear of persecution based on:

• races;
• religions;
• nationality;
• belonging to a certain social group;
• political preferences, according to which they cannot or do not want to recognize the protection provided by their country.

The request for international protection is submitted directly on the basis of the asylum seeker register in Zagreb, Sarajevska cesta 41 (Hotel Porin), Kutina, Sisačka ulica 3 or Dugo Selo, Obedišće Ježevsko, Slavka Kolara 82. In some cases, the request can be submitted outside the asylum .

The request will be sent to the Ministry of the Interior (in Croatian, Ministaru vendrenih rasvodno) and the Croatian Service for Foreigners and Asylum (in Croatian, Služba za strance i međunarodnu štutci). They conduct the first-instance procedure and issue a decision. The applicant may file an administrative dispute with the competent administrative court if he does not agree with the decision (not an appeal).

Is it possible to submit a request for reunification with family members who are outside Ukraine? If so, in what way?

If you are granted temporary protection, your family members can also join you in Croatia. This applies to both official and civil husband / wife, children and close relatives with whom we shared a household and who are fully or partially dependent on you.

Family members will be granted temporary protection after applying to the closest police station or administrative department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to your place of residence.

Croatia: unaccompanied children

I am a minor and traveling alone: ​​where can I get help? (which bodies or organizations are responsible for identification, registration and provision of information)

Like any other displaced person, a minor traveling alone will also be crossing the border into Croatia. When the police learn during border control that a minor is traveling unaccompanied, they will assist in obtaining social services. With the help of a social service worker, the police will carry out border control and provide all necessary information to the minor. After that, the minor will be directed to stay at the reception center.

Which governmental and non-governmental organizations can I contact for more information?

You can contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs at the e-mail address and phone number provided for questions of Ukrainians.

Phone number: 114.

Email address:  privremenazastita@mup.hr  .

People with voice, hearing and speech disabilities can send requests to: cz114@civilna-zastita.hr 

You can also get more detailed information on the website of the Ministry of the Interior of Croatia (Entry to Croatia) .

What happens after the authorities establish my identity?

After the authorities (with the presence and assistance of a social worker) carry out a border check and identification, the minor will most likely be sent to stay in a reception center. Any person can stay in the reception center for a maximum of 48 hours, and the competent authorities will determine the person’s further permanent residence. Displaced persons may be accommodated permanently in (i) collective or (ii) private housing (if the person has friends or family members who can take them into their housing). Competent authorities will place minors in appropriate collective housing with other minors. In addition, any minor has the right to education under the same conditions as Croatian citizens. It is necessary to contact the school closest to the place of residence and determine to which class a minor can be enrolled. A minor will also have the right to additional classes in the Croatian language for better assimilation of the material at school.

Croatia: employment information

Do I need to apply for a work permit? If so, how to do it?

If you are granted temporary protection, you will be able to work in Croatia even without a work and residence permit.

In order to work in Croatia, a person under temporary protection needs to be registered in the unemployment register of the Croatian Employment Service (Hrvatski zavod za emplojnecije in Croatian). When submitting a request, you must provide the following basic information:

• Name and surname;
• date of birth;
• identification card of a foreigner who is under temporary protection;
• personal identification number (OIB); and
• certificate of complete education (if available).

Registration is possible:

1. by e-mail:  ukrajina@hzz.hr ;
2. In the regional office of the Croatian Employment Service ( list of offices and contacts );
3. in the reception center in front of a representative of the Croatian Employment Service.

After registration, you will be provided with a consultant who will help you create a resume and find a job. You will also be able to participate in job search trainings in Ukrainian or English.

More detailed information can be found on the website of the Croatian Employment Service and the Ministry of the Interior – Employment in Croatia .

Am I entitled to unemployment benefits? How and where should a corresponding request be submitted?

In order to be entitled to unemployment benefits, at the time of dismissal, you must have worked at least 9 months within the last 24 months in Croatia. If the conditions for receiving unemployment benefits are met in the future, it is necessary to register with the Croatian Employment Service and submit an application within 30 days after the termination of employment, the end of sick leave, maternity leave, child care leave or leave due to adoption or establishing guardianship.

Are there quality programs for the recognition of educational documents or professional qualifications? How and where should a corresponding request be submitted?

The procedure for professional recognition of foreign higher education diplomas in Croatia is carried out by the Croatian Agency for Science and Higher Education (in Croatian, Agencija za znanost i visoko obrazovanje). To start the procedure, it is necessary to submit a written application to the Agency and attach the following documents.

1. An original or a certified copy of a foreign qualification document (confirmation or documents issued instead of a qualification document are not accepted).
2. The original of the official document of the higher education institution, containing information about: (i) studied disciplines and received marks, (ii) official name and duration of the educational program and (iii) admission requirements (for example, a diploma supplement).
3. Certified translations of the above documents into Croatian.
4. Certified copies of previously obtained higher education diplomas.
5. Certificate of citizenship (original or certified copy of a document proving your citizenship or passport for foreigners), certificate of refugee status or exile status.
6. A copy of the marriage certificate or official decision of the competent authority (for applicants who have changed their name or surname).
7. Resume (Curriculum vitae) in Croatian or English, containing information about education and work experience.
8. A list of scientific works and information about their publication (required for submission of an application for recognition of the degree of candidate of sciences).
9. Copies of all attached documents, including the application form.

The link to the questionnaire can be found here  (versions in English and Croatian).

All documents must be mailed to:

AGENCY FOR KNOWLEDGE AND HIGH EDUCATION

National ENIC/NARIC office

Donje Svetice 38/V, 10000 Zagreb, Republika Hrvatska

Instructions on the procedure for professional recognition of foreign education can be found here , and the database of regulated professions can be found here .

Which government and non-government organizations can I contact for more information about employment?

Croatian Chamber of Commerce (in Croatian Hrvatska gospodarska komora)

Address: Rooseveltov trg 2, Zagreb

Phone number: +385 1 4561 555

Email:  hgk@hgk.hr 

 Croatian Association of Employers

Address: Radnička cesta 37a, Zagreb

Phone number: +385 1 4897 555

Email address:  hup@hup.hr 

 Croatian Employment Service

Head office address: Savska cesta 64, Zagreb

Phone number: +385 1 6444 000

Email:  hzz.zagreb@hzz.hr

Website: https://www.hzz.hr/ukr/ 

Croatian Ministry of the Interior  (in Croatian, Ministrovannih vendrenih rasvono)  Email address:  privremenazastita@mup.hr 

Website: Employment in Croatia 

Ministry of Labour, Pension System, Family and Social Policy of Croatia

Email address:  ukrajina@mrosp.hr 

Croatia: information about housing

Is it possible to access public housing / government-provided housing?

Thus, after border control, the police place all migrants in organized reception centers.

Currently, reception centers are located at the following addresses:

1. Gradska sportska dvorana, Varaždin, Šetalište Franje Tuđmana 1 ( location)
2. Sports hall Jug 2, Osijek, Ulica kralja Petra Svačića 67 ( location)
3. Gradska športska dvorana, Gospić, Ulica Miroslava Kraljevića 19 (location)

Accommodation in reception centers is a temporary stay of up to 48 hours, and the displaced person remains in the center only until the competent authorities determine where the displaced person will live in the future.

Displaced persons can be accommodated in

1. collective or
2. private housing.

In most cases, the person will be placed in collective housing. Displaced persons will be able to live in private accommodation if they have friends or relatives who live in private accommodation, if they rent accommodation or if they are owners of private accommodation.

How and where can I apply for state housing?

During border control, a migrant can submit documents for housing.

If a refugee plans to live with friends and family in the long term, what documents need to be filled out to make such a stay official, i.e. how can one obtain proof of residence?

If a person lives with friends or family, it is necessary to contact the police station at the place of residence. It is necessary to submit an application for granting temporary protection, which includes registration of temporary stay.

If a person does not want to apply for temporary protection, it will be necessary to submit an individual application for temporary stay.

In any of these cases, in order to register temporary residence in private housing, the migrant will need to provide (i) a notarized lease agreement, (ii) a document on ownership and (iii) a notarized statement from the owner of the apartment, as well as a notarized copy of the identity card .

If a person has registered for temporary protection, he will receive an identity card of a foreigner under temporary protection containing the address of residence. If the person has not registered for temporary protection, he will be provided with a decision of the competent authority, which will confirm the address of residence.

Any change of address must be reported to the police station and the new address indicated. In this case, the person will receive a new identity card of a foreigner who is under temporary protection or a new decision.

What documents are needed to rent real estate privately?

To rent private property, you will need an identity document and a rental agreement.

However, in order to register your address at the police station, you must provide:

1. ID;
2. notarized lease agreement;
3. a document on housing ownership;
4. a notarized copy of an identity document.

Which government and non-government organizations can I contact for more information about housing?

Croatian Red Cross (in Croatian Hrvatski Crveni Križ)

Address: Zagreb, Ulica Crvenog kriza 14

Phone number: +385 1 4655 814

Email:  redcross@hck.hr 

Headquarters of Civil Protection (Croatian Stožer civilne ščite

Phone number: +385 1 3855 771

Email address:  occz@civilna-zastita.hr  / zagreb112@civilna-zastita.hr 

You can contact the Ministry of Internal Affairs  at the email address and phone number designated for Ukrainians’ questions:

Phone number: 114

Email address:   privremenazastita@mup.hr 

People with voice, hearing and speech disabilities can send requests to: cz114@civilna-zastita.hr  .

More detailed information is also available on the website of the Ministry of the Interior of Croatia (  location ) .

Croatia: education information

How to get your children (or yourself) into an educational institution?

For enrollment in primary school (in Croatia from 1st to  8th grade  ) or secondary school (in Croatia after 8th grade  of primary school), the applicant must apply directly to the primary or secondary school at the place of residence.

The school staff will determine which class the student will be enrolled in, and preparatory Croatian language classes will be organized for all students.

You can find out which primary school is closest to you by following the link: Primary schools in Croatia , by searching for the word MJESTO (location). Tap your location and then “POŠALJI” at the bottom of the screen. After that, all the schools in your area will appear on the screen, and by clicking on “Detalji” (details), you can view all the ways to contact a particular school. You can find out which secondary school is closest to you by following this link Secondary schools in Croatia . High schools are listed alphabetically by city in which they are located. MJESTO stands for location, and by clicking “Detalji” you can see all the ways to contact a specific high school.

Where can I go to place a child with special educational needs in a specialized school?

There are many specialized schools in Croatia. In order to find out where the nearest school is located, you can contact:

Croatian Agency  for Education 

Address: Donje Svetice 38, Zagreb

Phone number: +385 1 2785 000

Email address:  agencija@azoo.hr

Below is a list of schools so you can also apply directly to them:

Center for education and training Zagreb

Address: Zagreb, Zagorska ulica 14

Phone number: +385 1 36 43 437

Email:  info@ss-czoio.hr

Education and training center “Slava Raškaj”

Address: Zagreb, Vladimira Nazora 47

Phone number: +385 1 4821 202

Email:  sraskaj.zg@csrz.hr

Center for education and training “Ivan Štark”

Address: Osijek, Drinska 12B

Phone number: +385 31 274 811

Email address:  centar@centar-istark-os.skole.hr 

Center for autism

Address: Osijek, Vinkovačka 3

Phone number: +385 31 201—850

Email address:  ured@centar-autizam-zg.skole.hr 

Center for education and training Juraj Bonači

Address: Split, Brune Bušića 30

Phone number: +385 21 532 969

Email address:  centar.juraj.bonaci@gmail.com 

Center for education and training Slava Raškaj

Address: Split, Radnička ul. 2

Phone number: +385 21 541 660

Email address:  slava.raskaj@st.t-com.hr 

Do universities implement admission schemes for Ukrainians or people fleeing Ukraine? If so, can you give examples?

Ukrainian students-persons who are under temporary protection have the same rights to education as Croatian students. Thus, they have the right to continue higher education, but their enrollment is determined by the faculties, taking into account the available places and the relevant criteria.

What governmental and non-governmental organizations can I contact for more information about education?

Croatian Agency  for Education 

Address: Donje Svetice 38, Zagreb

Phone number: +385 1 2785 000

Email address:  agencija@azoo.hr

Croatian Agency for Science and Higher Education  (in Croatian Agencija za znanost i visoko obrazovanje)

Address: Donje Svetice 38/V, Zagreb

Phone number: +385 1 62754 800

Email address:  agencija@azvo.hr

You can also visit the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to get information about education at this link .

Croatia: information on child care

How to arrange a child for kindergarten?

In order to enroll young children in a daycare center, you need to contact nurseries or kindergartens directly. The kindergarten/nursery director will provide you with information on the possibilities and conditions of enrollment in the nursery/nursery.

A list of kindergartens can be found at this link Kindergartens in Croatia . The information on the website is in Croatian, but please note that the kindergartens are listed alphabetically by location. MJESTO means location, and by clicking on “Detalji” (details), you can see all the ways to contact a particular kindergarten

Are there any social benefits such as child benefit?

At the moment, only the following social services are available:

1. First social assistance
2. Consultancy
3. Psychosocial consultations
4. Residence
5. One-time payment in the amount of HRK 2,500.00-3,500.00 (approx. EUR 340.00-470.00) per person

A request for a one-time payment can be submitted to a social worker at a reception center or collective housing. If you live in private housing, you can submit a request to the nearest Social Security Center (Centar za social welfare in Croatian).

Are there any benefits for pregnant and lactating women?

At the moment, assistance is not provided for pregnant and lactating women who are under temporary protection.

What government and non-government organizations can I contact for more information about meeting the needs of young children?

 Center for social welfare

Address: Zagreb, Ulica Joze Martinovića 5-7

Phone number: +385 1 3750 010, +385 1 3777 150

Email:  zagreb@czss-zagreb.hr 

Croatia: information on health care

Can I use the services of the state health care system?

Yes, as a person under temporary protection, you have the right to public health care.

Do I need to register to get health insurance, and if so, how do I do it? 

If you have been granted temporary protection, you do not need to register to get health insurance. When applying for medical assistance (according to the state health insurance), you must provide your card of a person under temporary protection.

What about public health care?

State medical care includes:

1. Treatment of acute and chronic diseases by family doctors, pediatricians, gynecologists, emergency dental care
2. The right to vaccination
3. Testing and treatment for COVID-19
4. Vaccination against other infectious diseases

Do I need additional private health insurance on top of my insurance policy?

If you have been granted temporary protection in Croatia, you are entitled to free compulsory health insurance, so any examinations and procedures not listed above require additional health insurance.

Children of persons under temporary protection in Croatia have the same rights as Croatian children and have access to full medical care.

Which governmental and non-governmental organizations can I contact for more information about accessing the health care system?

 Croatian Health Insurance Fund

Address: Zagreb, Margaretska 3

Phone number: +385 1 644 90 90

Email:  info@hzzo.hr

Croatian National Institute of Public Health  (in Croatian Hrvatski zavod za javno zdravstvo)

Address: Zagreb, Rockfellerova 7

Phone number: +385 1 48 63 212

Ministry of Health of  Croatia

Address: Zagreb, Ksaver 200a

Phone number: +385 1 46 07 555

Email address:  ukrajina@miz.hr 

Emergency medical service phone number: 194

Croatia: mental health information

Is it possible to get free help in the field of mental health within the framework of the state health care system?

So. If you are granted temporary protection, you are entitled to free psychological counseling and other mental health support.

Do I have to go through any additional administrative procedures to access mental health care?

To receive help in the field of mental health, it is necessary to provide a card of a person under temporary protection.

Which government and non-government organizations can I contact for more information about services for people with mental health problems, including trauma?

Department of psychotherapy  (in Croatian Zavod za psihoterapiju) (for anxiety states, psychosomatic and neurotic disorders)

Address: Bolnička cesta 32, Zagreb

Phone numbers: + 385 1 3713 206, + 385 1 3713 298, + 385 1 3713 258

Email address:  čevna.psihoterapegia@bolnica-vrapce.hr 

Department of Psychophysiology  (Zavod za psihofiziologiju in Croatian)

(for patients suffering from insomnia)

Address: Bolnička cesta 32, Zagreb

Phone numbers: + 385 1 3780 714, + 385 1 3780 711

Email:  eeg.otp.vrapce@gmail.com

Emergency medical service phone number : +385 1 3780 666

Croatia: other services

How and where can I apply for disability benefits?

Currently, Croatia does not provide disability benefits in the form of cash compensation.

However, if a disabled person was accommodated in housing that does not meet his needs, he can apply for accommodation in one of the special social institutions. The request can be submitted to a social worker in reception centers or collective housing. For accommodation in private housing, you can submit a request to the nearest Social Welfare Center (in Croatian, Centar za social welfare).

Are there other social benefits and services not mentioned above?

At the moment, only the following social services are available:

1. First social assistance
2. Consultancy
3. Psychosocial consultations
4. Residence
5. One-time payment in the amount of HRK 2,500.00-3,500.00 (approx. EUR 340.00-470.00) per person

A request for a one-time payment can be submitted to a social worker at a reception center or collective housing. If you live in private housing, you can submit a request to the nearest Social Security Center (Centar za social welfare in Croatian).

Do you have to pay social security tax?

No.

Can I get free legal aid? How and where can I get it?

So. Foreigners under temporary protection belong to one of the categories entitled to free legal aid in Croatia. The authorities authorized to provide free legal aid differ depending on the place of residence.

You can contact the following organizations for free legal assistance:

Croatian Legal Center (Hrvatski Pravni Centar)

Address: Zagreb, Bednjanska 8a,

Email address:  hpc@hpc.hr

Phone number. + 385 1 4854-934

Croatian Association of Lawyers

Email:  hok-cba@hok-cba.hr 

Zagreb Town Hall

Address: Trg Stjepana Radića 1, Zagreb

Phone number. + 385 1 6585 001

Legal clinic in Zagreb

Address: Zagreb, Ulica Jurja Žerjavića 6

Phone number. + 385 1 4811 320

Legal clinic in Rijeka

Address: Rijeka, Hahlić 6

Phone number. +385 1 359 674

Email:  praxisiuris@pravri.hr 

Legal clinic in Split

Address: Split, Domovinskog rata 8

Phone number. +385 21 393 591

Email:  info.pravnaklinika@gmail.com

Legal clinic in Osijek

Address: Osijek, Ribarska ulica 1

Phone number. + 385 31 327 822

Email address:  osijekprobono@gmail.com

Usually, legal clinics do not have fixed working hours, so it is recommended to call to make an appointment.

Can I attend language courses or other integration activities?

Adults

Yes, language courses can be attended in person or online.

Language courses can be attended at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Zagreb. Information on registering for classes can be found here .

The SPES School of Foreign Languages ​​offers a free online Croatian language course. Courses are held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 19:30. You can apply to this email address: jezicni.centar@spes.hr .

Free language courses can be found on the following links: HR4EU  or E-TEČAJ A1.HR (unizg.hr) , and the basic vocabulary of the Croatian language on the LINGOHUT website .

Children

For minors studying in Croatia, Croatian language lessons are organized in schools for better integration into the school curriculum.

The Ana Maletić Dance School organized free Croatian language lessons for Ukrainian children. The school is located at: Zagreb, Laginjina 13, you can contact it at the e-mail address skola@skolaanemaletic.hr  and the number + 385 1 4670 400.

Where should I go if I consider myself a victim of human trafficking? (police / health authorities / social services authorities / immigration department, etc.)

If you believe you are a victim of human trafficking, you should contact the nearest police station or department and report the situation.

You can also call the police at 192 or +385 800 77 99.

What protection can a person who has been recognized as a victim or a potential victim of human trafficking have? (housing, assistance, counseling, the principle of non-punishment, etc.)

If you are a victim of human trafficking, you may be granted a temporary stay in Croatia for a period of 12 months. Later, it can be extended at the request of the victim.

As a victim of human trafficking, you have the right to:

1. placement in a safe place;
2. humanitarian aid;
3. legal assistance;
4. communication in a language you understand;
5. protection of physical and mental health:
6. contact with family:
7. assistance with reintegration into society;
8. voluntary and safe return to the homeland.

Once a victim of human trafficking has been granted temporary residence in Croatia, he or she is also entitled to:

1. employment in Croatia without a work and residence permit;
2. attending professional training courses;
3. education

Integration measures (language classes, qualification recognition, training, etc.)

The Ukrainian community in Croatia offers its help to the displaced. Its representatives can be contacted at the e-mail address ukrainskazajednica.hr@gmail.com  or +385 32 49 32 24. More detailed information can be found on the community’s website  .

Center Mladih Ribnjak , located in Zagreb at Park Ribnjak 1 , organizes regular free meetings and seminars for adults and children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. You can apply for participation by e-mail at info@cmr.hr  or by calling + 385 1 481 4734. More detailed information can be found HERE  (in the Hurtok na Ribnjaku section).