Looking for South African Expats in Croatia?

Why South African expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our South African members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Tips and Advice on Croatia from Your Fellow South African Expats

Obviously, expat life in Croatia goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow South Africans is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Croatian mentality and way of life. South Africans in Croatia are a part of our community, calling cities such as Dubrovnik, Rijeka, Zagreb, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow South Africans in Zagreb, for example.

Wondering where to shop for South African delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Croatian InterNations Community!

• Our network is the best place to meet expats from South Africa.
• On the Croatia Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get bobotie in Zagreb, etc.
• The InterNations Places database for Croatia has information on the nearest South African embassy and many other institutions.

From the plains, lakes and rolling hills of the continental north to the densely wooded mountains of the Dinaric Alps, you can meet supportive and friendly South African expats in Croatia on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Croatia

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Croatia. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Croatian paški sir, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Zagreb’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Croatia? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Istra peninsula and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from South Africa and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo from our South Africans living in Croatia!