Moving to Croatia from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Croatia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Croatia, and you’d need to navigate life in Croatian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Croatia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CD
16.3
HR
8.1

Croatia performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CD
$58
HR
$3,229
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CD
1.9
HR
36.1

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Croatia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CD
72.0
HR
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CD
0.1t
HR
4.8t

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though Croatia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CD
0.0
HR
27.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CD
0.2%
HR
1.5%

Croatia generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CD
4.5%
HR
6.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$1,500
HR
$41,300

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on employment & economy, though Croatia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CD
61.8 yrs
HR
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
60.9
HR
8.7

Croatia performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo and Croatia. To live, work, or study long-term in Croatia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Croatia's immigration authority.

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Croatia

Visa Required
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Croatia.
Croatia passport

Croatia passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Croatia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Croatia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Croatia has 27.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Croatia safe for expats?

Croatia performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Croatia compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Croatia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 36.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Croatia, compared to 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Croatia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).

What language do they speak in Croatia?

The official language in Croatia is Croatian. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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At a Glance

CD HR
Population 108,407,721 4,188,853
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) Croatian Kuna (HRK)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba Croatian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +243 +385
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112