Another country in Central and Southeast Europe surrounded by Hungary to the northeast and in the west by a maritime border with Italy, Croatia or the Republic of Croatia is one of the safest countries in the world and free education introduced mandatory for the children aged from 6 to 14. It is a country with advanced high income economy and as well is known for its free higher education mostly because all public universities are funded by government allowing the universities to set quotas for free enrollment.
Higher educational institutions generally require admissions to be determined by a student’s scores on the Matura high-school exit exam i.e. secondary school exit exam or “maturity diploma”. Like any other European nation, any individual from a third country (outside of EU) who has applied to study a full time course in a higher education institution ought to apply for a long stay D Visa. Along with the application of VISA / residence permit, one has to have a proof of acceptance letter leading to a higher qualification; proof of paid fees; have sufficient financial means to sustain their study and stay timeframes in Croatia; evidence of language fluency (as per the language of the program undertaken); proof of health insurance; likewise a valid travel document and fees for the VISA.
Residence permit will generally be issued and valid for one year at least and is renewable as long as the requirements (as per the authorized body) are met. Renewal fee, likewise are required to further the process of the same.
Application of VISA or permit can however be refused, withdrawn or not renewed on the grounds- if there is a failure to make a satisfactory progress in the program undertaken; admission conditions are not met as set by the university; falsified documents supplied; the conditions of the working in the country seems to be not respected or if there is a threat to the public security, policy or national health. An individual, however, if feels that he/ she has been treated unjustifiably, then that individual possess the right to challenge the decision made by the relevant authority.
During the time in the country, a minimum of 15 hours per week is allowed and the hours of work that is done or to be done should be informed prior to the relevant authorities. While during the stay, an individual can enjoy the same rights as the EU citizen which primarily includes- access of education and training; recognition of qualification the individual has acquired or is in the process of acquiring in the country; benefits of tax; working conditions; freedom of association, access to public goods and services; advices provided by employment services and certain branches of social security. After completion of the studies, an individual will be allowed to stay to look for a job or business in the event of the fulfillment of necessary requirements of residence permit including other requisites as set up by the relevant national authority. Authority will also allow an individual, if covered by an EU program or a bilateral agreement between universities, to have the opportunity to study in another EU country on the basis of VISA or a residence permit issued in the first country.
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