No.

• The landlord’s responsibility is to provide correct information about the property and, when necessary, a properly prepared tenancy-related document that can be used for registration.

• HomeInZagreb’s responsibility is to act as an agency, help organise your accommodation and inform you in general about the need to register.

But:

• neither the landlord nor HomeInZagreb can be held responsible for your failure to register,

• nor for any issues with your visa, residence permit, or legal status in Croatia or the EU.

These matters are governed exclusively by Croatian and EU laws and are under the authority of public institutions, not private companies or landlords.

If you do not register your stay or you miss important deadlines:

• you may be considered to be staying illegally or not in line with local regulations,

• this may affect your ability to extend your stay, obtain documents, or return in the future,

• you may face fines or other legal consequences according to Croatian and EU law.

These consequences apply even if you have a valid rental contract, because rental contracts and immigration rules are separate.

Because rules can change and depend on your nationality and purpose of stay, you should always check:

• official information from the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Croatia,

• the website or office of the local police / administrative station for your address,

• your embassy / consulate,

• your university or institution (many have international offices that guide students through the process).

Only the official authorities can give you final, legally valid information.

No.

A signed Tenancy Agreement:

• proves that you have a place to live,

• is required for many procedures,

but it does not automatically register your stay.

You must still follow the official process (as instructed by local authorities, your university, or embassy), which usually means:

• filling in forms,

• presenting documents in person or online,

• receiving a confirmation from the competent authority.

The tenant is responsible for:

• ensuring their stay in Croatia is legal and correctly registered,

• going to the competent authority (police office / Ministry of Interior) or using the official procedure that applies to them,

• bringing the correct documents (passport/ID, tenancy documentation, university or work papers, health insurance, etc.),

• respecting all deadlines set by law (for example, within a certain number of days after arrival or change of address).

The landlord’s role is to provide the necessary accommodation documentation (e.g. notarized tenancy agreement or confirmation), but the legal responsibility to use that documentation and complete the process belongs to you.

HomeInZagreb can:

• inform you in general terms about the need to register your stay,

• remind you that you may need a tenancy-related document (such as a notarized contract or landlord confirmation),

• encourage both you and the landlord to cooperate so that you can obtain the required paperwork.

HomeInZagreb cannot:

• register your stay on your behalf,

• act as a legal or immigration authority,

• guarantee that a specific document will be accepted by the police or other institutions,

• take responsibility for your visa, residence permit, deadlines or legal compliance.

To support your registration, the landlord should provide:

• a notarized Tenancy Agreement, or

• another officially valid document that is accepted by the local police authority for registration purposes (for example, a landlord’s statement or confirmation of accommodation, depending on current practice).

This document serves as proof of your address and accommodation in Croatia.

However:

• providing this document does not make the landlord responsible for your immigration status, visas or registration deadlines,

• it is still your responsibility to use the document correctly and complete the registration process on time.

The sole responsibility for understanding and respecting the rules on registration of stay, visas, residence permits, timelines and conditions lies with you, the tenant.

This includes:

• informing yourself about Croatian and EU regulations that apply to your nationality and situation,

• knowing which documents you need (visa, residence permit, health insurance, etc.),

• knowing when and where you must register your stay,

• respecting all deadlines and extensions.

Neither the landlord nor HomeInZagreb can take over this legal responsibility from you.

“Registration of stay” means officially registering your address and presence in Croatia with the competent authority (usually the local police station / Ministry of Interior office).

This is not a HomeInZagreb rule and not a landlord rule – it comes from Croatian and EU laws on:

• residence and stay of foreigners, and

• obligations of people living in a country for a certain period of time.

If you stay in Croatia without being properly registered or without the correct visa/residence status, you may face legal or immigration problems, regardless of your rental contract.

You can:

• talk to your parents or family,

• ask your bank or local insurance companies in your home country or in Croatia,

• check if your university or program offers or recommends any specific insurance for students abroad,

• speak with a licensed insurance advisor if you want detailed professional guidance.

HomeInZagreb cannot give you legal or financial advice, but we strongly encourage you to inform yourself and consider taking out appropriate insurance for the duration of your stay.

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