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CROATIA
Digital Nomad Visa
4+ months
Processing time
Processing time
0%
Income tax
Income tax
Schengen Area
Visa-free travel under the 90/180-day rule
Visa-free travel under the 90/180-day rule
Income or savings
To meet financial requirements
To meet financial requirements
Foreign nationals can obtain a Croatian residence permit if they can demonstrate a monthly foreign-sourced income of at least €3,295.
This program is open to freelancers, remote employees of international firms, self-employed individuals, and sole traders.
While this permit allows the holder to manage a business within Croatia, it does not authorize them to seek local employment.
This program is open to freelancers, remote employees of international firms, self-employed individuals, and sole traders.
While this permit allows the holder to manage a business within Croatia, it does not authorize them to seek local employment.
Family reunification is available for spouses and children under the age of 18, who may apply for residency once the primary applicant’s status is confirmed.
The permit is valid for a duration of 12 to 18 months.
Upon the expiration of an 18-month term, digital nomads are required to exit the country and must wait at least six months before they are eligible to submit a new application.
The permit is valid for a duration of 12 to 18 months.
Upon the expiration of an 18-month term, digital nomads are required to exit the country and must wait at least six months before they are eligible to submit a new application.
7 benefits of a Сroatia Digital Nomad Visa
- Living in the European UnionCroatia offers well-developed infrastructure, high-quality healthcare, and a high level of safety. Compared with other EU countries, it is less crowded with tourists.
- No personal income taxThe standard personal income tax rate in Croatia ranges from 15 to 35%, but digital nomads are exempt from this tax.
- Visa-free travel within the Schengen AreaCroatia is part of the Schengen Area, so holders of a Croatian residence permit may travel visa-free to all Schengen countries.
- Affordable cost of livingThe cost of living in Croatia is lower than in Italy and Greece. Prices for groceries and everyday services in Zagreb are about 7% higher than in Moscow, while rental prices are 30—40% lower.
- Reliable internet connectionCroatia offers stable, high-quality internet suitable for remote work, including video conferencing and large file transfers. Free Wi-Fi is widely available in cafés, co-working spaces, hotels, and even on beaches.
- Warm climateCroatia is located on the Adriatic coast, where the sea moderates the climate. Summers are warm without extreme heat, and winters are mild without severe frosts.
- Access to international banking servicesResidents can open accounts with local and European banks, keep savings in deposits, and apply for loans.
Croatia Digital Nomad Visa requirements for applicants
Over 18 years
Not a citizen of the European Union or the European Economic Area
No criminal record
Has a legal source of income from abroad
Holds valid medical insurance
Has a registered address in Croatia
Legally married to or in a registered partnership
Applies through the family reunification procedure
Applies through the family reunification procedure
Up to and including 17 years old
Apply through the family reunification procedure
Apply through the family reunification procedure
Minimum income requirements for applicants for a Croatian residence permit
Digital nomads confirm their income with a bank statement and documents proving their professional activity.
Employed applicants submit an employment contract, while sole proprietors and freelancers provide proof of registration and service contracts.
For each additional family member, the minimum required income increases by 10%, which is approximately €330 per month.
Employed applicants submit an employment contract, while sole proprietors and freelancers provide proof of registration and service contracts.
For each additional family member, the minimum required income increases by 10%, which is approximately €330 per month.
Instead of regular income, an applicant may demonstrate savings.
The required amount depends on the intended period of stay in Croatia:
The required amount depends on the intended period of stay in Croatia:
- 12 months — €39,540+;
- 18 months — €59,310+.
Applicants pay several state fees:
- residence permit application processing fee — €46.45;
- administrative fee — €9.29;
- residence permit card issuance fee — €31.85+
Applicants must confirm their residential address in Croatia by buying or renting a property. There are no specific requirements for the value or size of the property.
To obtain a Digital Nomad Visa in Croatia, applicants must have travel insurance.
How to obtain residence permit in Croatia: step‑by‑step process
- Passport
- Documents confirming remote work
- Medical insurance
- Proof of income
- Police clearance certificate
- Proof of address in Croatia
- Marriage certificate
- Birth certificate
How to obtain residence permit in Croatia: step‑by‑step process
A compliance specialist at Passportivity verifies whether the applicant meets the requirements for obtaining a residence permit. This check reduces the risk of refusal to as low as 1%.
The applicant provides Passportivity’s lawyers with scanned copies of documents based on an individual checklist. The documents are translated into Croatian, notarised, and apostilled.
At this stage, the applicant rents a property in Croatia or books accommodation in order to obtain a temporary address.
At this stage, the applicant rents a property in Croatia or books accommodation in order to obtain a temporary address.
The lawyers assist with submitting the application via the official website of the Croatian Ministry of the Interior. Before approval, the digital nomad receives a notification and pays the government fee.
To enter the country, the digital nomad obtains a Schengen or national visa at a Croatian consulate.
The process takes about 1.5 months. The approved visa is affixed to the passport.
The process takes about 1.5 months. The approved visa is affixed to the passport.
The applicant purchases or rents accommodation where they will reside for the entire validity period of the residence permit.
The digital nomad travels to Croatia, registers their place of residence, and obtains a tax identification number. All applicants aged over six must submit biometric data.
The residence permit card is issued within approximately four weeks. The plastic residence card must be collected in person.
Croatia Digital Nomad Visa renewal
A residence permit is issued for 12 or 18 months.
If the permit is valid for 12 months, it may be extended for an additional six months without leaving Croatia.
After maintaining the status for 18 months, a digital nomad must leave Croatia. A new residence permit may be obtained only after a six-month break. In this case, the applicant must collect a new set of documents and submit a fresh application at a consulate.
The residence permit may be revoked if a digital nomad leaves Croatia for more than 30 consecutive days or for more than 90 days within a 6-month period.
A digital nomad residence permit does not provide a pathway to permanent residence or Croatian citizenship.
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