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Croatia — Digital Nomad Residence Permit — Croatia

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This page presents publicly published visa program facts (income thresholds, durations, fees) as reference information. It does not promise visa approval, does not give personalized application advice, and does not calculate tax owed under this visa’s tax regime. Always confirm current requirements with the official government source linked below and consult a qualified immigration attorney before applying.

Data last verified 20 Aug 2026 — methodology

Privremeni boravak digitalnih nomada (Temporary Stay of Digital Nomads)

Croatia's digital-nomad temporary stay is for third-country nationals working remotely for non-Croatian employers or own foreign companies; it can be granted for up to 18 months and currently requires at least EUR 3,622.50/month.

Last verified: 20 August 2026

Key facts

Minimum income
$4,131.00/mo
(€2,600.00/mo)
Duration
18 months
Not renewable
Application fee
$100.00
Typical processing time
30 days
Online application
No
Family eligible
Yes
Allows clients in visa country
No
Allows local employment
No
Path to residency
No

Key requirements

  • Remote work through communication technology for a company or own company not registered in Croatia
  • no work or services for Croatian employers
  • passport valid 3 months beyond stay
  • health insurance
  • proof of purpose
  • proof of means of subsistence of at least EUR 3,622.50/month or EUR 43,470 for 12 months / EUR 65,205 for 18 months
  • criminal-record certificate
  • Croatian address

Common reasons for rejection

  • Work is for a Croatian employer/client
  • income or savings below the official threshold
  • missing health insurance, proof of purpose, criminal-record certificate, or Croatian/English translations
  • wrong application route for visa-required nationals

What this visa does NOT do

  • Does not allow work or services for Croatian employers or clients.
  • Does not permit local employment in Croatia.
  • Does not lead to permanent residency — time spent under this permit does not count toward settlement.
  • Does not renew automatically — a new application is required after the permit period ends.

Caveats

  • Income thresholds, fees, and processing times can change — always confirm current figures on the official Croatian government source linked below.
  • This tool does not calculate your Croatian tax residency or liability under this permit's regime — consult a qualified tax professional.

Official government sources

Before you move

Health insurance valid abroad

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