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Croatia immigration and visa guide
Croatia offers an established Digital Nomad Residence Permit along the Adriatic Coast with 0% Croatian income tax on foreign earnings, plus standard work permits.
Ministry of the Interior (MUP - Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova)
- Processing time
- 3 – 6 weeks
- Passport validity
- 6+ months
- Points-based system
- No
- Digital nomad friendly
- Yes
Visa options in Croatia
Key requirements
- Proof of location-independent remote employment or freelancing for foreign companies outside Croatia
- Minimum monthly income of at least 2.5 times the Croatian average net salary (~ €2,540/month +10% per family member) or bank balance (~ €30,500)
- Apostilled criminal background clearance from country of nationality
- Proof of booked accommodation in Croatia (lease agreement or rental registration)
How to apply for a Croatia visa: step by step
- 1
Online MUP Digital Nomad Portal Application
Submit digital application on the official Croatian MUP online form with contracts and bank statements.
2 - 4 weeks
- 2
Approval Resolution & Entry
Receive electronic approval letter and enter Croatia (visa-free or on biometric entry).
1 - 2 weeks
- 3
OIB & Biometric Residence Card (Boravišna iskaznica)
Obtain Croatian tax number (OIB), register address at local police station (Policijska uprava), and receive biometric ID card.
2 - 3 weeks
Official government links
Frequently asked questions
Do Digital Nomads pay tax in Croatia?
No. The Croatian Income Tax Act explicitly exempts digital nomad permit holders from Croatian personal income tax on income earned from work performed for foreign employers or foreign clients.
Find a licensed adviser
For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.
Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Croatia. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.
Ministry of the Interior (MUP - Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova)General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Ministry of the Interior (MUP - Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova) on the official website before applying.