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Croatia Digital Nomad Visa: requirements and how to apply

Up to 1-year residence permit for remote workers with 0% personal tax liability in Croatia on remote work.

Official Croatia digital nomad visa page

Croatian Digital Nomad Temporary Stay

Up to 1-year residence permit for remote workers with 0% personal tax liability in Croatia on remote work.

Typical duration
Up to 12 months (can reapply 6 months after expiry)
Path to permanent residency
Temporary stay (does not count towards 5-year permanent residence)

Main requirements

  • Monthly income ≥ €2,540 or savings ≥ €30,500
  • 0% Croatian income tax
  • Full health insurance

Official page

Documents usually needed for Croatia

  • 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)
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 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. 2

    Approval Resolution & Entry

    Receive electronic approval letter and enter Croatia (visa-free or on biometric entry).

    1 - 2 weeks

  3. 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

More about moving to Croatia

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.