Croatia•EuropeDigital Nomad Temporary Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
46 EUR
Stay Duration
18 months
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for remote workers employed by foreign companies. No work restrictions within Croatia. Extended from 12 to 18 months as of 2025. Tax exemption on foreign-sourced income.
Croatia's Digital Nomad Residence Permit is designed for remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who work for non-Croatian companies. Introduced in 2021 and extended to 18 months in 2025, it offers significant tax benefits including exemption from income tax on foreign-sourced income. This makes it one of the most attractive digital nomad programs in the EU.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
30,472 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
30,472 EUR
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
For third-country nationals only, 6+ months validity
Proof of remote employment
Employment contract or freelance agreements with foreign company
Proof of income
EUR 3,295/month minimum (or EUR 39,540 in savings for 12 months)
Health insurance
Valid coverage for entire stay period
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract, property deed, or booking confirmation
Bank statements
Showing financial means
Criminal record certificate
From country of origin, if staying longer than 3 months
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Advantages
- Extended to 18 months (from 12)
- 100% tax exemption on foreign income
- No restrictions on work location within Croatia
- Can lead to permanent residency
- EU-wide freedom of movement
- Can include dependents
- Remote work flexibility
Considerations
- For third-country nationals only (non-EU/EEA)
- Income requirement of EUR 3,295/month
- Must maintain valid health insurance
- Must be employed by foreign entity
Application Process
Gather documentation
Collect proof of income, employment contract, health insurance, accommodation proof
Book appointment
At police administration or online submission if available
Submit application
In person or online at local police administration
Pay administrative fee
EUR 46.45 for temporary stay, EUR 9.29 for biometric card
Provide biometric data
Fingerprints and photograph for residence permit
Receive approval
Granted temporary stay for digital nomads
Collect biometric residence permit
Physical residence card from police administration
Application Forms
Digital Nomad Temporary Stay Application
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