Croatia•EuropeLong-Stay National Visa (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
60-90 days
Application Fee
80 EUR
Stay Duration
Up to 6 months
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
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
National long-stay visa required for entry when granted temporary stay or stay and work permit in Croatia. Gateway to obtaining Croatian residence permits for work, study, or family reunification.
The Type D long-stay national visa is required for third-country nationals who have been granted temporary stay or a stay and work permit in Croatia. It serves as the entry visa for those who plan to stay longer than 90 days and work, study, or reunify with family in Croatia.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months beyond intended stay months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Issued within last 10 years, at least 2 blank pages
Passport photo
Recent biometric photograph
Evidence of temporary stay approval
Decision letter granting temporary stay or work permit
Travel medical insurance
Minimum EUR 30,000 for 30 days, covering Schengen area
Proof of means of travel
Flight ticket or booking confirmation
Proof of visa fee payment
Payment receipt
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Advantages
- Pathway to longer-term residence
- Enables employment or study in Croatia
- Can lead to permanent residency
- Gateway to family reunification
Considerations
- Requires prior approval of temporary stay/work permit
- Limited initial validity period
- Longer processing time
- Must enter within visa validity
Application Process
Obtain temporary stay approval
First secure temporary stay or work permit from Croatian authorities
Prepare documents
Gather permit approval and supporting documentation
Apply at embassy/consulate
Submit D visa application before entering Croatia
Provide biometric data
Fingerprints and photograph for VIS
Pay visa fee
EUR 80 fee
Receive visa
Visa stamped in passport
Enter Croatia
Travel to Croatia within visa validity
Application Forms
Application for Long-Stay Visa (D)
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