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Temporary Stay for Other Purposes

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

87.59 EUR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

A residual category for purposes not explicitly defined (e.g., retirement, private means, or other justified personal reasons).

This is a catch-all residency category for individuals who do not fit into specific work or study visa brackets but have a justified reason to reside in Croatia. It is commonly used for retirees or individuals with independent means of support. While it does not permit employment, it provides a stable path to long-term residency through annual renewals.

Fee Breakdown

Administrative Fee (Granting of stay)	46.45 EUR
Biometric Residence Card (Regular)	31.85 EUR
Additional Administrative Fee (Card issuance)	9.29 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant	1 year
Extension increments	1 year

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Croatia

Permanent Stay (Stalni boravak)

ValidityIndefinite

Processing6-18 months

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Proof of purpose of stay

Sufficient funds

Health insurance

Clean criminal record

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of purpose

Proof of funds

Health insurance

Criminal background check

Valid passport

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Flexible category for non-work purposes
Pathway to permanent residence

Worth Knowing

Does not grant work authorization
Requires annual renewal
Insufficient funds
Criminal record

Application Process

Determine purpose of stay

Gather financial and health documentation

Apply at local police station or diplomatic mission

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