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Visa Pathways to Croatia

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Digital Nomad Temporary Stay Permit (boravak digitalnih nomada)
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Digital Nomad Temporary Stay Permit (boravak digitalnih nomada)

Residence permit for non-EU/EEA remote workers earning at least ~EUR 3,623/month from a foreign employer, valid up to 18 months and not renewable.

Validity18 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost46.45 EUR
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EU Blue Card (EU plava karta)
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EU Blue Card (EU plava karta)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence and work permit for highly qualified third-country nationals with a university degree or equivalent professional experience, valid up to 48 months.

ValidityVaries (Tied to employment contract length. Can be renewed.)
ProcessingVaries
Cost74 EUR
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Intra-Corporate Transfer – Manager (ICT premještaj – rukovoditelj)
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Intra-Corporate Transfer – Manager (ICT premještaj – rukovoditelj)

Permit for managers transferred from a non-EU branch to a Croatian entity within the same corporate group, valid up to 3 years.

ValidityUp to 3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost74 EUR
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Key Personnel Permit (ključno osoblje)
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Key Personnel Permit (ključno osoblje)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Stay and work permit for key personnel in companies exempt from labor market testing, covering executives and essential staff.

ValidityVaries (Tied to employment contract. Extendable with same employer.)
ProcessingVaries
Cost74 EUR
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Long-Term EEA Resident Mobility Permit (dugotrajni boravišnik iz EGP-a)
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Long-Term EEA Resident Mobility Permit (dugotrajni boravišnik iz EGP-a)

Temporary stay for third-country nationals with long-term residence in another EEA member state who wish to reside in Croatia.

ValidityVaries (Permanent status valid for life with minimal residency obligations)
ProcessingVaries
Cost83 EUR
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Long-Term Residence Permit (dugotrajni boravak)
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Long-Term Residence Permit (dugotrajni boravak)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Granted after 5 continuous years of temporary stay, asylum, or subsidiary protection, requiring Croatian language knowledge and financial means.

Validity12 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost46 EUR
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Permanent Stay (Stalni boravak)
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Permanent Stay (Stalni boravak)

ValidityIndefinite
Processing6-18 months
CostFree
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Permanent Stay – Family Members (stalni boravak – obitelj)
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Permanent Stay – Family Members (stalni boravak – obitelj)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residence for family members or life partners of Croatian citizens after 4 uninterrupted years of temporary stay for family reunification.

ValidityPermanent
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Seasonal Worker Permit (sezonski radnik)
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Seasonal Worker Permit (sezonski radnik)

Permit for seasonal employment in agriculture, forestry, hospitality, or tourism for up to 9 months, exempt from labor market testing.

Validity90 days
ProcessingVaries
Cost74 EUR
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Self-Employment Permit (samozapošljavanje)
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Self-Employment Permit (samozapošljavanje)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence and work permit for third-country nationals owning at least 51% of a Croatian company with minimum €27,000 share capital and 3 Croatian employees.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost74 EUR
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Stay and Work Permit for Dependent Employment (Dozvola za boravak i rad)
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Stay and Work Permit for Dependent Employment (Dozvola za boravak i rad)

Validity1-3 years
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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Stay and Work Permit – Employer-Sponsored (boravišna i radna dozvola)
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Stay and Work Permit – Employer-Sponsored (boravišna i radna dozvola)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Standard employment-based permit requiring a labor market test, issued for up to 3 years tied to a specific employer and position.

ValidityVaries (Per calendar year. Can extend once with same or different employer.)
ProcessingVaries
Cost74 EUR
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Temporary Residence for Intra-Corporate Transferees
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Temporary Residence for Intra-Corporate Transferees

Validity3 years
ProcessingVaries
Cost74.32 EUR
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Temporary Stay for Diaspora Immigration and Return (useljenje i povratak iseljenika)
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Temporary Stay for Diaspora Immigration and Return (useljenje i povratak iseljenika)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

New 2025 category for Croatian diaspora members to return, valid up to 2 years with immediate work rights and no financial requirements.

Validity2 years
Processing1-2 months
Cost46.45 EUR
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Temporary Stay for Language Study (učenje hrvatskog jezika)
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Temporary Stay for Language Study (učenje hrvatskog jezika)

Residence permit for third-country nationals enrolled in Croatian language courses at authorized schools such as Croaticum.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost46.45 EUR
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Temporary Stay for Life Partnership (životno partnerstvo)
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Temporary Stay for Life Partnership (životno partnerstvo)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for life partners or informal life partners of Croatian citizens, providing equal rights to spousal reunification.

Validity2 years
Processing1-2 months
Cost46.45 EUR
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Temporary Stay for Medical Treatment (liječenje)
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Temporary Stay for Medical Treatment (liječenje)

Extended temporary residence for third-country nationals continuing medical treatment in Croatia, confirmed by the Ministry of Health.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost46.45 EUR
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Temporary Stay for Other Purposes
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Temporary Stay for Other Purposes

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

Validity1 year
ProcessingVaries
Cost46.45 EUR
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Temporary Stay for Posted Workers
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Temporary Stay for Posted Workers

This permit is for third-country nationals legally employed by a company in another EEA Member State and posted to work in Croatia for more than 90 days.

ValidityVaries based on posting contract
ProcessingVaries
Cost46.45 EUR
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Temporary Stay for Property Ownership (vlasništvo nekretnine)
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Temporary Stay for Property Ownership (vlasništvo nekretnine)

Residence permit for third-country nationals who own residential property in Croatia, granted for up to 1 year under "other purposes."

ValidityVaries (Non-renewable. Limited pathway to residency through property ownership.)
ProcessingVaries
Cost46 EUR
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Temporary Stay for Scientific Research (znanstveno istraživanje)
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Temporary Stay for Scientific Research (znanstveno istraživanje)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement with a Croatian research institution.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost46.45 EUR
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Temporary Stay for Secondary Education (srednja škola)
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Temporary Stay for Secondary Education (srednja škola)

Residence permit for minors aged 14-18 accepted into a recognized Croatian secondary school or vocational institution.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost46.45 EUR
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Temporary Stay for University Studies (sveučilišni studij)
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Temporary Stay for University Studies (sveučilišni studij)

Residence permit for undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate students accepted at a Croatian university, faculty, or polytechnic.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost46.45 EUR
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Temporary Stay for the Purpose of Family Reunification
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Temporary Stay for the Purpose of Family Reunification

Validity1 year (renewable)
Processing30-90 days
CostFree
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Visa A — Short-Stay Transit Visa (Schengen Type C – tranzit)
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Visa A — Short-Stay Transit Visa (Schengen Type C – tranzit)

Allows transit through Croatian territory for up to 90 days within a 180-day period en route to another destination.

ValidityVaries (Typically valid for 1 day of transit)
ProcessingVaries
Cost80 EUR
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Visa C — Short-Stay Schengen Visa
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Visa C — Short-Stay Schengen Visa

Validity3 months
Processing15-60 days
Cost90 EUR
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Visa D — Long-Stay National Visa (Type D – nacionalna viza)
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Visa D — Long-Stay National Visa (Type D – nacionalna viza)

Entry authorization for third-country nationals who have been granted temporary stay or a stay-and-work permit in Croatia, valid up to 6 months.

ValidityVaries (Typically valid for 1 day of transit)
ProcessingVaries
Cost80 EUR
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Volunteer Permit (volonterski boravak)
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Volunteer Permit (volonterski boravak)

Stay and work permit for third-country nationals volunteering with registered non-profit organizations in Croatia under a volunteer contract.

Validity12 months
ProcessingVaries
Cost46 EUR
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Work Registration Certificate – 90 Days (potvrda o prijavi rada – 90 dana)
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Work Registration Certificate – 90 Days (potvrda o prijavi rada – 90 dana)

Certificate for short-term contracted work up to 90 days per year, covering journalists, scientists, educators, artists, film crews, and shipbuilding supervisors.

ValidityVaries (Registration within 48 hours of arrival)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Working Holiday Permit (radni odmor)
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Working Holiday Permit (radni odmor)

Permit for young adults aged 18-30 from countries with bilateral agreements (e.g., Canada) to work and travel in Croatia for up to 12 months.

Validity1 year
Processing1-2 months
Cost46.45 EUR
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hr-trainee — Stay and Work Permit for Trainees
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hr-trainee — Stay and Work Permit for Trainees

This permit is for third-country nationals undergoing professional training or internships.

ValidityDuration of training program
Processing1-2 months
Cost46.45 EUR
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