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Digital Nomad in Croatia

One documented route of this kind in Croatia, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.

Temporary Stay of Digital Nomads

A temporary residence for non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals who work remotely via communication technology for a foreign-registered company (or their own company abroad) and do not provide services to employers in Croatia. Cannot be combined with local employment.

Processing time
Extensions of up to six months must be requested before expiry; a new application may only be filed 6 months after the previous stay expires
Validity
Up to a maximum of 18 months
Language requirement
None
Permanent residence
Digital nomad stay does not count toward permanent residence

Requirements

  • Be a third-country national (non-EU/EEA/Swiss)
  • Work remotely for a company not registered in Croatia, or own such a company, without providing services to Croatian employers
  • Proof of sufficient income (at least 2.5 average monthly net salaries; verify the current statutory amount on the MUP portal)
  • Valid passport with required remaining validity
  • Health insurance valid in Croatia
  • Criminal record clearance (legalised)
  • Proof of an address in Croatia

Required Documents

  • Application for temporary stay of digital nomads required
  • Valid passport (validity beyond intended stay) required
  • Proof of remote work / employment contract or company ownership abroad required
  • Financial proof (bank statements or payslips) required
  • Health insurance covering Croatia required
  • Criminal record clearance, legalised required
  • Proof of address in Croatia required

Official fees

  • Temporary stay approval (at police administration) 46.45 EUR
  • Biometric residence card (standard) 31.85 EUR
  • Biometric residence card (accelerated) 59.73 EUR

Process Steps

  1. 1

    Confirm eligibility

    Verify you work remotely for a non-Croatian company and meet the income threshold.

  2. 2

    Gather documents

    Prepare passport, proof of remote work, financial evidence, health insurance, and legalised criminal record clearance.

  3. 3

    Apply

    Apply online via the MUP digital nomad portal, at a Croatian diplomatic mission/consulate (if a visa is required to enter), or at a police administration if visa-exempt.

  4. 4

    Register address

    Register your residence address at a police administration/station within 30 days of being granted stay or obtaining the Category D visa.

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