Digital nomad visa
Croatia Digital Nomad Visa
Last updated: May 2026
Quick Facts
- Duration
- Up to 18 months (renewable once for total of 36 months; 6-month wait to reapply)
- Income Requirement
- €3,622.50/month (~€43,470/year) — +10% per family member (2026 figure, set at 2.5× the prior-year average net salary)
- Processing Time
- 8–30 days (can take up to 12 weeks)
- Apply From
- Online, at Croatian embassy/consulate, or in person at police station if already in Croatia
- Application Fee
- €60 (application) + €9 (biometric residence card)
Requirements
- 1Non-EU/EEA national
- 2Remote work for employer/company not registered in Croatia
- 3Bank statements or payslips for last 6 months showing €3,622.50+/month
- 4Health insurance valid in Croatia for entire stay (not travel insurance)
- 5Proof of accommodation in Croatia
- 6Criminal record certificate from home country and any country of 1+ year residence
- 7Valid passport (3+ months beyond end of stay)
How to Apply
- 1Prepare documents: 6 months of bank statements/payslips, health insurance, accommodation proof, criminal record
- 2Choose application method: online (Croatian Ministry of Interior), at embassy/consulate, or at police station in Croatia
- 3Complete application form and submit all supporting documents
- 4Pay application fee (~€60) and service fees
- 5Wait 8–30 days for processing
- 6Enter Croatia (if applying from abroad)
- 7Register temporary residence within 3 days of arrival and submit biometrics
- 8Receive biometric residence permit card (7–10 days after biometrics)
Cost Breakdown
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €60 |
| Biometric residence card | €9 |
| Health insurance | €40–€90/month |
| Criminal record certificate | €10–€30 |
Schengen Zone Note
Croatia is part of the Schengen Area. If you enter on a tourist visa before your digital nomad visa is approved, your time counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period that applies across all 29 Schengen member states.
Once you hold a valid residence permit (like the digital nomad visa), your days in Croatia no longer count against the 90/180 Schengen limit. However, travel to other Schengen countries still does.
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Living Costs
Croatia is moderately priced by EU standards. Coastal towns are more expensive in summer due to tourism, while Zagreb and inland cities stay affordable year-round. Budget €1,200–€2,000/month.
Zagreb
Rent €500–€850/month for a 1-bed; coworking €100–€180/month; meals out €7–€12
Split
Rent €550–€1,000/month for a 1-bed; coworking €100–€170/month; meals out €8–€14
Dubrovnik
Rent €600–€1,200/month for a 1-bed; coworking €90–€150/month; meals out €10–€16
Tax Implications
Exempt from Croatian income tax on all foreign earnings for entire stay. Tax exemption only for non-EU/EEA nationals. Home country tax obligations remain.
Tax rules change frequently. Consult a qualified tax professional before making decisions based on this information.
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Also Consider
Other popular digital nomad visa destinations
Spain
1 year (renewable up to 5 years total)
Portugal
2-year residence permit (renewable for 3-year periods)
Italy
1 year (renewable annually)
Greece
1-year visa, convertible to 2-year residence permit (renewable for 2 more years)
France
Up to 4 years (Passeport Talent); 1 year (Profession Libérale)
Passport Visa-Free Access
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