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Long-stay visas (Type D)

Croatian Temporary Stay for Digital Nomads

A residence permit for non-EU remote workers earning income from a foreign employer or their own foreign company, with no right to work for Croatian clients.

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Digital nomad income requirement is defined in law as 2.5 average net monthly salaries and is recalculated annually; a widely reported current figure is about €3,622.50/month but the exact amount changes each year — verify the current value with MUP before stating a number.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Croatia government website before you apply.
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Issued by
Ministry of the Interior (MUP)
Online via digitalnomadscroatia.mup.hr, or at a consulate/police station
Maximum duration
Up to 18 months
Renewal
Not renewable; new application only after a 6-month gap
Income basis
At least 2.5 average net monthly Croatian salaries
Recalculated annually; extra 10% per accompanying family member
Work restriction
No work or services for Croatian companies
Counts toward permanent residence?
No

Who it's for

  • Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals working remotely for a foreign employer
  • Freelancers and business owners serving clients or running a company based outside Croatia
  • Remote workers who want to base themselves in Croatia for up to 18 months without taking local employment

Requirements

  • Third-country (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) nationality
  • Proof of remote work for a foreign employer or your own non-Croatian company
  • Proof of income at or above the statutory threshold (bank statements or payslips, typically for the preceding period)
  • Valid passport (valid at least 3 months beyond the intended stay)
  • Health insurance covering Croatia
  • Criminal record certificate (legalised)
  • Proof of a residential address in Croatia

What you can do

  • Live in Croatia for up to 18 months while working remotely for foreign clients/employer
  • Bring family members once your permit is granted
  • Apply online through the dedicated digital nomad portal

How to apply

Applications can be made online through the official portal (digitalnomadscroatia.mup.hr), at a Croatian diplomatic mission/consulate for visa-required nationals, or at the local police station for visa-exempt nationals already in Croatia.

After approval, visa-required applicants may need a long-stay (D) visa to enter, and everyone must register their address with the police shortly after arrival.

Documents

  • Completed application
  • Valid passport and photograph
  • Contract or proof of remote work / company ownership abroad
  • Financial evidence meeting the income threshold
  • Health insurance valid in Croatia
  • Legalised criminal record certificate
  • Proof of Croatian address

Frequently asked questions

  • The law sets the threshold at 2.5 times the average net monthly salary in Croatia, recalculated each year, with an additional 10% required per accompanying family member. Because it changes annually, confirm the current euro figure with MUP before applying.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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