Anastasia Agafonova Croatia Digital Nomad Visa
People move to Croatia to live on the Adriatic coast without large crowds of tourists. Digital nomads with a residence permit do not pay personal income tax in the country and can travel
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Croatia residence permits are granted to foreign nationals with income from abroad of at least €3,625 per month. Eligible applicants include employees of foreign companies,
The residence permit does not grant the right to work in Croatia but allows the holder to run a business in the country.
Family members obtain residence permits through the family reunification procedure. A spouse and children under 18 may apply for residence permits after the main applicant has received approval.
The residence permit is issued for 12 or 18 months. After maintaining the status for 18 months, a digital nomad may reapply only after a
7 benefits of a Croatia Digital Nomad Visa
Living in the European Union
No personal income tax
Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area
Affordable cost of living
Reliable internet connection
Warm climate
Access to international banking services
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Practical guide on the Croatia Digital Nomad Visa
- Income requirements
- Requirements for applicants
Step-by-step procedure
Croatia Digital Nomad Visa requirements for applicants
Over 18 years
Not a citizen of the European Union or the European Economic Area
No criminal record
Has a legal source of income from abroad
Holds valid medical insurance
Has a registered address in Croatia
Legally married to or in a registered partnership
Applies through the family reunification procedure
Up to and including 17 years old
Apply through the family reunification procedure
Conditions for obtaining a Croatia residence permit for digital nomads
Key documents for applying for a Croatian residence permit for digital nomads
- Passport
- Documents confirming remote work
- Medical insurance
- Proof of income
- Police clearance certificate
- Proof of address in Croatia
- Marriage certificate
- Birth certificate
How to obtain residence permit in Croatia: step‑by‑step process
Preliminary Due Diligence
A compliance specialist at Passportivity verifies whether the applicant meets the requirements for obtaining a residence permit. This check reduces the risk of refusal to as low as 1%.
Collecting and preparing documents
The applicant provides Passportivity’s lawyers with scanned copies of documents based on an individual checklist. The documents are translated into Croatian, notarised, and apostilled.
At this stage, the applicant rents a property in Croatia or books accommodation in order to obtain a temporary address.
Submitting and reviewing the application
Passportivity’s lawyers assist with submitting the application via the official website of the Croatian Ministry of the Interior. Before approval, the digital nomad receives a notification and pays the government fee.
Obtaining an entry visa to Croatia
To enter the country, the digital nomad obtains a Schengen or national visa at a Croatian consulate.
The process takes about 2 months. The approved visa is affixed to the passport.
Purchasing or renting property
The applicant purchases or rents accommodation where they will reside for the entire validity period of the residence permit.
Arrival in Croatia and biometric submission
The digital nomad travels to Croatia, registers their place of residence, and obtains a tax identification number. All applicants aged over six must submit biometric data.
Receiving the residence permit card 🔥
The residence permit card is issued within approximately four weeks. The plastic residence card must be collected in person.
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Frequently asked questions
A digital nomad residence permit is a special type of residence permit granted to foreign nationals with income from abroad. Eligible applicants include employees of foreign companies, as well as sole proprietors,
To obtain the permit, digital nomads must prove a regular income of at least €3,625 per month.
No. Digital nomads in Croatia are exempt from personal income tax. Other tax residents pay income tax at rates ranging from 15 to 33%.
A Croatian residence permit for a digital nomad is valid for no more than 18 consecutive months. The card cannot be extended for a longer period; the residence permit can be obtained again 6 months after the previous one expires.
The residence permit may be cancelled if the digital nomad leaves the country for more than 30 consecutive days or for 90 days within 6 months.
A digital nomad is not entitled to apply for permanent residence or Croatian citizenship.
A spouse and children up to and including 17 years old may obtain residence permits through family reunification. Applications may be submitted once the main applicant’s residence permit has been approved.
Digital nomads most often choose Rijeka, Zagreb, Split, and Dubrovnik. These cities offer stable
More than ten European Union countries offer digital nomad visas, including Spain, Italy, Portugal, Hungary, and Croatia. Digital nomads may also relocate to the UAE, Turkey, Thailand, Mexico, and other countries.
To obtain a digital nomad visa, applicants must prove income from abroad, for example, in Croatia, at least €3,625 per month.
Yes, if the spouse and children meet the family reunification rules. Croatia allows close family members of a digital nomad with an approved temporary stay to join them in Croatia.
Close family members include a spouse and minor children, including children of either spouse, provided the required documents are submitted.
The family members apply for their own temporary stay for family reunification; they are not added automatically to the main applicant’s permit.
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