Digital Nomad Temporary Stay Permit
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 30 to 60 days
- Fee
- EUR 70 (Visa D if applicable) + EUR 80 (temporary stay permit)
- Validity
- Up to 1 year, non-renewable (must wait 6 months before reapplying)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Croatia introduced the Digital Nomad visa in January 2021, making it one of the first EU countries to offer such a program. The permit allows third-country nationals who work remotely for a foreign employer or their own foreign-registered company to reside in Croatia for up to 1 year. Applicants must NOT provide services to or perform work for Croatian employers. Digital nomads are exempt from Croatian income tax during their stay. After the permit expires, the holder must wait 6 months before reapplying. Nationals of visa-free countries can apply directly at the police administration in Croatia without a Visa D. The minimum monthly income requirement is approximately EUR 2,540 (the equivalent of the average Croatian net monthly salary multiplied by a factor).
Eligibility
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Nationality
Third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) who work remotely for foreign employers or foreign-registered businesses.
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Employment
Must work remotely for a company registered outside Croatia or be self-employed with a business registered outside Croatia. Must NOT perform work for a Croatian employer or provide services to Croatian companies.
Required status: Remote work for foreign employer or self-employed with foreign business
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Financial
Must demonstrate minimum monthly income of approximately EUR 2,540 or equivalent annual amount.
Minimum funds: EUR 2,540/month
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Criminal record
Must have no criminal record.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 35x45mm
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Rental agreement, property ownership, hotel booking; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Temporary stay permit application for digital nomad
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: ["Embassy payment"]; Amount: 70
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Croatia; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather passport, photos, proof of employment/self-employment with foreign entity, bank statements, health insurance, accommodation proof, and police clearance.
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Online application
Complete the temporary stay permit application for digital nomad. Nationals of visa-free countries can apply directly in Croatia; others must first apply for Visa D.
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Document submission
Submit application at the local police administration (Policijska uprava) in Croatia (for visa-free nationals) or at the Croatian embassy/consulate (for visa-required nationals).
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Fee payment
Pay the temporary stay permit fee of approximately EUR 80, plus Visa D fee if applicable.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data for the biometric residence permit.
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Processing wait
Processing typically takes 30-60 days.
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Visa collection
Collect the biometric residence permit from the police administration. Register your address within 3 days of arrival if not already done.