EU Blue Card Croatia
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 30 to 90 days
- Fee
- EUR 70 (Visa D) + EUR 80 (Blue Card application)
- Validity
- Up to 2 years, renewable; enables intra-EU mobility after 12 months
- Entry
- Multiple entry
The EU Blue Card (Plava karta EU) is available in Croatia for highly qualified third-country nationals with a university degree and a job offer meeting the salary threshold. The minimum gross annual salary must be at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary in Croatia (approximately EUR 24,000-26,000 gross per year as threshold). The Blue Card enables intra-EU mobility after 12 months of residence. After 5 years of legal residence in the EU with at least 2 years in Croatia, holders may apply for EU long-term residence. The Blue Card is not subject to the annual quota for foreign workers.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) with a university degree.
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Employment
Must hold a university degree (minimum 3 years of higher education) and have a job offer meeting the salary threshold of at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary in Croatia. The degree must be relevant to the position.
Required status: University degree and job offer meeting salary threshold
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Financial
Job salary must meet the minimum threshold set annually by the Croatian authorities.
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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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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Rental contract or property ownership; 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: Blue Card and Visa D application form
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: ["Embassy payment"]; Amount: 70
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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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, university degree (apostilled and translated), job offer/contract, CV, police clearance, health insurance, and accommodation proof.
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Online application
Complete Blue Card application form. The application can be submitted by the employer at the local police administration in Croatia.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at the Croatian embassy or consulate for Visa D.
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Fee payment
Pay Visa D fee and Blue Card application fee.
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Document submission
Submit application to Croatian police administration (employer) and Visa D documents at embassy.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data at embassy or consulate.
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Processing wait
Processing by police administration. Total: 30-90 days.
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Visa collection
Receive Visa D, travel to Croatia, collect Blue Card biometric residence permit from police administration.