Croatia — Residency: Digital Nomad Visa

Why this matters

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Key facts

• MUP requires proof of funds of at least 2.5 average monthly net salaries paid the previous year, currently a minimum of EUR 3,622.50 per month, or lump sums of EUR 43,470 for a 12-month stay or EUR 65,205 for 18 months.
• Temporary stay is granted for up to a maximum of eighteen months; an older Foreign Affairs page says it cannot be extended and a new application is possible 6 months after expiry.
• Applicants need health insurance covering Croatia, proof of remote work for a foreign employer or their own non-Croatian company, and a criminal record certificate, in Croatian or English with authorised translation.
• MUP lists EUR 55.74 for granting temporary stay at a consulate, plus visa or residence card fees.

Steps

1. Application Process — The steps to apply for the digital nomad residence program in Croatia are unclear. It is likely that applicants will need to provide documentation demonstrating their remote work status and ability to support themselves financially.
2. Eligibility — It is unclear what specific requirements must be met in order to be eligible for the digital nomad residence program in Croatia. Official sources suggest that remote workers who can demonstrate a stable income or other means of support may be eligible, but this has not been confirmed.