Croatia — Residency: Permanent Residency

Key facts

• Long-term residence is open to people who legally stayed for an uninterrupted five years, counting temporary stay, asylum or subsidiary protection, with absences up to 10 months in total or one absence up to 6 months.
• The MUP lists five requirements: a valid travel document, funds to support oneself, health insurance, knowledge of the Croatian language and Latin script, and no threat to public policy, security or health.
• Applications go to the local police administration and the Ministry of the Interior decides; the fee for collecting the decision is EUR 83.62 plus a card fee.
• Permanent stay is limited to narrow categories such as people born and raised in Croatia, family members, and a route for graduates of a Croatian higher education institution who are employed in Croatia.

Steps

1. General Requirements — The requirements for obtaining permanent residency in Croatia are uncertain and may be subject to change.
2. Application Process — The application process for permanent residency in Croatia is unknown.
3. Interview and Documentation — The interview and documentation requirements for obtaining permanent residency in Croatia are uncertain.