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CROATIA DIGITAL NOMAD VISA

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BENEFITS
  • Simple and fast application process
  • Stable economy — average inflation was 2.8% from 1999 to 2026
  • Legal residence in the EU (right to live in Croatia for up to 18 months; free movement within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period)
  • 16th in the world for safety, among the top three safest EU countries
  • Minimal obligations to the state
  • Lower cost of living than in developed countries
  • Affordable property rental (from €570 for a one-bedroom apartment in the capital)
  • Among the top 25 countries for remote work
  • The residence permit gives you the right to officially rent housing, open bank accounts, and use local services
  • 31st in the Human Capital Index
  • Tax regime — 0% on foreign income
  • 21st in quality of life
  • Well-developed tourism infrastructure along the Adriatic coast; the country has more than 1,000 islands; 16th in environmental performance
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Croatia is a small country at the crossroads of Central Europe and the Adriatic Sea. In 2023, it fully joined both the Schengen Area and the eurozone. Croatia offers a combination of European comfort and seaside living. It is easy to communicate in English here — Croatia ranks second in the world in English proficiency among non-native English speakers.

The digital nomad residence permit is issued for 18 months. After that, it can be extended for another year, provided you have a rental agreement.
The residence permit allows you to work only remotely — for a foreign employer or through your own company registered abroad. It also gives you the option to “reset” your migration strategy. You can:
  • move to a work-based residence permit in Croatia;
  • or use this status as a soft entry into the EU and later move to another country, such as Spain, Portugal, and others.

APPLICATION PROCESS
  1. Prepare the set of documents confirming eligibility for the program.
  2. Fill out the application form on the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs website and submit the residence permit application.
  3. Hand over the documents to an immigration lawyer to speed up the approval process.
  4. Pay the government fees.
  5. Complete address registration in Zagreb.
  6. Submit the documents for a D visa at the Croatian consulate.
  7. After receiving the visa, enter the country.
  8. Register your address and apply for the residence permit card.
  9. Provide biometrics and receive your residence permit card.

PROCESSING TIME
7 months

COST
€12,000 (100% upfront payment)