Croatia Digital Nomad Visa

About

Croatia has joined the list of nations that have made themselves more accessible to remote workers and digital nomads. In recent years, Croatia has achieved significant milestones, such as introducing a digital nomad visa, becoming one of the most desirable places in the EU, and joining the Schengen area.

With a Croatian digital nomad visa, foreigners can reside in the country and work remotely as independent contractors or small business owners. While referred to as a "digital nomad visa," it is actually more of a "temporary residency permit" granted to overseas independent workers or freelancers.

Please note that you cannot work for a Croatian firm or company with a digital nomad visa. For employment with a Croatian firm, you must obtain either a Croatian work visa or an EU Blue Card.

Eligibility

To qualify for a Digital Nomad Visa, you must meet the following criteria:

• Provide evidence that you are not an EU or EEA national.

• Demonstrate a monthly income of at least 2,300 EUR.

• Work for an organization outside of Croatia.

Documents Required

Applicants must provide the following documents:

• Completed visa application form.

• Passport valid for at least three months beyond the visa expiration.

• Proof of adequate income to meet visa eligibility requirements.

• Proof of no criminal history.

• Proof of accommodation in Croatia.

Process

Visa Processing Time The average wait time for a response to your Croatian digital nomad visa application is one month. Processing time can vary depending on the police precinct or diplomatic post you applied to, and whether additional documents are required.

How to Apply The process for obtaining a digital nomad visa in Croatia involves the following steps:

1. Fill in the visa application form.

2. Arrange and submit the required documents with the application form.

3. Once your visa is approved, you may enter the country and look for proper residence.

Duration & Fees

Duration The Croatian visa for digital nomads is valid for up to one year. If you plan to stay in Croatia for less than a year, your digital nomad visa will remain valid for that duration.

Fees

• Temporary visa application fee: 55 EUR (if applying at an embassy).

• Residence permit fee: 310 EUR.

• Digital nomad visa fee: 60 EUR.

FAQs

• Is it possible to extend your Croatian digital nomad visa? Digital nomads can stay in Croatia for six months to a year with this visa. Upon expiration, you must leave the country for 90 days before reapplying for a new digital nomad visa.

• Are digital nomads supposed to pay taxes in Croatia? You are not subject to income tax while on a digital nomad visa in Croatia. Instead, pay your taxes in your country of tax residency.