Croatia digital nomad visa (2026)

Who can apply

Only third-country (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) nationals.

• Work for a foreign employer or your own company not registered in Croatia
• Income or savings at or above the required level
• Health insurance for the whole stay
• Clean criminal record

Income requirement

You need to show at least €3,622.50 per month (about US$4,052 a month at rates from 11 Nov 2026). 2.5 times the previous year's average monthly net salary, plus 10% of that average (about €144.90) for each family member; or savings of €43,470 for 12 months or €65,205 for 18 months.

Documents you need

• Application form 1a or online application
• Passport valid at least 3 months beyond the planned stay
• Health insurance valid in Croatia
• Employer statement and contract, or proof of your own foreign company and work
• Bank statement or 6 months of payslips
• Legalised criminal record certificate
• Croatian address (a hotel booking can serve at first)

How to apply, step by step

1. Apply online on the Ministry of the Interior digital nomad portal, or at a Croatian embassy or consulate
2. If you need a visa to enter Croatia, apply through a Croatian mission, not at a police station
3. After approval, get a D visa if required and enter Croatia
4. Register your address with the police and collect the biometric residence card

Cost and processing time

The fee is €55.74 temporary stay + €41.14 card at a consulate (plus €93 D visa if needed); €46.45 + €9.29 + €31.85 card at a police station. Processing takes not stated on the official page. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

The official page does not address tax. Tax residency usually starts after 183 days; check with the Croatian Tax Administration.

Good to know

• Visa-free nationals already in Croatia legally can apply at the local police station
• Family members can only apply after the main applicant's stay is approved
• Documents must be in Croatian or English

Visiting first?

93 passports can enter Croatia visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Croatia visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

Croatian Ministry of the Interior – Digital nomads

Not yet confirmed on an official source: processing time. Check these with the consulate before you apply.