Croatia digital nomad visa: requirements
Croatia's Temporary stay of digital nomads (Privremeni boravak digitalnih nomada) requires an income of at least EUR 3,622.5 per month. It is granted for 18 months, and it can be renewed.
The official pages we read do not state the processing time. We show these as "Not stated" rather than estimate them.
What the official pages state
| Fact | What the official page states | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income | EUR 3,622.5 per monthOfficial wordingCurrently, the amount required on a monthly basis is a minimum of 3.622,50 EUR which can be shown through a bank statement showing proof of regular income or payslips for the last six months . | mup.gov.hr read 2026-10-02 |
| Who can apply | Employee of a company abroad; Self-employed, own business serving clients abroad Works for a company or own company not registered in Croatia; contract of employment, service contract with foreign employer, or own company registration Official wordingcontract of employment or service contract with a foreign employer, or ● copy of the registration of your own company with the relevant bodies | mup.gov.hr read 2026-10-02 |
| Stay granted | 18 months Temporary stay granted up to a maximum of eighteen months (possibly even less) Official wordingTemporary stay is granted for up to a maximum of eighteen months (possibly even less). | mup.gov.hr read 2026-10-02 |
| Renewable | Yes If granted for less than 18 months, extension of max 6 months, applied for no later than 60 days before expiry; new application possible 6 months after expiry Official wordingthe third country national may submit an application for the extension of temporary stay not later than 60 days prior to the expiry of previously granted temporary stay. In that case, the extension shall be granted for the maximum of 6 months. | mup.gov.hr read 2026-10-02 |
| Official fee | EUR 46.45 Administrative fee for granting temporary stay when applying at police administration/station; at a consulate 55.74 EUR for temporary stay plus 93.00 EUR for D visa; biometric card fees additional Official wordingIf the application is submitted at a police administration/police station - the costs are paid after the stay is granted ● 46,45 EUR for granting temporary stay | mup.gov.hr read 2026-10-02 |
| Processing time | Not stated | — |
| Family can join | Yes Close family members may join via temporary stay for family reunification; amount of means increases by 10% of average net salary per additional family member Official wordingClose family members of a digital nomad who has been granted temporary stay in the Republic of Croatia may join them in the Republic of Croatia | mup.gov.hr read 2026-10-02 |
| Where to apply | Online or at an embassy/consulate, or in the country Online (forwarded to police); persons requiring a visa must apply at a Croatian embassy/consulate; visa-exempt may apply at embassy/consulate or police if legally in Croatia Official wordingYou can submit the application online . | mup.gov.hr read 2026-10-02 |
| Documents | Full document checklist and step-by-step plan are in the printable guide. See the guide | — |