Fact-checked 14 September 2026
Croatia Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Requirements and Application
Croatia grants eligible non-EU/EEA/Swiss remote workers temporary stay for up to 18 months. This guide explains the current income test, documents, application routes and arrival steps.
At a glance
| Category | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who this is for | A third-country national working through communication technology for a foreign employer or for their own company registered outside Croatia. The applicant must not work for or provide services to Croatian employers. |
| Maximum stay | Up to 18 months. If the first approval is shorter, an extension of up to six months may be requested no later than 60 days before expiry. A new nomad application is generally possible six months after the previous qualifying stay expires. |
| Financial requirement | The Ministry currently states at least €3,622.50 per month. It also lists €43,470 available for a 12-month stay or €65,205 for 18 months. The requirement increases for accompanying family members. |
| Application route | Apply online or through the competent Croatian authority. Visa-required applicants normally use a Croatian diplomatic mission or consular post and, after approval, may also need a long-stay D visa. |
Entry, tax and insurance
A third-country national working through communication technology for a foreign employer or for their own company registered outside Croatia. The applicant must not work for or provide services to Croatian employers.
This is a practical summary, not immigration or tax advice. The authority may request additional evidence, and thresholds, fees and procedures can change.
How long you can stay
Up to 18 months. If the first approval is shorter, an extension of up to six months may be requested no later than 60 days before expiry. A new nomad application is generally possible six months after the previous qualifying stay expires.
Income and available funds
The Ministry currently states at least €3,622.50 per month. It also lists €43,470 available for a 12-month stay or €65,205 for 18 months. The requirement increases for accompanying family members.
Checked on 14 September 2026. Cost figures are editorial planning estimates anchored to the linked 2026 datasets. Provider prices and government rules can change; follow the live source before acting.
Documents
Prepare a passport valid at least three months beyond the intended stay, Croatian-valid health insurance, proof of remote work, proof of funds, a legalized criminal-record document and a Croatian address or temporary booking. Documents must be in Croatian or English, with authorized translations where needed.
How to apply
Apply online or through the competent Croatian authority. Visa-required applicants normally use a Croatian diplomatic mission or consular post and, after approval, may also need a long-stay D visa.
After approval
After approval, complete any required D-visa step, register the address within the applicable deadline and obtain the biometric residence card in person. Fees and payment instructions differ by application route.
Before you book
- Check passport-specific entry rules and permitted stay.
- Compare a full month of accommodation including utilities and fees.
- Request a property-level upload/download speed test.
- Confirm a desk, chair, noise conditions and backup data.
- Budget insurance, flights and leisure separately.
Sources and checking date
This is a practical summary, not immigration or tax advice. The authority may request additional evidence, and thresholds, fees and procedures can change.
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