Digital Nomad Visa in Croatia

No. Digital nomad status prohibits employment with Croatian employers and work with Croatian clients — all income must come from abroad. A corresponding declaration is signed at application. Running a business inside Croatia is also not allowed under this status — a different type of residence permit is needed for that.

Yes. A spouse, children under 18, and in some cases an unregistered partner can get a residence permit through family reunification — the application for them is submitted after the primary applicant is approved.

For 2026 — from €3,622 per month, confirmed by bank statements for the last 6 months. Income can be confirmed by salary, client payments, or a combination of sources — the key point is that none of it comes from Croatia. If regular income is insufficient, the threshold can be met with savings: from €43,470 for 12 months or €65,205 for 18 months.

The financial threshold increases by about €145 per family member — about 10% of the average national salary, not your own income. Note that family members receive residence permits via family reunification but do not automatically inherit the primary applicant's tax regime.

Russian citizens apply through the Croatian consulate in their country of residence and receive a national D visa for entry. The status cannot be arranged fully online — the application is submitted in person at the consulate. After approval and entry, you still need to complete local registration.

The package is assembled for your situation and typically includes several groups: identity and travel confirmation, proof of remote income, financial guarantees, medical insurance, and a police clearance certificate. Some documents require sworn translation and apostille. The exact list depends on employment type, family composition, and country of application — at a free consultation we can prepare a personalised checklist for your case.

The insurance must be valid in Croatia and cover the entire stay period. A regular short-term travel policy is usually not sufficient — you need full coverage for the entire residence permit period. Specific coverage requirements depend on the term and family composition; we can recommend suitable providers.

On average review takes 8 to 30 days — usually within 3–4 weeks. If additional documents are requested, the term can increase. After approval you have 30 days to enter Croatia and register your address. In practice timing depends heavily on the consulate and how complete the document package is.

Income earned outside Croatia is exempt from Croatian income tax — this is a key advantage of the programme. However, a long stay (over 183 days) may raise tax residency questions, and each case is assessed individually.

No. An account in Croatia is not required for the application — income is confirmed with statements from your current bank. A local account may be useful after moving, for rent and utility payments, and is opened using your OIB number and resident card.

The status is issued for a maximum of 18 months and cannot be renewed consecutively. After the term ends you must leave Croatia and wait at least 6 months before reapplying. The programme is designed as temporary and is not meant to be used as a permanent base.

In the first days after entering you register your address with the police, get an OIB number, give biometrics, and receive your resident card. These are simple but sequential steps tied to deadlines. We provide a detailed step-by-step plan as part of our support.

No. Croatia's digital nomad status does not lead to permanent residency or citizenship, and time on it does not count toward permanent residency requirements. It is deliberately a temporary status for legal residence in the EU rather than an immigration route. But during this time you can find other ways to stay in Europe, if that is your ultimate goal.