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Croatia Temporary Stay for a Digital Nomad

20 facts quoted from the official source

An official digital nomad route to Croatia. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Income required
€3,622.50/mo
the lowest published threshold
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
9
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityOn a first application, a criminal-record certificate is generally required, subject to the published mobility exceptions.
  • Client Or Employer Abroad RequiredWork must be performed through communication technology for a foreign employer or foreign company.
  • Financial resourcesThe applicant must have sufficient funds for support.
  • Income Monthly MinThe MUP page states the current monthly means threshold of EUR 3,622.50.checked 2026-07-26
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe digital-nomad route is for a third-country national outside the EEA and Switzerland.
  • Passport Validity Months MinThe travel document must remain valid at least three months beyond the intended temporary stay.
  • Dependant Income SupplementThe threshold increases by ten percent of the average monthly net salary for each additional family member.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementHealth insurance is required.
  • Passport or travel-document requirementA valid travel document is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Application ChannelThe application may be filed online.
  • Authorised Employer And Job OnlyWork is limited to the employer and job for which the authorisation was issued.
  • Eligibility summaryThe competent authority publishes Temporary Stay for a Digital Nomad as a current route.
  • Local Client Or Employment AllowedThe person may not work for or provide services to Croatian employers.
  • Official source basisThe competent authority publishes Temporary Stay for a Digital Nomad as a current route.
  • Purpose or legal basisThe applicant must prove the specific purpose of temporary stay.
  • Reapplication Wait MonthsA new digital-nomad application may be filed six months after the prior relevant temporary stay expires.
  • Report summaryThe competent authority publishes Temporary Stay for a Digital Nomad as a current route.
  • Residence Address Registration DaysThe approved resident must register the temporary address within three days of entry.
  • Work rightsA third-country national normally needs the stay-and-work permit or work-registration certificate applicable to the activity.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingTemporary stay may be granted for up to eighteen months.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must have sufficient funds for support. The lowest published threshold is €3,622.50/mo (income).
02Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health insurance is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official mup.gov.hr page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 20 points against the official source; 20 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mup.gov.hrLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Croatia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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