For one year, the Republic of Croatia allows digital nomads to temporarily reside there. Croatia is a member of the European Union and a Schengen Member State. It implies that anyone who is authorized to travel and visit other Schengen nations may do so with a Croatia Digital Nomad Visa. For non-EU/EEA nationals who work as employees or use communication technologies for employment, there is a Croatia Nomad Visa.
A digital nomad might manage their own business or work for one that isn’t officially registered in the Republic of Croatia. A digital nomad may do business online from any location. For example, freelancers, bloggers, YouTubers, Vloggers, consultants, or workers who work remotely.
Requirements
- Currently valid passport (good for three months after the visit)
- As of March 24, 2024 Evidence of a minimum monthly income of 2,539.31 EUR (or a bank balance of €30,471)
- a current Croatian health insurance policy
- Evidence of lodging (lease agreement)
- clean criminal history record check
Tax Benefits
You will receive an exemption from double taxation, just like with the Romania Digital Nomad Visa. You are not subject to double taxes in Croatia. Since you are not employed by a Croatian company, you are free from paying taxes in Croatia if you are already paying taxes in your home country.
Road to Citizenship:You will be able to apply for permanent residency and ultimately become eligible for Croatian citizenship if you use a Nomad Visa to enter and stay in Croatia for five years.
Documents Required
- Your valid passport Proof of health insurance for the period that you expect to be in Croatia.
- Give evidence that you are a remote worker and digital nomad.
- a certificate of no criminal history.
- A short-term dwelling in Croatia
- a bank statement that displays your income, balance, evidence of payments, pay stubs, and proof of income.
Read more: Canada Digital Nomad Visa 2024
How to Apply
Step 1: Select one of these Application Methods. There are two ways to apply for a Croatian digital nomad visa: online or in person at a Croatian embassy or consulate.
The Republic of Croatia’s embassy or consulate is where you may submit your application in person if you need a visa (see list of diplomatic missions/consular posts).
Step two: Finish and send in your application
Fill out Form 1a (available in both Croatian and English), then send it in online or at a Croatian embassy or consulate together with the necessary paperwork. It is necessary for you to apply for a Category D visa. The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs’ website has all additional information regarding visas. Choose your nation.
Cost Associated with Croatia Digital Nomad Visa
If the application is turned in at a consulate or diplomatic mission:
- Temporary Stay Permitted: 55.74 EUR
- Visa D (long-term): 93.00 EUR
- Residence Card with Biometrics: 41.14 EUR
If the application (for those who are already in Croatia) is turned in to a police administration or police station
- Temporary Stay Permit: 46.45 EUR
- Residence Card with Biometrics: 59.73 EUR
- 9.29 EUR for a biometric residence permit
https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/stay-and-work/temporary-stay-of-digital-nomads/286833
