Croatia Visa & Residency > Croatia's Digital Nomad Visa
Last updated on: Mar 02, 2021
Summary: Pack your bags, because Croatia's much-anticipated Digital Nomad Visa (aka Temporary Digital Nomad Stay) is now law and the application process is in place. This article provides step-by-step instructions about how to apply for the digital nomad visa. Are you eligible? How do you apply? What documents do you need? What are the costs? Can you bring your family?
Croatia's much-anticipated Digital Nomad Visa (aka Temporary Digital Nomad Stay) is here and the application process is finally in place. In this article we provide a step-by-step guide to applying for Croatia's Digital Nomad visa:
According to the Croatia's Ministry of Interior, "A DIGITAL NOMAD IS a third-country national who is employed or performs work through communication technology for a company or his own company that is not registered in the Republic of Croatia and does not perform work or provide services to employers in the Republic of Croatia."
Temporary stay visas for digital nomads are granted for a period of up to 1 year and it cannot be extended. 6 months after your digital nomad visa expires, you may apply again for another digital nomad visa. In order to be eligible for Croatia's Digital Nomad Visa you must:
Croatia's new Digital Nomad visa states that, "Temporary stay is granted for up to a year (possibly even less) and it cannot be extended. A new application for regulating a stay of digital nomads can be submitted 6 months after the expiry of the previously granted temporary stay of digital nomads."
According to the Ministry of Interior, "Close family members of a digital nomad who has been granted temporary stay in the Republic of Croatia may join him in the Republic of Croatia." See the Ministry's Temporary stay for the purpose of family reunification page for more information.
You must health insurance that covers medical care in the Republic of Croatia. If you are required to hold a visa to enter Croatia, you will need to complete the Ministry of Foreign Affair's Health Insurance Declaration Form as part of the application process. If you are not required to hold a visa to enter Croatia, the digital nomad visa application will ask for details of your health insurance.
If you are required to hold a visa to enter Croatia, you will find more information about applying for the short-term visa. In the Health Insurance Declaration Form for people required to hold a visa to enter Croatia, you are attesting to the fact that you have international medical insurance or travel health insurance (for short stays). Specifics:
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You may now apply online for Croatia's Digital Nomad program. The list of documents below are required and uploaded in of the online application. If you prefer to apply in person, you may download the Digital Nomad Visa Application (Form 1a) and take it with you to the embassy, consulate or administrative police station.
Apply for Croatia's Digital Nomad Program
Documents may be submitted in English or Croatian.
It's important to understand if you need a visa for entering Croatia. Refer to the Ministry of Interior's: Do I need a visa? section for details.
Digital Nomad Visa applicants who do NOT need a visa for entering Croatia may submit the application online at one of the following:
Digital Nomad Visa applicants who DO need a visa for entering Croatia may submit the application online or at one of the following:
If you are submitting your application at an embassy or consulate, the following costs are paid when applying:
If you are submitting your application at police administration/police station, the following costs are paid when applying:
See How Do I Pay the Administrative Fees for the Visa & Biometric Residence Permit? below for details on payment.
Once you are notified that your temporary digital nomad stay was granted, you must:
Approved applicants for the Digital Nomad visa who do NOT need a visa for entering Croatia should register your temporary residence address at the competent police administration/police station within 30 days of the issue of the Digital Nomad Visa.
Approved applicants for the Digital Nomad visa who DO need a visa for entering Croatia need to contact the embassy or consulate again to obtain a visa or apply online. Refer to our article, Croatia Visa & Residency: How Do I Apply for a Visa for Croatia?. Additionally, you are required to register your temporary residence address at the competent police administration/police station within 30 days of the issue of the Digital Nomad Visa.
The Croatian Embassy in Sweden states, "A foreign national is obliged to report to the relevant Police station the exact place of residence no later than three days after arrival to Croatia. The validity of a Temporary Residence Permit shall cease if a foreign national fails to report the place of residence at a Police station within 30 days from the date of issue of the Temporary Residence Permit, or is absent from Croatia for over 30 days."
The biometric residence permit is the residence permit that is issued to people who have been granted a Temporary Digital Nomad Stay. Once your Temporary Digital Nomad Stay, you will be able to apply for the biometric residence permit at your local police administration station (See list of police administration stations in Croatia). You will be given a receipt by the authorized police officer confirming that you have submitted your application. Once it is issued, you will collect it at the police station.
You apply for it at the
You will need:
If you're application is submitted at the police administration station, you will need to pay HRK 350 for the temporary stay visa and HRK 240 for the production of the biometric residence permit. An additional HRK 70 fee is required for the issuance of the biometric residence permit.
There are two ways to pay:
Croatia's Official COVID-19 Government website provides up-to-date information about the current spread of Coronavirus in Croatia, hospitalization numbers and regional breakdowns.
All travelers (regardless of citizenship) who meet the entry conditions are advised to fill an arrival form at Enter Croatia in advance to facilitate their entry at the border.
Is a negative COVID-19 test required for entry? Yes
With limited exceptions, travelers must present a negative PCR test result for SARS-CoV-2 that is not older than 48 hours (counting from the time of taking the swab to arriving at the border crossing point) or have the PCR test done immediately upon arrival to Croatia and remain in self-isolation until they receive a negative test result. A local test cost ranges from $130 to $300 or more, depending upon the location, and the result can be expected between 24-48 hours. A test can be arranged at the following locations: COVID-19 Testing Locations in Croatia. After receiving a negative test locally, travelers will need to contact a local epidemiologist to clear them from self-isolation. Please direct questions regarding this requirement to the Croatian Ministry of Interior via the contact form at the bottom of the web page.
Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? Yes
The cost of the test is approximately 700HRK or around $110 payable in advance. The results are usually received between 24 48 hours.
For the most up-to-date COVID-19 related entry requirements and restrictions and COVID-19 testing requirements, this English page on The Ministry of Interior's site provides that information and a form to contact the Ministry if you have questions.
OIB is Croatia's Personal Identification number. This number is much like the American Social Security Number or NIN number in the UK. Normally, you would need to apply for an OIB number at the local offices of the tax administration. You would either get the OIB at that visit, or, the Tax Administration would contact you and tell you a exact day/time to come ot the local office to obtain your OIB.
Currently, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you will need to scan the documents below and e-mail them to this e-mail address: [email protected]. The OIB Office will respond (within 8 days) and tell you when to come get your Personal Identification Number.
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