Temporary stay of digital nomads (Privremeni boravak digitalnih nomada)
Temporary stay of digital nomads is a residence route in Croatia (Digital nomad). Income ≥ €3,622.50/mo (2.5× avg net salary, 2026) or savings €43,470 (12 mo) / €65,205 (18 mo); +€144.90/mo per family member. Health insurance, clean record. Max 18 months (extension only up to 18); reapply after 6 months abroad. Doesn't lead to PR. Fees ~€87/person (stay fee + card).
Digital nomad visas and tax residency →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 40'862. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Remote-work income from foreign employer/own foreign company exempt from Croatian income tax
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Digital nomad |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 247 |
| Income / yr | CHF 40'862 |
| Assets | CHF 40'862 |
| Min. stay | 0 |
| PR | — |
| Citizenship | — |
| Work | remoteOnly |
| Eligible | Non-EU/EEA/CH nationals working remotely for non-Croatian employer/own foreign company |
| Tax | Remote-work income from foreign employer/own foreign company exempt from Croatian income tax |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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