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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.

In order to apply please fill out the online form here. The Ministry of the Interior processes all submitted applications. The approval process takes up to 20 days from the date of complete application. Once your application is approved you will receive confirmation. Full details on the process of applying for a permit including applicable fees may be found on the Ministry of the Interior’s website. Kindly be advised that even though your application for Digital Nomad Residence Permit has been granted, you still may need Visa for entry in Croatia.

Citizens of Canada, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and the Sultanate of Brunei do not need a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia. Citizens of the mentioned countries are in a visa-free regime with the Republic of Croatia and other EU member states. Additionally, most of Central and South America is in a visa-free regime with the Republic of Croatia and other EU member states, e.g. Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, Peru, Colombia. Other third-country nationals may also require a visa. Russian nationals can fill in the Online Application for the Digital Nomad Residence Permit in Croatia or submit their application for the approval of Temporary stay of digital nomads at the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Moscow (contacts are available on the following link: http://ru.mvep.hr/ru/). Once you are informed that your temporary stay was granted, you have to contact the Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Moscow to obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia or a biometric residence permit (please inquire beforehand about this possibility at the embassy or consulate). You can also fill out the visa application form on-line at https://crovisa.mvep.hr/. After you complete entering the data, the pin code number of your online application together with the printed and filled out application form, along with other required documents, should be submitted to the competent Embassy or VFS visa centre (the list of VFS visa centers in Russia is available on the following link: http://ru.mvep.hr/ru/viznicentri/). It is advisable to contact the competent embassy or consulate in advance for information on possible limitations in work with applicants caused by epidemiological measures due to the epidemic of COVID-19 virus.

You can submit your visa application online. Once you have completed the online form, you will receive a pin code number. Print and fill out the application form, and submit it along with the required documents to the competent Embassy/Consulate General or the VFS Global visa center. A list of these centers can be found on their respective websites.

You can stay in Croatia for up to 12 months with a Digital Nomad Residence Permit. This permit, effective from January 1st, is designed for non-EU third-country nationals. The temporary residence permit is valid for up to 12 months and cannot be extended. After the permit expires, you can reapply for a new one 6 months later. Close family members of a digital nomad with a temporary residence permit can also join them in Croatia.

No. The new legislation introducing Digital Nomads residence permits took effect January 1st and is intended for non-EU third-country nationals. Citizens of EU/EEA and Switzerland are required to regulate their temporary stay after 3 months via the Ministry of the Interior and more information may be found here.

Moderate year-round climate and an amazing coastline, great history and culture, amazing national and nature parks, amazing food and wine, and much more. Kvarner is well-situated and centrally located within Europe. Good and modern telecommunication and internet infrastructure Excellent access via road from nearby European countries. The apartment is 2 km from the motorway and 35 km from the border crossing. International airports, railway service and port Excellent accommodation – APARTMENT TERRA MAGICA DELUXE, high quality private accommodation on a hill above Rijeka with a beautiful view of Kvarner Private parking Excellent infrastructure and healthcare options Kvarner has been ranked among most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Most people in Kvarner speak English or other foreign languages.

No. Digital Nomads working remotely are not subject to Croatian income taxes so long as the work they are performing is not for the Croatian market and for non-Croatian companies. This applies for up to 12 months or the duration of the permit. Namely, income tax is not paid on receipts of natural persons who have obtained the digital nomad status if the receipts were generated on the basis of employment or activity for an employer not registered in the Republic of Croatia. If you would like to work locally, this permit does not enable local employment. Additional information on taxation in Croatia may be found on the Ministry of Finance’s Tax Administration website.

With a Digital Nomad Residence Permit, you can perform any remote work for your home market or other markets, as long as it is not for the Croatian market or a Croatian employer. This means you can work for a company or your own business that is not registered in Croatia and does not provide services to Croatian employers. If you wish to work locally in Croatia, you will need to apply for a separate work and residence permit in accordance with the Aliens Act.

One of the conditions for granting temporary residence to third-country nationals on temporary residence in the Republic of Croatia, who reside in the Republic of Croatia via a digital nomad residence permit, is proof of health insurance (for third-country nationals, private health or travel insurance is recognized). The Croatian Institute for Health Insurance (HZZO) is the national contact point for providing information to foreigners with health insurance in other EU Member States on the use of health care by HZZO contractors as well as by private providers. HZZO contact information may be found here. A third-country national residing in the Republic of Croatia in the status of a digital nomad is not required to opt-in to the normal mandatory healthcare coverage provided by the Croatian Institute for Health Insurance (HZZO), but is obliged to bear the costs of using health care in a health institution, i.e. at a private practice or other health care provider in the Republic of Croatia.

At Apartments Terra, digital nomads can choose from several accommodation options: 1. Apartment Terra Magica Deluxe Grobnik - a deluxe apartment situated on a hill above Rijeka, featuring private parking, a terrace, and stunning views of the Kvarner Bay. 2. Apartment Terra I Rijeka - a modern apartment located in the heart of the city, within the pedestrian zone and close to all amenities and the main promenade, Korzo. For more details about our accommodations, please visit our website.

This depends on your personal preference. Urban hubs like Zagreb, Pula, Rijeka, Split, Zadar, Dubrovnik and Osijek are popular for their airport access, as are Lošinj and Brač which also have airports (private, charter and commercial flight options vary). Croatia’s entire coastline allows for one to enjoy the sun and sea year-round with easy access to 1000+ islands, while the interior allows for amazing rural options, easy access to national and nature parks and close proximity to urban centres. Explore what Croatia has to offer here.

Internet speed in Croatia varies depending on the provider and location. Mobile internet is widely available across the country, with high-speed mobile routers accessible. Additionally, the 5G network is being rolled out by select telecom providers. Major telecom providers in Croatia include Hrvatski Telekom, A1, Telemach, Optima, and others. For specific details, please check with your accommodation provider.

School age children may be registered in local schools and will be granted an additional 70-hour allotment of Croatian lessons in order to integrate into the local school system. Contact the closest school based on local residence to ensure registration upon arrival. Should your child be accompanying you and plans to continue their education online in your home country, please ensure that confirmation of your child’s online school registration is provided to the Ministry of Science and Education upon request. For additional information and/or questions please contact: odgojiobrazovanje@mzo.hr and/or standardistrategije@mzo.hr

The Digital Nomad Association Croatia offers support for current and potential digital nomads and those looking for a destination to work remotely.