Croatia Digital Nomad Temporary Stay Permit (up to 18 months; one extension up to 6 months)for 🇷🇴 Romanian citizens travelling to 🇭🇷 Croatia

📋Required Documents8

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  Proof of accommodation / registered address in Croatia
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  Proof of health insurance covering Croatia
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  Background check / criminal record certificate from the home country
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  Proof of remote work for a non-Croatian employer or your own foreign company
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  Proof of income above the required threshold (~€2,870/month or equivalent savings in 2025)
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  Temporary stay application for digital nomads
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  Valid passport (valid 3+ months beyond the stay)
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  Recent photograph

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Croatia Digital Nomad Temporary Stay Permit (up to 18 months; one extension up to 6 months), book an appointment at the nearest Croatia embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is EUR 35.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Croatia embassy or official government website before booking travel.

🌐Why Romanian passport holders need a visa for Croatia

Romanian citizens require a visa to enter Croatia based on the current immigration requirements set by Croatia's government. Romanian passport holders must apply through the Croatia embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Croatia Digital Nomad Temporary Stay Permit (up to 18 months; one extension up to 6 months) Applications Are Refused6

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  Income below the required level — at least 2.5× the average monthly net salary (about €3,622.50/month), with 10% more per accompanying family member — or income/savings that cannot be reliably evidenced.
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  No proof of remote work performed through communications technology for an employer or own company that is not registered in Croatia.
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  No valid health insurance, or no acceptable proof of accommodation in Croatia.
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  Reapplying before the mandatory six-month period outside Croatia has elapsed since a previous digital-nomad stay.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent application, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  A relevant criminal record, a Schengen entry ban/SIS alert, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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