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Visa for transiting through international airport transit areas in Croatia. Required only if you must leave the transit area and clear immigration to change flights.

Short-stay visa for business meetings, conferences, and negotiations. Part of Schengen short-stay category. Valid up to 90 days in 180-day period. No work authorization.

Residence permit for remote workers employed by foreign companies. No work restrictions within Croatia. Extended from 12 to 18 months as of 2025. Tax exemption on foreign-sourced income.

Work permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals with specialized expertise. Exemption from labor market test. Valid for up to 4 years tied to employment contract.

Residence permit for family members joining Croatian residents or citizens. Covers spouses, partners, dependent children, and parents in specific circumstances.

Visa for managers, specialists, and trainees transferred within multinational companies. Requires prior employment with company group outside EU and cooling-off period restrictions.

Work permit for managers and highly skilled specialists in companies. Exempt from labor market test. Valid for up to 3 years tied to employment.

National long-stay visa required for entry when granted temporary stay or stay and work permit in Croatia. Gateway to obtaining Croatian residence permits for work, study, or family reunification.

Residence status after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Croatia. Gateway to permanent residency and eventually citizenship.

Permanent residency status granting indefinite stay in Croatia. Available after 5+ years continuous residence or through accelerated pathways. Gateway to citizenship.

Work permit for employees of EU/EEA companies temporarily assigned to work in Croatia. Employer remains in EU/EEA. No labor market test required.

Temporary residence permit for foreign property owners registered in Croatian land registry. Valid for 1 year, non-renewable. Allows property-based residence without work rights.

Work registration certificate for members of religious orders and religious workers. Valid for short-term contracted work up to 30 or 90 days per calendar year.

Short-stay visa for tourism, business, or private visits in Croatia and Schengen area. Valid for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Available for one, two, or multiple entries.

Work permit for temporary employment in agriculture, forestry, hospitality, and tourism sectors. Valid for up to 6 months per year. Labor market test exemption for stays under 90 days.

Registration requirement for visa-exempt nationals staying in Croatia under 90 days. Not a visa but administrative registration for accommodation providers.

Temporary residence permit for international students enrolled in recognized Croatian educational institutions. Valid for duration of academic program (typically 1 year per enrollment period).

Work permit for professional training and internship programs. Exempt from labor market test. Valid for duration of training program.

Residence permit for volunteers engaged in voluntary service through organizations in Croatia. Unpaid work. Valid for up to 1 year, extendable by additional 12 months.

Standard employment visa for third-country nationals with a Croatian job offer. Requires employer sponsorship and labor market approval. Valid for up to 3 years.

Visa for entrepreneurs and business owners establishing or owning a company in Croatia. Requires minimum investment and employment of Croatian citizens. Valid for up to 3 years.