How to work abroad with a digital nomad visa
Many countries around the world are now offering digital nomad visas, which allow employees to work remotely anywhere. According to a travel expert at NerdWaller, “Digital nomad visas are basically temporary residency permits for remote workers.”
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Croatia updated its digital nomad visa to allow remote workers to stay for up to 18 months.Applicants must prove a monthly income of at least €3,295 and provide various documents like health insurance and proof of employment.Croatia offers a lower cost of living and is considered a safe country.
Croatia has quickly risen as a hot destination for travelers, thanks to its stunning beaches and medieval architecture worthy of being featured in Game of Thrones. Those enchanted by the Balkan country can now live and work there for up to several years as a digital nomad under updated regulations.
According to the Republic of Croatia’s Ministry of the Interior website, eligible applicants can work remotely from the country for up to 18 months – defined as a temporary stay – with the ability to submit a new application after six months after expiration. “Close family members,” including non-married partners of more than three years, can also join if they meet the requirements.
The digital nomad visa was initially launched in 2021, and was recently updated this past March to permit longer stays, according to Travel + Leisure Asia.
Here’s what people should know about Croatia’s updated digital nomad visa.
What are the benefits of being a digital nomad in Croatia?
Situated on the Adriatic Sea for a relaxed Mediterranean vibe, Croatia is known for its natural beauty, including sunshine-drenched coastlines and islands, charming towns, and rich history. (The country is home to 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.)
For those hoping for a lower cost of living, Croatia averages 22.6% cheaper compared to the United States, according to Numbeo. It’s also a relatively safe country, with a Level 1 travel advisory by the U.S. State Department, the lowest possible designation.
Who can apply for Croatia’s digital nomad visa?
The country defines a digital nomad as a third-country national – a non-citizen of the European Union, European Economic Area or Switzerland – “who is employed or performs work through communication technology fora 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.”
What are the requirements for Croatia’s digital nomad visa?
People need to submit several documents in order to apply for the digital nomad visa. They are:
A travel document, like a passport, that’ll be valid for longer than three months past your intended stayProof of health insurance for the time they’ll be in Croatia”Proof of purpose,” which is essentially evidence of employment by a foreign company, like a contractProof of a minimum monthly income of €3,295 (about $3,837), which is 2.5 the average monthly net salary of the previous year as published by the Croatian Bureau of Statistics. Longer stays require more financial evidence. You’ll need to show that you have at least €39,540 (about $46,046) in your bank account if you want to stay a year, and €59,310 (about $68,859) if you plan to stay the full 18 months.Proof of no criminal offenses or convictions in your country of residenceAn address in Croatia, like a lease contract or title deed. “This is important for determining the police administration/police station which is locally competent for processing your application,” the website states.How much does Croatia’s digital nomad visa cost?
If you’re applying for the temporary stay at a consular post, it will cost a total of €189.88 (about $221.07) for the temporary stay, long-term visa and biometric residence card. For online applications, the total is €87.59 (about $101.99).