Croatia Digital Nomad Residence
Croatia is excellent for dogs, especially the Dalmatian coast.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $120
- Processing
- 1-2 months
- Validity
- 1 year
- Income
- $3,600/mo
- Savings Option
- $43,000 bank balance
- Pet Friendliness
- 7/10
- Tax trigger
- 183 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- Medium
- Total (est.)
- ~$2,300/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$850/mo
- Coffee
- ~$2.3
- Internet
- 90 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$160/mo
Visa Overview
Croatia offers a spectacular lifestyle but enforces a strict 'cool-down' period—you cannot renew the visa immediately; you must leave for 90 days after your year is up. For 2026, the income requirement is pegged to 2.5x the average salary, making it more exclusive than years past.
Pet Entry & Rules
Croatia is excellent for dogs, especially the Dalmatian coast. Pets must be microchipped and have a rabies vaccination administered at least 21 days before arrival. Ferries are generally pet-friendly.
Tax Residency
The biggest selling point: Digital nomads in Croatia are legally exempt from paying local income tax on their remote work earnings for the duration of their 1-year permit.