EU-Schengen residence for non-EU remote workers earning ≥ €2,870/month. Tax-free for non-Croatian source income — one of Europe's most attractive DNV regimes for the price.
Official name: Boravak Digitalnih Nomada (Article 69 Foreigners Act)
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$800–$2,500
14–60 days
12 months
Yes
Croatia introduced its Digital Nomad Visa on 1 January 2021 under Article 69 of the Foreigners Act, becoming the second EU country to dedicate a visa class to remote workers (after Estonia). Unlike most DNVs, Croatia explicitly exempts DNV holders' foreign-source employment and freelance income from Croatian income tax — making it the most tax-efficient EU DNV. The visa is granted for up to 12 months, non-renewable; holders must leave Croatia for 6 months before reapplying. Joined Schengen on 1 January 2023, so the visa now offers full Schengen travel. Croatia adopted the euro the same day. The combination of EU passport mobility + 0% Croatian tax on foreign income + Adriatic coast lifestyle has made this the most-applied-for DNV in the EU.
Government fee
$100
Lawyer / agent
$400–$1,200
All-in (incl. medical, translation, travel)
$800–$2,500
Minimum income/savings: ~$36,720/year. €2,870/month × 12 = €34,440 (~$36,720). Indexed to 2.5× Croatian average net wage; rises ~3-5%/yr. +10% per dependent.
Initial visa
12 months
Path to residency
Not a residency pathway
Path to citizenship
No
DNV holders are explicitly exempt from Croatian income tax on foreign-source employment and freelance income (Article 9 of Income Tax Act, as amended). Even at 183+ days physical presence, the foreign-source exemption holds. Local Croatian-source income (e.g. consulting for a Croatian client) is taxed at progressive rates 20-30% + city surtax. VAT (PDV) of 25% applies to any Croatia-issued invoices. See /tax/calculator for general Croatia rates — but DNV holders typically pay 0%.
Triggering threshold: more than 183 days physical presence.