Split pairs Adriatic coastline and Roman old-town streets with a genuinely rare perk: Croatia's nomad visa comes with a full income tax exemption, not just a reduced rate.
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Croatia in short
We cover 2 cities in Croatia. A mid-range solo month runs from about $1,500 in Split to about $1,500 in Zagreb (our planning estimates, method). The visa tracker has 1 record for Croatia, read on official pages and last checked 29 Sept 2026.
Ministry of Interior page describes application process, checked 2026-09-28
Income rule
At least 2.5 average monthly net salaries paid in the previous year; currently 3,622.50 EUR per month (increases by 10% of the average salary per family member)
Savings alternative
Alternatively 43,470 EUR in the bank for a 12-month stay, or 65,205 EUR for 18 months
Stay
Temporary stay up to a maximum of 18 months
Government fee
46.45 EUR at police (plus card fees 9.29 and 31.85 EUR); at a consulate 55.74 EUR plus 93.00 EUR for D visa or 41.14 EUR for card
Insurance
Proof of health insurance covering Croatia for the whole stay
Tax
Tax Administration page on tax changes from 1 Jan 2021 states that the tax position of income earned by digital nomads was defined as an exemption from taxation (translated); eligibility conditions are not detailed on that page
Sorted from cheapest. Monthly cost is a mid-range solo scenario in US dollars; housing is the accommodation line of the same scenario. Wifi and safety are planning figures, not measurements.
How this page is built: visa rows are read from the audited tracker, which links each figure to an official page and dates the check; city figures are editorial planning estimates (method). Rules change, so confirm with the authority before you apply. Researched from official immigration pages and the site's cost dataset.
Earlier summary of the visa route
Scheme
Digital Nomad Residence Permit
Maximum stay
Up to 18 months
Income or savings
~€3,622/month or ~€43,470 in savings
Difficulty
Moderate
These summary figures were carried over from the earlier site and are not individually dated. Where they differ from the official-source records above, the records win.
