Croatia digital nomad residence permit income requirement 2026: how much you need (calculator)
Minimum for the main applicant: €3,622.50 a month (€43,470 a year)
Official source: Temporary stay of digital nomads (Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Croatia (MUP)) · checked on 10 October 2026
Croatia's temporary stay for digital nomads, up to 18 months. Official name: Privremeni boravak digitalnih nomada.
How the amount is calculated
Rule: 2.5 average monthly net salaries of the previous year for the main applicant; +10% of the average monthly net salary for each family member or partner.
Average monthly net salary paid in January–December 2025: €1,449 (Croatian Bureau of Statistics). The Ministry of the Interior states the resulting amount: 2.5 × €1,449 = €3,622.50.
In force: 2026 (average of 2025). The average for the previous year changes each year (DZS publishes it early in the year); the Ministry then updates the amount.
Source of the index: Temporary stay of digital nomads, checked on 10 October 2026; Prosječne mjesečne neto i bruto plaće zaposlenih za prosinac 2025. (release RAD-2025-1-1/12, 20 February 2026), checked on 10 October 2026
Income that counts: Regular income shown by bank statements or payslips for the last six months (or the total amount for the whole stay in your account).
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Not immigration or legal advice. These are the minimum amounts written in the official rules on the date we checked them. Requirements change, and consulates and immigration offices can ask for more or assess your documents differently: always check the official page or ask the consulate before you apply.
How much for a family
| Household | A month | A year | A month in USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single applicant | €3,622.50 | €43,470 | USD 4,047.06 |
| Couple | €3,767.40 | €45,208.80 | USD 4,208.94 |
| Couple + 1 child | €3,912.30 | €46,947.60 | USD 4,370.82 |
| Couple + 2 children (family of 4) | €4,057.20 | €48,686.40 | USD 4,532.70 |
| Couple + 3 children | €4,202.10 | €50,425.20 | USD 4,694.59 |
| Single parent + 1 child | €3,767.40 | €45,208.80 | USD 4,208.94 |
Calculated from the rule above · official source checked on 10 October 2026
In your currency
| Currency | Main applicant, a month | A year |
|---|---|---|
| EUR Euro | €3,622.50 | €43,470 |
| USD US dollar | USD 4,047.06 | USD 48,564.72 |
| GBP Pound sterling | £3,020.44 | £36,245.28 |
| CAD Canadian dollar | CAD 5,653.27 | CAD 67,839.24 |
| AUD Australian dollar | AUD 5,761.22 | AUD 69,134.64 |
| NZD New Zealand dollar | NZD 7,180.88 | NZD 86,170.56 |
| INR Indian rupee | INR 384,289.29 | INR 4,611,471.48 |
| PHP Philippine peso | PHP 257,715.52 | PHP 3,092,586.24 |
| ZAR South African rand | ZAR 67,543.32 | ZAR 810,519.84 |
| BRL Brazilian real | BRL 21,985.68 | BRL 263,828.16 |
| MXN Mexican peso | MXN 76,520.60 | MXN 918,247.20 |
| TRY Turkish lira | TRY 202,140.93 | TRY 2,425,691.16 |
| CNY Chinese yuan | CNY 26,924.59 | CNY 323,095.08 |
| SGD Singapore dollar | SGD 5,173.65 | SGD 62,083.80 |
| JPY Japanese yen | JPY 636,401 | JPY 7,636,812 |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 30 October 2026 (updated automatically every working day). Indicative only: consulates may use another rate or ask for the amount in euros.
Good to know
- Instead of a monthly income you can show the whole amount in your bank account: €43,470 for 12 months or €65,205 for 18 months (main applicant, Ministry figures).
- The +10% is 10% of one average net salary (€144.90), not 10% of €3,622.50.
Official sources
- Temporary stay of digital nomads – Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Croatia (MUP), ministry page, checked on 10 October 2026
What it says: At least 2.5 average monthly net salaries of the previous year; currently €3,622.50 a month; +10% of the average monthly net salary for each additional family member or partner; €43,470 for 12 months, €65,205 for 18 months. - Prosječne mjesečne neto i bruto plaće zaposlenih za prosinac 2025. (release RAD-2025-1-1/12, 20 February 2026) – Croatian Bureau of Statistics (DZS), statistics office PDF, checked on 10 October 2026
What it says: January–December 2025: average monthly net salary per employee in legal entities €1,449.
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