No formal Golden Visa, but business investment route exists
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Take the Visa Wizard → Browse PropTren Map →The Temporary Residence (Investment) is one of Croatia's primary residency routes for investors and high-net-worth individuals. No formal Golden Visa, but business investment route exists
This visa is designed for non-EU citizens. No income threshold — investment-based pathway.
After 5 years on this visa, you qualify for permanent residency in Croatia. Citizenship becomes available after 8 years of continuous residence.
Standard Croatian (10-30% income, 18% corporate).
Standard Croatia progressive taxation applies (top rate around 18%).
Notary, OIB, bank account, capital deposit
Via Croatian consulate or in country
Show revenue/employees as proof of legitimate business
Croatian language A2 required
The total cost of obtaining the Temporary Residence (Investment) ranges from €1,600 to €5,000, depending on lawyer choice, document translation needs, and country-specific fees.
Yes — the Croatia Investor Visa allows family members to be included as dependents.
The Croatia Investor Visa is renewable and leads to permanent residency after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Croatia.
Citizenship is available after 8 years, subject to language exam (typically A2-B1) and integration interview.
This pathway is therefore valuable not only for relocation but as a long-term route to EU citizenship and freedom of movement across the Schengen area.
Establish Croatian company (d.o.o.). Minimum capital €2,500 (very low!). Operating business with revenue/employees. OIB tax number. Available to non-EU/EEA citizens.
No income requirement — this is an investor pathway requiring capital investment instead.
Standard Croatian (10-30% income, 18% corporate). Standard rate around 18%.
Typical processing time is 60-120 days from submission. Plus 2-6 weeks for document preparation beforehand. Account for additional time at consulate appointments and post-arrival residency permit processing.
Application fee: €100. Lawyer assistance (recommended): €1,500 on average. Total: €1,600-€5,000 including all fees, translations, and apostilles.
Yes — after 5 years of continuous residence under this visa, you qualify for permanent residency. Citizenship is available after 8 years.
Yes. Spouse income requirement is typically covered. Each child adds 0% to the income threshold.
No formal 'Golden Visa' — investment must be operating business. Croatian language requirement (A2) for permanent residency. Corporate tax 18% + dividend tax 10% — not as competitive as Cyprus/Malta
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