🇭🇷 Croatia · Employer-sponsored work
EU Blue Card (Highly-Qualified Third-Country National) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,300 |
| Minimum annual salary | EUR 27,600 |
| Minimum investment | €60 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| University degree | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €74 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/stay-and-work/stay-and-work-of-highly-qualified-third-country-nationals/281692.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,300.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
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“Required document for EU Blue Card: 'a contract of employment for performing highly qualified jobs for and under the direction of another person, in the duration of at least one year, which has been concluded with a company, branch office, representative office, sole trader... registered in the Republic of Croatia'; 'EU Blue Card holders may work in the Republic of Croatia only at jobs that their stay and work permit has been issued for and only ”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.