🇭🇷 Croatia · Entrepreneur
Self-Employed / Company-Founder Stay and Work Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,300 |
| Minimum investment | €26,545 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €74 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 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://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/self-employed-worker-croatia_en.
- 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.
Minimum monthly income
Minimum investment
“has invested at least HRK 200,000.00 in the establishment of his/her company or sole trade”
Health insurance
Criminal record
Age range
Application fee
Open to all nationalities
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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 2026-06-08.