Croatia · Skilled Worker Visa

Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit (ICT — Manager/Specialist)

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
6/10 diff
Challenging

Transposes Directive 2014/66/EU. For managers and specialists transferred from a third-country group entity to a Croatia…

Min income
Processing
90+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required
Direct answer

Transposes Directive 2014/66/EU. For managers and specialists transferred from a third-country group entity to a Croatian group entity. Requires ≥9 months prior continuous employment in the same group. Up to 3 years validity. 6-month cooling-off after expiry before re-application.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
36 months
Processing Time
90+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredYes

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Zagreb
Single (monthly)€1,300
Family (monthly)€2,700
Rent 1BR (center)€650
Groceries€325
Transport pass€78
Split
Single (monthly)€1,220
Family (monthly)€2,500
Rent 1BR (center)€600
Groceries€305
Transport pass€73
Rijeka
Single (monthly)€900
Family (monthly)€1,900
Rent 1BR (center)€500
Groceries€225
Transport pass€54
Dubrovnik
Single (monthly)€964
Family (monthly)€2,006
Rent 1BR (center)€366
Groceries€241
Transport pass€58

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit (ICT — Manager/Specialist)?

Transposes Directive 2014/66/EU. For managers and specialists transferred from a third-country group entity to a Croatian group entity. Requires ≥9 months prior continuous employment in the same group. Up to 3 years validity. 6-month cooling-off after expiry before re-application.

Can the Intra-Corporate Transferee Permit (ICT — Manager/Specialist) lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Croatia?

Yes. Croatia offers 8 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Croatia country page.

What is the cost of living in Croatia?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Zagreb: €1,300/mo; Split: €1,220/mo; Rijeka: €900/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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