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Croatia Temporary Stay for Scientific Research

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Croatia?

The official source states: “Temporary stay for a third-country researcher carrying out research in Croatia under a hosting agreement.” (mup.gov.hr, read 2026-07-26.)

Q: How much money do I need?

The official source states: “Third-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.” It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated. (mup.gov.hr, read 2026-07-26.)

16 facts quoted from the official source

Temporary stay for a third-country researcher carrying out research in Croatia under a hosting agreement.

Income required: —
Can bring: —
Requirements: 9

Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

9 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Eligibility summaryThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
Financial meansThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
Hosting AgreementThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
In Country Application ExceptionThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
No Entry Ban Or Sis AlertThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
No Public Policy ThreatThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
Purpose EvidenceThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
Scientific Research PurposeThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
Character and securityThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026

Also stated by the source

Health InsuranceThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
Official source basisThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
Open WorkThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
Passport Extra Validity MonthsThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
Passport or travel documentThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
Report summaryThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026
Residence Address Registration DaysThird-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research.checked 2026-08-03 · Croatian Ministry of the Interior — Temporary stay of third-country nationals; current at 3 August 2026

Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Croatia?

The official source states: Temporary stay for a third-country researcher carrying out research in Croatia under a hosting agreement.

02How much money do I need?

The official source states: Third-country nationals who are required to have a visa to enter the Republic of Croatia may also apply for temporary stay at a police administration/police station if they are: [...] scientific researchers arriving on the basis of a hosting agreement. [...] Temporary stay may be granted [...] for [...] scientific research. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

Every answer is quoted from the official mup.gov.hr page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 16 points against the official source; 16 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mup.gov.hrLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Croatia government page.

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology

· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.

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