How Canadian citizens can visit and live in Croatia: Guide for 2023
UPDATED: 3.2.2023.
Croatia has been especially popular with Canadians in the last few years. Some are coming here as tourists to experience this magnificent country, and others have picked up and moved to Croatia permanently.
While the cost to visit Croatia is steadily going up, there are still bargains to be had by those making Canadian dollars. Depending on where and when you go, much of Croatia is still undiscovered by tourists and is much safer, unlike mega destinations like London, Paris, and Rome. With the right destination and right time of year, you may find yourself among only locals.
Many Canadians are putting down roots, making Croatia their long-term home. Loads of Canadians have Croatian heritage and are applying for citizenship now that the language test has been waived for the diaspora, with plans to relocate once approved.
Others have married a Croatian abroad and have decided to build their life in an inherited family home. The rest just think it’s nice and are looking for a change of pace that maybe involves living by the sea. It’s the perfect place for snowbirds, eh?
There are several options for Canadians to settle in Croatia. They aren’t all easy, but anyone with determination can make them happen. We’ve created a guide specifically for Canadians that includes every option available for moving to Croatia long term. If you’re only here for a short time, we cover tourist visas too.
In this post, we cover:
- How Canadian citizens can visit Croatia as tourists
- How Canadian citizens can apply for temporary residence
- Requirements for residence
- Health insurance
- Exchanging driver’s licenses
- Buying property in Croatia
- Taxes
- Where to find the Canadian embassy in Croatia
- Skip the research and let EIC answer all of your questions
- Reviews from people we’ve helped
The facts are these…
How Canadian citizens can visit and live in Croatia
Tourist visas for Canadian citizens to visit Croatia
Canadians are allowed visa-free travel to 119 countries around the world right now. Croatia is one of those countries.
Even though a visa is not needed, there are requirements for Canadian citizens to enter Croatia. You can find more information here.
You can always see the latest tourist visa status here, but it’s unlikely to ever change because Canada is full of nice people that do not piss other off other countries as a general rule.
How to move to Croatia as a Canadian
While there are nearly a dozen options for staying in Croatia long-term, most only offer limited stays, and the ones that let you stay the longest are the hardest to get. This guide will cover all of your options as well as what is required of you as a Canadian citizen to apply for residency.
Before we get started, we need to cover some vocabulary. Croatia divvies citizens into 3 groups: Croatian citizens, EU/EEA citizens, and everybody else (third-country nationals or non-EU/EEA citizens). Canadians belong to the third-country national group. This means that the residence permit scenarios we cover below apply to all third-country nationals, not just Canadians.
The ministry that handles immigration is called Ministarstvo unutarnjih poslova, although we may refer to it as MUP or the police for short.
[Read: All the Croatian government ministries and what they do]
Now that we’ve finished our schooling, let’s get started. We will go through each residency option in greater detail.
Digital nomad permit
Starting in 2021, digital nomads can be granted temporary residence based on their remote work as long as they are not working for any Croatian companies. Canadians can apply for this permit.
Here are instructions on how to apply for a permit based on being a digital nomad.
View frequently asked questions about Croatia’s digital nomad permit here.
Permanent residents of EU/EEA/Switzerland
Canadians who hold long-term residence in another EU/EEA member state may be granted temporary residence in Croatia.
Here are instructions on applying for a permit based on your permanent residence in another EU/EEA country.
Student permit
Canadians are allowed to study at one of Croatia’s many universities across the country. Their universities offer specialties in a variety of subjects. Many foreign citizens attend medical school here. You can also study Croatian at certain institutions. All of these options give you a basis for temporary residency.
To get a student residence permit, you must include proof of acceptance into a qualified Croatian institution of education with your residence application.
Here are instructions on how to apply for a student residence permit.
Work permit
Canadians can apply for a residence permit with the option to work in Croatia.
If you want to seek a work permit to live in Croatia, start by seeing which jobs are available. Our guide on how to find a job in Croatia will prove helpful.
Here are instructions on how to apply for a work permit.
EU Blue Card
If you have received higher education or qualifications such as ISCED 1997 levels 5a or higher, or an associate’s degree or higher, you may qualify for an EU Blue Card.
Once you have been hired or given a binding work offer for a highly qualified position within Croatia, the company that intends to hire you may apply for a temporary residence that will allow you to work based on a Blue Card.
Our detailed guide on how to apply for an EU Blue Card in Croatia is available here.
Work permit by opening your own company
If you’d rather start your own company, you can issue yourself a work contract as the company owner and therefore qualify for a work permit.
This option involves entangling yourself in an endless tax bureaucracy capable of strangling the life right out of you, so it is not recommended if you don’t intend to use the company for business. This option should only be used by those who really want to open and run a company in Croatia.
If you plan to go this route, make sure you educate yourself thoroughly, so you know what you are getting yourself into. We have written a heap of posts about opening and running businesses in Croatia, which you can view here.
Read more about the option of getting a work permit by opening your own company in this guide.
Prepayment of rent
If you only want to live in Croatia for one year, then this option could be the right fit. It’s a great option for retired people and frequent travelers whom have the flexibility to move to a new country for a limited amount of time.
This permit is not “merit” based or tied to work contracts and instead is tied to prepaying rent for the term you are here. Of course, there are catches…
Here are instructions on how to apply for residence based on prepayment of rent.
Learning the Croatian language
A residence permit can also be granted if you study the Croatian language at certain language schools. To get this permit, you must enroll in a Croatian language study program (like Croaticum).
[Read: Biggest Croatian language schools in Croatia]
Our detailed guide on how to apply for temporary residence based on language study is available here.
Scientific research
If you have a scientific research project that you wish to work on in Croatia, you can get a residence permit. You’ll definitely need to provide proof of the research, which will likely involve a detailed plan of what you hope to accomplish, why you need to be in Croatia, and the time frame in which you plan to accomplish it. Expect a close review. However, you cannot work for a Croatian company with this permit.
Members of the Croatian people
Croatian descendants can apply for Croatian residence based on humanitarian reasons as being a member of the Croatian people.
Once granted temporary residence, members of the Croatian people have the right to work in Croatia without a work permit. They can attend courses or vocational training, educate, and study.
View our guide on how Croatian diaspora and descendants without Croatian citizenship can apply for temporary residence in Croatia here.
Volunteering
It is possible to gain residency on the grounds of humanitarian or volunteer work. To apply on this basis, you’ll need to provide a contract with a non-profit organization that shows the term of work and that you are not being paid for this work, among other requirements.
You can read more about this permit here.
View our articles on Croatian non-profit organizations that may offer long-term contracts to volunteers from third countries:
Marriage or partnership with a Croatian or EU national
This program is called family reunification, which essentially means that spouses and children of Croatians and EU/EEA citizens can come to live in Croatia with their spouse or parent (if they are a minor).
If you are married to a Croatian or EU/EEA national, you are entitled to live in Croatia with legal residency as long as both you and your spouse live together at the same address. This is by far the easiest and fastest permit to get since there is an automatic trust that is inherent when a Croatian or EU/EEA citizen is involved.
[Read: How to get married in Croatia (if at least one spouse is a foreigner)]
Learn more about how to apply for a permit based on marriage here:
- How non-EU/EEA family members of EU/EEA nationals can get temporary residence in Croatia
- How non-EU/EEA spouses of Croatians can apply for residence
Croatian ancestry
If you have Croatian lineage, you’ve won the lotto. The Croatian government really really really wants Croatians from abroad to return to Croatia to live and work.
To qualify for citizenship, you must have a parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, etc., that is Croatian. Lineage must be in a straight line, and you must be able to prove the connection, which can be done in a variety of ways (usually through birth certificates). Find out if you qualify for Croatian citizenship here.
You can see how to apply for Croatian citizenship here. We also have a specific guide on applying for citizenship based on descent here.
Learn about the most important things you need to know before applying for Croatian citizenship here.
Our citizenship resources are available here.
Requirements that apply to all situations
There are standard requirements that apply to all citizens of Canada no matter which basis applies to you. Below is a list of the most common requirements. Keep in mind that MUP will request additional items from you depending on your basis for residency, as noted above.
Everyone must provide:
- Completed application form Obrazac 1a
- The police will provide you with the right application – view it here
- Valid passport
- Validity period must be 3 months longer than the validity period of the intended stay
- Criminal background check and certificate on the length of stay – view a guide here
- Health insurance
- This is usually private health insurance unless you have state health insurance from another EU/EEA state
- Registered address in Croatia – view a guide here
- Proof of accommodation is sufficient for applying for residence, and after approval, you’ll need a rental contract
- Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself – view a guide here
- Passport photo 30×35 mm
- Usually, there is a photo studio right by MUP where you can get these in the right size
- Application fee
- This is due upon approval of your application. All possible administrative costs for this procedure are available here. In some cases, you must pay an administrative fee earlier in the process using tax stamps.
Health insurance for Canadians living in Croatia
When applying for temporary residence in Croatia as a Canadian citizen, you must have proof of health insurance as part of your application. It will need to be some kind of private health insurance policy (or a state health insurance policy if coming from another country within the EU/EEA).
Once you are approved for residence, then you must sign up for obvezno state health insurance with HZZO, unless you’re a digital nomad.
View our guides on Croatian health insurance:
- Croatia’s state health care obvezno insurance, what it costs and what is included
- What is dopunsko and why you should have this health insurance
- What is Croatian dodatno health insurance
- How to get travel insurance in Croatia (putno), which you can use to apply for residence
HZZO is the state health insurance fund. View a list of HZZO offices in Croatia here.
Upon enrollment in HZZO, all non-EU citizens are required to pay 12 months of health insurance premiums for the previous year plus the monthly premium going forward. This is for all citizens, children and adults alike. Meaning that if you are a family of 4 with 2 children, you’ll need to pay these fees for all 4 members of your family.
The monthly premium changes year to year. The current amount is always updated in this post.
Exchanging your Canada driver’s license
If you wish to drive in Croatia, you can exchange your Canada driver’s license for a Croatian one as long as you do it within your first year of residence. If you wait longer than one year, you may be fined and/or required to start from scratch with a driving school.
You can read about the process of exchanging your Canadian driver’s license here.
You can read about the process of getting a Croatian driver’s license from scratch here.
Learn how to take a driving school called autoškola in Croatia here.
Buying property in Croatia
Canadian citizens are allowed to any purchase property zoned as “residential” in Croatia, depending on the province they are from. You can see the latest list of reciprocity agreements in place with Canadian provinces here.
If you’re interested in purchasing a house or apartment in Croatia, we’ve got a step-by-step guide that explains the process. Check it out here.
We can also connect you to vetted real estate agents and solicitors to help you through the process. If you’d like an introduction, please complete this form, and we’ll contact you.
Taxes
Canadians living more than 183 days in Croatia each year must report their worldwide income and pay taxes in Croatia.
Currently, Canada does have a double taxation treaty in place with Croatia.
Here are some additional resources from the CRA:
- Determining your residence status in Canada
- Factual residents – Temporarily outside of Canada
- Individuals – Leaving or entering Canada and non-residents
Taxes are complicated, especially when you reside outside of your home country. We’ve provided a 50.000-foot view of the tax situation. If you ever want a detailed review of your tax liability while living in Croatia, contact us, and we’ll connect you with a tax expert.
[Read: Comparison of Croatia’s taxes with taxes of the 10 largest EU/EEA Member States]
How to find the Canadian embassy in Croatia
Embassy of Canada, Zagreb
Contact: Alan Bowman
Telephone: +385 (0)1 4881 200; +385 (0)1 4881 230
Email: zagreb@international.gc.ca
Address: Prilaz Gjure Deželića 4, 10 000 Zagreb – view map
Conclusion
With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can live in Croatia for at least a year, if not longer. There will be some challenges, but it can totally be worth it in the end. Croatia is a beautiful country with kind people, gorgeous weather, untouched nature, and a high quality of life.
It all comes down to how badly you want to live here and how much patience you have.
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All first-time clients get 30 minutes with an Expat in Croatia consultant PLUS 30 minutes with a vetted English-speaking lawyer from our network.
Repeat clients can book a 30-minute session with an EIC consultant as a stand-alone appointment.
During your chat with us, we will answer all of your questions about Croatia. You can tap into our expertise on anything you want; whether it be residency, citizenship, healthcare, buying property, letting accommodation, operating a business, what it’s like to live here, personal experiences with bureaucracy, or cultural nuance. It’s all tailored to you.
In addition, you’ll receive a follow up with additional resources based on your situation, Sara’s Croatia Restaurant Guide as well as introductions to vetted professionals like insurance, law, real estate, translation and tax.
All legal advice will be handled by our vetted lawyer network. We can help you with everything else.
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We have an extensive Frequently Asked Questions about this service here.
Who will I speak with?
Expat in Croatia has two experienced consultants, Sara Dyson and Carol Anne Škorvaga. You may choose your consultant.
Carol Anne Škorvaga, known to us as “CAM”, is a first-generation Croatian-Canadian living in Jastrebarsko with her family. She grew up entrenched in the Croatian community surrounded by culture and folklore, attended Croatian school in Canada and then returned to Zagreb to attend Filozofski Fakultet. CAM is fluent in Croatian and has firsthand knowledge of being both a Canadian expat and a Croatian returnee, building a home in Croatia and being a parent with children in local schools.
Meet CAM in this quick 2-minute video here.
Sara Dyson is the founder of Expat in Croatia. She has lived in Split, Croatia as a US citizen since 2012 and experienced first-hand applying for temporary residence, long-term residence and Croatian citizenship. She’s also operated 2 companies, purchased a home, and written about Croatia and its bureaucracy extensively since 2013. Her application is citizenship is based on her work through Expat in Croatia. Read Sara’s full bio here.
Meet Sara in this quick 2-minute video here.
What is the cost?
The below costs are per 30 minutes and include VAT (25% tax mandated by the Croatian government). If additional time is requested, it is billed in ¼ hour increments.
First-time clients automatically get an extra 30 minutes with an English-speaking lawyer from our vetted network.
Carol Anne Škorvaga
- First-time clients | 150 euros (includes session with lawyer)
- Repeat clients | 75 euros
Sara Dyson
- First-time clients | 250 euros (includes session with lawyer)
- Repeat clients | 150 euros
It takes a tremendous amount of hands-on, human work to research and vet our information that we provide during sessions. This process includes extensive web research, phone calls to the government, collaboration with licensed Croatian professionals, and visits to government, collaboration with licensed Croatian professionals, and visits to government offices.
It’s not something that ChatGPT can do. We must employ skilled, full-time employees who live in Croatia and that comes with a cost.
Reviews from our clients
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For my consulting session with Sara, I had questions about establishing residency, and also some questions about Healthcare. I sent in questions to her ahead of time so that my session was customized for my needs. Sara had all of those questions noted and was very prepared to elaborate on each one of them and more. I felt confident on the information that was provided and when I had a follow-up questions she was able to easily answer those for me as well. Sara is very personable and approachable in her demeanor which made the meeting enjoyable. I have been following EIC for a few years now and I am always so impressed by the wealth of information that is out there for all of us “seekers”. In addition, the pre-session communication by CAM was very efficient and much appreciated. I have already recommended Expat in Croatia to friends and family members in need of information. Thank you!
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Canada
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
Thank you so much to these wonderful ladies for the fantastic service. I needed help with some Croatian business issues, terms & processes. They connected me with an appropriate professional – another lovely lady who I immediately connected with and felt she really understood my issue, & she was able to answer all my queries in English – bonus! I would highly recommend these fabulous, friendly ladies and service to anyone who needs some assistance. Again, many thanks.
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United States
Introduced to a Professional, Professional Assistance
On short notice I accepted a work trip to Europe and decided to stop in Zagreb prior to my job in Paris. Having obtained citizenship approval the purpose of this trip was to file birth records and my marriage record as well as obtaining domovnicas for my family and to apply for my passport. Filip coordinated everything on very short notice, including vetting our documents and coordinating a new translation due to a copy and pasting error within 3 hours. Ines met me and obtained the domovnicas for my family on my behalf. The registrar wished to have another document to complete registering my marriage and my wife and my birth certificates but Filip has told me exactly what to get. Finally Filip accompanied me to the MUP to file for my first passport. He guided me through the process and, unbelievably, I had my first Croatian Passport in my hands three hours later (not exaggerating)! These are the second group of professionals Expat in Croatia has referred me to, and again my expectations were exceeded. Thank you so much Filip and Ines for your attention to detail, guidance, timeliness, and professionalism all on short notice. The remainder of my family will be using your services once they receive their decisions as well. Thank you!
Natalie N.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
My husband and I met consulted with Expat in Croatia in order to learn about obtaining Croatian citizenship. We met with Sara Dyson initially and she was able to answer all of our general questions with regard to citizenship. She also put us in contact with our attorney, Ines, in order to begin the application process. I was very pleased with Sara’s expertise on the matter. Our attorney, Ines, was very thorough and professional. She clearly explained the process step by step and answered all of our questions and concerns throughout the entire process. Our appointment with the Chicago consulate went very smoothly and it was all thanks to Ines’ hard work! We couldn’t be more pleased with the experience and I would recommend Expat in Croatia and their professionals to anyone looking into Croatian citizenship.
Brice R.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
I really did not know where to start but Expat Croatia (Sara) introduced me to Antonela (Immigration lawyer) and she is the best. The citizenship process can be a bit daunting but having someone in Croatia to help is so necessary. I also feel that Antonela and Mia provide a service that is great value for what they charge. My advice to anyone who is applying for citizenship is to be diligent and patient. We were able to find all the necessary paperwork and I did secure Croatian citizenship for myself, my wife and our three children. (My grandmother was born in Croatia). The citizenship process took just over 2 years. We are now working on getting our Croatian passports which of course while a straightforward process, does take several months.
Ivan C.
Germany
Consulting
Sara answered all my questions, happy with the call. May actually engage the fixer in the future too.
Tara H.
New Zealand
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
My journey with Expat in Croatia started with a consulting session with Sara, From here I decided to work with a vetted lawyer to help me with my Temporary Residence application and dealing with the infamous Croatian bureaucracy. I was paired with the lovely Andrea and her team, who were amazing. It was awesome to know everything was taken care of, and that everything was explained to me clearly and carefully. I was given updates of my application status, accompanied when having to get things done such as ID photos, dealing with MUP etc., and all the forms filled out for me. This experience was definitely worth the money as it saved me a lot of stress; I enjoyed it so much I’m using another Expat in Croatia lawyer to help me with my Citizenship application!
Nicole C.
United States
Consulting
Sara was extremely knowledgeable and helpful answering all of our questions and walking us through what to expect in the process of applying for a temporary residence. She provided multiple resources promptly after the call. I can definitely see us booking another session with her as we start the process just to have a second pair of eyes help along the way. Absolutely worth every penny!
Barbara (Richard) H.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
The Expat in Croatia newsletter has been an indispensable guide for us while waiting to acquire Croatian citizenship. Since receiving citizenship this month, we decided to book a consultation to address more specific questions as we move closer to actually moving to Croatia. We chose CAM (Carol Anne) to be our consultant and found her to be the perfect “fit” for us. She has experienced everything that we will be dealing with as she moved from Canada to Croatia. Whether it is information about shipping items, registering a car, health insurance, or getting a tax consultant to navigate important financial details, she provided everything and more. We found her to be thorough, professional, personable, and smart. She is also funny and charming. We love CAM! We will continue to use this resource, consulting with CAM as needed or as more questions arise.
Megan G.
United States
Consulting
I learned more in an hour that my month of online searching. Everything was prompt, organized, and correct. Best money I have spent in tgid process thus far.
Jenn K.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
EIC has a Wonderful team of professionals to help guide us through our process of obtaining Croatian citizenship by descent. We had initial consultation with Sara, and then one of the attorneys, Andrea. Although we are gathering our documents on our own, we will be hiring them to oversee the process and help us with requirements we are unable to complete on our own during and after our applications are submitted . We would highly recommend Expat in Croatia !
Craig W.
United Kingdom
Consulting
Would highly recommend the services of ‘Expat in Croatia’ to friends. Sara took the time to familiarise herself with our specific situation before we chatted which meant we were able to talk through the options available and conclude with a clear idea of the avenues we should pursue.
Ninka S.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
I had first consultation with Carol Anne (CAM). She did a great job, very informative and willing to help . I would recommend Expat to my friends. Steve was very responsive to my emails and he connected me to Filip who we hired to help my son and his girlfriend. So far great experience but I know it is a process. We needed help with temp residence for my son’s girlfriend who was looking for looking to stay longer the 90 day . My son has USA /Croatian Citizenship.
Lori P.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
We needed assistance with purchasing property and moving forward with applying for Croatian citizenship. We had a great conversation with Sara and CAM, they explained both processes clearly and provides us with numerous resources. They have also facilitated contact with a Croatian lawyer to work with us on both processes. It has been helpful to understand timelines and requirements, and they have provided contact with professionals that can be responsible for the aspects that we cannot do on our own.
Helen M.
United Kingdom
Consulting
So far I have only had a consulting session with Sara but it was excellent and all of my questions were answered and I feel totally confident with the information provided. I was also given additional website links after the session so that I could find extra information. I felt totally at ease with Sara who came across as not only a very professional person but very personable. I would most certainly recommend Expat in Croatia to anybody else for whatever assistance they needed, and intend to use the services of a vetted professional in due course.
Natalie P.
United States
Consulting
My husband and I consulted with Sara to find out more about living in Croatia with a digital nomad permit. We asked about options to bring our nanny with us as well as which locations and neighborhoods would best suit our family. We’re so grateful to have a local help us in this venture which gave us so much reassurance and piece of mind before we move across the world!
Robert P.
Australia
Consulting
Useful information was given such as bank accounts, residency and buying properties
Lindsey F.
United States
Consulting
My husband and I met with Sara to discuss our options regarding moving to Croatia. My husband is of Croatian descent but we were unsure of what we would need to present and to who, once we arrived in Croatia. Sara, through her expansive knowledge, was able to direct us to the correct experts and offer alternatives. She made navigating the Croatian immigration process much easier. Sara and her team are exceptional. I cannot recommend them enough; I look forward to continued correspondence with her as we continue through the process.
Michael C.
Australia
Consulting
Very good service. If you are thinking of immigrating to Croatia a chat with Sara is mandatory. There are so many things one must consider. e.g. Immigration procedures and mandatory health care payments etc.
Bernadette B.
United States
Consulting, Introduced to a Professional
My experience to date with Expat in Croatia has been terrific. The website contains a wealth of information which is vetted and updated regularly. After reviewing the website, I scheduled a consultation with Sara Dyson to discuss the process of obtaining citizenship by descent for myself and my siblings. In less than an hour Sara provided a comprehensive, detailed explanation of the process. She answered all my questions about housing, healthcare, and life in Croatia; and the references provided in a follow-up email were extremely helpful. I am especially impressed with the service they offer matching people applying for citizenship with Croatian lawyers who can assist them. It’s not a simple handoff; an Expat in Croatia representative remains engaged through the entire process and acts as a liaison between the client and the attorney. We will definitely be taking advantage of that service as we pursue our dream of obtaining Croatian citizenship. I look forward to working with Sara, Carol Anne and the entire Expat in Croatia team.
View our other residency by nationality guides
- How EU/EEA permanent residents can get temporary residence in Croatia
- How EU/EEA citizens can get temporary residence in Croatia
- How EU/EEA citizens can apply for permanent residency in Croatia
- How American citizens can visit and live in Croatia
- How Australian citizens can visit and live in Croatia
- How Brits can visit and live in Croatia (post-Brexit)
- How New Zealand citizens can visit and live in Croatia
- How non-EU/EEA families of EU/EEA nationals can get temporary residence
- How South African citizens can visit and live in Croatia
- How non-EU/EEA citizens can apply for temporary residency in Croatia
Please note: Information provided by Expat in Croatia is only for the purposes of guidance. It does not constitute legal or financial advice in any form. Croatian laws and bureaucratic rules often change, and each personal case is individual, so different rules may apply. For legal advice, contact us to consult with a licensed Croatian lawyer. For financial advice, contact us to consult with a licensed Croatian tax advisor or accountant.
