Stay and work permit for self-employment/company owner or key personnel; temporary stay linked to business purpose in Croatia

Stay and work permit for self-employment/company owner or key personnel; temporary stay linked to business purpose · Croatia visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-05-27 · all Croatia routes

A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.

Route overview

Typical timeline / duration: Stay and work permit duration is route-specific; long-term residence may be possible after 5 years of uninterrupted legal stay.

Important notes

Third-country nationals generally need a stay and work permit or work registration certificate; for company ownership/self-employment, MUP notes permits without labour market test/opinion in certain Article 110 cases, including self-employment in a company/sole trade with at least 51% ownership share.
No passive investment amount verified.
Business route depends on employment/self-employment/company conditions and general temporary-stay requirements.
Do not market as Croatia golden visa.
If the app lists it, frame as business/self-employment residence, not passive investor residence.

Official source

Official source: Croatia official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.