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🇭🇷 Croatia

EU Blue Card Visa

Work permit for highly qualified third-country nationals with university degrees. Requires job offer for at least 12 months with gross annual salary of minimum €24,846 (approximately €2,070/month). No labor market test required. Valid for 2 years or employment contract duration plus 3 months. Recent 2025 reforms allow working up to 8 hours/week with another employer and issue biometric residence permits. After 18 months, can move to another EU country with a new Blue Card. Path to permanent residence after 5 years (can combine time in multiple EU states).

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Processing Time

30-60 days

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Cost

€74 administrative fee + €32 biometric card (or €60 accelerated)

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Duration

2 years (or contract duration + 3 months)

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Work Rights

Tied to sponsoring employer (can work 8 hrs/week with another employer)

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Renewability

Renewable

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Higher education qualification (minimum university degree)
  • 2Work contract or binding job offer for at least 12 months
  • 3Gross annual salary minimum €24,846
  • 4Proof of accommodation in Croatia
  • 5Health insurance coverage
  • 6Clean criminal record certificate

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