What are the different types of Croatia work visa?

Croatia has several visa options available for workers from outside the EU: As a member of the EU, workers from within the EU/common market are not required to have a visa or permit to work in Croatia. Note that in Croatia, the work permit and residence visa/residence card are separate documents. 

Key types of work permit in Croatia include: 

• The EU Blue Card — to qualify for this an applicant must have an employment offer of at least one year from a Croatian company and earn at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary in Croatia. Applicants must have at least a 3-year bachelor’s degree level education or the equivalent. The EU Blue Card is valid for up to two years and can be extended. 

• A work and residence permit for local hires — this is available to individuals with an offer of employment from a company in Croatia and who possess relevant education or professional experience. The visa is valid for up to one year and can be extended. Note, employers seeking to sponsor this visa must satisfy a Labor Market Test demonstrating that no Croatian employee was available to take the job (though there are exemptions). Partners or children may join through family reunification conditions

• Work and residence permit for local hires – key personnel — a distinct work permit for managers and highly skilled technical employees. Unlike the regular work and residence permit, this visa does not require that the job go through a Labor Market Test. 
• Intra-Corporate Transferee (ICT) permit — as in other EU countries this visa is available for transferring managers and trainees and lasts for up to three (managers) or one (trainees) year(s)
• Croatia Digital Nomad Visa — this is an expedited visa process designed for remote workers who wish to stay in Croatia for an extended period, up to one year, while working for their overseas employer or running their own business. To qualify for the Croatia digital nomad visa, applicants must be an employee of a foreign company or be self-employed and work for clients outside of Croatia, and have an income higher than the average monthly salary in Croatia.