Permit for managers, specialists, and trainees transferred within multinational companies to Croatia.
Estimated Cost
$125
Processing Time
~2 months
Validity
36 months
Croatia's ICT Permit implements EU Directive 2014/66/EU, allowing managers, specialists, and trainee employees to transfer from a non-EU branch to a Croatian branch within the same corporate group. No labour market test required. Managers and specialists can stay up to 3 years; trainees up to 1 year.
Average: 2 months
Path to Residency
Path to Citizenship
~8 years
Valid passport*
Employment contract and transfer certificate*
Prior employment with company (9 months managers, 6 months trainees)*
Proof of same corporate group*
Health insurance*
Criminal background check*
Proof of accommodation*
| Fee | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee | $80 | One-time |
| Biometric residence card | $34 | One-time |
| Card issuance fee | $10 | One-time |
| Estimated Total | $125 |