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Property Ownership Residence Permit

Temporary residence for non-EU property owners in Croatia, primarily used by retirees.

Estimated Cost

$95

Processing Time

~2 months

Validity

12 months

Description

Croatia allows non-EU/EEA citizens who own residential property to obtain a temporary residence permit. Primarily used by retirees seeking part-time residence. No minimum purchase price required but property must be zoned residential. Retirees aged 60+ get enhanced provisions as of 2025. Does not include work authorization.

Official informationLast updated: 2026-03-14

Timeline

Processing Time
1 months – 2 months

Average: 2 months

Visa Validity
1 year

No Residency Path

No Citizenship Path

Requirements

Valid passport*

Property ownership certificate*

Proof of financial means (~€460/month)*

Health insurance*

Criminal background check*

Cost Breakdown

FeeAmountType
Application fee$50Recurring
Biometric residence card$34Recurring
Card issuance fee$10Recurring
Estimated Total$95