How to get a Croatia residence permit?

To obtain a residence permit in Croatia, you must follow the steps below:

1. Application: You must apply for a residence permit. You can apply at Croatia's local immigration office or embassy. You must fill out the application form and complete the required documents.

2. Documents: You must prepare the documents required for your application. These documents include your passport, biometric photo, documents showing your financial situation, health insurance, accommodation document, and documents regarding your work or education status. Additionally, documents such as police records and medical reports may be requested when necessary.

3. Application Fee: You must pay a fee determined for the residence permit application. This fee has no bearing on whether the application is accepted or rejected and must be paid in any case.

4. Process: It may take several weeks to process your application. You can contact the immigration office or embassy to track the status of your application.

5. Approval: When your application is accepted, you will be given documents related to your residence permit. This permit is usually issued for one year and must then be renewed.

6. Residence Permit Renewal: You must apply for renewal before your residence permit expires. For the renewal application, you must prepare the necessary documents and apply to the immigration office. Please note that in order to obtain a residence permit in Croatia, certain criteria must be met and the acceptance of your application is entirely at the discretion of the authorities. If your application is accepted, you can obtain a residence permit and legally reside in Croatia.