Temporary Stay for Family Reunification
Croatia
Last updated: December 24, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$54-$72
3-4 months
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets your spouse move to Croatia to live with you. You need to be a Croatian citizen or legally living in Croatia (work visa, study visa, etc.). Your spouse can work, access healthcare, and your kids can go to school. The main requirement is proving you earn enough money to support them.
Key Benefits
- Live together legally in Croatia
- Work without separate permit if you're Croatian
- Access healthcare
- Children can attend school
- Travel freely in Schengen area
- Path to permanent residence after 5 years
- Possible citizenship after 8+ years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be legally married
- Must be close family member of someone legally in Croatia
- No criminal record
- Must have valid health insurance
- No age, education, or language requirements for visa
Financial Requirement
Must earn at least 50% of Croatia's average monthly salary (approximately €735/$863 per month). Add more for each additional family member: spouse + 1 child = €846 minimum; spouse + 2 children = €931 minimum. Provide bank statements and recent paystubs as proof. Exception: No income requirement if spouse is refugee or asylum seeker.
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for 3+ months after visa expires
- Marriage certificateOfficial certificate or extract from registry
- Proof of legal residence in CroatiaResidence permit or Croatian ID
- Housing proofRental agreement or property deed
- Bank statementsLast 3-6 months of statements
- Employment proofRecent paystubs or employment contract
- Health insurance proofValid coverage for entire stay
- Police clearanceFrom spouse's home country
- Translated and apostilled documentsAll foreign documents must be professionally translated to Croatian and officially stamped
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.