Croatia- the name is suddenly on every digital nomad’s tongue after the country announced its Digital Nomad Visa. Although Croatia’s digital nomad visa was announced in 2021, it has caught up the wind in the past year. Croatia has a 48.8% approval rate for its digital nomad visa, which is quite high. And if the estimations are to be believed, Croatia sees approx. Ten thousand digital nomads every month. However, Croatia has some restrictive rules, including that if you want to stay in the country on a digital nomad for more than a year, you must fly out of the country for six months after completing one year and then apply again.

So, if you have your Croatia digital nomad visa, and want to make the most of it, here are some tips.

Things To Know About Croatia

• The country has over thousand islands spread across the Mediterranean Sea, making it all the more popular among travel geeks who want to explore the calm sea water and enjoy a different island every time.
• Croatia is a tourist-based country; more than 20% of its revenue comes from tourists, especially in summer when tourists flock to European countries.
• The country shares the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Hungary, Slovenia, and Montenegro. Italy is also nearby. So, as a digital nomad, you will be nestled in one of the safest countries in the world.
• Croatia is a part of the European Union, so if you are a resident of an EU country, you might get a digital nomad visa easily if you meet all the conditions.

How To Make The Most of Croatia Digital Nomad Visa?

You meet one of the conditions if you earn 2.5 times the net average salary in Croatia. So, of course, you will be required to have a job and work. But you could work from your native place too, then why Croatia? The reasons are cuisine, travel, and the European summers, which entice many travelers to book a flight to Croatia.

Cuisine

Croatia is situated near the Mediterranean Sea, and there is no doubt that you will find seafood in abundance here. Apart from it, black risotto is something you will fall in love with. And while you are there, Ispod Peke cooking will charm you too. On your travel spree, you must schedule a visit to the family-run groves, where you will find the most authentic, extra-virgin olive oil. Croatia is known for its olive oil production from Roman times; however, today, people believe olive means Italy and Spain.

Also, have you ever tasted sheep cheese? Your reaction can be understood, and that’s one more thing that you will find new in Croatia. Pag cheese. It is similar to Parmesan cheese and matured up to 18 months.

Croatian cuisine is known for diligent preparations and some dishes which you can only find in Croatia. Oh, don’t miss out on Rozata.

Travel

Visiting Croatia is much more than getting up high and admiring the white-painted, red-roofed houses. There are numerous places to explore and several towns to visit.

The best towns to stay in or travel to in Croatia are Split, Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Sibenik, etc. Dubrovnik is an old town which will take you back in time. Its old alleys, attractive City Wall, and Old Town are all worth a visit. The second on your list should be the “Mediterranean Flower” or the city of Split on the Dalmatia coast. It was established as a Greek colony and was later ruled by Roman emperors. The city takes you back to those times.

If you are a food lover, Zagreb should be on your list. Fine restaurants, book fairs, and bustling streets will lift your mood and fill you with pleasure, present at every foot in Zagreb. The city is too much to take in just a few days. You will always find something interesting here.

Plitvice National Park will await your arrival with its frozen waterfalls. You will be mesmerized and will experience the “Frozen” movie experience. Nature, sports, food, pleasure, everything is abundant in Croatia, and you will find it one of the most interesting countries in the world with its unique charms.

Lifestyle in Croatia

Croatian lifestyle is similar to the lifestyle of most European countries, laid back with something extra to offer. In Croatia, you will find excellent cafes brewing lip-smacking coffees and a serene atmosphere to work if you open up your laptop anywhere. Since the country relies mostly on tourism revenue, the locals frequently watch new faces and are friendly. With the increasing number of digital nomads in the country, coliving and coworking spaces are sprouting rapidly, and you will have no problem finding a place for accommodation. The average cost of living n Croatia is €1000-€3500, depending on your budget and spending habits. Rent in Croatia is almost 70% less than rent in the United States. You can live comfortably in Croatia if you spend €1500 a month.

Conclusion

Croatia digital nomad visa offers a great opportunity to live your dream for a year. As you can only stay for a year at a stretch, make the most of your time in Croatia. This blog has covered a few things (Croatia is interesting enough not to be covered entirely in a blog), and now it’s time for you to apply for the Visa today.