Temporary stay for family reunification
Official name: Privremeni boravak u svrhu spajanja obitelji
Close family members of Croatian citizens and of foreigners with temporary stay, permanent stay, long-term residence or international protection can get temporary stay to live with them. They must meet the general temporary-stay conditions (purpose, valid passport, means of subsistence). Families of protection holders do not need to show health insurance or means.
Life in Croatia
Finance
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Currency
Euro
EUR
Euro
Cost of living
59
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
15–33%
Income tax (national)
VAT 25%
Local governments set a lower rate (15-23%) up to EUR 60,000 a year and a higher rate (25-33%) above it; default 20%/30% if no decision. Basic personal allowance applies.
Living
1
Happiness
#68 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Spouses, partners, minor children and some parents of Croatian citizens and of qualifying foreign residents.
Eligibility
Qualifying sponsor
Sign in to check this route against your profileA Croatian national, or a foreigner with permanent stay, temporary stay, long-term residence or international protection.
Sponsors who cannot bring familySponsor
Sign in to check this route against your profileSome sponsors cannot bring family, and a sponsor with a one-year stay and work permit needs prior temporary stay.
at least 1 year
Temporary stay needed first · already held temporary stay
- Service providers and posted workers cannot bring family
- People on temporary stay for certain other purposes cannot bring family
Official wording
Seasonal workers, people on temporary stay for certain other purposes, service providers and posted workers. A sponsor with a one-year stay and work permit must already have held temporary stay for at least 1 year.
Family members
Sign in to check this route against your profileSpouse; common-law partner; minor children of either or both; parents of a minor child who is a Croatian citizen or has long-term residence, permanent stay, asylum or subsidiary protection; exceptionally other relatives for serious humanitarian reasons.
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