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Corruption Index
Ranked 66 out of 182 countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index with a ‘clean rating’ of 4/10.
Travel Visas Some tourists are allowed access into Croatia for up to 90 days visa-free, depending on their country of origin. Although not itself a member of the EU, Croatia allows EU members to stay in the country for up to 90 days with only a valid identifi cation card or ordinary passport. Furthermore, some countries outside the EU including the US, Japan, Canada and Australia are allowed into the country visa-free with ordinary passports – again for up to 90 days. A foreign national from a country that does need a visa to gain entry into the country is required to obtain a travel visa. An application for a travel visa should be submitted to the nearest Croatian consulate abroad, at least one month before the planned arrival. A travel visa may be issued for a maximum period of one year. A continuous stay or an overall duration of repeated entries should not exceed 90 days, during a six-month period starting from the day of entry. The same limitations apply if the foreign citizen is not required to obtain a visa before entering the Republic of Croatia.
Residence (non-working) Visas The maximum duration of a fi rst temporary residence permit is one year. It can be extended, on condition that the applicant’s passport remains valid for at least three months after the expiry of the extended temporary residence permit. Extensions must be applied for via the nearest police station to your
Business Index
Ranked 80 out of 183 countries in the World Bank’s ease of doing business index.
VISAS (information obtained from Adriatic Property Services) residence in Croatia.
Permanent residency will not be considered until a temporary residence permit has been held for fi ve consecutive years. For full detail regarding the law and applying for residence permits see the Croatian Ministry of Interior.
Work Visas
In order to work in Croatia you will be required to have an employment visa along with a work permit. The application for an employment visa can be made at the Croatian consulate in your country of residence or through the Croatian Ministry of Interior . Required documents for the employment visa are: • A completed application form; • Two photographs • A copy of your passport; • A letter or contract proving employment in Croatia • A short explanation from the employer explaining your qualifi cation for the post • A short justifi cation of employment of a foreign national over a Croatian national
Once you have an employment visa, an application can be made for a work permit. The Ministry of Economy, Labour and Entrepreneurship issues the permits and the applications are submitted by your employer.
Self Employment Visas
An application for a Business Permit can be made by individuals who are self-employed or are majority
Health Index
Ranked within the ‘very high human develop- ment’ bracket and 47th out of 187 countries overall in the United Nations’ Human Develop- ment Index.
owners or performing tasks in the name and on behalf of the majority owner of an entity established in Croatia. A business permit is valid both as a work permit and a residence permit.
An application for a business permit is required to be submitted in person to the local offi ce of the Croatian Ministry of the Interior. An application for a permit should be made on the same day as registering a residential address in Croatia.
Once approved, a business permit is stamped in the passport of the individual. A business permit represents both a work permit and a residence permit for the duration of its validity. A business permit is usually granted for a period of one year.
Investor Visas
For new foreign investors a Resolution from the Ministry of Labour must be obtained in advance. However, it was widely noted that it was in
the best interests of the applicant to acquire the Resolution ahead of applying for the Business Visa. It is easier for ethnic Croatians to enter Croatia in order to establish a business, and many companies seem to use this entry route, since it is easier for such an individual to enter Croatia, establish a company, and arrange for the entry of non-ethnic Croatians by sponsoring an Employment Visa.
OPP Risk Assessment(1 to 10 – lower is better) For doing business: 3. For investment: 3. As a place to live: 3.
Disclaimer OPP has compiled this information from a number of public and private sources. Whilst it has taken every care in the preparation of this report it cannot accept responsibility for its contents. It is intended to be of general interest. It is no substitute for proper professional advice. The situation changes all of the time and so you should be aware that, the more time that has passed since this report was prepared, the more likely it is to be that certain elements in this report will be inaccurate. This report was prepared in June 2012
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