Can you get residency in Croatia by buying property?
Answer a few quick questions and see straight away whether a property can support a residence permit in Croatia.
Yes, but limited. A non-EU owner of a home in Croatia can get one year of temporary residence, with no minimum price. It cannot be renewed back to back (except for retirees over 60), does not allow work and does not lead to permanent residence.
Your result: You do not need this permit. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can live in Croatia under EU free movement rules.
What the permit gives
- Temporary residence for one year.
- Retirees over 60 (and their spouse or partner) can extend it, since March 2025.
What it does not give
- Back-to-back renewal for others: you can reapply after it ends.
- The right to work.
- Time towards permanent residence.
Conditions
- A residential property registered to you in the land registry (both spouses as owners if married).
- You live in it.
- Proof of means and health insurance (state insurance with HZZO after approval).
Confirm with a lawyer
- Buying itself needs the Ministry of Justice's approval for non-EU buyers.
Rules as of 2026-10-13. Not legal advice.
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Questions about Croatia residency by property
Can I get residency in Croatia by buying property?
A non-EU owner can get one year of temporary residence, with no minimum price. It does not allow work and does not count towards permanent residence.
Can I renew it?
Not back to back, unless you are over 60; others can reapply after it ends.
Do EU citizens need it?
No. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can live in Croatia under EU free movement rules.