Beyond work and study, Croatia grants temporary stay for a range of other purposes, including scientific research, life partnership, humanitarian grounds, posted work, and other justified reasons. Temporary stay is the building block of most longer-term plans here: it's granted for up to a year at a time, and stacking these years is what eventually counts toward permanent stay or EU long-term residence.
Non-EU nationals who need to live in Croatia for a defined purpose that isn't covered by a dedicated work or study permit.
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