Portugal vs Croatia

Digital Nomad Visa Comparison 2026

Lowest Income Requirement

🇵🇹 Portugal

Fastest Processing

🇭🇷 Croatia

Longest Duration

🇵🇹 Portugal

Detailed Comparison

Criteria	🇵🇹 Portugal	🇭🇷 Croatia
Visa Program	D7 Visa	Digital Nomad Visa
Min. Monthly Income	$820	$2,540
Initial Duration	12 months	12 months
Max Duration	60 months	12 months
Renewable
Path to Residency
Processing Time	60-90 days	30-60 days
Application Mode	Embassy	Online
Total Visa Fees	$187	$55
Tax Status	NHR Tax Regime	Worldwide (but visa exempts remote income)
Cost of Living Index	42.5	44.2
Internet Speed	150 Mbps	100 Mbps
Safety Index	71/100	78/100

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