Published: 24.10.2026

• 2026-10-24Descendants of Croatian emigrants can obtain temporary stay for up to two years

  Croatia uses a temporary residence certificate that allows descendants of Croatian emigrants to stay in the country for up to two years. According to the source, the certificate allows them to work, study, or attend school without additional permits; returnees may also access tax relief and support programmes.

• 2026-09-21Croatia plans a language requirement for foreign workers renewing permits

  From 2027, foreign workers would reportedly have to prove Croatian-language knowledge at A1.1 level to renew their residence and work permits. Experts criticise the measure, arguing that a language requirement alone does not ensure legal security or meaningful integration.

• 2026-09-05Croatia continues to approve very few asylum applications

  According to Croatian Interior Ministry data cited by the source, 14,928 people, including 3,227 Russians, expressed an intention to seek asylum at the border in 2025, but only 1,236 formally applied and 24 were granted protection. For 2026, the cited figures show 428 formal applications and only two positive decisions; separate accounts describe prolonged waiting, discrimination, and the risk of deportation.

• 2026-06-10New EU migration and asylum rules enter into force

  The EU Migration and Asylum Pact introduces faster processing of applications, stricter return procedures for rejected asylum seekers, and a mandatory solidarity mechanism between member states. Croatia says it is prepared to implement the new rules, including stronger border controls.