On January 1st, Croatia became one of a small handful of countries welcoming digital nomads through the introduction of a long-stay visa.
New legislation defines a digital nomad as a third country national working in communication technology either as a remote employee or through their own company registered abroad.
If they meet conditions, digital nomads don’t need a tourist visa to enter Croatia, because they can apply for a one-year residence permit after arrival.
During last years Pula is becoming one of the most popular destination in Croatia for digital nomads. Solid infrastructure, high quality of life, growing nomad community are some of the reason for raise in popularity.
Why Pula should be your first choice? Find out in our review of this beautiul town on the Adriatic Sea.
Pula is situated in the most diverse region in Croatia, it is most known because of beautiful sea, rich cultural and historical heritage and great gastro experience. The region is called the Croatian Tuscany and beside the coastline has stunning countryside with picture-perfect villages.
One of the biggest advantages is proximity to Slovenia and Italy and strong local economy. Except developed tourism sector, there is strong IT community with firms that work all over the world. One of the best examples is Infobip. It is first Croatian unicorn (company valued over 1 billion dollars), whose story set off in Vodnjan, small city just near Pula.
Last but not least, almost every place in Istria have their own coworking place or business incubator.
It is worth mentioning the security of the city, the crime rate in Pula, as well in Croatia generally, is very low so expats can move freely without any restrictions. The locals are friendly with foreigners and know English so you will never feel lonely.
Some prices are bigger, some are significantly cheaper, but in general, the cost of living in Croatia is lower than in rich Western countries.
Protected from the north by the mountain chain of Alps as well the inner highland, the climate is humid subtropical, very pleasant, with little rain days.
The highest air temperature averaging 24 °C (75 °F) during August and lowest averaging 6 °C (43 °F), in January. Just during the winter time you may have a temperature below zero. In general, from April till October you can expect warm weather and temperature 20 Celsius or more.
As a leading touristic region in Croatia, Istria has a lot great attraction that can help you to enjoy your staying over there. Pula, as a largest Istrian town is no exception. One of the coolest things, is that every thing in Istria is in 1 hour ride, so during the weekends you can easily explore the whole region.
Probably one of the best choice to spent your time are exciting gastro adventures. Istria’s eventful past has left a significant trace on its cuisine. The influence consists of Italian, Austrian and Hungarian, as well as Slav cuisine.
Did you know that Istrian olive oil is considered best in the world? Have you heard about local wine sort “malvazija”? Are you familiar with truffles, and fact that forest of Istria hide one of the most expensive white and black truffles?
If you adrenaline addict, you can visit big aquaparks, Istralandia in Poreč or Aquacolors near Brtonigla; enjoy the quad or buggy adventure; or maybe be you like to visit Green Garden and squeeze the gas on one of the biggest go kart track in the Croatia.
Hotel Amfiteatar in Pula is following the nomad trend. Guests get discount for a longer stay, the rooms has a work desk and ergonomic chairs, there is coworking corner and big terrace perfect for work on laptop, we have casual restaurant and street food or you can choose DIY room service. Check out digital nomad pack.
