Does the EU Blue Card lead to permanent or long-term residence in Croatia?

The Blue Card is one of the clearer routes toward long-term residence in Croatia. Five continuous years holding the card in Croatia can make you eligible for EU long-term residence.

There is also an EU-wide element: time spent as a Blue Card holder across different EU member states can count, provided you have at least two years in Croatia. Alongside the residence period you must meet the usual conditions, including a valid travel document, sufficient means, health insurance, knowledge of Croatian, and no public safety concerns.