How many years do I need to qualify for EU long-term residence in Croatia?

EU long-term residence rewards sustained, lawful residence. The core requirement is an uninterrupted period of five years of legal residence in Croatia immediately before you apply.

At the time the decision is taken you also need to hold valid status, such as temporary stay, asylum or subsidiary protection. The five-year period must be genuinely continuous, so understanding how absences and certain stay types are counted is essential before you apply.