Living in Moldova while working in Croatia

By Mark 15 May 2022

Can I live in Moldova and work remotely for a company in Croatia?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. The company you want to work for has to have a legal presence in Croatia.
  2. The company you want to work for has to be legally registered in the country where you want to live.
  3. The company you want to work for has to have a valid work permit for you to work in Croatia.
  4. The company you want to work for has to have a valid work permit for you to work in Moldova.
  5. You have to have a valid passport, if you want to travel to Croatia or Moldova.

What is the difference between a tourist visa and a work visa?
The main difference is that the tourist visa is only valid for 90 days, while the work visa is valid for a longer period of time.

What are the documents that I need to apply for a work visa?
The documents that you need to apply for a work visa are:

  1. A copy of your passport
  2. A copy of your ID card
  3. A copy of your salary slip (if you are paid)
  4. A copy of your work contract (if you are working for a company)
  5. Your passport size photos
  6. The invitation letter from the company that wants to hire you
  7. The application form

How much does it cost to apply for a work visa?
The application fee for a work visa is around 5 EUR.

How to find remote work in Croatia while living in Moldova?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Croatia even though you are located in Moldova. For that we need to know how to find remote jobs in Croatia and how to get remote jobs in Croatia.

Finding remote jobs in Croatia is a bit easier than getting remote jobs in Moldova. It is because Croatia has a lot of remote job boards that you can use to get remote jobs in Croatia.
It is not that easy to find remote jobs in Croatia for foreigners, but it is still possible. However, the process is a bit more complicated.
Finding remote jobs in Croatia is much easier if you are an American or a Canadian, because of the following reasons:
The American and Canadian government has a special visa program that allows them to work in Croatia without any problems.
Croatia is a very popular destination for Americans and Canadians. Therefore, it is easy to find a job if you are an American or a Canadian.
Most remote job boards are only accessible for Americans and Canadians. Therefore, it is easy to find remote jobs in Croatia for Americans and Canadians.
It is not that easy to find remote jobs in Croatia for foreigners because the process is a bit more complicated.
Finding remote jobs in Croatia is not that easy for foreigners, but it is possible.

How to get paid in Moldova when working remotely for a corporation in Croatia?

You can get paid in Moldova even if you are working for a company in Croatia, however , it is not easy to get paid in Moldova, and you will need to do some work to get paid.

You can get paid in Moldova even if you are working for a company in Croatia, however, it is not easy to get paid in Moldova, and you will need to do some work to get paid.
If you are working remotely for a company in Croatia, then you are most likely not in a position to get paid in Moldova.
It is not easy to get paid in Moldova if you are working remotely for a company in Croatia.

How do taxes work in Moldova if I’m working remotely for a company Moldova?

When working remotely in Moldova for a firm based in Croatia, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s important to know what the rules are. Moldova is a tax haven and no taxes are charged on income earned in Moldova. However, you still have to pay tax on your earnings in Croatia. The most important thing to remember is that you will be taxed on your earnings in Moldova, and you will have to pay tax on your earnings in Croatia. This means that you will have to file your income tax return in both countries, and you will have to file your income tax return in Croatia within 30 days after you file your income tax return in Moldova.

When working remotely in Moldova for a firm based in Croatia, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s important to know what the rules are.