The B1 test for your Croatian permanent residence Take the test comfortably online from home — pick your preferred date right now.
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What you need to know about the B1 test for stalni boravak
You secure your B1 test in minutes — pick a date, pay securely, done. We handle the rest with our partner language school.
- The B1 test for permanent residence — listening, reading, writing, speaking & grammar — so you hold the language proof for stalni boravak.
- 100% online, from home — so you don't have to travel across the country.
- Your preferred date — so the test fits your everyday life.
- After payment: all the info + your link by email — so you know exactly what to do and when.
Bonus
- Money-back guarantee if no date works — so you book without risk.
- Personal support from our partner language school — so you're never on your own.
- Preparation tips from Ivana
How your B1 test works
From your preferred date to the language proof — a clear path where we guide you step by step.
Pick your date
You pick your preferred date up top — the day and time that fit your everyday life.
Pay securely
You pay securely online. If no date fits, the money-back guarantee applies.
Confirmation & link
Right after payment you get all the details and your personal link to the test by email.
Prepare with Ivana
You get preparation tips and the support of our partner language school.
The online test
On the day you take the test from home: listening, reading, writing, speaking and grammar. Pass from 60%.
Your language proof
You receive your B1 language certificate — the requirement for the stalni boravak.
All online, one clear path — and we're with you every step of the way.
The key facts about the B1 test
For permanent residence (stalni boravak / dugotrajno boravište) in Croatia you must prove Croatian and the Latin script at level B1.
- Who needs the proof? — Third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/EFTA) applying for permanent residence in Croatia. EU citizens are usually exempt.
- What is tested? — Listening, reading, writing, speaking and grammar. You pass with at least 60%.
- Which level? — Level B1 of the Common European Framework (CEFR) — solid everyday language.
- How does it work with us? — You book your preferred date here and pay securely. You take the test online through an authorized partner language school.
How the B1 test is structured
The test covers four skills plus grammar — all at level B1, meaning solid everyday language.
- Listening — You listen to short everyday conversations and announcements and answer questions about them.
- Reading — You read texts like emails, notices or short articles and show that you grasp the essentials.
- Writing — You write a short, coherent text — for example a message or a letter.
- Speaking — You introduce yourself and speak freely about familiar everyday topics.
- Grammar & script — The Latin script and the basic grammar of Croatian are tested too.
What we need up front — required by law
- A valid passport or ID card
- Your OIB (Croatian identification number)
- Proof of your residence status in Croatia
After booking we tell you step by step how and where to submit everything.
How fast do you get your result?
You usually receive your result and the language proof within 5 to 7 working days after the test — digitally, straight from the partner language school.
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Before you book
What is the B1 test for stalni boravak?
Proof that you know Croatian and the Latin script at level B1 — a requirement for permanent residence in Croatia.
Who has to take the test?
Usually third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/EFTA) applying for permanent residence. EU citizens are mostly exempt.
How does the online test work?
You pick your preferred date here and pay securely. Then you receive an email with all the info and your link for the online test at our partner language school.
How long does the test take?
Around 90 minutes. It tests listening, reading, writing, speaking and grammar; you pass with at least 60%.
What happens after payment?
You immediately get an email with all the necessary information and your personal link to the appointment.
What if my preferred date doesn't work?
The date may shift by ±1–2 days. If no date works in the end, you get your money back.
How do I pay?
A one-time payment by card, PayPal or SEPA direct debit. No subscription, no hidden costs.
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From your first words to real conversations — with a plan that always knows what comes next.