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Croatia
Croatia, officially the Republic of Croatia, is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe. Its coast lies entirely on the Adriatic Sea.
WHY HIRE FOREIGN WORKERS
Croatia has a lot of skills shortages, especially after Brexit. To reduce the skills gap, employers are looking to hire foreign workers. There are a lot of benefits to hiring foreign workers.
- Employ educated and highly skilled workers to fill the gap in the labour market
- Hire proactive workers with a can-do attitude
- Affordable labour
- Increase productivity
HOW CAN YOU HIRE FOREIGN WORKERS?
When hiring foreign non-EU/EEA employees part-time or full-time, every Croatian company must first pass a procedure called “test tržišta rada” (labor market test). A labor market test is performed by HZZ before foreign workers can be hired. Hrvatski zavod za zapošljavanje – HZZ (Croatian Employment Service) is the Croatian state employment agency.
As part of the test, HZZ will check if there are any workers on HZZ’s list of unemployed that meet the requirements of the Croatian employer. If no one meets the requirements from the job application, the employer will receive permission to hire the foreign worker.
If HZZ finds someone on their list of unemployed who meets the requirements, they will refer them to the employer for consideration.
HZZ must perform a labor market test within 15 days of a company’s request. If a company gets the green light, they have 90 days to hire the foreign employee. However, before hiring them, they must also obtain a work and stay permit on behalf of the foreign worker from Croatian MUP.
HOW CAN VG&PARTNERS HELP
VG and Partners can help the employers with all the paperwork and documentation related to hire and sponsoring foreign workers in Croatia.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
- A copy of their passport.
- A passport-size photo.
- Proof of their ability to support themselves while in Croatia.
- Evidence of health insurance.
- An employment contract.
- Proof of academic qualifications and skills.
- Evidence of their company’s registration.
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
There is no program available in Croatia.
FOREIGN CANDIDATES
Owing to our expansive network and profound insights into the worldwide labor market, we can quickly link you with highly skilled foreign candidates who make a big impact on your success. VG & Partners is excellent at speeding up the process of finding and hiring talented foreign individuals with exceptional efficiency, making sure your workforce is strengthened with the finest available talent.
HR ADVISORY
Understanding the ins and outs of hiring foreign staff from abroad requires expertise. Our team includes legally certified professionals, experienced human resources consultants, and industry experts, all dedicated to making the recruitment process more straightforward for you. We provide comprehensive human resources advice that streamlines the process of hiring international workers, allowing you to focus on your core business objectives.
MIGRATION PROCESS
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