Officially known as the Republic of Croatia, this Mediterranean nation is situated in southern central Europe. Slovenia and Hungary are its neighbours to the northwest, followed by Serbia to the east, Bosnia-Herzegovina-Montenegro to the southeast, Slovenia to the west, and Italy to the southwest. Zagreb is its capital and largest city.
Many employees are now needed in Croatia. Many businesses, including construction and tourism, simply lack the necessary workforce. Therefore, to fill these positions, Croatian businesses are searching for international employees.
Both a residence permit and a work permit are required of applicants who intend to work in Croatia.
Candidates from outside the EU must apply for a work permit at their regional diplomatic representation of the Republic of Croatia.
The majority of work and residency permits in Croatia are good for a minimum of 12 months or 2 years.
However, if candidates need to continue working in Croatia, they can extend their work visa at least 60 days before it expires.
At each extension, the work permit may be further extended for an additional two years. A person can apply for permanent residency in Croatia after living and working there for five years, and after six years, if they still match the requirements, they can do the same for citizenship.
