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Croatia — Residency: Work Visa

A Croatian residence and work permit is issued by the Ministry of the Interior, usually after a Croatian Employment Service labour market test, for up to one year.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceMinistry of the Interior / Croatian Employment Service — residence and work permitLast reviewed: 2026-10-23

Key facts

  • The Ministry of the Interior issues residence and work permits and work registration certificates; employers generally request a labour market test from the Croatian Employment Service and then have 90 days to file.
  • No test is needed for extensions with the same employer, deficit occupations on the HZZ list, or seasonal work in agriculture, forestry, catering and tourism of up to 90 days a year.
  • A permit is issued for the employment contract term and a maximum of one year; permits fall within or outside an annual government quota set in the Official Gazette.
  • Invest Croatia reports 2026 changes: changing employers after six months without a new permit and an A1.1 Croatian exam after one year as a renewal condition; verify in the Official Gazette.

Steps

  1. Check eligibility — It is unclear what specific criteria must be met to be eligible for a work visa in Croatia.
  2. Apply for work permit — The process for applying for a work permit in Croatia is unknown.
  3. Obtain work visa — It is unclear what the exact steps are to obtain a work visa in Croatia.

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