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Posted on August 20 2024

Croatia boosts its workforce by issuing 20,000 work visas monthly

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Updated August 20 2024

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Highlights: Croatia Announces to issue 20,000 work visas every month

  • The Interior Ministry of Croatia has announced that it will grant 20,000 work visas monthly.
  • The decision follows the dire need to address labor shortages across various sectors.
  • The permits are mostly favorable towards individuals from the coastal cities, with seasonal workers being the least prioritized.  
  • Over 85,000 residence permits were issued by Croatia from January to July 2024.

 

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Croatia to grant work permits to foreign workers

The Interior Ministry of Croatia has announced that it will grant 20,000 work visas to skilled foreign workers every month. The government has taken the decision to address the labor shortage situation across various sectors, with tourism in focus. Workers from coastal cities receive the maximum number of visas, while the capital city witness fewer work permits issued to seasonal workers. The Ministry further added that most work visas are given for employment purposes.

 

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Croatia Liberal with Residence Permits 

Croatia issued over 85,000 residence permits from January to July 2024. The extension of around 32,000 permits made up 78% of the overall permits issued in 2023. According to the Poslovni reports, there is a steady increase in the total number of seasonal workers, with 15,000 permits issued. A noticeable difference in the visas issued was seen in Split-Dalmatia County, Dubrovnik-Neretva, and Istria.

Place

Total no. of work permits issued

Total no. of work permit extensions

Istria

14,000

3,000

Dubrovnik County

7,000

1,500

Zagreb

16,000

10,000

 

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2023 EURES Report hints at the demand in 30,000 occupations across Croatia

The data released by the 2023 EURES Report highlights the labor shortage across 30 occupations in Croatia. Most foreign workers will be allotted to the coastal cities as they face an increased labor shortage crisis, particularly in the tourism sector. Some of the occupations in Croatia that are currently looking for skilled labor are as follows:

 

  • Construction work (crane, hoist, plant operators)
  • Drivers (heavy truck and lorry chauffeurs)
  • Electricians (mechanics and repairers)
  • Waiters & chefs

 

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