Croatia is changing its labor laws as more foreign workers enter the country.
In 2024, authorities received 286,000 applications for residence and work permits, a 22% increase from the previous year. To manage this growth, the government is updating employment rules to regulate foreign hiring and meet European standards.
The government issued 206,529 work permits in 2024, a 20% increase from 2023. More than 113,500 foreign workers currently hold valid permits, mostly in construction, tourism, hospitality, industry, transport, and trade.
Bosnia and Herzegovina received the most permits (38,100), followed by Nepal (35,635), Serbia (28,000), India (20,000), and the Philippines (14,600). Other major sources of foreign workers include North Macedonia, Bangladesh, Kosovo, Uzbekistan, and Egypt.
The Croatian Parliament is set to vote on changes to the Aliens Act to strengthen legal protections for foreign workers. Key proposals include:
Equal Pay: Employers must pay foreign workers the same as Croatian employees in the same jobs.
Longer Work Permits: Residence and work permits will be valid for up to three years instead of one. Seasonal permits will last nine months instead of six.
Employer Financial Guarantees: Employers must provide financial security if they cancel a hire after getting a work permit.
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