Posted Worker Permit
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Posted Worker Permit

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

30-60 days

Application Fee

74 EUR

Stay Duration

Up to 6 months

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Work permit for employees of EU/EEA companies temporarily assigned to work in Croatia. Employer remains in EU/EEA. No labor market test required.

The Posted Worker Permit allows employees of EU/EEA companies to be temporarily assigned to work in Croatia while maintaining their employment relationship with the foreign employer. This is distinct from transferred employees in that the employer remains outside Croatia.

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Requirements

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

6+ months validity

Work contract

With EU/EEA employer

Assignment letter

From EU/EEA employer confirming posting to Croatia

Criminal record certificate

If required

Optional

Sponsor Documents

Posting declaration

Filed before work commencement

EU/EEA company documentation

Proof of establishment in EU/EEA

Work contract

Defining posting terms

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Advantages

  • No labor market test
  • Employer outside Croatia
  • Clear posting declaration process
  • EU cross-border workers covered

Considerations

  • Limited to EU/EEA employers
  • No path to permanent residency
  • Time-limited assignments
  • Employment-dependent

Application Process

1

Employer posts worker

EU/EEA employer decides to temporarily assign to Croatia

2

Employer submits posting declaration

Send declaration to posting authority before work begins

3

If under 90 days

Register short-term stay, no work permit needed

4

If over 90 days

Apply for posted worker residence permit

5

Submit posting documents

Work contract and employer documentation

6

Pay administrative fee

EUR 74.32 for permit

7

Receive permit approval

Posted worker permit issued

Application Forms

Posted Worker Residence Permit Application

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