Croatia•EuropePosted Worker Permit
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
OptionalSponsor 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
Employer posts worker
EU/EEA employer decides to temporarily assign to Croatia
Employer submits posting declaration
Send declaration to posting authority before work begins
If under 90 days
Register short-term stay, no work permit needed
If over 90 days
Apply for posted worker residence permit
Submit posting documents
Work contract and employer documentation
Pay administrative fee
EUR 74.32 for permit
Receive permit approval
Posted worker permit issued
Application Forms
Posted Worker Residence Permit Application
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