Due to the rapid economic growth of Croatia, more and more foreigners are planning to move to the country for work purposes.
As Member State of the European UnionCroatia is experiencing a accelerated economic growth and demonstrating stability, That is why more and more people decide to emigrate there in search of a better future.
At the same time, Croatia faces an urgent need for attract foreign workers due to a significant labor shortage. Local entrepreneurs say that it is as difficult to find qualified foreign specialists as it is to find local ones, which makes it difficult to overcome this problem. Currently, One in every fifteen workers in the country is a foreigner, and their number is expected to increase to half a million by 2030.
These are the main websites where you will find work in Croatia
As in every country, there are certain platforms that lead the way in job searches. In Croatia, the most popular ones are:
- 1. Adorio
- 2. Bika
- 3. Danas radim
- 4. Freelance.hr
- 5. Jooble HR
- 6. MojPosao
- 7. Njuskalo
- 8. New Year’s Eve
- 9. PickJobs
- 10. Posao
These are the requirements to apply for a work visa in Croatia
To work legally in Croatia, you need to obtain a Category D work visa. This visa is issued on the basis of a job invitation from a local employer and allows you to stay in the country for more than three months. After obtaining the visa, the employee is obliged to register with the Police Department as a foreigner working in the country.
The work visa may be extended in the event of an extension of the employment contract or due to personal circumstances or force majeure that prevent the employee from leaving the country in time.
To obtain a work visa in Croatia the following documents are required:
- Foreign passport;
- Document confirming the right to work: work permit, contract or invitation;
- A document confirming the availability of accommodation: a rental or sales contract;
- Bank statement confirming the availability of financial resources;
- Health insurance;
- Receipt of payment of the consular fee;
- Visa application.
This package of documents allows you to officially work in Croatia and access the labour market.
How much is the minimum wage in Croatia?
Salaries in Croatia remain moderate compared to other EU countries. As of 1 January 2024, the minimum wage has increased to 840 euros per monthAccording to the Croatian Statistical Office, The average salary is currently 1,326 euros per month, and this upward trend continues.
The salary level depends on the field of activity. For example, IT professionals, salespeople, lawyers and doctors earn between 1,300 and 1,900 euros per month. The staff Doctors and teachers earn around 950-1100 euros. The service workers, Especially in the summer season, they have additional income due to the influx of tourists, which allows them to earn between 700 and 1,000 euros per monthtips included.
Source: Ambito
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