In the first two quarters of 2024, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) of Croatia introduced a number of changes that significantly affect the issuance of work permits for foreigners. These measures aim to sharpen the process and ensure better regulation of the labour rights and obligations of foreign workers. In this blog, we will look at these changes in detail and explain what this means for foreign workers and their employers in Croatia.
Overview of the new measures
As of this year, citizens who do not have legal residence in Croatia can obtain a new work permit during the time in the country. Instead, they must leave Croatia and reapply for a work permit and visa from their home country. This change aims to ensure better monitoring and control of work permits and to reduce the possibility of abuse.
Reasons for the introduction of measures
The Ministry of the Interior introduced these measures to improve control over migration flows and to ensure that Svistrians work in Croatia in accordance with the law. These measures are expected to reduce the number of illegal workers and provide better working conditions for those who meet all legal criteria. In addition, these measures will help protect the domestic labour market and ensure that foreigners working in Croatia have appropriate qualifications and skills.
The process of applying for a new work permit
Foreigners whose work permit has expired and the employer did not apply for renewal work permits or for issuing new ones on time, must now leave Croatia and apply for a new permit and visa from their home country. The process includes the following steps:
Colección de documenti necessaries:It is necessary to collect all the necessary documents, including a certificate of punishment, which, depending on the country where the worker is located, also needs additional verification. A.
After collecting the documentation, the application is submitted on the HZZ portal.
Pending work permit approval and visa issuance: The approval process can take time, so it is important to plan ahead and ensure that all documents are completed and submitted correctly.
Impact on foreign workers and employers
These changes can cause additional costs and delays for foreign workers and employers. A. Employers will have to carefully monitor the deadlines and ensure that their workers meet all the necessary requirements to work in Croatia.
One of the main protection of the exit and the return of workers in the series of reduced work barriers. Employers need to provide additional support to workers in the process of collecting documentation and applying, and all due to the failure to apply for a renewal/new work permit.
Outcome
The Ministry of the Interior this year on the distribution of work permits for firefighters important innovations that will have an impact on many dairy workers and their employees in Croatia. Although these measures bring certain challenges, their purpose is to ensure better regulation and protection of labour rights. It is essential that all involved are informed in a timely manner and adapt to the new rules in order to ensure the continuity and legality of their employment relationships.
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