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Croatia · National (Croatia)

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Single Residence-and-Work Permit

Croatia's combined work-and-residence permit for third-country nationals with a confirmed job offer.

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Pathway overview

Croatia's combined work-and-residence permit for third-country nationals with a confirmed job offer.

Verified via WebSearch, cross-referenced across multiple independent sources: you need a job offer from a Croatian employer. Croatia issues one combined residence-and-work permit, so you don't apply separately for a work visa and residence permit. Before approval, the Croatian Employment Service (HZZ) typically conducts a labour market test (5-15 days) to confirm no suitable Croatian, EU, or EEA citizen registered as unemployed is available for the role — this checker verifies your own job offer, not the employer's labour-market clearance. Processing generally takes 30-60 days; a Croatian language test is now also required for foreign workers under 2026 changes to the Foreigners Act.

Eligibility requirements

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Costs and financial requirements

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Application process

Your employer initiates the application; you apply at a Croatian embassy or consulate, or through the Ministry of the Interior (MUP) if already legally resident

Status, validity and rights

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Family inclusion

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Permanent residence and citizenship

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Citizenship

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Eligibility to apply for permanent residence or citizenship never guarantees approval.

Required documents

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Official sources and verification

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Last published
2026-09-05
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