Are you considering hiring foreign workers?
Profesio offers end-to-end support — from planning and recruitment to administration and obtaining residence and work permits. We also assist after employment to help integrate foreign employees and ensure long-term retention.
Employer requirements for hiring third-country nationals:
Croatian employers must meet specific conditions to obtain a work and residence permit for non-EU workers. These include:
- Registered business activity related to the position being filled
- Fulfilled financial obligations, including income tax and social insurance contributions
- Minimum turnover requirements:
- Legal entity: at least €10,000/month (average over the past 6 months)
- Natural person: at least €15,000/month (average over the past 6 months)
- Seasonal work: at least €15,000 total in the previous season
- At least one Croatian or EEA national employed full-time in the past 6 months
(or in the previous season for seasonal employment) - At least 25% of the total workforce must be Croatian or EEA nationals
- Mandatory ratio of domestic to foreign workers:
- Non-shortage occupations: max 16% foreign workers
- Shortage occupations: max 8% foreign workers
- Clean record with no convictions related to employment or social security violations
Profesio’s Employment Process
We’ve developed a structured 4-step approach to seamlessly meet our clients’ needs — from assessment to full implementation.
Step 1: Initial Assessment
We begin by evaluating the client’s hiring needs and roles, either online or through in- person meetings.
Step 2: Recruitment
Our recruitment model is tailored to the client’s specific requirements:
Model 1: Recruiting candidates from their country of origin to Croatia. Includes assisting the client with accreditation by authorities in jurisdictions where it is required before employment.
Model 2: Hiring foreign workers who are already in Croatia, from our in-house
database.
Step 3: Pre-employment Process
We coordinate all procedures based on the client’s preferences:
- Medical checks in Croatia or country of origin
- Complete document collection for permits
- Processing of residence and work permits
- Visa application assistance for entry to Croatia
- Travel arrangements for workers
- Assistance with worker accommodation
Step 4: Onboarding & Implementation
We ensure smooth integration and post-arrival support:
- Orientation and integration support for workers
- Administrative support after arrival
- Post-employment client assistance if needed
Which nationalities do we specialize in?
Our recruiters are based in Croatia but originate from the countries where the workers come from.
We specialize in workers from the Philippines, India, and Nepal.
How to request a proposal?
Send us an email at info@profesio.hr or call us at +385 1 201 6573.
Profesio is one of the few agencies in Croatia officially accredited for hiring Filipino workers.
