Recruitment Agency India / Croatia
Manpower Recruitment Agency Croatia
Nestled at the crossroads of Europe, Croatia offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and a burgeoning economy. Manpower First has been deploying skilled Indian workers to Croatian employers across construction, tourism, manufacturing, and more — faster and more reliably than any other recruitment agency in India.
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For employers seeking to expand their operations in Croatia or looking to fill critical roles, Manpower First provides comprehensive recruitment solutions. Our team leverages a vast network of industry contacts and cutting-edge recruitment strategies to identify candidates who not only possess the requisite skills but also align with your company culture.
Growth Opportunities Galore
Croatia's strategic location at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, coupled with its EU and Schengen membership, offers immense growth potential for both employers and job seekers. Croatia faces acute labour shortages in construction, tourism, and manufacturing as younger Croatians migrate to higher-wage EU markets — creating a sustained, growing opportunity for Indian workers.
By partnering with Manpower First, you tap into a pool of highly motivated and skilled Indian professionals eager to contribute to your organisation's success. Our expertise in Croatian recruitment enables us to identify candidates who possess the right blend of talent, experience, and cultural adaptability.
Croatia abolished its work permit quota system in January 2021. There is no cap on the number of Indian workers a Croatian employer can hire, provided the correct HZZ process is followed.
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How To Recruit Indian Workers For Croatia
Croatia abolished its quota system in January 2021 — making it straightforward for Croatian employers to hire Indian workers. Here is the verified, end-to-end process.
Sectors We Supply Workers For In Croatia
Croatia's labour shortages are most acute in these industries. Indian workers are legally permitted and increasingly in demand across all of the following sectors.
Croatia: A Smart Choice For
Indian Manpower Deployment
Croatia is a full EU member (since 2013) and joined the Schengen Area in 2023. This gives Indian workers freedom of movement within the Schengen zone and provides employers with a stable, EU-regulated workforce framework.
The average net salary in Croatia reached approximately EUR 1,318 per month in 2024-25. Blue-collar workers in construction and tourism command competitive wages, making Croatia highly attractive for Indian workers seeking European employment.
Young Croatians are increasingly moving to Germany, Austria, and other high-wage EU markets, creating sustained labour shortfalls in construction, hospitality, and manufacturing. Indian workers fill this gap with skill, reliability, and commitment.
Croatia abolished the work permit quota system on 1 January 2021. There is no upper limit on the number of Indian workers a Croatian employer can hire — only the HZZ and MUP process applies, which Manpower First manages on your behalf.
Following March 2025 amendments to Croatian immigration law, work and residence permits can now be issued for up to 3 years — significantly reducing administrative renewal burden for employers and providing greater stability for workers.
Croatian law requires employers to pay Indian workers the same wages as Croatian nationals in equivalent roles. Employers cannot pass permit costs to workers. A 60-day grace period applies if employment ends, giving workers time to find new positions.
Questions Croatian Employers Ask Us
Yes. Croatian employers can hire Indian nationals (non-EU/third-country citizens) under Croatia's Law on Foreigners. The process requires an employer-led work permit application through HZZ and MUP. Since January 2021, Croatia has removed the quota system — there is no cap on how many Indian workers can be hired, provided the process is followed correctly.
The end-to-end process typically takes 2 to 4 months. The HZZ Labour Market Test takes approximately 15 days. The Stay and Work Permit issued by MUP takes 30 to 60 days. Following permit approval, the Type D visa application in India takes 2 to 4 weeks. Manpower First runs candidate sourcing in parallel with the permit process to minimise total lead time.
No. HZZ publishes a list of high-demand occupations where the Labour Market Test is waived. Seasonal employment in agriculture, forestry, catering, and tourism up to 90 days is also exempt. Construction and many manufacturing trades frequently qualify for the exemption. Manpower First will advise you on whether your specific roles qualify, potentially cutting weeks from the process.
The Croatian employer applies for the Stay and Work Permit on the worker's behalf — not the worker themselves. The application is submitted via the HZZ platform (for roles requiring a labour market test) or directly to MUP by email (for exempt roles). The Indian worker only becomes active in the process after the permit is approved, when they apply for the Type D visa at the Croatian embassy in India.
Following March 2025 amendments to Croatian immigration law, standard Stay and Work Permits can be issued for up to 3 years, aligned with the employment contract duration. Seasonal permits are valid for up to 9 months. EU Blue Cards for highly qualified workers are valid for up to 4 years. Permits are renewable, provided the employment relationship continues.
Construction, tourism and hospitality, manufacturing, food and catering, agriculture and forestry, logistics and warehousing, cleaning and facility management, and technical trades. Contact us if your sector is not listed — our network is extensive and we conduct open-market searches for roles outside our existing database.
No. Croatian law explicitly prohibits employers from passing work permit sponsorship costs to employees. The employer bears the cost of the permit process. Additionally, Croatian law requires that Indian workers be paid the same wages as Croatian nationals in equivalent roles — there can be no pay discrimination based on nationality.
We handle both individual placements and bulk mobilisations of hundreds of workers. Contact us with your requirement and we will advise on the most efficient approach based on your timeline, sector, and budget.
Yes. Manpower First deploys Indian workers to Saudi Arabia, Israel, Bahrain, Russia, Germany, and several other markets across the GCC, Europe, and beyond. Croatia is one of our active European markets and our network and compliance expertise spans the full range of countries where Indian manpower is in demand.
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