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Croatia’s Foreigners Act Amendments 2026: What Actually Changes for Employers?

The new Act on Amendments to the Croatian Foreigners Act is currently in parliamentary procedure. The amendments are aligned with EU Directive 2024/1233 and the new EU migration rules — but their real impact will be felt in day-to-day business practice, especially by employers hiring foreign workers. 1. Stricter requirements for employers — financial and…

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Temporary employment agencies and foreign workers in Croatia: the crucial 30-day deadline that decides the validity of a permit

For temporary employment agencies assigning third-country nationals, the 30-day period after the assignment contract ends becomes decisive. A mistake in deadlines or documentation can result in the loss of the work permit — with no right of appeal. What does the law say? Under Articles 94 and 100 of the Foreigners Act, the Ministry will…