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20 October
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Short-term stay of third-country nationals in the Republic of Croatia

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In the Republic of Croatia, the Foreigners Act is in force, which regulates the conditions for the movement of third-country nationals within the territory of the state.Third-country nationals are defined as foreigners who are not nationals of the Member States of the European Economic Area (the European Union, the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Iceland) or the Swiss Confederation, and who hold the nationality of a third country or are stateless persons.Since the Republic of Croatia is part of the Schengen area, the Schengen Borders Code also applies to third-country nationals. A short-term stay refers...

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04 May
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Compulsory and supplementary health insurance in the Republic of Croatia

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In Croatia, all citizens are legally required to be included in the system of compulsory health insurance, administered by the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO). This type of insurance provides access to basic healthcare services, but it does not cover all treatment costs. For this reason, many individuals choose to purchase supplementary health insurance to avoid co-payments for doctor visits, hospital stays, or prescribed medications. Supplementary insurance is offered by the HZZO at a fixed price, and it is also available from other insurance providers, who often offer different packages and benefits. Compulsory health insurance Compulsory health insurance in Croatia is administered by...

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04 May
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Overview of the Croatian healthcare system

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The primary objective of the healthcare system is to improve public health, prevent diseases, enable timely diagnosis, ensure effective treatment, and provide rehabilitation. It is founded on the principles of solidarity and universality, and its main governing body is the Croatian Health Insurance Fund (HZZO). Healthcare services in the Republic of Croatia are delivered at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, as well as through public health institutes. In addition to public institutions, private healthcare providers also operate within the system. These private entities often lease premises in state-owned health centres and must meet specific criteria, including a minimum number of...

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18 February
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Croatian employment service – rights and obligations of unemployed persons

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The status of an unemployed person in the Republic of Croatia entails certain rights and obligations, which are regulated by legislation and the regulations of the Croatian Employment Service (HZZ). One of the key rights is the right to financial compensation, with clearly defined conditions for its entitlement. Additionally, unemployed persons have access to counseling services, education, and health insurance. Right to financial compensation The right to financial compensation during unemployment in the Republic of Croatia is regulated by the Labour Market Act and represents a key form of financial protection for unemployed persons during periods without employment. To be eligible for financial...

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17 February
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Croatian employment service – active employment policy measures

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The Croatian Employment Service (Hrvatski zavod za zapošljavanje) is a public institution that regulates the labor market in Croatia, providing support to unemployed individuals and employers through counseling, financial assistance, and training programs. Active employment policy measures are introduced at the beginning of each calendar year. For each measure, the Croatian Employment Service determines the following: target groups, the amount of support (which depends on the education level of the subsidized individual), the minimum gross wage, and the duration of the measure Measures catalog for 2025 Employment support and Green/Digital employment support – This support is intended for employers who hire vulnerable groups,...

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06 February
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Immigration to Croatia

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in Administrative law, Labor law

Croatia is positioned centrally in Europe, which means that the majority of Central European countries can be easily reached by car from northwestern Croatia. For example, from Rijeka you can reach by car in 6-8 hours Milan in Italy, Lugano in Switzerland, Munich, Germany, Vienna in Austria, Bratislava in Slovakia, Budapest in Hungary. Also has a very mild climate suitable for life, and a very low rate of street crime. Considering the above mentioned, Croatia has very good preconditions for immigration, especially business people outside the EU who want to create a new business and the vital center of the EU,...

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18 January
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Amendments to the foreigners act

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Izmjene i dopune Zakona o strancima

The draft proposal for amendments to the Foreigners Act was open for public consultation from February 28 to March 14. The purpose of these amendments is, among other things, to align with the new EU Blue Card Directive, which aims to facilitate the arrival of highly skilled labor. Additionally, the goal is to increase the efficiency of employing foreign workers, better regulate employment conditions for foreign workers, protect domestic workers, ensure the return of emigrated Croatian citizens, and secure the necessary workforce for the economy. The law entered into force on March 15th, 2025. Changes The validity period of residence and work...

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17 January
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Digital services of the financial agency (FINA)

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Commercial services FINA (Financial Agency) is a Croatian state institution that provides a wide range of services in the fields of finance, accounting, and public services, aiming to improve the business environment and promote economic stability. It was established to ensure transparency and efficiency in the financial sector. FINA also facilitates the digital transformation of businesses through innovative services such as e-Signature, e-Archive, and e-Invoice. These services help entrepreneurs and public institutions comply with regulations, reduce paperwork, and enhance the security of business processes. FINA contributes to the modernization of administrative tasks, enabling faster and more efficient business management while increasing...

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17 January
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Digital services of the financial agency

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Public services FINA (Financial Agency), a Croatian state institution providing services in finance, accounting, and digital business, aims to modernize and improve the business environment. It offers tools such as e-Signature, e-Archive, and e-Invoice, which facilitate compliance with regulations, reduce administrative burdens, and increase business security. In line with digitalization, FINA is developing comprehensive digital public services, which will be discussed further below. Digital services – public services The Register of Annual Financial Statements (RGFI) is a public service that provides access to the financial statements of business entities in the Republic of Croatia. Through this register, annual and consolidated financial statements, audit...

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10 September
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Stay and work of third-country nationals in the Republic of Croatia

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