Croatia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe with world famous cities, stunning nature and a very relaxed lifestyle. Find seasonal, summer, travel, temporary and short term jobs for English speakers in Croatia. View our guide how to find a job in as a foreigner, search employers and apply today.
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The Yacht Week
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Work in Croatia
Do you dream of moving to Croatia? Maybe you have visited on holiday and fallen in love with the country? Or possibly you are just looking for a country to move to with a great quality of living and low costs?
Croatia really is one of the most up and coming destinations to work in Europe and more and more foreigners are seeking to move to the country. This country is small but spectacular with a huge tourism industry which employs thousands of people.
Best Places to Get Employment
There are so many locations in the country which you could choose to go, the larger towns, cities and tourism destinations are the best places to get hired, including: Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Zadar and Dubrovnik. Some agriculture roles can be in very rural and remote areas of the country.
How to Get a Job in Croatia
First you will need to check if you are eligible for a Croatian work visa, we have provided more information below. You can apply for jobs online, or seek out positions locally, registering with recruitment agencies is advised.
Some international recruiters and local companies hire English speaking staff. There are so many seasonal and short term positions available, as well as longer term careers. Popular seasonal jobs in Croatia can include farms, agriculture, summer camps, language schools, hotels, holiday resorts and working with travel and tourism providers.
Summer Jobs in Croatia
Are you looking for temporary work in Croatia? You can find jobs in education, teaching, sports, tourism, hospitality and more industries. Summer work is very popular and local employers hire international staff to work at summer camps, teaching English or in the travel and tourism industry.
Companies Hiring Now:
Camp California
Camp California is located on the Adriatic sea in the small coastal village of Pakoštane, just 30 minutes from Zadar and 2 hours from Split. Camp California are hiring cabin counselors, activity instructors, admin and support staff.
Skilled/Professional Jobs
If you want to complete a permanent move to Croatia the major industries include tourism, energy, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, engineering, and marine. Tourism is the main sector in the country which employs thousands of people and contributing up to 20% of GDP. Most large/international companies are based in the larger cities like Zagreb.
Visa, Eligibility & Requirements
If you are from an EU country you can live and work in Croatia without a visa. If you are applying from outside of the EU then you will need a visa, and to get this you will usually need a job offer and company sponsorship.
Working in Croatia FAQ
Language
Croatian is the national language of Croatia but most seasonal/tourism work will only require English. If you don’t know any of the Croatian language we recommend learning at least the basic words and phrases, this will really boost your employment prospects and also make living in the country easier. Hotels in particular hire more staff with knowledge of more languages.
Salaries
The Croatian kuna is the currency of Croatia. Salaries here are competitive, but less than what you would receive in Western Europe. What you get paid really depends on the employer and role.
Safety
Croatia is among the safest countries in Europe with low levels of crime.
Cost of Living
Croatia has a very low cost of living, especially compared to other countries nearby like Austria and Italy.
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