Thinking about working in another European country? For each of 32 countries – all 27 EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland and the United Kingdom – you will find the key labour market figures, where the jobs are, how to apply, pay and working conditions, student jobs and what to do in your first weeks. General advice on job search, your CV and your rights: How to find a job abroad – 10 practical guides »
If you are not an EU/EEA citizen, you need a stay and work permit (dozvola za boravak i rad) – a single permit for both. In most cases your employer applies at the police administration or police station; HZZ first carries out a labour market test, except for occupations on the HZZ exemption list and some other cases. Fees: €74.32 for the permit plus €31.85 for the biometric residence card. The main routes:
All the conditions and steps are explained by the Ministry of the Interior: Work of third-country nationals.
Key figures: Eurostat (population on 1 January 2026; unemployment and employment rates 2025; minimum wages July 2026); for the United Kingdom – Office for National Statistics; for Liechtenstein – national statistics. Country information: EURES – Living and working conditions, public employment services and the official government websites listed under each country. Rules, thresholds and amounts can change – check the official sources before you move. Updated: October 2026.
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