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WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR FOREGINERS?

ALBANIA

WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR FOREGINERS?

Step 1: Find a Job Offer

  • Secure a job offer from an Albanian employer.

Step 2: Employer applies for a Work Permit

  • Employer submits application to National Employment and Skills Agency (AKPA).

🔗 https://www.puna.gov.al

Step 3: Apply for Residence Permit

  • Apply to Regional Directorate of Border and Migration with:
    • Passport
    • Work contract
    • Proof of health insurance
    • Proof of sufficient funds
    • Criminal background check
    • Accommodation proof
      🔗 https://punetejashtme.gov.al

Step 4: Entry to Albania (Visa if required)

  • Apply for visa at Albanian consulate if needed.

Step 5: Register residence

  • Within 10 days of entry.

Step 6: Tax number and health insurance registration

  • Employer registers employee with tax authority and health insurance.

Step 7: Start work!

Bosnia and Herzegovina

WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR FOREGINERS?

Step 1: Find a Job Offer

  • Secure job offer in desired field.

 

Step 2: Employer applies for Work Permit

  • Employer submits application to cantonal employment service (Federation) or relevant service (RS).

🔗 https://www.fzzz.ba (Federation B&H)
🔗 https://www.zzzrs.net (Republic of Srpska)

 

Step 3: Labor Market Test (if applicable)

  • Conducted to ensure no local/EU candidate is available.

 

Step 4: Gather required documents:

  • Passport
  • CV
  • Proof of qualifications
  • Company registration
  • Justification for foreign hire

 

Step 5: Apply for Temporary Residence Permit

  • Must be obtained before signing employment contract.

🔗 http://sps.gov.ba

 

Step 6: Register employment

  • Employer submits employment contract to Service for Foreigners (within 3 days of signing).

 

Step 7: Start work!

Montenegro

WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR FOREGINERS?

Step 1: Find a Job Offer

  • Secure employment offers from Montenegrin employer.

 

Step 2: Apply for Residence Permit

  • Submit at Montenegrin embassy/consulate:
    • Passport
    • Health insurance
    • Police background check (home + Montenegro)
    • Employment offer

🔗 https://www.gov.me/clanak/184579–informacije-za-strance

Step 3: Employer applies for Work Permit

  • Submitted to Employment Bureau of Montenegro.

🔗 https://www.zzzcg.me

Step 4: Entry to Montenegro

  • After permit approval.

 

Step 5: Register residence within 8 days.

Step 6: Tax number and insurance registration.

Step 7: Start work!

North Macedonia

WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR FOREGINERS?

Step 1: Find a Job Offer.

Step 2: Employer applies for Work Permit

  • Through Employment Agency (AVRM).

🔗 https://av.gov.mk/esarm-today.nspx 

Step 3: Apply for Temporary Residence Permit

  • Through Ministry of Internal Affairs:
    • Passport
    • Work contract
    • Accommodation proof
    • Health insurance

🔗 http://mvr.gov.mk

Step 4: Register with Public Revenue Office (tax).

🔗 https://ujp.gov.mk

Step 5: Employer registers for health and pension insurance.

Step 6: Start work!

Serbia

WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR FOREGINERS?

Step 1: Find a Job Offer.

Step 2: Employer applies for Work Permit

  • Via National Employment Service (NES).

🔗 http://www.nsz.gov.rs

Step 3: Apply for Temporary Residence Permit

  • At local police department:
    • Passport
    • Work contract
    • Accommodation proof
    • Health insurance

🔗 http://www.mup.gov.rs

Step 4: Register residence (within 24 hours of arrival).

Step 5: Tax number and health insurance registration.

Step 6: Start work!

Croatia

WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR FOREGINERS?

Step 1: Find a Job Offer.

Step 2: Employer requests Labor Market Test

  • From Croatian Employment Service (HZZ), if needed.

🔗 https://burzarada.hzz.hr

Step 3: Employer applies for combined Work and Residence Permit.

Step 4: Submit required documents:

  • Passport
  • Qualifications
  • Signed contract
  • Visa (if required)

🔗 https://mup.gov.hr

Step 5: Entry to Croatia

  • With approved permits/visa.

Step 6: Register residence.

Step 7: Tax number and health insurance registration.

Step 8: Start work!

Kosovo

WHAT ARE THE EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR FOREGINERS?

Step 1: Find a Job Offer.

Step 2: Find accommodation.

Step 3: Apply for Temporary Residence Permit for Employment:

  • Passport (valid 3+ months beyond stay)
  • Work contract (unless business owner)
  • Financial means
  • Criminal record (home + Kosovo)
  • Education/qualifications
  • Business registration (if self-employed)
  • Health insurance
  • Vaccination proof (if applicable)

🔗 https://mpb.rks-gov.net

Step 4: Entry to Kosovo

  • With residence permit.

Step 5: Register residence.

Step 6: Start work!

Step 7: Renew residence permit annually.

Slovenia

YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT

Step 1: Find a Job Offer.

Step 2: Employer applies for Single Residence and Work Permit

  • At Slovenian administrative unit or embassy.
  • In some cases, foreigner may apply at embassy/consulate.

🔗 https://www.gov.si/en/policies/state-and-society/

Step 3: Labor Market Test (if required)

  • Conducted by Employment Service of Slovenia (ZRSZ).

🔗 https://www.ess.gov.si/en

Step 4: Obtain Single Residence and Work Permit:

  • Passport
  • Job contract
  • Health insurance
  • Financial means
  • Qualifications

Step 5: Entry to Slovenia (Visa if required).

Step 6: Register residence (within 8 days).

Step 7: Obtain Tax Number (Davčna številka)

  • From Financial Administration (FURS).

🔗 https://www.fu.gov.si/en

Step 8: Employer registers for health & social security (ZZZS).

🔗 https://www.zzzs.si

Step 9: Start work!