One residence and work permit
A single procedure at the Ministry of Interior covers both residence and the right to work, instead of two separate applications.
Recruitment from GeorgiaWorkers from Georgia for jobs in Croatia.
Recruitment, visas and work permits
Construction, finishing trades, manufacturing, warehousing and agriculture. Georgian citizens travel to Croatia visa-free, so once the single residence and work permit is filed, a worker arrival timeline is agreed per project. We handle everything: recruitment, the MUP permit, relocation and post-arrival care.
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Workers from Georgia – the direction for companies that need people fast
Georgia is one of the fastest non-EU directions because it combines three things at once: a single residence and work permit procedure at the Ministry of Interior, visa-free travel for biometric passports and cheap, short flights. In practice, the arrival timeline is agreed per project.
Georgian candidates have a strong construction and craft background. Bricklayers, tilers, plasterers, steel fixers and formwork carpenters are the roles we fill most often. Many candidates previously worked in Türkiye, Greece or Italy, so they know European pace and site standards.
The cultural barrier is effectively non-existent. Georgia is an Orthodox Christian country with a similar holiday calendar, a European work culture and no dietary restrictions. The working language on the floor is usually Russian, which helps in mixed teams with Ukrainians and Moldovans.
- Single residence and work permit issued by MUP
- Visa-free travel with a biometric passport
- Renewable permit for continued employment
- Relocation, registration, and onboarding
Per project
months from contract to first day at work
0
visa procedures – visa-free travel
MUP
single residence and work permit
100%
fully legal employment and residence
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Why companies choose workers from Georgia
No visa, no consulate
A biometric passport is enough for travel to Croatia. The consular appointment – the longest element in other directions – simply disappears.
Strong construction craft
Bricklayers, tilers, finishing specialists and formwork carpenters with contract experience in Türkiye, Greece and Italy. Candidates know European work rhythm.
Russian as the shop-floor language
Most candidates speak Russian, so they join teams with Ukrainians, Belarusians and Moldovans without a silent onboarding period.
Cultural proximity
An Orthodox country with a similar holiday calendar, no dietary restrictions and comparable social norms. Adaptation measured in days, not months.
Low relocation cost
Short, cheap flights from Tbilisi and Kutaisi and no visa fees. The lowest total cost of bringing in a non-EU worker.
Qualifications
How we verify Georgian candidates
The Georgian vocational system is less formalised than in Central Asia, so practical verification is key. Every profile includes employment history, photos and video of completed work, licences and an assessment of Russian and English.
Portfolio of finishing work
For construction trades, photo documentation says the most – plastering, tiling, fit-out, façades. We ask candidates for material from recent projects before they reach the shortlist.
History of foreign contracts
We verify earlier assignments in Türkiye, Greece, Italy and Israel. A candidate with that background knows contract life and rarely quits in the first month.
Welding and operator licences
Documents are checked before a candidate is presented and, where needed, confirmed by a practical exam after arrival.
C+E licence exchange
A Georgian licence does not allow professional haulage in Croatia. We plan the licence exchange in parallel with the residence and work permit so the driver can start on schedule.
Where we recruit in Georgia
The region of origin genuinely shapes the professional profile.
Tbilisi and surroundings
The largest candidate pool: construction, finishing trades, logistics, hospitality and services. Best availability and the shortest route to the airport.
Kutaisi and Imereti
An industrial region with a low-cost airport serving budget flights. Manufacturing, warehousing and manual work.
Batumi and Adjara
Tourism, hotels and hospitality. Candidates with guest-service experience and seasonal shift work – a strong match for the Croatian coast.
Kakheti
The agricultural and wine region – orchard work, harvesting, processing and agricultural machinery operation.
Rustavi and Kvemo Kartli
Metallurgy and heavy industry. Most welders, fitters and machine operators come from here.
Recruitment and permits
From contract to legal employment – one deployment plan
We run the process in four stages: call, quote and contract; sourcing and pre-selection in Georgia; the single residence and work permit at the Ministry of Interior; arrival and onboarding. With no visa procedure, the whole schedule is agreed per project.
as agreed per project
from contract to first day at work
4 stages
one coordinator runs the whole process
100%
compliance with Croatian authority requirements
Faze procesa
Needs analysis, job profile, quote and schedule. Sourcing starts once the contract is signed.
- 01
Call and needs analysis
Day 1–3We agree duties, required licences, pay, shift system and accommodation standard.
- 02
Quote and schedule
Week 1We present the full budget in EUR, stage deadlines and planned arrival batches.
- 03
Contract and job description
Week 1Contract signature and approval of the Russian-language job description – the document that triggers sourcing.
Sourcing and verification in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Batumi and Rustavi – experience, licences and language.
- 01
Candidate pre-selection
Week 1–3Our local partner sources candidates and verifies employment history, work portfolio and references.
- 02
Shortlist and selection
Week 2–3We present a shortlist with licences and language assessment. Video interviews on request.
The employer's application to MUP for the single temporary residence and work permit.
- 01
Filing with the Ministry of Interior
Week 3–5We file the employer's application with the Ministry of Interior (MUP) for the single residence and work permit.
- 02
Decision
Week 4–7MUP issues the decision; the document is sent to the candidate electronically.
Visa-free flight, airport transfer, accommodation, bank account and onboarding.
- 01
Tickets and transfer
Week 5–8Flight booking from Tbilisi or Kutaisi, airport transfer and group pick-up by the coordinator.
- 02
Accommodation and registration
First weekHousing that meets sanitary requirements, address registration and opening a bank account.
- 03
Safety training and onboarding
First weekHealth and safety training with translation, workstation instructions, a buddy in the team and first days under supervision.
- 04
Renewal for continued employment
OngoingFor longer cooperation we file the permit renewal ahead of the deadline – with no break in employment.
Tipičan raspored
Kandidati na radnom mjestu za 2–3 mjeseca. Rok ovisi o kapacitetu nadležnih tijela, konzulata, veleposlanstava i viznih sustava.
Week 1
Call, quote and contract
01Week 1–3
Sourcing and pre-selection in Georgia
02Week 3–7
Single residence and work permit at MUP
03Week 5–8
Visa-free arrival and first day at work
04Ongoing
Permit renewal for continued employment
05Troškovi zapošljavanja
Od čega se sastoji budžet
MUP permit fee
EmployerFee for the single temporary residence and work permit.
Translations and documents
Employer / agencySworn translations of diplomas and licences, medical checks and candidate insurance.
Flights and relocation
EmployerAir ticket from Tbilisi or Kutaisi, airport transfer, initial accommodation and starter equipment.
Accommodation
EmployerHousing meeting sanitary requirements and worker accommodation standards.
Drivers: licence exchange
Employer / agencyFor professional drivers only: the licence exchange required in Croatia.
Agency fee
EmployerSourcing, handling the administrative process and coordinator support after arrival.
Georgia is one of the most affordable non-EU directions – visa fees and expensive long-haul flights disappear. Every budget is quoted in EUR and always consists of the same items, so agency offers can be compared with no hidden costs.
Spremni za početak
Raspored i budžet prije odluke.
- Ponuda bez skrivenih stavki
- Realan termin dolaska
- Jedan koordinator za cijeli proces
Industries
Where workers from Georgia perform best
Georgia is a craft and construction direction with a strong agricultural and service base. Below are the industries where it delivers the best results.
Construction and finishing
The strongest side of this direction. Bricklayers, tilers, plasterers and finishing specialists with a real portfolio and contract experience in Türkiye and Greece.
- Bricklayer
- Tiler
- Plasterer
- Steel fixer
- Formwork carpenter
Manufacturing and metalwork
The metallurgical base in Rustavi supplies machine operators, fitters and welders used to shift work.
- Machine operator
- MAG / TIG welder
- Fitter
- Maintenance mechanic
- Production operative
Warehousing and logistics
Candidates with distribution centre and terminal experience. Fast onboarding onto scanners and WMS systems.
- Warehouse operative
- Forklift operator
- Order picker
- Terminal worker
- C+E driver
Agriculture and orchards
Kakheti is an agricultural and wine region. Candidates know harvesting, orchard work and agricultural machinery.
- Orchard worker
- Agricultural machinery operator
- Harvesting and sorting
- Greenhouse worker
- Processing operative
Hospitality and hotels
Batumi is a major tourist hub – candidates with hotel and restaurant experience, used to seasons and shift work, a natural fit for Split, Zadar and the coast.
- Kitchen assistant
- Cook
- Waiter
- Room attendant
- Back-of-house worker
Maintenance and installations
Electricians, plumbers and installation fitters with experience on residential and commercial projects.
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Installation fitter
- Mechanic
- Maintenance worker
If you need candidates with strong English for customer-facing work, the Philippines or Sri Lanka usually work better. We use Georgia where speed of deployment and construction craft matter most.
Roles
Roles we recruit for in Georgia
The strongest side of this direction is construction and finishing trades plus manufacturing and warehouse roles. Video interviews with candidates are arranged at the employer's request.
- Bricklayer
- Tiler
- Plasterer
- Formwork carpenter
- Steel fixer
- MAG / TIG welder
- Fitter
- Machine operator
- Warehouse and forklift operator
- C+E driver
- Production operative
- Kitchen assistant
Need a different profile? See also workers from Kazakhstan, workers from Türkiye or workers from the Philippines.
Georgia versus other recruitment directions
A comparison of typical differences in the process and candidate profile.
| Criterion | Georgia | Other directions |
|---|---|---|
| Legal basis | Single residence and work permit (MUP) | Same MUP permit, plus a D visa for most other origins |
| Process time | Per project | Per project |
| Visa | Visa-free with a biometric passport | D visa at a Croatian embassy or consulate, appointment required |
| Candidate profile | Construction craft, finishing trades, agriculture | More often light manufacturing and basic roles |
| Relocation cost | Low – short flight, no visa fees | Higher – long flights and document legalisation |
Cultural integration
Challenges and proven solutions
Georgian teams settle in exceptionally fast because the cultural and religious barrier is effectively absent. What remains is a handful of organisational matters worth setting up at the start.
Russian yes, Croatian only on arrival
Shared Russian solves communication inside the team, but documents, training and dealings with authorities are in Croatian. Bilingual workstation instructions and a basic language course close the gap within weeks.
Residence and banking formalities
Registration, opening a bank account and the residence and work permit application dominate the first weeks. The coordinator books the appointments and tracks the deadlines so legal residence never lapses.
Permit deadline and continuity
The residence and work permit is time-limited. We file the renewal early so the worker never has to interrupt employment or leave the country.
Work culture and team relations
Georgians value direct relationships and clear hierarchy. A specific foreman, unambiguous instructions and recognition of results work better than elaborate procedures.
FAQFrequently asked
Frequently asked
questions
Short answers to questions about recruiting workers from Georgia.
Candidates on site within 2–3 months. The timeline depends on the processing capacity of the competent authorities, consulates, embassies and visa systems. Support with temporary residence and work permits
No. Employment is based on a single temporary residence and work permit issued by the Ministry of Interior (MUP) on the employer's application. It is still the most direct legal route to employing a non-EU worker in Croatia.
Georgian citizens with a biometric passport travel to Croatia visa-free for short stays. Work requires the single residence and work permit from MUP, filed by the employer before the candidate takes up the role.
Candidates on site within 2–3 months. The timeline depends on the processing capacity of the competent authorities, consulates, embassies and visa systems. Because Georgian candidates travel visa-free, this is one of our fastest directions.
The single residence and work permit is issued for a fixed term and can be renewed. We track the renewal deadline and file it in advance so the worker's employment is never interrupted.
Georgian is the official language, but Russian is widespread among people over thirty and is the real working language on the shop floor. Younger candidates more often speak English. Language level is described in every candidate profile.
Not for professional haulage. The driver must exchange the licence once residence is in place, following Croatian rules for foreign driving licences. We run this in parallel with employment so the driver is not left idle.
Construction and finishing trades, manufacturing, warehousing and logistics, agriculture and orchards, plus hospitality on the coast. Georgia has a strong craft tradition – bricklayers, tilers and finishing specialists are the strongest side of this direction.
Practically not. Georgia is an Orthodox Christian country with a European work culture and a similar holiday calendar. Geographic proximity, no dietary restrictions and comparable social norms make adaptation very fast.
For unregulated occupations sworn translations of diplomas and licences are enough. Welding and operator qualifications are verified on documents and, if needed, confirmed by a practical exam after arrival.
Accommodation provided by the employer or agency is the standard. We arrange flights from Tbilisi or Kutaisi, airport transfer, housing that meets sanitary requirements, registration and help opening a bank account. All quoted up front in EUR.
Yes, subject to the conditions of the residence and work permit and stable employment. In practice most candidates arrive alone first and consider family reunification after a year.
It is one of the more affordable non-EU directions because visa-free travel removes consular procedures and long-haul flights. The budget covers the MUP permit fee, translations, flights and relocation, onboarding after arrival and the agency fee. We prepare an exact calculation, in EUR, for the specific role and headcount.
Direction: GeorgiaHire workers from Georgia.
We start with a conversation about your needs, a quote and a contract. Then we launch sourcing and the single residence and work permit at the Ministry of Interior – with an agreed arrival schedule.
- 1Call and needs analysis
- 2Quote, schedule and contract
- 3Sourcing and the residence and work permit
- 4Arrival, onboarding and support
Candidates on site within 2–3 months. The timeline depends on the processing capacity of the competent authorities, consulates, embassies and visa systems.
