Welding at European level
Certificates aligned with ISO 9606-1 and experience in steel structures and pipelines. The strongest technical profile in the whole region.
Recruitment from TürkiyeWorkers from Türkiye for jobs in Croatia.
Recruitment and work permits
Construction, steel structures, welding, industrial manufacturing and furniture. Türkiye is one of Europe's largest steel and furniture producers, so the technical base of candidates is genuinely high. Turkish citizens enter Croatia visa-free, so we focus on recruitment, the labour market test, the single temporary residence and work permit, and relocation.
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Türkiye · Middle East and Europe
Workers from Türkiye – the direction for technical and construction companies
Türkiye is one of the region's largest producers of steel, furniture, textiles and automotive parts. Candidates come from genuinely operating industry where quality standards are dictated by exports to the European Union. For a Croatian employer that means people who already know European technical documentation and quality control.
The strongest side of this direction is welding and steel structure assembly. Turkish companies deliver construction contracts across the Middle East and North Africa, and welders work to certificates aligned with European standards, including ISO 9606-1. This is exactly the profile Croatia lacks most.
Turkish citizens can enter Croatia visa-free, so there is no consular D visa stage. We run the labour market test and obtain the single temporary residence and work permit from the Ministry of the Interior (MUP), which is the fastest legal path of all the origins we serve.
- Single temporary residence and work permit
- Labour market test confirmation, where required
- Visa-free entry for Turkish citizens
- Relocation, address registration, registration with the local police administration and onboarding
Schedule
Arrival according to the agreed plan
ISO
welding certificates aligned with 9606-1
85 m
people – a large technical labour market
100%
fully legal employment and residence
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Why companies choose workers from Türkiye
Real export industry
Steel, furniture, textiles and automotive produced for the EU market. Candidates know quality control and technical documentation to European standards.
Large-contract experience
Turkish construction firms deliver projects across the Middle East and Africa. Candidates know huge sites and strict schedules.
English among technical staff
Technicians, foremen and engineers often speak English, making it easy to build teams with a Turkish lead communicating with Croatian management.
International transport
Drivers with experience on Türkiye–EU routes who know customs procedures, tachographs and long transit runs.
Proximity and logistics
Short, frequent and cheap flights from Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. Relocation is faster and cheaper than from Asian directions.
Qualifications
How we verify Turkish candidates
The Turkish vocational education system is extensive and well documented. Every candidate profile includes a diploma scan, welding certificates, employment history in specific plants and an assessment of English.
Welding certificates
Qualifications issued to European standards, including ISO 9606-1, specifying method, position and material. For demanding processes we confirm them with a practical exam in Croatia.
Technical school diplomas
Vocational high schools and industrial technical colleges train operators, fitters, electricians and mechanics. Programmes include plant placements, so graduates do not start from zero.
Industrial employment history
We verify work in specific plants: steelworks, furniture factories, automotive suppliers and construction firms delivering foreign contracts.
C+E licence and code 95
A Turkish licence does not allow professional haulage in the EU. We plan the exchange after the residence card is issued, together with initial qualification and code 95.
Where we recruit in Türkiye
The region of origin genuinely shapes the professional profile.
Istanbul and Marmara
The country's largest industrial and logistics hub. Manufacturing, construction, warehousing and services. Best candidate availability and a consulate on site.
Bursa and Kocaeli
The automotive and metal belt – machine operators, fitters, welders and maintenance mechanics.
Izmir and the Aegean coast
Light industry, textiles, processing and tourism. Candidates with export experience and more frequent English.
Gaziantep and the south-east
Furniture, textiles and food processing. The region with the highest willingness to relocate for work.
Ankara and Central Anatolia
Infrastructure construction, steel structures and installations. Candidates from large public projects.
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 Türkiye; labour market test and single temporary residence and work permit; relocation and onboarding. Since Turkish citizens travel visa-free, there is no consular stage. Every stage has a clear deadline and document set.
Schedule
Arrival according to the agreed plan
5 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
Week 1We agree duties, required welding qualifications, pay and accommodation standard.
- 02
Quote and schedule
Week 1–2We present the full budget, stage deadlines and planned arrival batches.
- 03
Contract and job description
Week 2Contract signature and approval of the job description in Turkish and English.
Sourcing and verification in Istanbul, Bursa, Izmir and Gaziantep – certificates, experience, language.
- 01
Candidate pre-selection
Week 2–5Our local partner sources candidates and verifies certificates, employment history and references from industrial plants.
- 02
Shortlist and optional practical test
Week 4–6We present a shortlist with certificates. For welders we can arrange optional weld samples or video calls with your welding engineer as a paid add-on on client request.
Labour market test confirmation where required, and the single temporary residence and work permit application at the Ministry of the Interior (MUP).
- 01
Labour market test
Week 3–6The vacancy is filed with the local employment bureau and the labour market test confirmation obtained where required.
- 02
Decision: single temporary residence and work permit
Week 3–6Application at the Ministry of the Interior (MUP); a decision typically takes a few weeks.
Visa-free flight, airport transfer, accommodation, address registration, registration with the local police administration, bank account and onboarding at the workstation.
- 01
Tickets and transfer
Week 6–8Flight booking from Istanbul, Ankara or Izmir – visa-free entry – airport transfer and group pick-up by the coordinator.
- 02
Accommodation and registration
First weekHousing that meets sanitary requirements, address registration and 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
Support and 90-day review
Month 1–3Ongoing contact with the coordinator, support with residence matters and a review after three months.
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 Türkiye
02Week 2–6
Labour market test and single temporary residence and work permit
03Week 6–8
Visa-free arrival and first day at work
04Troškovi zapošljavanja
Od čega se sastoji budžet
Croatian administrative fees
EmployerSingle temporary residence and work permit application and administrative charges at the Ministry of the Interior (MUP), payable in EUR.
Translations and documents
Employer / agencySworn translations of diplomas, welding certificates and employment records, medical checks and insurance.
Flights and relocation
EmployerAir ticket from Istanbul, Ankara or Izmir, transfer, initial accommodation and starter equipment.
Practical exams
Employer / agencyFor welders and operators: confirming qualifications by exam in Croatia where the process requires it.
Agency fee
EmployerSourcing, handling the administrative and consular process and coordinator support after arrival.
We do not quote a single price per worker – the budget depends on the role, headcount and region, and is always presented in EUR. It always consists of the same items, so agency offers can be compared with no hidden costs. Because Turkish citizens travel visa-free, this is one of our fastest and most predictable directions – the single temporary residence and work permit decision drives the schedule, and a possible welding exam is included in the quote from day one.
Spremni za početak
Raspored i budžet prije odluke.
- Ponuda bez skrivenih stavki
- Realan termin dolaska
- Jedan koordinator za cijeli proces
Industries
Where workers from Türkiye perform best
Türkiye is a technical and construction direction with a very strong metal and furniture base. Below are the industries where it delivers the best results.
Welding and steel structures
The strongest side of this direction. Welders with certificates aligned to European standards, structure and pipeline fitters with export contract experience.
- MIG / MAG welder
- TIG welder
- Steel structure fitter
- Structural fitter
- Pipeline fitter
Industrial manufacturing
The automotive belt in Bursa and Kocaeli supplies machine operators, mechanics and line workers used to quality standards and shift work.
- CNC operator
- Machine operator
- Maintenance mechanic
- Quality inspector
- Production operative
Construction and installations
Turkish construction firms deliver contracts across the Middle East. Candidates know large sites, work at height and strict schedules.
- Construction worker
- Steel fixer
- Installation fitter
- Site electrician
- Construction machinery operator
Furniture and wood processing
Türkiye is one of the region's largest furniture exporters. Joiners and woodworking machine operators know serial production for the EU market.
- Joiner
- Woodworking machine operator
- Furniture assembler
- Upholsterer
- Paint sprayer
Transport and logistics
Drivers experienced on Türkiye–EU routes who know customs procedures and tachographs, plus warehouse and terminal staff.
- C+E driver (after licence exchange)
- Warehouse operative
- Forklift operator
- Terminal worker
- Freight forwarder
Hospitality and hotels
A strong tourism base in Izmir and Antalya – chefs and service staff with experience in international-standard hotels.
- Cook
- Kitchen assistant
- Baker and pastry chef
- Waiter
- Back-of-house worker
If the shortest deployment time matters most, Georgia is faster. We use Türkiye where welding qualifications and steel structure experience are decisive.
Roles
Roles we recruit for in Türkiye
The strongest side of this direction is welding and structural trades plus manufacturing and construction roles. For welders we arrange weld samples and calls with your welding engineer before any decision.
- MIG / MAG welder
- TIG welder
- Steel structure fitter
- Pipeline fitter
- Fitter
- CNC operator
- Maintenance mechanic
- Electrician
- Construction worker
- Joiner
- C+E driver
- Cook
Need a faster process? See also workers from Georgia, workers from Kazakhstan or workers from the Philippines.
Türkiye versus other recruitment directions
A comparison of typical differences in the process and candidate profile.
| Criterion | Türkiye | Other directions |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate profile | Welding, steel structures, heavy industry | More often light manufacturing and basic roles |
| Certificates | Qualifications aligned with European standards | National certificates requiring confirmation |
| Legal basis | Single temporary residence and work permit, visa-free entry | Employer declaration (Georgia) or full procedure with a D visa |
| Process time | Depends on authorities | depends on origin |
| Language | Turkish, English among technical staff | Russian or English depending on the direction |
Cultural integration
Challenges and proven solutions
Turkish teams settle in smoothly provided communication and a few organisational matters are set up at the start. Below are the four issues that in practice decide whether the first year passes without turnover.
No shared Russian
Unlike eastern directions, Russian does not work here. For larger groups it is worth appointing a foreman who speaks Turkish and English and preparing bilingual workstation instructions.
Ramadan and meals
Türkiye is secular, but most candidates are Muslim. A pork-free canteen alternative, roster flexibility during Ramadan and a quiet space for a short break are entirely sufficient.
Residence and banking formalities
Registration, registration with the local police administration, a bank account and the residence card application dominate the first weeks. The coordinator books appointments and tracks deadlines so legal residence never lapses.
Climate and the first weeks
Candidates from southern Türkiye do not know Croatian winters. A warm clothing pack on arrival and scheduling arrivals outside the deepest frost measurably reduce drop-outs.
FAQFrequently asked
Frequently asked
questions
Short answers to questions about recruiting workers from Türkiye.
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
Yes, a work permit is required, but not a visa. Turkish citizens can enter Croatia visa-free for short stays, so no D visa is needed. To work legally the employer must obtain a single temporary residence and work permit issued by the Ministry of the Interior (MUP), which the candidate then finalises after arrival.
Candidates on site within 2–3 months. The timeline depends on the processing capacity of the competent authorities, consulates, embassies and visa systems. Since Turkish citizens enter Croatia visa-free, the process is shorter than for other origins – it mainly consists of the labour market test and the single temporary residence and work permit issued by the Ministry of the Interior (MUP).
In most cases yes – the local employment bureau confirms that local recruitment was unsuccessful. Exemptions may apply to roles on the shortage occupation list. We always check this at the start because it drives the timeline.
Turkish is the native language. English is common among technicians, engineers and mid-level supervisors, less so among manual workers. Russian is practically absent, so for larger groups it is worth planning a foreman who speaks Turkish and English.
Not for professional haulage. The driver must exchange the licence once the residence card is issued, complete initial qualification and the code 95 entry. Turkish drivers do, however, have extensive experience on Türkiye–EU international routes.
Construction and steel structures, welding, industrial and furniture manufacturing, textiles and hospitality. Türkiye is one of Europe's largest steel and furniture producers, so the technical base of candidates is genuinely high.
Türkiye is a secular country, but most candidates are Muslim. In practice a pork-free canteen alternative, roster flexibility during Ramadan and a quiet space for a short break are enough. This is the standard we implement with all clients.
Türkiye is a strong welding market with certificates aligned to European standards, including ISO 9606-1. Documents are verified before a candidate is presented and, for demanding processes, confirmed by a practical exam in Croatia.
For unregulated occupations sworn translations of diplomas and certificates are enough. Formal recognition applies to regulated professions. Technical and operator qualifications are verified on documents.
Accommodation provided by the employer or agency is the standard. We arrange flights from Istanbul, Ankara or Izmir, transfer, housing that meets sanitary requirements, registration, a address registration and a bank account.
A single temporary residence and work permit is usually issued for up to three years and can be extended. After arrival the worker can apply for a single permit for residence and work, which keeps employment running without gaps.
The budget consists of Croatian administrative fees for the single temporary residence and work permit, translations and document handling, flights and relocation, onboarding after arrival and the agency fee. Since Turkish citizens do not need a visa, there is no consular fee. We prepare an exact calculation in EUR for the specific role and headcount – with no hidden items.
Direction: TürkiyeHire workers from Türkiye.
We start with a conversation about your needs, a quote and a contract. Only then do we launch sourcing, the labour market test and the single temporary residence and work permit. Turkish citizens travel to Croatia visa-free.
- 1Call and needs analysis
- 2Quote, schedule and contract
- 3Sourcing and single temporary residence and work permit
- 4Visa-free arrival and onboarding
Realistic time from contract to first day at work: 1 to 2 months.
