Who can apply for the voucher to learn Croatian language?

The voucher system will allow foreign workers from third countries to learn Croatian language for jobs in sectors and occupations where knowledge of the Croatian language is required for quality work, as well as migrant returnees and their descendants, and foreign nationals under temporary protection.

Foreign workers from third countries may apply for the voucher to learn Croatian language if:

  • they have approved residence for the purpose of work after one year of work in the Republic of Croatia
  • they are third country nationals who are Croatian emigrants, family members of Croatian emigrants, descendants of Croatian emigrants or family members of Croatian emigrants
  • they are foreigners under temporary protection

The compliance with the criteria for applying for a voucher will be checked based on the possession of the following evidence:

  • certificate of temporary residence (issued by the police department)
  • residence and work permit (name, Personal Identification Number, validity period, nationality)
  • residence permit
  • identity card of a foreigner under temporary protection

The education will take place through short informal programmes lasting 70 hours, adapted to the following sectors:

  • construction
  • turism and hospitality
  • manufacturing
  • food industry

[NEW] High-skilled workers and workers in regulated professions will be able to continue learning Croatian through formal programmes (up to C1 level).

FINANCING OF THE PROGRAMME

The obligation to partially co-finance the cost of the programme of Croatian as a foreign language for foreign workers is established.

HZZ finances through vouchers part of the cost of attending the programme as follows:

  • 50% for a person employed by an employer that employs over 250 employees,
  • 60% for a person employed by an employer that employs up to 250 employees,
  • 70% for a person employed by an employer that employs up to 50 employees.

The part of the cost of education that is not co-financed by the CES is paid at the beginning of the programme, while the CES pays the remaining amount at the end of the programme.



Steps after the voucher application has been granted

  1. Sign a contract with the CES outlining respective rights and responsibilities during education.
  2. Regularly attend classes.
  3. Pass the final exam within 3 months of completing the education programme.

What is the procedure in case the user withdraws from the education?

For a period of 30 days, programme attendance may be temporarily stopped for a valid reason; after that, the programme will continue for the predetermined amount of time.

In case of temporary discontinuation or witdrawal from education, the user is promptly obliged to notify the CES adviser through the Moj vaučer platform.

Contact details and locations of the CES and CISOK offices can be found here.

For all additional information, instructions and assistance regarding the use of vouchers for learning Croatian, you can contact us via the contact form above.

Send your inquiry to the competent regional office and the CES counsellor will contact you as soon as possible.

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