FAQs - Work permits
When I complain about working conditions that appear illegal under Austrian law, my Austrian employers say Croatian workers are subject to different rules. Are they right?
NO — not at all. All restrictions on access to the Austrian job market have been lifted, so you have the right to be treated exactly the same as local workers.
If your employers persist with this attitude, you should report them to the Austrian labour authorities.
Last checked: 19/01/2026