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Cross-border workforce solutions

Strategic
Global
Recruitment

Forum Req connects European employers with skilled workers from the Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, India and beyond — covering every step from sourcing and documentation to permits, visas and post-arrival integration.

Forum Req
5+
Source Countries
10+
Active Placements
100%
Legal Compliance
360°
Worker Lifecycle

What We Do

Full Workforce
Placement & Operations

From the first employer conversation to the second permit renewal — we manage the entire process so your business stays focused on operations, not bureaucracy.

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International Recruitment
We identify, verify and assess candidates from the Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka — for a specific client request or building a permanent talent pool.
Candidate SearchSkills AssessmentTalent Pool
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Permit & Visa Processing
Complete management of HZZ applications, labour market tests, police work permits and D-visa preparation for Croatia, Montenegro and other Balkan destinations.
HZZWork PermitsD-vizaResidence Permit
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Arrival & Integration
Residence registration, accommodation, onboarding packages, banking advice and cultural integration — we ensure workers are settled and productive from day one.
OnboardingAccommodationIntegration
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Permit Renewal & Compliance
We track every permit expiry and manage complete renewal cycles — including filing Obrazac 2A, collecting payslips, tracking A1 language certificates and driving licence conversions.
Permit RenewalForm 2AA1 Language Certificate
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Mediation & Staff Assignment
Two engagement models: mediation (recruitment and handover) or staff leasing / assignment where we retain full employer responsibility including accommodation and compliance.
MediationStaff AssignmentAssignment
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Document Intelligence
Our platform automatically classifies, extracts, validates and tracks every document — passports, NBI clearances, apostilles, contracts, accommodation lists — so nothing is missed.
OCR RecognitionAuto-TrackingAlerts

How It Works

From Request to Active Worker

A structured, documented process from the first conversation to a legally compliant, integrated worker at your location.

1
Request & Contract
You define the role, headcount, destination country and engagement model. We establish the legal and commercial framework.
2
Sourcing & Screening
We identify and screen candidates from partner agencies in the Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, India and other markets.
3
Permits & Visas
Full permit and visa processing — HZZ applications, police permits, D-visa packages and embassy coordination per country.
4
Arrival & Beyond
Residence registration, onboarding, integration and ongoing renewal management throughout the full worker lifecycle.

Source Country Operations

Current Time in Key Cities

Know when partner agencies, embassies and workers are available. All times update in real time.

Geographic Reach

Where We Operate

Active in the Balkans and expanding across Europe, sourcing from Southeast Asia, South Asia and beyond.

Active Placements
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Croatia
Full lifecycle — HZZ, police permit, D-visa, renewal, Form 2A
Active
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Montenegro
VFS/embassy routing, work permit on arrival
Active
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Serbia
Workflow configuration in progress
Expanding
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Embassy routing available
Expanding
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North Macedonia
Embassy routing available
Expanding
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Germany
National visa for skilled workers (§18 AufenthG)
Planned
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Netherlands
IND / MVV process
Planned
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Belgium
Single permit procedure
Planned
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Spain
SEPE / SGIE procedure
Planned
Source Countries
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Philippines
NBI clearance, apostille, PH Embassy Vienna quota approval
Active
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Bangladesh
Police clearance, VFS Dhaka routing
Active
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Nepal
Police clearance, New Delhi embassy routing
Active
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India
New Delhi embassy, direct routing
Active
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Sri Lanka
Colombo embassy routing
Active
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Africa
Nairobi embassy routing
Planned
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Uzbekistan & Central Asia
Tashkent embassy routing
Planned

Embassy & VFS Directory

Consular Points for the Following Countries

Official visa submission points for workers from Asia applying for employment visas in Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia, North Macedonia and Bulgaria. Select destination country for details.

Quick Reference
🇵🇭 Philippines → Croatian Embassy Manila + PH Embassy Vienna (quota)
🇧🇩 Bangladesh → VFS Global Dhaka (HR/ME/BG) or direct embassy
🇳🇵 Nepal → Hrvatsko / Croatian / Serbian Embassy New Delhi
🇮🇳 India → Relevant Embassy New Delhi
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka → Veleposlanstva New Delhi cover LK
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Embassy

Croatian Embassy Manila
FILIPINI
Address
Zeta St cor. Dela Rosa St, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Manila
Visa
D-Visa (nacionalna radna viza). Potreban termin.
Processing
15–30 days. NBI clearance + apostille required.
⚠ Quota
Philippine Embassy Vienna must approve worker quota FIRST before D-visa can be issued.
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Embassy

Croatian Embassy New Delhi
INDIA · covers NP, LK, PK, MM
Address
A-1/4G, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
Covers
🇮🇳India 🇳🇵Nepal 🇱🇰Sri Lanka
Processing
10–25 days. Police clearance required.
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VFS Centre

VFS Global — Croatian Visa
DHAKA, BANGLADESH
Address
Suvastu Imam Square, 65 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-1, Dhaka 1212
Booking
Online appointment mandatory. Police clearance required.
Processing
14–28 days.
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Quota Body

Filipinsko embassy Beč
AUSTRIJA — PH odobrenje quota
Address
Wagramer Str. 9/5 OG, 1220 Wien, Austria
Role
This is the Philippine government agency that must approve worker quotas before Croatian D-visas can be issued. Submit the 11-document package to this agency first.
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Honorary Consulate

Montenegrin Honorary Consulate, New Delhi
INDIA · covers IN, NP, LK
Address
S-528, Greater Kailash Part-I, New Delhi 110048, India
Phone
+91-11-2923 8909
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–13:00
Covers
🇮🇳India 🇳🇵Nepal 🇱🇰Sri Lanka
Visa
D-Visa (national long-stay). Police clearance required.
Processing
4–8 weeks. Appointment required.
Note
Honorary consulate — limited services. Montenegro ambassador is non-resident (based in Strasbourg). Complex cases may route through Croatian Embassy New Delhi.
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VFS Centre

VFS Global — Montenegro Visa
DHAKA, BANGLADESH
Address
Shivaju Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001
Booking
Online appointment mandatory. Police clearance required.
Processing
14–28 days.
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Honorary Consulate

Serbian Honorary Consulate Manila
PHILIPPINES
Address
Suite 3002, 30th Floor, Infinity Tower, 106 H.V. Della Costa cor. Leviste Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
Hours
Mon–Fri, by appointment
Visa
D-Visa. NBI clearance + apostille required.
Note
Honorary consulate — limited consular services. Full visa processing via Serbian Embassy Jakarta: [email protected]
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Embassy

Serbian Embassy New Delhi
INDIA · covers NP, BD, LK, BT, MV
Address
3/50 G, Niti Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, India
Phone
+91 11 2687 2095
Hours
Mon–Fri 08:30–16:00
Covers
🇮🇳India 🇳🇵Nepal 🇧🇩Bangladesh 🇱🇰Sri Lanka
Visa
D-Visa. Police clearance required.
Processing
10–21 days.
Note
Also non-residentially covers Bhutan and Maldives.
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No Direct Presence

No Bosnian Embassy in Philippines
NEAREST: KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
Address
Embassy of BiH in KL: JKR 854, Jalan Bellamy, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Note
Bosnia and Herzegovina has no embassy or consulate in the Philippines. Filipino workers must apply at the BiH Embassy in Kuala Lumpur or submit documents by courier (DHL/FedEx).
Visa
D-Visa. NBI clearance + apostille required.
Processing
4–6 weeks including courier time.
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Embassy

Embassy of Bosnia & Herzegovina, New Delhi
INDIA · covers IN, NP, LK, BD
Address
E-8/5, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India
Phone
+91-11-4166 2481
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00
Covers
🇮🇳India 🇳🇵Nepal 🇱🇰Sri Lanka 🇧🇩Bangladesh
Visa
D-Visa. Police clearance required.
Processing
10–25 days.
Note
Bangladesh workers may need to travel to New Delhi for in-person submission.
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No Direct Presence

No North Macedonian Embassy in Philippines
NEAREST: BEIJING OR TOKYO
Note
North Macedonia has no embassy or consulate in the Philippines. Filipino workers must apply at the nearest embassy — Beijing (CN) or Tokyo (JP). Document submission by post/courier may be possible.
Website
mfa.gov.mk — find nearest embassy
Visa
D-Visa. NBI clearance + apostille required.
Processing
Varies. Allow 6–8 weeks.
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Embassy

Embassy of North Macedonia, New Delhi
INDIA · covers IN, NP, LK
Address
A 15/30, Block A, Ground Floor, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110016, India
Phone
+91 11 4614 2603
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00
Covers
🇮🇳India 🇳🇵Nepal 🇱🇰Sri Lanka
Visa
D-Visa. Police clearance required.
Processing
10–25 days.
Note
Bangladesh workers may need to route through New Delhi or another regional embassy.
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Honorary Consul

Bulgarian Honorary Consul, Manila
PHILIPPINES · limited services
Honorary Consul
Rico Paolo Ledesma
Address
UG 29 Cityland Condominium, 6264 Calle Estacion Street, Barangay Pio Del Pilar, Makati City
Phone
+63917 811 22 79
Hours
Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00, by appointment
Note
No full Bulgarian embassy in Philippines. Honorary consul provides limited services. Full visa processing through Bulgarian Embassy Hanoi, Vietnam (covers Philippines non-residentially).
Visa
D-Visa. NBI clearance + apostille required.
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Embassy

Bulgarian Embassy Hanoi
VIETNAM · covers Philippines non-residentially
Address
No. 5, Lane 294 Kim Ma Street, Ngoc Ha Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam
Phone
+84 24 3845 2908
Note
Bulgarian Embassy Hanoi covers the Philippines on a non-residential basis. Indian/Nepali/Sri Lankan workers should contact this embassy for routing confirmation.
Visa
D-Visa. Police clearance required.
Processing
3–6 weeks.
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VFS Centre

VFS Global — Bulgarian Visa
DHAKA, BANGLADESH
Booking
Online appointment mandatory. Police clearance required.
Processing
14–28 days.

Our Team

Regional Management

Meet the team behind Forum Req — two market leads with combined expertise across the Balkans, running end-to-end operations from candidate sourcing through permit processing and worker integration.

VV
Vjekoslav Vidović
Market Lead
🇭🇷 Croatia  ·  🇲🇰 North Macedonia  ·  🇲🇪 Montenegro
ZV
Zdravko Vidović
Market Lead
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina  ·  🇷🇸 Serbia

Get In Touch

Ready to Build
Your Workforce?

Whether you need 2 or 200 workers, tell us your requirement and we will tell you exactly what is possible, on what timeline and at what cost.

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Headquarters
Croatia and regional offices across Asia
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General Enquiries
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WhatsApp Business
Response Time
Within 1 business day