The Ministry of Economic Affairs, the , and the announced a new seasonal worker quota for 2027 and 2028 on October 30, 2026. Valid from December 1, 2026, the agreement establishes a total of 6,250 places.
The regulation includes a base quota of 4,250 spots that can increase by 50 percent during peak months. Additionally, 2,000 jobs are reserved for workers from the , specifically Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia.
The will implement the rules, ensuring vacancies cannot be filled by local job seekers first. Employers must provide proof of local customary accommodation and adhere to all applicable wage and working conditions for every employee.