Lighthouse keeper (svjetioničar) vacancies - Plovput d.o.o., Croatia
Work as one of the last lighthouse keepers on the Adriatic.
Record checked Oct 27, 2026 · official source confirmed 14 Nov, 06:01 UTC
Summary
Croatia's state navigation-safety company Plovput still keeps crews (1-2 keepers per shift) on 16 of its lighthouses and periodically advertises fixed-term lighthouse keeper jobs, most recently for the Pula area in August 2026.
Dream spread
Work as one of the last lighthouse keepers on the Adriatic.
Relocation reality check
An ordinary fixed-term shift job, not a caretaker home: the adverts say no worker accommodation is provided ('Nema smještaja radnika'). It needs Croatian secondary education, a boat-handling licence and a year of work recorded with the Croatian pension insurer, with the application process in Croatian. Vacancies are short 10-day calls; the last one closed 31 Aug 2026.
Caretaker & Guardian HousingLighthouse keeper
Caretaker terms
This program does not provide a visa.
- Housing
- No housing — you pay to stay or run a business
- Utilities
- Not stated
- Cost to you
- Not stated — check the official source
- Stipend or pay
- Salaried employee (2026 pay not stated in the advert)
- Commitment
- Fixed-term full-time employment in shifts, incl. weekends and holidays
- What you give
- Check lights and fog signals, report faults, take part in sea search-and-rescue when ordered by MRCC Rijeka, maintain station buildings and equipment, cleaning
Reality engine
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Eligibility
Secondary school education, boat-handling certificate, 1 year of work experience registered with the Croatian Pension Insurance Institute (HZMO); shift work including weekends and holidays.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Citizens or residents of Croatia only
BlockerThis program is not open to people moving from abroad: it is limited to citizens or existing residents of Croatia.
Existing right to work required
CautionWho can apply: Requires Croatian ID copy, 1 year of experience recorded with HZMO (Croatian pension insurance) and a boat licence; Croatian-language process. Realistically Croatian/EU workers already in Croatia. This program does not provide a visa or work permit.
Family members not covered
CautionDependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
The long game
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Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Property purchase
- Not required
No amounts on record. Check the official source.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
- Deposit / first month rent$2,000
- Visa & consular fees$500
- Health insurance$600
- Legal & translation$400
- Setup costs$800
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
Slots vary by country and season.
4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
Official links, the line we checked, and when we last checked it.
“"na 16 svjetionika se još uvijek nalazi svjetioničarska posada (po 1 ili 2 svjetioničara u smjeni)" [16 lighthouses still have a keeper crew, 1 or 2 keepers per shift] (plovput.hr/svjetionici); "Nema smještaja radnika." [No worker accommodation.] (Svjetioničar vacancy, 21-31.08.2026)”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 27, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 27, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
No rule changes recorded since monitoring began.
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