In recent decades, Croatia has undergone significant economic, political and demographic changes. With its accession to the European Union in 2013, the country opened up to international markets and labour migration, which led to an increase in the number of foreign workers. Foreign workers bring different cultures, languages and working habits, which has a significant impact on the economy, society and politics. While some see the foreign workforce as key to economic growth, others express concern about possible negative effects on social cohesion and the labour market. The increase in the number of foreign workers in Croatia has become a hot topic in the media, which requires a detailed analysis from the social and economic perspective of the local population. Accordingly, this research focuses on the attitudes of the inhabitants of the city of Split towards foreign workers. The main objective of the research is to determine the degree of social distance that Split residents have towards foreign workers in their city. The research was conducted with an online survey in which data was collected from 206 adult residents of Split during May and June 2024. The results indicate that continuous efforts are needed to reduce prejudices so that foreign workers can be better integrated into society. In this way, they can significantly contribute to the development and diversity of the community and enrich the values of Split and Croatia.