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Croatian citizenship - a guarantee of your opportunities in the European Union
With a Croatian passport you get the right to live, work and travel freely in EU countries, discovering new horizons in Europe.
Get access to great opportunities in Europe with a Croatian passport.
A Croatian passport can be obtained in most cases by naturalization after a long residence in the country, but it is possible to participate in a simplified procedure if there are special grounds for doing so
It is possible to apply for citizenship after 8 years of residence in the country, learning the language and sufficient integration into society.
Spouses of Croatian citizens may apply for citizenship after 4 years of residence in the country and the same duration of marriage.
Without residence in the country, knowledge of the language and renunciation of the first passport, Croatian citizenship is available to former emigrants and their direct descendants.
Without fulfilling the standard conditions of naturalization and residence in the country, it is possible to obtain citizenship by making a significant contribution to the development of the country (the directions and criteria for determining sufficient merit are not precisely defined).
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The procedure for obtaining Croatian citizenship is step-by-step and follows the current legal requirements. Professional legal support allows you to organize all actions correctly and get the result within the required timeframe.
In the first step, we conduct a thorough assessment to determine whether you have a legitimate basis for Croatian citizenship. We provide advice on the current requirements of Croatian law and analyze your current status, whether you have origins or long-term residence in the country. We then sign a cooperation agreement and start preparing all necessary documents.
The composition of the document package is determined by the way in which you obtain Croatian citizenship. As a standard, the dossier includes an application form, CV, passport, birth certificate. You will also need documents that can be used to prove your eligibility. Requirements for translation, as well as legalization of certificates and testimonies are taken into account. The final check of the dossier by specialists allows you to avoid mistakes and increase the chances of application approval.
The application for Croatian citizenship is submitted to the local police station and processed by the Ministry of Interior. If you are required by law to take a test on knowledge of the provisions of the Constitution, history, culture, a form with questions will be given directly at this visit. You answer them, after which the results of the test are immediately announced and attached to the file. There is no exact term for processing the application, but practice shows that the procedure can take up to a year. After the results, a decision is made, of which you will be notified and invited to the solemn oath ceremony. You will be registered in a special registry and issued a certificate of citizenship.
For an internal identification card in the form of an ID card, you must apply in person at the police station of your place of residence. It will be necessary to have any current ID card, one photo, a check on payment of the fee and sign a contract on certification services. The document is issued in the standard order in 30 days or in accelerated order - in 10 or 3 days. You can also apply for a passport at the police, through the E-citizen system or from abroad through a consulate in a regular or urgent manner. If you wish, you can register your place of residence and obtain an OIB tax number.
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We have prepared answers to the most popular questions on the topic of Croatian citizenship, but if you still have unclear points, we will be happy to advise you personally.
For naturalization you need to live in Croatia for 8 years or more. In some cases, this period can be reduced to 3 years (for those who are married to a Croatian citizen), and repatriates are not required to reside in the country at all. The processing of a citizenship case takes a minimum of several months.
Yes, minor children can be included in the application and they will be granted citizenship together with you. Spouses can apply for a simplified residence permit and then citizenship.
Yes, naturalization requires passing an exam on knowledge of the Croatian language, culture and history of the country.
If you do not have direct documents, you can use alternative sources of information, such as archival records, witness statements or other evidence of your connection to the country. Our specialists can help you find such evidence.
When the process is accompanied by lawyers, the probability of application approval is more than 90%. Specialists act strictly within the law, carefully prepare documents, excluding the possibility of errors and missing data.
Croatia allows dual citizenship if it is obtained within the framework of international agreements. In case of naturalization, renunciation of the other citizenship is mandatory, while in case of repatriation this requirement does not apply.
