Croatian citizenship: obtaining an EU passport under a government program

Croatian law provides several grounds for obtaining citizenship – by descent, marriage, naturalization, belonging to the Croatian people, or on the basis of international agreements. The process depends on the applicant’s personal situation and may not require long-term residence in the country or renunciation of the current passport.

Why obtain Croatian citizenship

A Croatian passport gives you access to free residence, work, study, and business in any EU country. With Croatian citizenship, you get a European level of education and healthcare, as well as extensive visa freedom. It is one of the strongest passports in the world, providing stability, security, and new opportunities for the whole family.

Europe without borders

Croatian citizenship allows you to live, work, and do business in any of the 27 countries of the European Union without additional permits.

High level of social protection

Danish citizens have access to medicine, education, pensions and other social guarantees at the state level.

Social stability and protection of rights

Croatia offers a high level of healthcare, European-level education, and a reliable legal system for its citizens.

Education and healthcare for the family

Your children will have access to prestigious European universities, and your entire family will have access to high-quality healthcare in EU countries.

Legacy for generations

Croatian citizenship is hereditary, guaranteeing your children and grandchildren the privileges of an EU passport and security for the future.

An attractive country to live in

The picturesque Adriatic coast, mild climate, and combination of nature and modern European infrastructure make Croatia a comfortable place to live.

Croatian citizenship: basic conditions for obtaining

Croatian citizenship can be obtained through official procedures established by the country’s legislation. The program covers different categories of applicants and allows you to obtain an EU passport without unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles.

Legal grounds

Croatian citizenship can be obtained by descent, marriage, naturalization, belonging to the Croatian people, emigration of ancestors, special merits, or under international treaties.

Documentary evidence

Applicants must have a clean record and no criminal convictions, as well as respect state laws and regulations, confirming their readiness to obtain citizenship.

Impeccable reputation

Applicants must have a clean record and no criminal convictions, as well as respect state laws and regulations, confirming their readiness to obtain citizenship.

Individual consideration

Applications are reviewed by the Croatian Ministry of the Interior on a case-by-case basis. Once approved, the applicant receives a decision confirming their new status and applies for a Croatian passport.

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The path to Croatian citizenship

The application process requires careful preparation of documents, knowledge of the law, and the assistance of specialists. We guide our clients through every stage of the process until they receive their Croatian passport.

Consultation and analysis of grounds

Lawyers help determine the most suitable option for obtaining citizenship – by origin, marriage, naturalization, belonging to the Croatian people, or other legal grounds. An assessment of family history, analysis of Croatian roots, and legal advice on legal requirements are provided. If necessary, specialists will organize a search for supporting documents in the state archives of Croatia.

Preparation of the dossier

A complete set of documents is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Croatian Ministry of the Interior: birth and marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, documents on ancestors, proof of address, and the applicant’s biography in Croatian. All foreign documents are apostilled, translated by sworn translators, and notarized. The dossier is checked by lawyers to avoid mistakes and delays.

Personal submission of the application

The applicant submits the set of documents in person at the Croatian consulate or embassy in their place of residence or at a police administrative office in the country. Specialists coordinate the submission in advance, help prepare for the interview, and explain all the formalities.

Receipt of Croatian documents

The application is reviewed by the Croatian Ministry of the Interior within 1–2 years. Once approved, a decision (Rješenje o primitku u hrvatsko državljanstvo) is issued, and a Domovnica (confirmation of new status), birth certificate, and passport are issued. The applicant receives all the rights of a citizen of Croatia and the European Union.

 

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Frequently asked questions about Croatian citizenship

On what grounds can Croatian citizenship be obtained?

Citizenship is granted on the basis of origin, marriage, naturalization, belonging to the Croatian people, emigration of ancestors, special services to the state, and international treaties.

Not always. For example, when obtaining citizenship by descent or through marriage, long-term residence in the country is not required. For standard naturalization, you must prove 8 years of continuous residence.

Yes, Croatia allows dual citizenship in a number of cases — for example, if you obtain a passport by descent or under an international treaty.

Croatian citizenship gives you the right to live, work, and study in any EU country, visa-free travel to more than 160 countries worldwide, and access to European healthcare, education, and social security.

The basic package includes birth and marriage certificates, a certificate of no criminal record, proof of address, and documents proving Croatian ancestry (if applicable). All foreign documents must be apostilled and translated by a sworn translator.

Specialists help determine the basis, collect and verify documents, find archival records of ancestors, if necessary, prepare an application, and accompany the process until a Croatian passport is obtained.

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