Croatia offers citizenship by descent to individuals with Croatian ancestry, allowing them to reconnect with their heritage and gain the benefits of Croatian citizenship.
MOBILITY ASSSET SNAPSHOT
Citizenship by descent in Croatia, also known as "prirođenje," is available to individuals who can prove Croatian ancestry in a direct line. This path to citizenship has become more accessible since January 1, 2020, with no generational limit on how far back you can trace your Croatian roots.
Overview
One-Liner: Reconnect with your Croatian heritage through citizenship by descent.
Eligibility Requirements
Proof of Croatian ancestry in a direct line
Anchor Ancestor restrictions
Months to citizenship
Length of Visa
Months to Visa
Approximately 18 months
Physical Presence Requirement
None specified
Availability
Medium
Family Allowance
Spouse and children
Overview
Overview
Our experienced team will guide you through each stage of the application process, offering personalized assistance tailored to your needs.
We'll help you gather and organize the documents you need for applying.
Once your documents are ready, we'll let you know where and how to submit your application to the relevant authorities.
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DOCUMENTS
Valid passport (original and copies)+National ID card (if applicable)+Passport-sized photographs (2-4)
Birth certificate of the applicant (apostilled and translated)+Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
Proof of current address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.) required
Criminal record extract from your country of residence+FBI Identity History Summary (apostilled): Required if the applicant is from the U.S+State Police Clearance (apostilled): Required from every state or country the applicant has lived in since age 14+Croatian Criminal Records Check: Required if the applicant has resided in Croatia.
Not applicable
DOCUMENTS
Birth certificates from government archives; Marriage certificates for family dependencies; Police clearance records from current and past residences
Certified translations into official language(s); Apostille certification; Government-issued document legalization
Diploma and transcript verification; Professional certification authentication; Credential evaluation services
Initial application submission fee; Processing and handling charges; Administrative review fees
Fingerprint collection fee; Digital photograph requirements; Biometric data processing
Required medical examinations; Vaccination verification; Health certificate processing
Document verification fees; Background check processing; Application status updates
Consulate visit expenses; Interview travel costs; Temporary accommodation (if required)
Language proficiency testing; Skills assessment fees; Additional document requests
Immigration lawyer consultation; Document review services; Legal representation fees
Tax planning consultation; Asset transfer advisory; Investment planning services
Relocation services; Property search assistance; Settlement support services
Residency card processing; Passport issuance fees; Registration certificates
Oath ceremony fees; Registration charges; Local authority fees
Renewal fees; Status maintenance costs; Annual reporting fees
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