4 Easy Steps to Preserve Your Identity While Gaining Citizenship
ðŸ‡ðŸ‡· Croatia – EU Citizenship by Descent
Croatian passport holders are full EU citizens, giving them the right to live, work, and study anywhere in the European Union and Schengen Area. Croatia has been an EU member since 2013 and joined Schengen in 2023. Dual citizenship is permitted, meaning applicants can retain their existing nationality.
Eligibility for Croatian Citizenship by Descent
You may qualify if you have at least one Croatian ancestor (parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent) who permanently emigrated from Croatia before October 8, 1991, without returning. There is no strict generational limit, provided unbroken lineage can be documented.
Required Documents
- Applicant’s birth certificate
- Ancestors’ birth certificates proving lineage
- Proof of Croatian citizenship (passport, ID, etc.)
- Proof of permanent emigration before 1991
- Marriage certificates (if applicable)
- Criminal record certificate (valid within 6 months)
- Family tree and biography in Croatian
- Apostilled and officially translated documents
Our Process
Preserving heritage through simple actions that protect stories, safeguard memories, and inspire future generations.
01
Document Preparation
You collect all required documents, obtain apostilles, and ensure certified translations into Croatian.
02
Power of Attorney
You sign and apostille a notarized PoA authorizing a Croatian attorney to act on your behalf. This enables your lawyer to prepare, submit, and track your citizenship application.
03
Application Submission
Your authorized representative files the complete package with the Croatian Ministry of Interior, consulate, or embassy. All communication and administration are handled by the proxy.
04
Approval & Passport
Once approved (processing time ~2 years; fast-track 12–18 months possible), your proxy assists in obtaining proof of citizenship (domovnica) and your Croatian passport — granting you full EU rights.
Remote Application via Proxy
Applicants abroad can apply remotely by granting a notarized and apostilled Power of Attorney to a Croatian lawyer. The representative will prepare, submit, and track the application, and communicate with authorities. Payments and communication are handled remotely, and once approved, the lawyer assists with obtaining proof of citizenship and passport.
Processing Time
Standard applications take around 2 years. A fast-track process of 12–18 months is possible when documents are complete, properly apostilled, and submitted through experienced representatives.
Benefits
- Full EU citizenship rights: live, work, study, and access healthcare anywhere in the EU.
- Dual nationality permitted.
- Secure a European future for you and your family.
Questions
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