Acquiring Croatian Citizenship by Descent

Eligibility Criteria

✅ At least one parent must be a Croatian citizen at the time of the applicant’s birth.
✅ Croatian descent can also be claimed through grandparents under specific conditions.
✅ Special provisions apply for members of the Croatian diaspora.

✅ Applicant’s birth certificate.
✅ Birth certificates or identity documents of Croatian parent(s) or grandparent(s).
✅ Proof of Croatian descent (passport, historical documents, Croatian identity documents).
✅ Additional legal documents as required by Croatian authorities.

📍 Gather and certify required documents.
📍 Submit the application to the Croatian Ministry of the Interior or a Croatian consulate.
📍 Pay any applicable processing fees.
📍 Await verification and approval from Croatian authorities.

Can I hold dual citizenship?

Yes, Croatia allows dual citizenship.

Can I apply if my ancestors left Croatia many years ago?

Yes, but you must provide documented proof of Croatian descent.

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