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How to apply for Croatia citizenship

A step-by-step guide to claiming Croatia citizenship by descent through Ministry of Interior. Your exact documents and route are confirmed by the free eligibility check.

  1. 1

    Establish the emigrant link

    Confirm your ancestor left Croatian territory before 8 Oct 1991 and document their Croatian origin.

  2. 2

    Gather the chain

    Collect long-form birth and marriage certificates connecting each generation back to that ancestor.

  3. 3

    Translate and apostille

    Provide certified Croatian translations and apostille foreign documents.

  4. 4

    Prepare supporting proof

    Assemble evidence of Croatian origin and ties as the application requires.

  5. 5

    File with the Ministry of the Interior

    Lodge the application (Art. 11 emigrant route or Art. 16 ethnicity) with MUP, via a consulate or in Croatia.

  6. 6

    Expect a long review

    Processing commonly takes 2+ years; respond promptly to any document requests.

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