Croatian Citizenship By Descent.
For Americans.
Your complete guide to obtaining Croatian & EU citizenship through your Croatian ancestry as a U.S. citizen.
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Eligible Americans for Croatian Citizenship By Descent
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Generations of Eligibility
A European passport for U.S. citizens.
Dual U.S.-Croatian Citizenship
Keep your American citizenship while gaining Croatian and EU citizenship benefits.
EU Freedom
Live, work, and travel freely throughout all 27 European Union countries.
Family Citizenship
Give your spouse and children Croatian citizenship and EU rights as well.
Eligibility for Croatian Citizenship
It’s really this simple.
Just Two Requirements
Do you have a Croatian ancestor?
If you have a parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, or even further back Croatian ancestor who was born in modern-day Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, or former Yugoslavia, you may qualify.
Can you prove it?
If you can document your Croatian lineage through birth certificates, marriage records, or other official documents, you’re eligible to apply.
Application Process for Americans
Simple steps to obtain your Croatian citizenship as a U.S. citizen.
Prove Lineage
Gather birth certificates, marriage records, and other documents that establish your Croatian lineage.
Criminal Record
Obtain a clean criminal background check from U.S. authorities to submit with your application.
Apostille & Translate
If not already done, have your U.S. documents authenticated with apostilles and translated to Croatian.
Combine & Finalize
Package all documents with the application form, resume, and a brief statement about your Croatian identity and language connection.
Embassy Visit
Submit your application in person to the Croatian embassy or consulate in the United States.
Application Approval
Monitor your application and wait for approval from Croatian authorities.
Citizenship Certificate
Apply for and receive your official Croatian citizenship certificate (Domovnica).
Passport
Apply for and receive your Croatian passport, granting you EU citizenship rights.
Should you Hire an Expert?
If you have the time to research everything and the patience to deal with bureaucracy, you can do it yourself.
Do It Yourself
- •Handle everything on your own
- •Research trustworthy sources like our website and double-check Croatian Law
- •Be extra careful with your application to avoid delays and rejections
- •Expect to spend 50+ hours over 1.5–3 years
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- •Save up to 90% of your time
- •Comprehensive document review
- •We retrieve documents from Croatian archives
- •We keep track of everything
- •We manage follow-ups with the authorities
Benefits for U.S. Citizens
Croatian citizenship opens doors throughout Europe for Americans.
With Croatian Citizenship
- Live and work in any EU country
- Travel freely within the EU
- Access EU healthcare systems
- Study at EU universities at local rates
- Pass citizenship to your spouse and children
Without Croatian Citizenship
- Limited to 90-day tourist stays in EU
- Work permits required for EU employment
- Limited access to EU healthcare
- International student fees at EU universities
- No EU rights for future generations
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Check Your EligibilityApplying from Australia, Canada, or outside the USA?
While our guide focuses on U.S. citizens, we can still help if you’re applying from Australia, Canada, or any other country. The process is similar, with just a few country-specific differences.