Cost Breakdown
Transparent overview of expenses associated with obtaining Croatian citizenship by descent whether you do it yourself or hire someone.
Document Costs
Croatian Documents Covered by our Premium Service
Croatian Birth Certificate (Archive Cost + Mail)~$35 USD
If genealogist or Croatian lawyer needed$200-300+ USD
Additional costs may apply if records are difficult to locate or require professional genealogical research or legal assistance in Croatia. When you hire us, we cover these and other costs.
Ship Manifest Covered by our Premium Service
Ship Manifest Certified Record$35 USD
Translation~$45 USD
Total~$80 USD
U.S. Birth Certificate
U.S. Birth Certificate (long format)~$30 USD
Apostille~$20 USD
Translation~$45 USD
Total per certificate~$95 USD
Background Check
FBI Background Check$50 USD
Apostille~$20 USD
Translation~$45 USD
Total~$115 USD
Marriage Certificate
U.S. Marriage Certificate~$30 USD
Apostille~$20 USD
Translation~$45 USD
Total~$95 USD
Application Fee
Consulate fee for application~$235 USD
Example Cost Breakdown
Applicant Using Croatian Grandparent
This example shows the typical costs for an applicant proving Croatian citizenship through their grandfather.
1 Croatian Birth Certificate (grandfather)$35 USD
1 Ship Manifest Record with translation$80 USD
2 U.S. Birth Certificates with apostille & translation (applicant + father)$190 USD
1 FBI Background Check with apostille & translation$115 USD
Consulate Fee for application$235 USD
Total Estimated Cost$655 USD
Note: Costs are approximate and may vary based on your specific situation, state of residence, and current fees. Additional costs may include shipping, notarization, or other document requirements specific to your case.