Citizenship of Croatia

Croatia ranks 15th in the world's passport power ranking. A citizen of the country has the right to enter 177 countries worldwide, while in 52 countries, a visa must be obtained upon arrival. The country is a member of the EU and offers a high standard of living at a lower cost compared to most Western European countries.

Ways to Obtain Citizenship

An applicant can become a citizen from the following categories of foreigners:

• Those born abroad to Croatian parents.
• Adopted by Croatian citizens.
  
• Married to Croatian citizens.
  

Individuals without family ties to the Republic can apply for citizenship in the following cases:

• Naturalization.
• Reacquisition (after voluntarily renouncing Croatian citizenship).
  
• Special interest in Croatia – a program for exceptional cases where the individual can benefit the Republic.
  
• Based on international treaties.
  

A minor can obtain citizenship through naturalization in the following cases:

• Both parents acquire citizenship through the naturalization program.
• One parent acquires citizenship while the minor lives in the country on the basis of permanent residence.
  
• The child lives abroad, and one parent acquires citizenship through the naturalization program, while the other parent is either stateless or whose citizenship is not established.
  

The decision to grant citizenship status is made by the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic.

Several programs are available for relocators.