Obtain Citizenship in Croatia

 

People born overseas, from Croatian parents, persons adopted by Croatian parents, foreigners married to Croatian nationals can apply for citizenship in Croatia. Citizenship based on lineage refers to Croatian migrants and their descendants in the straight line, such as children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The good news is that there is no culture and language test involved, as established at the beginning of 2020. More details in this sense can be offered by one of our specialists. Also, foreigners interested in starting a business in Croatia can discuss all the formalities with our team of company formation agents in Croatia. 

 

 

Citizenship based on naturalization comes with several conditions and involves persons who already lived in Croatia for 8 continuous years with permanent resident status. If persons no longer hold a foreign nationality, Croatian citizenship is granted. Plus, underaged children will be granted Croatian citizenship at the same time as the parents. All the provisions are stipulated by the Croatian Citizenship Act and can be entirely explained by one of our specialists.

 

 

Citizenship through naturalization can be granted to foreigners who represent a benefit to Croatia if the government has reasons to believe so. The requirement of living for at least one year is applicable. Plus, the family members can apply for residency established on family reunification. The special interest for granting Croatian citizenship is decided by the Ministry of Interior of Croatia, alongside other important ministers. More details about these aspects can be provided by our team of specialists. You can also solicit our help if you want to start a business in Croatia.

 

 

Besides the aforementioned requirements related to documents for citizenship application, the immigration authorities might solicit proof of lineage, and proof of benefits provided to Croatia if it is the case. The citizenship application process might take a while, yet, it is best to have the support of a specialized team, to make sure you skip the possible misunderstandings in matters of requirements. Plus, once the citizenship decision is made, there will be other formalities to take care of, mostly related to the new documents, such as “Domovnica” which comprises information about the acquired citizenship or your new status in Croatia. A new birth certificate will be issued, and then, a new passport needs to be solicited. 

 

 

We have an experienced team of agents specialized in immigration matters like visas for Croatia, work permits, residence permits, citizenship, and many more. Foreigners living in Croatia and interested in citizenship are suggested to send their inquiries to our team and discuss the legal aspects related. Living abroad? There is no problem because our specialists can collect the required documents, handle the translations and notarization, plus review the citizenship application before submission. Do not hesitate to talk to our agents for more details.

 

 

Croatia is open to foreign investments and provides the needed support for international entrepreneurs interested in doing business in this country. The food industry, tourism, pharmaceutical sector, engineering, manufacturing, textile, and ICT are among the solid and representative sectors in Croatia for which the authorities implemented a series of important measures and incentives. The skilled workforce in Croatia and the simplified process of company registration are important advantages for international entrepreneurs in this country. The following facts and figures show a few aspects of the business and economy in Croatia: