Citizenship.EU Platform Update – Free Eligibility Calculator Now Available
Citizenship.EU Platform Update – Free Eligibility Calculator Now Available
Croatia is a land of historic walled cities, emerald coastlines, and centuries-old villages in the Adriatic hills. But it’s also a land of departure: millions of Croats left during the 20th century, seeking peace and prosperity abroad. Now, their descendants are being welcomed back.
If you have Croatian ancestry, you may have the right to reclaim citizenship. No language test. No need to move. No generational limits.
Eligible Generations
Up to your great-grandparents
Travel Required?
No (apply via consulate)
Ways to Apply
2 ways
Language requirement?
No!
Croatian citizenship means new options for European Union freedom. Live in Paris, retire in Tuscany, work in Berlin, or study in Amsterdam.
Croatia’s 20th-century history is marked by upheaval. Wars, forced migrations, and the breakup of Yugoslavia drove Croats across the globe – to the U.S., Canada, Australia, Argentina, Germany, and beyond. Recognizing this, Croatia passed laws allowing descendants of emigrants to reclaim their nationality.
In 2020, Croatia went even further, removing generational limits and dropping the language test. These changes reflect a core belief: your connection to Croatia isn’t defined by where you live or what language you speak, but by your history.
Today, citizenship by descent is also a strategic move. With one of Europe’s fastest-declining populations, Croatia is calling its diaspora home not just to visit, but to help shape its future.
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You may be eligible if you can answer yes to one of the following:
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You can become a Croatian citizen by descent if you are able to prove that you have Croatian ancestry in a direct bloodline. This usually involves gathering birth and citizenship records that show your parent, grandparent, or earlier ancestor was a Croatian citizen and had emigrated from Croatia. Once you have the necessary documents, you can submit your application either at a Croatian consulate or directly in Croatia. The process requires careful preparation, but for those with verifiable lineage, it offers a clear legal path to citizenship.
Croatian nationality law does not limit the number of generations explicitly. In practice, applications are often successful when the applicant can prove descent from a Croatian citizen going back as far as a great-grandparent or even earlier. What matters most is not the number of generations, but your ability to provide reliable documentation that connects you to a known Croatian citizen and shows that the ancestor left Croatia with the intent to settle abroad.
Anyone who can prove that they descend from a Croatian citizen may be eligible for citizenship by descent. This includes descendants of Croatians who emigrated before October 8, 1991, especially if they moved outside the territory of the former Yugoslavia. Applicants must demonstrate a continuous link through official documents like birth certificates, proof of Croatian citizenship, and evidence of emigration. The law allows for a wide range of generational connections as long as the lineage is clearly documented.
Your family immigrated from Europe for more opportunities. Now, their story might help you do exactly the same thing. Browse by country to learn whether your family history might qualify you for dual citizenship.
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