Get Your Croatia Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Children born in Croatia to at least one Croatian parent are automatically citizens.
- By Descent: Individuals born abroad to at least one Croatian citizen parent are eligible for citizenship by descent. There’s no generational limit if the applicant declares affiliation with Croatia.
- By Naturalization: Foreigners may apply for naturalization after 8 years of legal residence, or less if they have Croatian ancestry or are married to a Croatian citizen.
- By Marriage: Foreign spouses of Croatian citizens can apply after living together in Croatia for at least 4 years.
- Dual Citizenship Allowed: Croatia permits dual citizenship. You can retain your existing nationality unless restricted by your other country.
Step-by-Step Process
- Confirm eligibility through descent, marriage, or naturalization.
- Apply through the Ministry of the Interior or at a Croatian embassy or consulate.
- Submit necessary documentation proving descent, marriage, or residence status.
- Complete an interview or integration check, depending on the route.
- Await approval and receive a citizenship certificate.
Benefits of Vietnamese Citizenship
- Live and work freely within the EU
- Pass citizenship to your children
- Access Croatia’s healthcare and education systems
- Hold dual citizenship with most countries
- Travel visa-free to over 170 countries with a Croatian passport
Frequently asked questions.
Does Croatia allow dual citizenship?
Yes. Croatia permits dual citizenship, especially for those applying by descent or marriage. You are not required to renounce your current nationality.
Can I get Croatian citizenship through descent?
Yes. If you have at least one Croatian parent or even grandparent, you may qualify. There’s no generational limit if you declare cultural affiliation with Croatia.
Can I become a citizen through marriage?
Yes. Foreign spouses can apply for citizenship after 4 years of residence in Croatia while living with their Croatian partner.
Will I owe taxes in both countries?
Croatia taxes residents on worldwide income and non-residents on Croatian income only. Tax treaties may help avoid double taxation. Consult a tax advisor for your situation.