Croatia's Citizenship by Descent

No Generational Limit: Croatia allows claims regardless of generational distance, provided the connection is well-documented.

General: Applicants must provide comprehensive documentation proving their lineage to a Croatian citizen+This typically involves proving that at least one ancestor was a Croatian citizen or held Croatian nationality+Specific Documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates (if applicable)+All foreign documents must be translated into Croatian by a certified translator+ Documents, particularly those issued outside Croatia, may need to be legalized according to Croatian legal requirements and apostilled+Additional Proof of Lineage: In cases where standard records are unavailable, other documentation such as baptismal records, census records, military records, or immigration records may be accepted, but they must be officially substantiated.

Citizenship Continuity: Citizenship can be claimed if at least one parent was a Croatian citizen at the time of the applicant's birth, regardless of birthplace. Those with Croatian ancestry but without a parent who was a citizen may also be eligible if they can prove Croatian ethnicity.

Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is generally required, particularly if the applicant intends to reside in Croatia or obtain a Croatian passport+Language Proficiency: Croatia usually require applicants to take a language test to prove minimum proficiency in Croatian language