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Naturalisation by Residence (Zakon o državljanstvu Art. 8) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Language level | B1 |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 18–None |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €139 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 8 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.zakon.hr/z/446/Zakon-o-hrvatskom-dr%C5%BEavljanstvu.
- Typical processing: ~730 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Certificate of no criminal record issued by a competent foreign authority...”
“Zakon o hrvatskom drzavljanstvu, Clanak 8.: 'Prirodjenjem moze steci hrvatsko drzavljanstvo stranac koji je podnio zahtjev za primanje u hrvatsko drzavljanstvo ako udovoljava ovim pretpostavkama: 1. da je navrsio 18 godina zivota' (... that they have reached 18 years of age).”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-08.