Croatian citizenship enjoys great popularity, especially in diaspora, whereas Croatian passport is ranked 17th globally. Besides Croatia being introduced as a European Union member in 2013, further reasons and explanation of what lies behind stride for owning this valuable paper should not even be stated.
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We always warn that the most important procedure is defining the ground for acquiring Croatian citizenship. And we will always emphasize that.
Plain thing, once you start the procedure on the ground you think you are eligible to get Croatian citizenship, there is no going back. You can't change your mind just during the decision-making proceedings from the Ministry of the Internal Affairs of the Republic of Croatia.
That is why it is important to approach an extensive analysis and decide which ground suits your case best and according to which you have the best chance for introducing to Croatian citizenship.
Origin, birth within the area of the Republic of Croatia, naturalization (marriage or civil partnership with a Croatian citizen, belonging to the Croatian people, immigration from the Croatian territory, on grounds of the Republic of Croatia’s interest etc.), pursuant to international treaties - this is common law division of grounds for becoming a Croatian citizen by the Act on Croatian Citizenship.
However, the main and most usual grounds for Croatian citizenship acquisition that our office prefers and implements on a daily basis are:
The procedure for acquiring Croatian citizenship depends on many factors, and the same goes for the application submission for Croatian citizenship. Thus,the application can be submitted in person or, in some cases, through a legal representative - a lawyer, at the Diplomatic Consular-Mission/Embassy of the Republic of Croatia or the Ministry of the Internal Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, depending on your age and residency.
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Each individual case carries special prerequisites for acquiring Croatian citizenship alongside, due to the specific life circumstances which has formed you. If you share thoughts your case is the same as the one relatives or neighbors brought to the table, you can easily be mistaken. Examine your situation in detail, perform an audit on life events, and we can help you with conducting Legal Opinion Paper as a final act of certainty, putting everything in past and current legal perspective, so you can be clear about your situation regarding introducing into a Croatian citizenship.
Legal provisions are regularly changing, and they will not hold back until you have time to devote to starting the procedure of Croatian citizenship acquisition.
Even if you are unburdened by time, one tip can save you a lot of trouble.
Especially since it's usually a cross-border/international category persistent in those proceedings, some of the documents need to be located in the home countries (Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina), as well as in the nearby countries, most often such as Germany, Austria, Italy, where our compatriots mostly lived before leaving for the overseas destinations.
There are several actions that we encounter daily in which our specialized Croatian immigration lawyers receive a request for assistance, what refers to:
- organizing and sorting your documentation
- establish the sequence of documents according to the principle of proof
- find documents that are often more than 100 years of age older
- check the life path and records of ancestors
- communication with official bodies (Diplomatic-consular missions/embassies, etc.)
We have seen various situations in practice, and we always fit your case into court practice so that both our and the client's side know where we stand with the outcome.
…as addition, our law firm is focused only on a few legal areas with immigration law included, so you can count on niche-specialized dedicated legal professionals.
> Check out our extensive author's article on „how to obtain Croatian citizenship as a member of the Croatian people“ topic and what you need to pay attention to before applying on any of the grounds, not alone as Croatian people member.
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Citizenship of the Republic of Croatia is characterized by more frequent changes in provisions, unlike BiH citizenship. This has especially been the case in the last couple of years, which will continue in 2023, when the termination of a couple of provisions is expected.
In addition, there are many different grounds for acquiring Croatian citizenship, so a decision should be made on the most favorable option for your request in order to avoid a longer path to holding a Croatian passport in your hands.
In the process of acquiring Croatian citizenship, lawyers can act with a power of attorney only if you are under 21 years of age, while in other cases submission of the application in person is expressly prescribed.
Lawyers can, of course, do the entire preparation of the procedure, but your arrival at the Diplomatic-Consular Office or MUP (Ministry of the Internal Affairs) is mandatory for internal procedures, including a short interview and a discretionary assessment of you as a candidate.
We divide the documents into those that only you can deliver from your country of origin, and those that we can collect on the soil of the Republic of Croatia. Our firm's basic procedure always includes collecting documents on your behalf and pointing out deficiencies in your documentation, so that everything fits into one puzzle for a complete and quality application for Croatian citizenship.
Origin, birth within the area of the Republic of Croatia, naturalization (marriage or civil partnership with a Croatian citizen, belonging to the Croatian people, on grounds of the Republic of Croatia’s interest etc.), pursuant to international treaties - this is common law division of grounds for becoming a Croatian citizen by the Act on Croatian Citizenship.
It is very important to determine on what basis you are applying for Croatian citizenship, whether it is under Article 4, 5, 16 or some other basis. Once you define it and submit a request, there is no going back. You can conduct the research yourself, because the Croatian Citizenship Act is quite clear, and it is only a question of the severity of your case and the category of feasibility for getting a positive Decision.
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In Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia: Checking the legal status of real estate; Verification of real estate in land registers and cadastre; Finding the desired property; Contracts; Real estate registration; Investment studies / |
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Debt collection; Establishment of business entities; Creating the Rules of procedure; Drafting contracts and constitutional documents; Due diligence; Bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings; Managing labor relations / |
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What our clients have to say
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I recently had the pleasure of working with Ljubic law firm and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From the very first consultation, it was clear that their team was not only highly knowledgeable and professional but also genuinely caring and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for their clients. Ivan Ljubic demonstrated exceptional expertise and attention to detail. They were always available to answer my questions, explain complex legal concepts in a way I could understand, and provide insightful advice. I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding service provided by Ljubic law firm. Their dedication, expertise, and client-focused approach are truly commendable. If you are in need of legal assistance, I highly recommend them without hesitation. They are, without a doubt, the best in the business.
My family is Croatian, so when I heard I could gain citizenship through descent, it became an important personal journey. After researching, I had a big problem -- What's the likelihood I'd find a birth record of my great-grandfather from 1861 in Croatia? A little nervous, and with some doubt, I contacted LJubic Law Firm. Honestly, I didn't know if they could do anything. While there's no guarantee with finding such documents in Croatia, the team continually updated me on the search progress, and they found the baptismal record in a little church in the village of Kulkujanovo -- perfectly matching my great-grandfather's death record! After gathering all my documents and preparing to submit my Croatian citizenship application, I also needed to translate my documents. You need to have an officially-recognised translator in Croatia to complete this task. Just to compare, I contacted some other non-law firm translation services. One told me it would take them 3 months to translate my documents! Ridiculous. So, I contacted LJubic Law Firm again. They took on my documents to do in 4 weeks, and then delivered in just 3 weeks -- 20 different documents with apostilles from some documents over 100 years old! LJubic Law Firm is extremely professional. They have great communication and are highly trustworthy. They delivered on 2 very challenging tasks. In doing my Croatian citizenship, peace of mind was very important to me. I wanted to be confident if it can be done, it will. I can't say enough how professional, nice and skilled the team is. Due to the generations I went back, I'd say my case was pretty difficult -- yet the team nailed it.