Costs
Government and translation fees
Every third-party cost of a Croatian citizenship application from Australia or New Zealand, in AUD and NZD. You pay these whether you apply yourself or with our Premium service.
Government fees
| Fee | What it is for | Australia | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizenship application fee | Consular fee; confirm the current amount with your consulate | about AUD 300 | about NZD 330 |
| Passport fee | After citizenship is granted; confirm with your consulate | about AUD 150 | about NZD 165 |
| Apostille (each) | DFAT in Australia; DIA in New Zealand (NZ$15 for each further one in the same request) | about AUD 105 each | about NZD 32 each |
| Birth certificate (long form) | Official copy required; Australian fees vary by state | about AUD 70 | about NZD 35 |
| Criminal record check | AFP National Police Certificate (AU); Ministry of Justice record, free (NZ) | about AUD 56 | Free |
Translation fees
| Fee | What it is for | Australia | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Certified translation (NAATI in Australia) | about AUD 80 | about NZD 85 |
| Criminal record | Certified translation (NAATI in Australia) | about AUD 80 | about NZD 85 |
| Other documents | Per document (one or two pages) | about AUD 80 each | about NZD 85 each |
Estimated total
Australia
about A$946
- Government fees (application, passport, birth certificate, police check)
- about A$576
- 2 apostille fees
- about A$210
- 2 document translations
- about A$160
New Zealand
about NZ$747
- Government fees (application, passport, birth certificate, police check)
- about NZ$530
- 2 apostille fees (NZ$32 + NZ$15)
- about NZ$47
- 2 document translations
- about NZ$170
* Prices are estimates and may vary. Exchange rates and fees subject to change.
Before you budget
- Apostille fees change: our apostille guide quotes A$105 per document from DFAT and NZ$32 from the Department of Internal Affairs. Check the authority's site before you pay.
- Translators set their own prices; see the translation guide for typical per-page rates and how to find a NAATI or NZSTI translator.
- Croatian archive fees are extra if you retrieve records yourself.
Last reviewed 14 November 2026.