Do I need to speak Croatian or live in Croatia?

No. Descendants of Croatian emigrants are exempt from the language and residency requirements.

Yes. It takes about two minutes, there is nothing to sign up for and your answers stay in your browser.

Is the result a decision on my citizenship?

No. The quiz is a guide based on your answers. Citizenship decisions are made solely by the Croatian Ministry of the Interior; a free consultation with us confirms where you stand.

What if I don't know an answer?

Choose “I'm not sure”. Many people don't know every detail of their family history, and finding the records is part of what we do.

Croatian Citizenship Eligibility Quiz (2 Minutes)

Do you qualify for Croatian citizenship?

Answer ten quick questions about your family and your documents. You will get an instant, personal guide to whether you may qualify and how long it could take.

Have handy: what you know about your Croatian-born ancestor (where they were born and roughly when they left Croatia) and which family certificates you have.

What the quiz looks at

There are two main ways to Croatian citizenship for people with Croatian roots, and the questions follow both.

By origin, through a parent

If at least one of your parents was a Croatian citizen when you were born, you have the strongest claim. If your birth was registered with a Croatian consulate or in Croatia before you turned 18, your citizenship by origin is already confirmed; if not, you will usually need to complete that registration.

As a descendant of an emigrant

If your Croatian ancestor was born in what is now Croatia and emigrated to settle permanently abroad, you may qualify as their descendant under Article 11 of the Croatian Citizenship Act. The quiz asks whether they left before Croatian independence on 8 October 1991, because that is when the special provisions for descendants apply. You will need to document each generation between you and that ancestor with birth and marriage certificates.

What else helps

Old Croatian or Yugoslav documents, such as a Domovnica or a passport, can prove citizenship directly, and evidence of Croatian identity can support your case if records are thin. If you plan to include your spouse or children, expect extra paperwork. Descendants of Croatian emigrants are exempt from the usual language and residency requirements.

What the result means

Your result is a guide, not a legal decision: applications are decided by Croatia's Ministry of the Interior. Not sure about an answer? Choose “I'm not sure” and we will look into it with you. For the full process, read how to get Croatian citizenship by descent or the law itself, in English.