We Handle the Complexity.
You Claim Your Heritage.
Croatian citizenship by descent involves navigating foreign archives, legal forms in Croatian, certified translations, and months of correspondence with government offices. We have done this hundreds of times. Let us do it for you.
Why most people get stuck — or give up
All Croatian government correspondence and forms are in Croatian. A single mistranslated field is grounds for rejection.
Records from the 1800s and early 1900s are scattered across parish archives, municipal offices, and emigration records in multiple countries.
Without knowing exactly what MUP needs, applicants spend months gathering the wrong documents — then have to start over.
Translation costs in the US, UK, and Australia are typically 3–5× higher than working with a Croatian-based translator directly.
We prepare every form and correspond with MUP in Croatian on your behalf.
We know exactly which archives to contact, in which country, for which records.
Our certified translators are Zagreb-based — you pay European rates, not US rates.
Your case manager has done this process dozens of times and knows every edge case.
40+ years of legal experience helping families from all parts of the world.
What happens when you work with us
From your first eligibility check to holding your Croatian passport — here is every step.
Free Eligibility Check
You complete our AI-powered assessment. We review your ancestry and tell you which legal pathway applies to your case — in plain English.
Strategy Consultation
A 30-minute video call with a citizenship expert. We review your documents, map out your exact pathway, and hand you a written action plan.
Document Gathering
We identify every record you need — birth certificates, marriage records, emigration papers — and tell you exactly where to find them.
Certified Translations
Our in-house translators certify your documents to Croatian legal standards. Faster and significantly cheaper than translation agencies in the US, UK, or Australia.
Application & Submission
We prepare your complete MUP application package, review every page, and submit on your behalf using power of attorney — you never have to set foot in a consulate.
Citizenship & Beyond
Once your decision arrives, we register you in the Book of Births (Matična knjiga), obtain your OIB tax number, and guide you to your first Croatian passport.
Our Services, In Detail
Choose the level of support that matches your needs — from a single consultation to full end-to-end representation.
Certified Translations
Standalone serviceEvery document submitted to Croatian authorities must be translated by a court-certified translator. Our translators are certified in Croatia and work directly with us — which means faster turnaround and significantly lower prices than translation agencies abroad.
- check_circleCourt-certified Croatian translator
- check_circleCovers birth, marriage, and death certificates
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Expert Consultation
Great starting pointNot sure where to start or whether you even qualify? Book a one-on-one session with one of our citizenship experts. We review your specific ancestry, explain the legal basis for your claim, check the documents you have, and tell you exactly what to do next.
- check_circle30-minute video call with a citizenship expert
- check_circlePersonalised eligibility review based on your ancestry
- check_circleDocument check — what you have vs. what you need
- check_circleClear explanation of your legal pathway (Article 11, 16, etc.)
- check_circleWritten summary and action plan after the call
- check_circleEmail follow-up support for 7 days
Guided Submission
Most flexibleOur document preparation and guidance package. You stay in control of your application — we are your expert co-pilot at every step. We tell you what to gather, review everything you send us, prepare your MUP application forms, and give you a final pre-submission review so nothing goes wrong.
- check_circleEverything in the Consultation package
- check_circleSecure document vault with status tracking
- check_circleArchive research assistance (finding the right records)
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- check_circleApplication form preparation (all MUP forms)
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Full Representation
Hands-free, end-to-endWe handle everything — from the moment you sign on to the moment you hold your passport. With power of attorney, our lawyers represent you directly before Croatian authorities. You do not need to travel, attend any appointments, or deal with any bureaucracy. We even handle post-citizenship registration so you can apply for your passport immediately.
- check_circleEverything in Guided Submission
- check_circleDedicated case manager assigned from day one
- check_circlePower of attorney — we represent you legally
- check_circleDirect MUP submission and ongoing follow-up
- check_circleOIB (Croatian tax number) registration
- check_circleBook of Births (Matična knjiga) registration
- check_circlePost-citizenship support — everything you need to obtain your passport
- check_circlePriority processing and status updates
State fees, embassy fees, and apostille charges are collected at cost — we never mark them up.See full pricing breakdown →
Translations: why ours cost less
Certified translation in the US, UK, or Australia can cost 80–150 € per page through a local agency. Our translators are court-certified and based in Zagreb, Croatia — so you pay European market rates (from 30 €/page) without any quality trade-off. Documents certified in Croatia are accepted directly by MUP with no further legalisation required.
What makes us different
There are many people offering help with Croatian citizenship. Here is what sets Croatian Roots apart.
Translations at European rates
Our certified translators are based in Croatia. You pay European market rates — typically 40–70% less than US or Australian translation agencies for the same court-certified documents.
Licensed Croatian lawyers
Every case is overseen by a Croatian-licensed attorney who understands MUP procedure. Not a paralegal, not a consultant — a qualified lawyer.
One dedicated case manager
You get a single point of contact from day one to passport day. No call centres, no handoffs, no "your case manager is on holiday".
Secure document vault
Upload once, access always. Your documents are stored securely in your client portal with version history, status tracking, and instant download.
We serve clients worldwide
Australia, Canada, USA, South America, South Africa — wherever your family settled, we have helped people from that country navigate Croatian archives and consulates.
We chase MUP on your behalf
Processing can take months. We monitor your application, follow up with MUP regularly, and keep you updated — so you never have to wonder what is happening.
Citizenship is just the beginning.
We stay with you after.
Once your citizenship is approved, there is still work to do before you can hold a Croatian passport. For clients on our Full Representation plan, we handle all of it.
Croatian law requires every new citizen to be entered into the Book of Births (Matična knjiga) in the municipality of their ancestor's birth. Without this registration, you cannot apply for a passport. We know exactly how to handle this — including for ancestors from towns that are now in Bosnia, Serbia, or other successor states.
Book of Births Registration
We register your citizenship in the Croatian civil registry (Matična knjiga), which is required before you can apply for a passport.
OIB Tax Number
Your OIB (Personal Identification Number) is required for virtually every interaction with Croatian authorities, banking, and property ownership.
Passport Application
We guide you through the Croatian passport application process — whether at a consulate near you or in person in Croatia.
Property & Banking
As a citizen you can own property and open a Croatian bank account. We can connect you with trusted local partners for both.
Ready to work with us?
Start with a free eligibility check — we will tell you exactly which pathway applies to your case and which service level makes sense for you.