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    Geography & Mobility in Croatia

    Croatia is made up of 20 counties and is a member of the European Union. Zagreb, Split-Dalmatia, and Osijek-Baranja are the most important provinces. Slovenia, Hungary, Serbia, and Bosnia & Herzegovina are all neighbors in Southeastern Europe. Croatia has a surface size of 56,594 square kilometers, making it Europe's 26th largest country. It has a Mediterranean and temperate climate. Low mountains and highlands adjacent to the Adriatic coast, as well as flat plains on the Hungarian border, make up the topography. With a population of over 4 million inhabitants, it is one of the European Union's least populous countries. Zagreb, the country's capital and most populous city, has a population of roughly 804,000 people. Split and Primorje-Gorski are the next two cities. Zagreb Airport (ZAG) is the largest airport, with 3,4 million passengers per year. Split Airport (SPU) is the country's second busiest airport, with 3.3 million people annually. Both airports connect Croatia to the European Union and the Middle East on local and international routes.

    Croatia Demographics & More

    Croatian culture is a blend of Roman, Byzantine, and Balkan influences. The Roman Catholic religion is the most widely practiced. Croatian is the official language. The legal system is founded on civil law, with Austro-Hungarian influences. A parliamentary republic is the government type. The elected President is the chief of state, and the Prime Minister is the head of government.

    Croatia's Economy

    The Croatian Kuna (HRK) is the official currency. The country has an open economy, with a GDP of $117.9 billion dollars. Its residents have a $29,207 per capita income. The GDP is primarily composed of two primary sectors: services and industries. The tourist industry is a significant contribution to GDP, accounting for 19.6%. Wheat, corn, barley, sugar, chemicals, and machine tools are among the most important export items.

    Visiting Croatia

    Croatia is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, ranking among the top 20. Around the country, there are ten UNEECO world heritage sites. Dubrovnik, the Diocletian Palace, Hvar, the Plitvice Lakes National Park, and Rovinj are just a few of the important destinations. Every year, around 19.7 million tourists visit the country, the vast majority of which are from Europe and its neighboring nations.

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    Country Stats
    • Economic Freedom Index
      45
    • GDP per Capita
      $27,717
    • Inflation (%)
      0.3
    Taxation
    • Income Tax %
      30.0
    • Corporate Tax %
      18.0
    • Territorial Taxation
      Yes
    • Residence-based Taxation
      Yes
    • Non-Dom Taxation
      No
    • 0% Personal Income Tax
      No
    • Tax Burden of GDP (%)
      22.2
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    Passport Overview

    According to the SovSpot Passport Ranking Index, the Croatian passport is presently ranked 18th. It allows entrance to 175 countries without requiring a visa. It is one of the best-ranked passports in the world, with a high mobility score. Croatian passport holders can travel to nations including the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, and the European Union without a visa. This enables for almost instantaneous travel opportunities all around the world. Croatian passport holders, on the other hand, need a visa to visit 54 countries around the world. China, India, and the United States are among the countries that require a visa.

    Passport Rank

    18

    Visa Free Countries

    175

    Mobility Stats
    • Dual Citizenship Allowed?
      Yes
    • Visa Free Destinations
      137
    • Visa on Arrival
      35
    • Visa Online
      3
    • Visa Required
      14
    • Visa Free Access
      Schengen, USA, UK, Canada, Japan
    • World Surface Area Reachable
      57%
    • Unesco Heritage Sites Access
      44%
    Passport Ranking Factors

    Croatia Passport Visa Free Countries

    The number of countries Croatia passport holders can enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) and those Croatia passport holders can enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or an electronic travel authorization is added up to determine the Croatia passport ranking relative to other global passports (eTA). There are now 137 visa-free countries for Croatia passport holders, 35 visa-on-arrival countries for Croatia passport holders, and three eTA destinations. Croatia passport holders can access a total of 175 countries without a visa, via a visa on arrival, or via an eTA. As a result, Croatia's passport is currently ranked number 18 in the world. Apart from the visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries in Croatia, there are 54 more countries where Croatia passport holders will require a physical visa or an eVisa (i.e. visa required countries).

    Citizenship by Descent

    Croatian Citizenship by Descent

    If you have a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who had or currently possesses Croatian citizenship, you can apply for citizenship by descent. However, you are not eligible for citizenship by descent if your ancestor left Croatia before 8 October 1991 and migrated to another nation in the former Yugoslavia.

    You have until your 21st birthday to register in the civil registration if you were born abroad to Croatian parents (in the event your parents did not record your birth, and you want to apply for citizenship in Croatia.)

    Citizenship by Descent - Details
    • CBD Available?
      Yes
    • Generations
      1
    • Avg. Processing Time (mo.)
      3
    • Avg. Cost
      100
    Citizenship by Descent - Footnotes

    Note: Keep in mind that the costs for citizenship by descent applications can vary and depend on many factors, such as:

    • The availability of official documents in different countries (if past family members migrated);
    • The availability of historic documents;
    • Sworn translation costs;
    • Price only includes main applicant, in case of adding children or spouses, this can incur additional costs);
    • Whether or not a genealogist is needed to prove ancestry;
    • Other unforeseen costs.

    * In the case of first generation citizenship by descent, we assumed ONLY administration costs, which will be around $100 or less (usually free if application is done in the same country versus foreign embassy or consulate)

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