Travel Documents

A PASSPORT is a travel document of a Croatian citizen used to prove a person's identity and Croatian citizenship.

Who can apply for a Croatian passport and where?

Croatian citizens residing abroad can apply at the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Croatia with jurisdiction over the location in which they are residing.

What to enclose with the application?

An application for a passport is submitted in person, along with the following:

• current passport
• identity card or another valid identity document if the current passport is inaccessible
• certificate of citizenship and birth certificate in case of a first-time passport application
• 3.5 x 4.5 cm-sized biometric photograph printed on smooth paper – to be developped in advance and brought along
• proof of current address in the country of residence
• a consular fee is charged in accordance with the Administrative Fees Act – payment in cash is not accepted

Additionally required for minors:

• birth certificate
• children over 12 years of age must be present when submitting the application
• the application is submitted by a parent/legal representative

In specific cases, the consular officer may also request other required documents.

Note: If changes in civil status not registered in Croatian records took place after the last passport was issued (e.g. marriage/divorce abroad), or if the passport has been lost/stolen, or a person is applying for their first passport, see here for more details.

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By entering an application, you confirm that you are informed about the passport issue procedure.