Passport Information |
For all information regarding Croatian Citizenship and Passport information For all consular matters and / or information concerning the consular days, please contact us by email croemb.canberra@mvep.hr |
Embassy of the Republic of Croatia, Canberra(Consulate General of the Republic of Croatia, Auckland, New Zealand)
How to Apply for / Renew a Croatian PassportIn line with the recommendation of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) and EU Council Regulation of 13.12.2004, the Republic of Croatia introduced Biometric Passports. Biometric Passports provide a greater protection against fraudulent misuse and the risk of identity theft since it integrates the facial image in a chip and deploy fingertips.
Process of Application1. Applications for a Croatian passport should be submitted in person, except for a child (less than 12 years old) for whom a parent can lodge an application.
If the applicant is applying for a Croatian passport for the first time (or his/her Croatian passport has already expired) the applicant has to present their original “Domovnica” and original “Birth Certificate”. (If you present the originals, consular officer can make certified copies). If it is a foreign Birth Certificate, it needs to be translated into the Croatian language. Croatian citizens who still have a valid Croatian passport at the time of application for new one, need to bring just the valid Croatian passport.
New Zealand passport, Driver’s Licence (if the applicant does not have a valid Croatian ID card or a valid Croatian passport)
3. The consular fee for passport for a person 21 years and older is $165 NZD and for person younger than 21 years is $123 NZD. (a copy of the bank slip must be enclosed with the application). If you are providing a Croatian citizenship certificate (Domovnica) and Birth Certificate and your current name has changed since the certificate was issued (or your Croatian ID Card has expired), please contact the Consular officer to discuss your application and the documents required particular to your situation. For further information please do not hesitate to contact us at the following email addresses: crocons.auckland@mvep.hr or croemb.canberra@mvep.hr. Consular Department Embassy of the Republic of Croatia, Canberra |
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