Your rights in Croatia and how to exercise them

Categories of foreign nationals recognized by the International and Temporary Protection Act

Understanding the categories defined in the International and Temporary Protection Act can help you navigate the system and gather the necessary information to regulate your status in Croatia.

Status of a person under international protection and how to obtain it

Learn how to apply for international protection (asylum) in Croatia or what to do if you are returned to Croatia from another European country.

Free legal aid

Learn who is eligible for free legal aid in Croatia and how to access it

Rights and obligations of applicants for international protection in Croatia

Find out what your rights and obligations are as a person applying for international protection.

Rights and obligations of persons granted international or subsidiary protection

Find out about your rights and obligations when you have been granted asylum (international protection) or subsidiary protection in Croatia.

Health insurance in Croatia

What types of health insurance are there in Croatia? What type of health insurance am I entitled to?

How to choose primary care providers

Finding a doctor who provides primary health care and has room for new patients can be challenging

The right to work for applicants for international protection

Do asylum seekers have the right to work in Croatia?

Right to health care for asylum seekers

Learn about the healthcare rights available to individuals who have applied for international protection in Croatia

Mandatory health examination for asylum seekers

Read about the mandatory health procedure prescribed for all persons seeking international protection in Croatia

Right to health care for persons under international or subsidiary protection

Right to work for applicants for international protection and persons granted international or subsidiary protection

Find out if you're allowed to work while you're applying for international protection in Croatia, or if you already have international or subsidiary protection

The right to family reunification and how to exercise it

Learn how to exercise your right to family reunification

One-time assistance – asylees, persons under subsidiary protection, and persons under temporary protection

Learn more about this form of support within the social welfare system

Acquiring Croatian citizenship

Find out when and how you can acquire Croatian citizenship