Ways of acquiring Croatian citizenship – interpretation of certain provisions and the most common challenges in procedures
The Act on Croatian Citizenship represents the fundamental legal framework for the acquisition and termination of Croatian citizenship. Although the legal provisions may appear clearly defined at first glance, their application in practice often raises a number of questions, especially for persons seeking to acquire citizenship by descent or on the basis of belonging to the Croatian people. In the following, we analyze the key provisions of the Act and their practical interpretation, with a focus on the most common challenges in proceedings before the competent authorities.