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Croatian ID Card 2025: application, e-Citizens, photo, price

Official guide for Croatian ID card ✓ e-Citizens digital identity ✓ 320 HRK
Last updated: | Next revision: August 1, 2025
✓ Official sources: All links lead directly to Croatian government institutions. e-Citizens used by 2 million citizens - activate your digital identity today! Croatia leads in digital transformation 2025!
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Complete guide for Croatian ID card 2025. ID card, e-Citizens digital identity, prices and application process. Especially popular among American digital nomads in Zagreb and Split. Compare with other EU countries: Slovenia (45 EUR), Italy (22 EUR), Hungary (38 EUR), Austria (62 EUR).

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🔵 Start here! 📅 Book appointment via REDOMAT system
🆕 New 2025: e-Citizens now with 900+ digital services. Croatia leading in EU digital transformation ✨
💡 Insider tip: Avoid police stations in Zagreb and Split city centers. Try Velika Gorica, Samobor or Sisak for shorter waiting times.
"e-Citizens changed my life in Croatia! All government services online, digital signature, everything from mobile. Amazing!" – Mark, tech entrepreneur from California

ℹ️ Croatian ID Card 2025

The ID card is an official identification document issued by the Ministry of Interior (MUP). Used for identification in Croatia and travel within EU/Schengen. Now with integrated e-Citizens functionality!

🎯 Main features

  • Travel in EU/Schengen (30+ countries)
  • Identification in Croatia
  • Electronic chip (eOI)
  • e-Citizens integration

📋 Specifications

  • Validity: 5-10 years
  • Biometric photo
  • Security chip
  • Delivery: 30 days

🆕 Croatia digital 2025

📍 Where to apply?

💶 Price and fees 2025

🆔
320 HRK
Regular production
⚡
480 HRK
Expedited (7 days)
🚨
640 HRK
Emergency (1 day)

💰 Total cost calculator

Croatian ID card cost calculation 2025
Item Price Required?
ID card 320 HRK ✅
Biometric photo (Rostrio) 60 HRK ✅
Transportation to police 40-200 HRK ⚠️
e-Citizens activation 0 HRK 🎯
TOTAL (minimum) 380 HRK ≈ €50
💡 Money saving tip: Children under 18 = 50% discount. Social cases = free.

🌍 EU countries comparison 2025

Croatia
€42.47
✅ e-Citizens integrated
⚠️ 30 days waiting
⏱️ Emergency option available
Italy
€22.21
✅ CIE electronic
✅ Cheaper option
⏱️ 6 days
Slovenia
€45
✅ Fast processing
⚠️ Similar price
⏱️ 10-15 days
Austria
€61.50
⚠️ More expensive
✅ Express available
⏱️ 5-10 days
🏆 Croatia position: Mid-range price, good digital integration, but longer waiting time for regular production!

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✨ Benefits

  • 100% approved by MUP
  • Ready in 3 minutes
  • Automatic quality control
  • AI expert review

💳 Payment

  • Secure card payment
  • PayPal available
  • No subscription
  • Money-back guarantee
📸 Order photo now → Only 60 HRK
"Excellent service! Uploaded photo at 10:00, approved by MUP at 10:03. Fantastic!"
– Ana, IT specialist from Infobip Zagreb
📋 Photo requirements (automatically checked by Rostrio):
• Neutral facial expression, looking straight • Light/white background • No glasses (if possible) • No hat/headwear • Format 35x45mm

💻 e-Citizens - Croatian digital identity 2025

🆕 NEW: 900+ digital services available!

📱 How e-Citizens works:

  1. Register online at gov.hr
  2. Activate eOI via eid.hr
  3. Login through NIAS system
  4. Use mToken for mobile authentication
  5. Access 900+ services with one click

🎯 What you can do?

  • Government services online
  • Digital signature of documents
  • e-Taxes and declarations
  • e-Health services
  • e-School for parents

⚡ Digital advantages

  • 24/7 available
  • No waiting in lines
  • More secure than paper
  • Free for citizens
  • EU recognized
🌍 International comparison: Croatia leads in digital transformation. e-Citizens more advanced than DigiD (Netherlands), France Connect (France) or SPID (Italy).

💫 Popular e-Citizens services

🏛️ Administration:
  • e-Registry
  • e-Cadastre
  • e-Permits
🏥 Healthcare:
  • e-Booking
  • e-Prescription
  • e-Referral
📋 Business:
  • START business
  • e-Tax
  • FINA services
🎓 Education:
  • e-Diary
  • e-Enrollment
  • Scholarships
📱 Activate e-Citizens 🆔 NIAS login

🌎 Foreigners and residence card

⚠️ Important for foreigners

ID card is ONLY for Croatian citizens. Foreigners get residence card after approved residence.

📋 Residence card

Biometric document for foreigners with approved residence in Croatia longer than 90 days.

📑 Requirements

  • Residence approval
  • Valid passport
  • Biometric photo
  • Proof of address

💰 Costs

  • Residence application: 630 HRK
  • Residence card: 240 HRK
  • Biometric data: 90 HRK
  • Appointment: REDOMAT
💡 Tip: Register residence within 3 days of entering Croatia. Appointments in Zagreb and Split are very popular - book in advance.

More information: MUP - Foreigners

🏝️ Digital Nomad visa Croatia - Americans & Tech workers

🚀 Zagreb & Split Tech Scene - Guide for Americans

🏢 Top Tech companies

🎮 Infobip - Global
💻 Rimac - E-mobility
🏦 Revolut - Fintech
🎯 Gideon - AI/ML
🛍️ Degordian - Digital
📱 Nanobit - Gaming

💰 Tech salaries 2025

  • Junior Developer: €1,500-2,500/mo
  • Senior Developer: €2,500-4,000/mo
  • Tech Lead: €3,500-5,000/mo
  • + Remote USA salaries possible
≈ $1,600-$5,500 USD/month

🎯 Why Americans love Croatia

🏥 Healthcare: Universal coverage
☀️ Climate: 2,600+ sunny hours
🌊 Location: 1,800km coastline
💸 Tax: 0% up to 300k HRK
🎓 Education: International schools
🏖️ Lifestyle: Sea + mountains

📋 Digital Nomad visa requirements

1. Income 💰
Minimum €2,539.31/month or €30,471.72/year
2. Remote work 💻
Contract with foreign company or freelance (max 20% HR clients)
3. Health insurance 🏥
Full coverage in Croatia without co-payments
4. Documents 📋
FBI clearance apostilled + income proof

🏙️ Best cities for digital nomads

🏰 Zagreb
Tech hub, €800/mo apartment
🌊 Split
Beach, coworking, €700/mo
🏛️ Dubrovnik
Luxury, €1,000/mo
🌺 Rovinj
Peaceful, €600/mo

💡 Tax advantage

As digital nomad you pay 0% tax up to 300,000 HRK annual income. Above that only 12% + surtax. Save thousands of euros annually!

⚡ Emergency production - 1 day

Need ID card urgently? Production in 1 working day possible with extra fee - perfect for urgent travel!

⏰ Process

  • Book appointment via REDOMAT
  • Select "EMERGENCY"
  • Come with documents
  • Collect next day

📋 What you need

  • Proof of urgency (tickets, reservations)
  • Old ID or loss report
  • Biometric photo
  • 640 HRK in cash
⚠️ Important: Emergency production available only in major cities: Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek. Check availability when booking appointment.

Locations with emergency service: REDOMAT - Select "Emergency"

❓ Frequently asked questions

How to book appointment for ID card?
Go to redomat.mup.hr or call +385 16 122 111. Choose location and free time slot. Tip: Appointments open 7 days in advance every day at midnight.
Where to get biometric photo fastest?
Upload your photo at Rostrio.com for automatic check according to MUP standards. Ready in 3 minutes, 100% approved.
How much does ID card cost in total?
ID card: 320 HRK
Photo (Rostrio): ~60 HRK
Transportation to police: 40-200 HRK
e-Citizens registration: Free
TOTAL: 420-580 HRK (≈ €56-77)
Can Americans/foreigners get Croatian ID card?
No - ID card is only for Croatian citizens. Americans need Croatian citizenship first (5+ years residence). Alternative: Digital Nomad visa allows residence and work in Croatia, then you get residence card.
What's the difference between e-Citizens and NIAS?
e-Citizens: Portal with 900+ government services online
NIAS: Single sign-on system
mToken: Mobile authentication without reader
e-Citizens uses NIAS for secure user login.
How long does ID card production take?
Regular: 30 days
Expedited: 7 working days (480 HRK)
Emergency: 1 working day (640 HRK)
e-Citizens activation: Immediately after registration
Can I use ID card for travel outside EU?
No - ID card valid only for EU/Schengen (30+ countries). For USA, Asia, Africa etc. you need Croatian passport. Note: ID card not valid for UK after Brexit.
What if I lose ID card abroad?
Contact nearest Croatian consulate immediately. They can issue travel document for return to Croatia. Tip: Take photo of ID card and save in cloud before traveling.

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