PensionsEditorially reviewed 02/09/2026

National benefit for older persons

Check your age, residence, household income and other conditions, then apply to HZMO for the national benefit.

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€0.00

Usual time

From the application date if conditions are met

Responsible institution

HZMO

How would you like to apply?

Documents and steps differ depending on how you apply.

Submit the application to the HZMO unit competent for your place of residence.

The application is available in HZMO e-services.

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Application for the national benefit
Details of household members and incomeState people who live together and meet expenses together, and their income in Croatia and abroad.
Account details or choice of payment by post
Additional evidence HZMO cannot obtain officiallyRequired according to income, residence or the applicant's other circumstances.

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1
Check age and residence
Basic conditions include being at least 65 and having ten years of uninterrupted residence in Croatia immediately before applying.
2
Calculate income per household member
Include prescribed income of every person who lives together and meets expenses together.
3
Check other exclusions
A pension, guaranteed minimum benefit, recognised accommodation, certain maintenance agreements and other circumstances can affect entitlement.
4
Submit the application to HZMO
Submit the completed form to a regional service, post office or pension information centre.
5
Report changes
Report changes in income, household, residence or other circumstances important for entitlement to HZMO.

1
Check age and residence
Basic conditions include being at least 65 and having ten years of uninterrupted residence in Croatia immediately before applying.
2
Calculate income per household member
Include prescribed income of every person who lives together and meets expenses together.
3
Check other exclusions
A pension, guaranteed minimum benefit, recognised accommodation, certain maintenance agreements and other circumstances can affect entitlement.
4
Submit the national-benefit e-application
Sign in through e-Citizens, check household details and send the application electronically to HZMO.
5
Report changes
Report changes in income, household, residence or other circumstances important for entitlement to HZMO.

Procedure	Price	Deadline
Submitting the application HZMO does not charge for submitting the application.	€0.00	From the application date if conditions are met

Procedure

Price

Deadline

Submitting the application

HZMO does not charge for submitting the application.

€0.00

From the application date if conditions are met

From 1 January 2026, the income threshold is EUR 320.44 per month per household member.
A pension recipient can obtain the right only after suspending pension payment at their own request.
A guaranteed-minimum-benefit recipient must transition from that right under the prescribed procedure.
A lifelong or lifetime-care agreement in which the person receives maintenance can exclude entitlement.

Treating a household as only people registered at the same address.
Not stating income earned abroad or from property.
Delaying the application although entitlement generally starts only on the application date.
Not suspending a pension or guaranteed minimum benefit before transitioning to the new right.

Information was editorially reviewed on 02/09/2026. Before applying, check the latest information on official websites.

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