Deregistering residence or reporting departure abroad

In person at the police or a Croatian consulate

1. 1

   Determine whether the departure is permanent or temporary

   If you are permanently leaving Croatia, deregister your residence. If you are leaving temporarily for more than one year for work, studies or another time-limited reason, report a temporary departure abroad.

2. 2

   For permanent emigration, deregister your residence before leaving

   Submit the deregistration to the police administration or station for your registered residence. If you left without deregistering, contact the Croatian diplomatic mission or consular office in the country where you are staying.

3. 3

   For a temporary departure, report your stay abroad

   Report the temporary departure to the Ministry before leaving or, if already abroad, to the Croatian diplomatic mission or consular office. Provide evidence supporting the reason for the temporary departure when requested by the competent authority.

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4. 4

   Handle your identity card according to the chosen route

   When deregistering residence, the identity card is cancelled. When reporting a temporary departure, you retain registered residence and entitlement to an identity card.

5. 5

   Renew the report if the temporary departure continues

   Renew a temporary departure reported for more than one year after five years, and then every three years if it continues.