A Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) is a formal document certifying the acquisition of United States citizenship at birth for a person born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent or parents who meet the requirements for transmitting citizenship under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). United States non-citizen nationals are also eligible for a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, using the non-citizen option.
CRBA applications must be made before the child’s 18th birthday. We recommend that parents apply for the CRBA as soon as possible after the child’s birth.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, your child must have been born in Croatia and you must travel to Zagreb for the in-person interview.
To be eligible to apply for a CRBA online, you MUST answer all the following criteria with YES:
- Was the child born in Croatia?
- Is the child under the age of 18?
- Was at least one parent a U.S. citizen or U.S. non-citizen national when the child was born?
- Can you use an internationally accepted credit/debit card or a direct payment method from a U.S. dollar denominated bank account (also known as “ACH”) to pay online for your Consular Report of Birth Abroad application?
- Are you a biological parent of a child born abroad who is applying for that child?
If any of the above statements do not apply to you, you MUST apply by completing a paper application (DS-2029).
How to Apply
You can now apply for a CRBA electronically at the US Embassy Zagreb! This new online feature allows U.S. citizen parents to complete a CRBA application online, upload all required documents, and submit payment prior to the in-person interview.
1. Register for an account at MyTravelGov 2. Complete your eCRBA application 3. Pay the fee and schedule your appointment 4. Attend your in person interview1. Register for an account at MyTravelGov
To apply for a CRBA online, you need to create a MyTravelGov account. MyTravelGov is a secured, encrypted portal. Watch this video to learn more about creating your account.
2. Complete your eCRBA application
Scan and upload documents as you go. Once you have created a MyTravelGov account you can access eCRBA and submit your application online. The easy-to-use online process provides applicants with step-by-step instructions on how to complete the application. You may review the necessary documents for the CRBA application in advance by reviewing this checklist.
3. Pay the fee and schedule your appointment
Once you complete the online application and submit payment, you will then be directed to schedule your appointment at the US Embassy Zagreb. Please schedule your appointment at least 72 hours after payment submission. This provides time for your payment to be processed prior to your CRBA interview. Please Note: Do NOT make another (or duplicate) payment for a CRBA ($100) at the Embassy.
4. Attend your in person interview
Attend you scheduled in-person interview with your original documents and their photocopies (single-sided). Original documents will be returned to you after reviewing your application. If providing documents issued outside of Croatia, an English translation is required. The child must be present at the time of application. Generally, both parents also attend the interview.
Need Help?
We are here to help!
- Here you can access eCRBA 2.0 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- You can view an Application How-to-Guide
For questions or concerns please contact ZagrebACS@state.gov
Other Important Information
Note: If you prefer to submit a paper-based application, please follow our procedures for DS-2029.
Passport Application & Social Security Number
Passport applications and Social Security Card applications must be completed and submitted separately.
Please note that an application for a Social Security Number can only be submitted after receiving the original Consular Report of Birth Abroad and Passport. To obtain a Social Security Number for your child, see further details on the US Embassy Greece Federal Benefits Unit’s webpage as they cover Croatia for all Social Security matters.