Published: 26.10.2026
Croatia is preparing a Demographics Act intended to support the return of Croatian emigrants and create better conditions for families. The legislation is still being drafted and is expected to link return, immigration and integration measures into a broader policy framework.
According to the source, this is still a draft law rather than a new migration regime already in force. In the longer term, it could improve access to support for returning Croats and people with Croatian roots, but the actual rights will depend on the final text. The initiative primarily concerns the diaspora, potential returnees and families considering relocation to Croatia. It is worth monitoring for people relying on citizenship-by-descent or return programmes; there is no immediate practical change for other newcomers.