Croatian ID Card

1. Service Introduction

Croatian ID Card (Croatian electronic identity card, Osobna iskaznica) is an official identity document embedded with a chip and electronic features, supporting the creation of qualified electronic signatures (QES) compliant with eIDAS regulations, which are legally valid within the EU.

2. Region

This identity card is issued by the Croatian Ministry of the Interior to Croatian citizens. It serves as an important identification document and is widely used in government and public service platforms. Learn more

3. Signature Level Support

• QES (Qualified Electronic Signature)

4. Dependency Requirements

To use the Croatian ID Card for electronic signatures, the following are typically required:

• Smart card reader: Supports ISO7816 and PC/SC standards, with corresponding operating system drivers installed.

• Middleware: Installation of the official Croatian eID activation and management software (such as eID Middleware) is required for dedicated PIN activation and signature certificate management. Learn more

5. Compliance Description

The Croatian ID Card complies with eIDAS regulations and Croatian national regulations, including the Electronic Signature Act. It can be used to generate advanced (AdES) and qualified electronic signatures (QES), and its electronic signatures have full legal validity within EU member states. Learn more