Your citizenship journey,
organized locally.
BeCroatian is a local-first desktop app that helps descendants of Croatian emigrants organize their citizenship application. Your documents never leave your computer.
Citizenship applications are overwhelming
- βDozens of documents across multiple categories
- βApostilles, translations, and apostilles on translations
- βStrict timing requirements (FBI check freshness)
- βPersonal statements written in Croatian
- βMulti-year process tracked in scattered folders
BeCroatian organizes the chaos
- βStructured organization β Automatic folder system
- βGuided checklist β 11 chapters to citizenship
- βDocument attachment β Link files to tasks
- βTemplate generation β Letters ready to send
- βPrivacy by design β Everything stays local
Built for your journey
Tap any feature to see details
Case Folders
Auto-organized on your Desktop
- 00_Inbox β Temporary landing zone
- 03_Personal_Documents β Certificates
- 04_FBI_Background β Check materials
- 05_Lineage β Family chain proof
- 06_Translations β Certified copies
- 07_Forms β Applications & templates
Guided Checklist
11 chapters, step by step
- Status tracking per task
- Clear descriptions & guidance
- Links to official resources
- Progress percentage display
- Completion timestamps
Smart Attachments
Link files to tasks
- Drag & drop file attachment
- Auto-copy to correct folder
- Visual file presence indicator
- Quick-open attached files
- Track what you have vs. missing
Template Generator
Letters in Croatian, ready to send
- Ε½ivotopis (Biography) template
- Motivation letter structure
- Consulate appointment emails
- Cover letter for submission
- Pre-filled with your case data
Family Presets
Share lineage, save time
- AES-256-GCM encryption
- Shared grandparent details
- Apply preset to new cases
- Password never stored
- Perfect for siblings
Local AI
Ask questions, stay private
- Powered by Ollama (free)
- Runs on localhost:11434
- Llama 3.1 compatible
- Zero cloud dependency
- Context-aware answers
Your roadmap to citizenship
11 chapters guide you from Zagreb to Dubrovnikβfrom start to passport
Orientation
Identify your consulate jurisdiction
Forms & Statements
Application, biography, motivation
Personal Documents
Birth, marriage, passport copies
Proof of Lineage
Ancestor chain documentation
FBI Background
Fingerprints & criminal check
Apostilles & Translations
The certification bottleneck
Assemble Packet
Copies, payment, inventory
Appointment
Book consulate submission date
Submission
In-person document delivery
Decision
Track Ministry processing
Passport
Croatian citizenship achieved!
Your data stays on your computer
Unlike cloud services, BeCroatian never uploads your sensitive documents.
No Cloud Uploads
Documents never leave your computer
No Account Required
Download and use immediately
Zero Telemetry
No tracking, no data collection
Local Storage
Everything in your home folder
Encrypted Data
AES-256 for sensitive info
Works Offline
No internet required
Download for your platform
macOS
Universal (Apple Silicon + Intel)
Windows
Windows 10/11 (x64)
Linux
Modern distributions
Start your journey today
Download BeCroatian free and organize your citizenship application privately.
BeCroatian is an organizational tool, not legal advice. Always confirm requirements with your Croatian consulate.