Architects

Architects perform tasks of design/expert supervision of construction/tasks of site engineers and/or works managers and tasks of the project manager of architectural professionals.

First option: FREEDOM TO PROVIDE CROSS-BORDER SERVICES
 
If you are already established in another EU/EEA state, you as a natural and legal person have freedom to provide services on an occasional and temporary basis without the obligation to register the establishment in Croatia and membership in Croatian Chamber of Architects and without waiting for a prior check.
 
It is not necessary to report to the Chamber to perform tasks of a site architect and/or works manager and project manager of architectural profession.
 
To perform design/expert supervision of construction, an online declaration is sent through the system e-Citizens, or directly to the competent authority at clanstvo@arhitekti-hka.hr, along with the following photocopied and translated documents:
  •  a copy of ID card
  • proof of establishment in another EU/EEA country (employer's statement)
  • proof of professional qualification
  • proof that there is no ban on provision of the service (certificate of the competent authority from the country of establishment or EU certificate)
  • data on professional liability insurance in the territory of the Republic of Croatia or the EU
  • proof of fee payment
 
In case of annual renewal of the declaration, the applicant must enclose:
  • Certificate of business establishment in the country where the professional architectural activity is carried out,
  • Proof of authorization in the country of origin, issued by the competent authority responsible for granting authorization to practice the regulated profession, together with confirmation that the applicant is not subject to disciplinary proceedings and that no prohibition on practicing the profession has been imposed,
  • Proof of professional liability insurance covering potential damages that may be caused to the investor or third parties through the performance of spatial planning, design, and/or professional construction supervision or construction management duties in the capacity of a responsible person, for which purpose the following is accepted:
  • an insurance policy valid within the territory of the Republic of Croatia,
  • Return of the old seal,
  • Proof of payment of the administrative fee.
  
Second option: FREEDOM TO ESTABLISH
 
If you are already established in another EU/EEA country, you as a natural or legal person have freedom to provide services on a permanent basis, provided that you register an establishment and submit the following documentation directly, along with request at clanstvo@arhitekti-hka.hr or through the e-Citizens system:
  • decision of the Croatian Chamber of Architects on the recognition of professional qualifications
  • proof of knowledge of the Croatian language
  • proof of the registration fee payment.
 
Recognition of qualifications

1. According to the automatic system: Request for recognition of qualifications is submitted at clanstvo@arhitekti-hka.hr or through the e-Citizens system along with the following photocopied and translated documents:
2. According to the general system: Request for recognition of qualifications is submitted at clanstvo@arhitekti-hka.hr or through the e-Citizens system along with the following photocopied and translated documents:
  • Proof of citizenship (copy of passport or identity card and a certificate of citizenship issued in the home country),
  • Confirmation from an EEA state that has recognized the professional qualification of a foreign authorized person who is a third-country national,
  • Proof of formal qualifications or other evidence of completed formal education,
  • Proof of professional qualifications,
  • Educational program with learning outcomes,
  • Proof of professional experience,
  • Confirmation of payment of procedural costs. 

Fees
 
EUR 200.00 for occasional and temporary work - first application
EUR 100.00 for occasional and temporary work - renewal of the application
EUR 30.00 for the recognition of qualifications - automatic system
EUR 400.00 for the recognition of qualifications acquired at third country
EUR 400.00 for the recognition of qualifications acquired beyond Directive 2005/36/EC
EUR 200.00 for establishment - registration fee
EUR 300.00 for establishment - annual membership fee
 
Payment via online banking
 
Recipient: Hrvatska komora arhitekata, Zagreb, Ulica grada Vukovara 271/2
IBAN: HR9123600001102088676, Zagrebačka banka d.d.
Reference number SWIFT: ZABAHR2X
The purpose of the payment: name and surname (of the applicant) - fee occasionally / temporarily - first performance or renewal or recognition of qualifications
 
 
E-service
 
First option: e-service available for EU/EEA citizens
 
Second option: clanstvo@arhitekti-hka.hr (for sending photographed or scanned documents; signed, without a stamp)
 
 
For entry in the directory of certified architects, a person who has acquired professional qualification in the Republic of Croatia, instead of the decision on the recognition of professional qualification, shall submit:
  • evidence of completed graduate study of architecture with acquired at least 300 ECTS credits
  • certificate of passed professional exam
  • evidence of professional work experience of at least two years.
 
EUR 119.45 the costs of taking the professional exam
 
Payment via internet banking:
Name and surname of the payer
RECEIVER: State budget of the Republic of Croatia
MODEL: HR62
IBAN: HR1210010051863000160
CALL FOR APPROVAL NUMBER: 5665-47061-19-576187
PURPOSE: professional exam in the field of construction
 
The application for taking the professional exam
  1. e-podnesak or
  2. personally.
 
Competent authority and regulations
 
Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets
Ulica Republike Austrije 14, Zagreb
+385 1 3782 404
pitanja@mpgi.hr
 
Croatian Chamber of Architects
Ulica grada Vukovara 271/2, Zagreb
+385 1 5508 410
clanstvo@arhitekti-hka.hr 
 
List of all forms of the Croatian Chamber of Architects
 
Act on Physical Planning and Building Tasks and Activities (OG 78/15, 118/18 and 110/19)
Articles of Association of the Croatian Chamber of Architects
Regulation on the Registration in Directories, Registers and Records of the Croatian Chamber of Architects
Regulation on Conditions and Procedure for Issuing Certificates for the Temporary and Occasional Provision of Services and Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
Decision on Fees for Services Provided by the Croatian Chamber of Architects
 
Authorization
 
Certificate for occasional/temporary provision of services
Decision on Recognition of Foreign Qualifications
Decision on the Registration in the Directory of Foreign Chartered Architects
 
Deadline: 8 days
Deadline for obtaining a certificate on the recognition of a foreign professional qualification according to the general system: 90 days
 
Legal remedies
 
You may submit a complaint within 15 days from the date of delivery of the decision.
 
The complaint shall be submitted to the Croatian Chamber of Architects, Ulica grada Vukovara 271/2, 10000 Zagreb or at clanstvo@arhitekti-hka.hr.

The Chamber will reject the complaint (if it is untimely), will replace the contested decision with a new one (if the complaint is partially or fully founded) or will submit the complaint to the Ministry of Physical Planning, Construction and State Assets.
 
The Ministry may reject the complaint, annul the decision in part or in full, or amend it.
 
The decision of the Ministry shall be delivered to the party through the Chamber no later than 60 days from the submission of a proper complaint.