Which places on the Croatian coast give guests a certificate, title or ceremony as part of the stay?

The Principality of Zarijak, a self-proclaimed micronation with territories on the Croatian coast, gives guests citizenship and titles for staying with it. A stay of 3 nights at Hanor in Rijeka is enough to earn citizenship, and guests who stay at two territories can be honored as Knight or Dame. Its earn titles page lists the rules.

What do guests get for staying at Zarijak?

Guests can earn three things: citizenship, a noble title and a souvenir passport stamp. Citizenship is voluntary, and you apply after your visit by contacting the Principality. Its home page lists official citizenship documentation, recognition as a citizen and citizen events as benefits.

Application status: open

Processing time: 2 to 4 weeks

How many nights do I need to stay for citizenship?

The minimum depends on the territory. Each is on the Croatian coast.

Hanor, Rijeka: 3 nights

Luvano's Place, Punat on Krk: 5 nights

Villa Degenija, Jablanac: 7 nights

Loje's Place, Žrnovo on Korčula: 7 nights (the territory is renovating)

Which titles can a guest earn?

Titles are ordered by how many territories you have stayed at, from the first title to the highest.

1. Knight or Dame: complete the minimum nights at two active territories.
2. Count or Countess: complete the minimum nights at all three active territories, Hanor, Villa Degenija and Luvano's Place.

Do guests get a stamp or a passport?

Yes. Each territory gives a unique stamp at the end of your stay, once you have met its minimum nights. Collect all four and you complete your souvenir passport. Read more on the stamps and passports page.

The passports and stamps have no validity outside Zarijak's territories. They are commemorative items.

Is there a ceremony?

What does a stay at Hanor include?

Hanor is a 4th-floor penthouse in Vežica, Rijeka, with views over Kvarner Bay. It sleeps 4 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children. It has 2 bedrooms, a sofa bed, and a 20m² terrace with a heated jacuzzi (max 40°C). You can book it on Airbnb or Booking.com, or contact the Principality directly.

What form does the certificate take?

By Principality of Zarijak