How to Get Greek Citizenship

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How to Get Greek Citizenship

The process of obtaining Greek citizenship is achieved by being born to a Greek parent, residing legally in Greece for 7 years, being married to a Greek spouse for at least 3 years and obtaining a Greek golden visa by purchasing real estate .

Applications for Greek citizenship are made to Greek Consulates or Greek Immigration Authorities, and the competent authority that evaluates the applications is the Greek Ministry of Internal Affairs. People who acquire Greek citizenship are also considered European Union citizens.

What are the Greek Citizenship Requirements?

The criteria that must be met to apply for Greek citizenship are listed below.

• The applicant must be over 18 years of age.
• The applicant must have been married to a Greek national for at least 3 years.
• It is necessary to purchase or invest in property in Greece worth at least 250,000 Euros.
• The applicant must have resided in Greece through legal means for at least 7 years.
• The applicant must have advanced knowledge of the Greek language and be familiar with Greek culture.

According to the Greek citizenship requirements, children under the age of 18 whose mother or father is Greek can apply for Greek citizenship.

How to Apply for Greek Citizenship?

Foreign nationals who meet the necessary criteria to apply for Greek citizenship submit their documents and application documents to the Greek Immigration Authorities or Greek Consulates. During the Greek citizenship application process, the applicant is invited to a citizenship interview.

The competent authority for evaluating Greek citizenship applications is the Greek Ministry of Internal Affairs and the evaluation of applications takes an average of 3 months. Individuals with deficiencies or errors in their Greek citizenship application documents must correct these deficiencies by the interview date, otherwise the competent authorities will cancel the Greek citizenship application.

Where to Apply for Greek Citizenship?

The documents and application documents prepared for the Greek citizenship application must be delivered to the Greek Immigration Authorities or Greek Consulates by physical means.

How can I obtain Greek citizenship?

The methods through which Greek citizenship can be obtained under Greek citizenship law are listed below.

• Greek citizenship by birth in Greece
• Greek citizenship through ethnic Greek origin
• Greek citizenship through marriage
• Greek citizenship through real estate investment
• Greek citizenship through refugee status

Greek immigrants are granted citizenship. According to Article 19 of the Greek Citizenship Law, Greek citizens who are not of Greek origin are stripped of their citizenship if they settle abroad.

What are the requirements for citizenship by birth in Greece?

Children of Greek citizens born outside the borders of Greece can apply for Greek citizenship before they turn 18. People whose parents have legally resided in Greece for 5 years can apply for Greek citizenship before they turn 18.

What are the requirements for Greek citizenship with ethnic Greek origin?

People who want to apply for Greek citizenship with ethnic Greek origin must prove their ethnic origin with official documents, have Greek language proficiency, be familiar with Greek culture and be successful in the Greek citizenship interview.

How to Get Greek Citizenship by Real Estate Investment?

Those who buy a house in Greece are given the right to apply for citizenship. Foreign nationals who buy a house in Greece for at least 250,000 Euros can apply for Greek citizenship. In order to obtain Greek citizenship through real estate investment, the applicant must be over 18 years old, have a clean criminal record, and obtain a health report from health institutions providing services in Greece.

Foreign nationals who invest 250,000 Euros in Greece are granted a 5-year Greek residence permit. Foreign nationals whose residence permits have expired are allowed to renew their Greek residence permits if their investment amount in Greece does not fall below 250,000 Euros. Individuals who have a Greek residence permit through investment are entitled to apply for Greek citizenship if they reside in Greece continuously for 7 years.

How to Obtain Greek Citizenship with Refugee Status?

The conditions for applying for Greek citizenship with refugee status are listed below.

• The applicant must have a valid right to asylum in the country of which he/she is a citizen, such as war, discrimination, persecution, death threats, or lynching attempts.
• The applicant must be over 18 years of age.

People who wish to apply for citizenship while they are a refugee in Greece must first enter the Schengen country. People who meet the conditions for asylum in Greece can also apply for their family members.

What are the Required Documents for Greek Citizenship Application?

The documents required for applying for Greek citizenship vary depending on the method of obtaining citizenship.

The standard documents required for Greek citizenship application are listed below.

• Passport of the applicant
• Greek citizenship application form
• Documents proving that the applicant has resided in Greece for 7 years.
• Copy of ID
• Criminal record
• 1 biometric photo
• Birth Certificate
• Marriage certificate if the applicant is married
• Baptismal certificate, if available
• If the applicant is of Greek origin, records of persons of Greek origin in the family tree
• Bank statements
• If the applicant applies for Greek citizenship by investment, evidence of relevant investments
• If the applicant applies for Greek citizenship through marriage, the applicant must provide proof of the relevant marriage.

How Much Is the Greek Citizenship Application Fee?

The Greek citizenship application fee is set at 700 Euros.

How Long Does It Take to Acquire Greek Citizenship?

The average time to acquire Greek citizenship is 3 months.

What does it take to regain Greek citizenship?

In order to regain Greek citizenship, the applicant's passport, birth certificate, baptismal certificate, marriage certificate (if any), birth certificates of their children (if any), baptismal certificates of their children (if any) and documents for the relevant municipality records must be submitted.

Applications for Greek citizenship are evaluated by the Greek Ministry of Internal Affairs within an average of 3 months. Information can be obtained from visam.net consultants for dual citizenship applications in Greece .

How to Check Greek Citizenship?

The Greek citizenship inquiry process cannot be followed online. The application evaluation result is notified to the applicant by post by the Greek Ministry of Internal Affairs.

What are the advantages of obtaining Greek citizenship?

The advantages of obtaining Greek citizenship are listed below.

• The right to free movement and residence in European Union countries
• The right to vote and be elected in political elections in Greece
• The right to work in Greece
• The right to benefit from healthcare in Greece
• The right to study in Greece
• The right to reside, study or work in any European Union country
• The right to diplomatic protection in any European Union country
• The right to free access to European Parliament, European Commission and Council of Europe documents

Which Countries Can I Visit Visa-Free with a Greek Passport?

The countries that can be visited without a visa with a Greek passport are listed below.

• Germany
• Andorra
• Anguilla
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Albania
• Aruba
• Austria
• St. Kitts and Nevis
• St. Lucia
• St. Maarten
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Belize
• Bermuda
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• Bolivia
• Bonaire; Saints Eustatius and Sheba
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Botswana
• Brazil
• British Virgin Islands
• Brunei
• Bulgaria
• Cayman Islands
• Gibraltar
• Cook Islands
• Curacao
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• East Timor
• Dominican Republic
• Dominica
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Indonesia
• Armenia
• Estonia
• Eswatini (Swaziland)
• Falkland Islands
• Faroe Islands
• Morocco
• Fiji
• Philippines
• Palestinian Territory
• Finland
• France
• French West Indies
• French Guiana
• French Polynesia
• Gambia
• Grenada
• Greenland
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Georgia
• Haiti
• Croatia
• Holland
• Honduras
• Iraq
• Ireland
• Spain
• Israel
• Swedish
• Switzerland
• Italy
• Iceland
• Jamaica
• Japan
• Montenegro
• Train
• Kazakhstan
• Cyprus
• Kyrgyzstan
• Kiribati
• Colombia
• Kosovo
• Costa Rica
• North Macedonia
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuanian
• Luxembourg
• Hungary
• Malaysia
• Malta
• Marshall Islands
• Mauritius
• Mexican
• Micronesia
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Montserrat
• Nicaragua
• Niue
• Norway
• Uzbekistan
• Palau Islands
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Samoa
• San Marino
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Senegal
• Serbia
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Solomon Islands
• Chile
• Thailand
• Taiwan
• Tonga
• Tunisian
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• Tuvalu
• Türkiye
• Ukrainian
• Oman
• Uruguay
• Vanuatu
• Vatican City
• Venezuelan
• New Caledonia