By obtaining Greek citizenship, you become a full-fledged citizen of the European Union, which opens you many privileges – living and working in any EU country, as well as the ability to travel without a visa in the Schengen area and beyond it.
Holders of a Greek passport receive all the benefits of an EU citizen: the right to reside, employment and education in any country of the European Union, as well as the ability to freely do business in the territory of the association and travel freely in dozens of countries around the world. This is a step towards a stable future for you and your loved ones.
You will be entitled to visa-free travel to more than 160 countries, including those in the Schengen area, as well as the USA, Canada and other countries.
You will be able to live, work or do business in any of the 27 countries of the European Union without any additional documentation.
Access to public and private educational institutions of the European Union is granted to Greek passport holders on equal terms with EU citizens.
You will have the right to receive medical services in the health care system of Greece and other EU countries.
You will be able to participate in European support programs and acquire other social guarantees in the European Union.
Your children will automatically acquire citizenship and all the privileges associated with it, which can be enjoyed throughout the EU territory.
Obtaining Greek citizenship is governed by a number of legal mechanisms, each of which has its own peculiarities.
Foreigners who have been legally residing in the country for at least seven years can apply for citizenship. The prerequisites are a good command of the Greek language, a stable financial situation and successful integration into the local society.
If you are officially married to a Greek or Greek woman and have lived together in Greece for at least three years, you are eligible for citizenship. An indispensable condition is that you have a child in common.
Persons with proven Greek ancestry can expect a simplified citizenship procedure. This applies both to those who reside in Greece and have an expatriate identity card and those who are outside Greece.
Foreigners who have volunteered to serve in the Greek Armed Forces can obtain citizenship without having to fulfill a period of residence or other standard requirements.
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The process of obtaining Greek citizenship is directly related to the basis – be it naturalization, descent, marriage or military service. However, regardless of the chosen path, legal support at all stages helps to avoid mistakes and arrive at a successful outcome.
The procedure begins with a detailed analysis of your situation. The lawyers assess whether your case meets the requirements and which grounds for citizenship can be used. In parallel, supporting documents are collected and verified. An individual action plan is developed, taking into account formal requirements and possible difficulties, as well as ways to solve them.
At this stage, a complete set of documents corresponding to the chosen basis is prepared. As a rule, the dossier includes: application form, copy of the passport, valid residence permit (if any), birth certificate, proof of tax payments, and proof of fulfillment of the condition (for example, marriage certificate, income certificate, documents of origin). The dossier is subject to translation into Greek and legalization in accordance with local legislation.
The collected package is submitted by the lawyer to the local municipality. The application is addressed to the Ministry of Interior and a multi-level review begins, which can take up to 12 months. When the Ministry makes a final decision, it is published in the official government newspaper and you will be notified by the professionals.
When you officially become a citizen, accompanied by a lawyer, a national ID card (internal passport) is issued at the local police station. This will require an application form, photo, and ID card. The passport is issued separately at the passport office and is valid for 10 years. It is also recommended to obtain a tax number (AFM) from the State Financial Service, which is required for employment, doing business and opening bank accounts in Greece.
At the first meeting the lawyer analyzes your documents, discusses your goals and selects the best option for EU citizenship.
The specialist independently collects the necessary certificates, organizes their translation and notarization in accordance with legal requirements.
The lawyer by power of attorney submits your documents to the state authorities of the EU country, ensuring the correct execution of the dossier.
We control the review process, notify you of a positive decision and accompany you during the final citizenship procedure.
Once you become a citizen, you will be issued a national ID card, passport and other European documents.
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The processing can take up to 12 months, depending on the basis and the workload of the state authorities.
Yes, naturalization requires an interview to test your knowledge of the Greek language, history, culture and government.
Yes, Greek law allows dual citizenship. However, it is important to take into account the regulations of the country of your current citizenship.
Yes, you must have legally resided in the country for 7 years or more in order to naturalize. Exceptions are possible if you obtain citizenship through a simplified program.
Children of Greek citizens acquire citizenship by default, no matter in which country they were born.
Unlike some EU countries, in Greece there is no direct citizenship for investments, investments can only entitle you to naturalization after a period of time.
Contact a lawyer to find out which EU passport option will be suitable for you.
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