Ancestry / Descent in Greece
One documented route of this kind in Greece, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Ethnic Greeks / Ancestry (Category Y)
Citizenship by descent and residence for persons of Greek origin (homogeneis), with reduced integration requirements.
- Language requirement
- Greek language assessed at interview; often reduced or exempt for homogeneis
- Citizenship
- Direct naturalization for expatriates of Greek origin (often with reduced/exempt integration requirements)
Requirements
- Persons of Greek origin / expatriates (homogeneis)
- Documents establishing identity and Greek origin (birth/marriage records linking to a Greek ancestor)
- Application in Greek characters with a consular-sealed photo
Required Documents
- Documents establishing identity and Greek origin, properly validated and translated required
- Application in Greek characters with a recent color photo bearing the consular seal required
Official fees
- Electronic administrative fee (expatriate non-holders of Special Identity Card) 100 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Submit application
Submit the naturalization application to the competent Greek consular authority.
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2
Consular interview
Consul conducts an interview to confirm expatriate status and substantive requirements (often with reduced/exempt integration requirements).
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3
Gazette publication
Decision published in the Government Gazette.
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4
Take oath
Acquire nationality by taking the oath within 1 year of publication.