How to Become a Greek Citizen

How to Get Greek Citizenship

The 4 Legal Paths to Greek Dual Citizenship & EU Passport

Greek citizenship provides full European Union citizenship rights, allowing you to live, work, study, and invest freely across all 27 EU countries. Whether you qualify through ancestry, marriage, investment, or long-term residence, the application process requires precise legal guidance and complete documentation.

Our team specializes in helping international clients secure Greek dual citizenship, a Greek passport, and EU residency rights through every available legal pathway.

1. Greek Citizenship by Descent (Greek Ancestry)

The fastest route for most applicants is Greek citizenship by descent, also known as Greek nationality by heritage. If you have a Greek parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, you may qualify for Greek citizenship without living in Greece.

Our services include:
  • Greek genealogy research
  • Retrieval of Greek birth, marriage, and death certificates
  • Municipal registration and civil registry verification
  • Correction of name discrepancies and record errors
  • Legalization, apostille, and translation of documents
  • Full application preparation and submission

This pathway is one of the most efficient and affordable ways to obtain Greek dual citizenship and an EU passport.

2. Greek Citizenship by Marriage or Civil Union

Foreign nationals married to a Greek citizen may apply for Greek citizenship by marriage after completing three years of legal residence in Greece and demonstrating integration into Greek society.

We assist with:
  • Marriage registration in the Greek civil registry
  • Residency permit processing and renewals
  • Document preparation, translation, and apostille
  • Greek language and civic knowledge guidance
  • Legal representation throughout the naturalization process

This option allows spouses to obtain Greek citizenship and European Union residency rights.

3. Greek Citizenship by Investment (Greece Golden Visa)

The Greece Golden Visa program offers permanent residency through property investment starting at €250,000, with eligibility for Greek citizenship after seven years of continuous residence.

Our firm provides:
  • Legal review and structuring of real estate investments
  • Golden Visa application preparation and submission
  • Government compliance, document legalization, and translation
  •  Residency renewals and long-term citizenship planning

This pathway is ideal for investors seeking EU residency, visa-free travel, and eventual Greek citizenship.

4. Greek Citizenship by Naturalization (7-Year Law)

Applicants who have legally resided in Greece for at least seven years may apply for Greek citizenship by naturalization. This route requires Greek language proficiency and proof of social and economic integration.

We support clients by:
  •  Preparing and submitting the full naturalization file
  • Ensuring compliance with Greek immigration and citizenship law
  • Providing guidance for the Greek citizenship test
  • Representing clients before Greek administrative authorities

This path leads to full Greek citizenship, EU rights, and Greek passport eligibility.

Greek Passport Application

Once your Greek citizenship is approved, we guide you through the Greek passport application and renewal process at your nearest Greek consulate.

A Greek passport allows:
  •  Visa-free travel to over 188 countries
  •  Full rights to live and work across the European Union
  •  Access to healthcare, education, and property ownership in Greece

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Every Greek citizenship case is unique.

Contact our team today for a free eligibility consultation and receive expert legal guidance on how to obtain your Greek dual citizenship and EU passport.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Anyone with a Greek parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent may qualify for Greek citizenship by descent. The process requires official birth, marriage, and municipal registration records proving your Greek ancestry.

If you apply through a Greek parent, the process may take a few months. Applications through grandparents or more distant ancestors can take 2–3 years, depending on documentation and legal processing.

No. Greek language proficiency is not required for citizenship through ancestry. Language exams apply only for the naturalization process, not for heritage-based applications.

Yes. Greece allows dual citizenship, meaning you can legally hold both a Greek passport and a U.S. passport without losing your current nationality.

Any name or date inconsistencies must be corrected before submitting your application. Our law office assists with legal document corrections, civil registry updates, and Greek municipal registrations to ensure smooth approval.

 

Typical requirements include:
  • Birth certificates
  • Marriage certificates
  • Death certificates
  • Greek municipal records
  • Valid passport

These prove your eligibility for Greek nationality by descent or naturalization.

Yes, but it is not automatic. The applicant must show 3 years of legal residence in Greece, pass the Greek language exam, and prove social and economic integration.

No. The Greece Golden Visa grants residency through investment. After 7 years of legal residence, investors may apply for Greek citizenship through naturalization.

Your ancestor must first be recorded in the Greek civil registry. Our office handles ancestral record retrieval, registration, and legalization to make your citizenship application legally valid.

Yes. We provide full legal support for Greek citizenship applications worldwide, including document collection, translations, apostilles, and filing through Greek authorities or consulates.

Start Your Greek Citizenship Assessment

Complete the form with your personal and family details, and our legal team will review whether you qualify for Greek citizenship by descent, marriage, or another legal pathway. Your initial eligibility review is free and comes with no obligation.

Send Us a Message

We offer a free, no-obligation eligibility assessment to help you determine whether you qualify for Greek citizenship by descent, Greek dual citizenship, or Greek citizenship through the Golden Visa program. Simply complete the form below with your details, and our legal team will review your case and respond within 24 business hours.

Greece Office:

Athens Office – Greece
16 Tzaferi Street
11854 Gazi – Athens, Greece

US Office:

New York Office – USA
Myrtle Avenue, New York City, NY 11201
Jay St – MetroTech