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|process_life_events=Citizen’s identity information and identification documents,Citizens of other States,Insurance
 
|process_life_events=Citizen’s identity information and identification documents,Citizens of other States,Insurance
 
|process_sdg_resource=Other
 
|process_sdg_resource=Other
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|process_sdg_resource_other=1) Administrative appeal (2) Application for annulment
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|process_sdg_resource_other=1) Administrative appeal 2) Application for annulment
 
|process_sdg_notes=1) An appeal against a decision to reject an application – on the grounds that the formal requirements for naturalisation have not been met – may be lodged with the Minister of the Interior within the strict deadline of 30 days from the date of notification to the applicant. An appeal lodged in accordance with the foregoing must be accompanied by a fee receipt for one hundred euros (EUR 100) (fee code: 2161).
 
|process_sdg_notes=1) An appeal against a decision to reject an application – on the grounds that the formal requirements for naturalisation have not been met – may be lodged with the Minister of the Interior within the strict deadline of 30 days from the date of notification to the applicant. An appeal lodged in accordance with the foregoing must be accompanied by a fee receipt for one hundred euros (EUR 100) (fee code: 2161).
 
2) An application for annulment may be lodged at the competent local Administrative Court of Appeal against a decision rejecting an application on the grounds that the substantive conditions for naturalisation have not been met. Article 7(7) of the Greek Nationality Code (KEI), Law 3284/2004, Government Gazette, Series I, No 217)
 
2) An application for annulment may be lodged at the competent local Administrative Court of Appeal against a decision rejecting an application on the grounds that the substantive conditions for naturalisation have not been met. Article 7(7) of the Greek Nationality Code (KEI), Law 3284/2004, Government Gazette, Series I, No 217)
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|process_application_description=Application for naturalisation
 
|process_application_description=Application for naturalisation
 
|process_application_related_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AIT_POL_ALLOG_ANART-compressed-20221205.pdf
 
|process_application_related_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AIT_POL_ALLOG_ANART-compressed-20221205.pdf
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|process_application_note=Interested parties submit the application for naturalisation in the Regional Address for the citizenship of their place of residence in person or via a proxy lawyer or post office by registered letter. The fields of application are all completed. The application is completed in capital letters, Greek characters or Latin characters (LATs) where required. Where there are selection boxes, one is selected by noting: v .
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|process_application_note=Applicants should submit their application for naturalisation to the Regional Directorate of Nationality in their place of residence in person, through a lawyer acting on their behalf, or by registered post.
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All fields on the application form must be completed. The form must be completed in capital letters, using Greek characters or Latin characters (LAT) where required. Where option boxes are available, select one by ticking: v
 
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Age
 
|process_conditions_type=Age
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|process_conditions_name=To be adult at the time of submission of the application
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|process_conditions_name=Applicants must be adults when submitting an application.
 
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
 
|process_conditions_type=Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
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|process_conditions_name=Not to have been sentenced irreversibly for a criminal offence committed, during the last decade prior to filing the application for naturalisation to: • deprivation of freedom of at least one year or • at least six months and irrespective of the time of the sentence for specific crimes listed in Article 5(b) of the Code of Greek Nationality as applicable.
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|process_conditions_name=They must not have a final conviction for an intentional offence given in the ten years before submitting their application for naturalisation.
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|process_conditions_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20100100049
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• They must not have been given a sentence depriving them of their liberty for at least one year.
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• They must not have been given a sentence of at least six months, irrespective of when the conviction was handed down, for specific offences listed exclusively in Article 5(b) of the Greek Nationality Code, as currently in force.
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|process_conditions_url=https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2010/49/pdf
 
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
 
|process_conditions_type=Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
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|process_conditions_name=Do not be deported or other pending legal residence in the country
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|process_conditions_name=They must not be under a deportation order or have other pending matters concerning their legal residence status in Greece.
 
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Administrative
 
|process_conditions_type=Administrative
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|process_conditions_name=To hold one of the following residence permits: • to hold one of the following residence permits: • to hold one of the following residence permits: • to hold one of the following residence permits: • to hold a residence permits for a long period of time • to hold a recognised refugee or beneficiary residence permit or a family member of such a card • to be issued by a national authority, in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention on the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union • to hold a residence permit for a minimum period of 10 years • to reside for a maximum period of 10 years • to reside for an investment activity • to reside for an investment activity • to reside for a permanent residence permit • to reside for a citizen of the United Kingdom and the members of his family, who fall within the scope of Article 10 of the UK Departure Agreement by the European Union.
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|process_conditions_name=Applicants must hold one of the following residence permits:
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• A long-term resident’s permit.
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• A certificate or other residence document issued to citizens of EU Member States or EFTA countries.
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• A residence permit or other residence document issued to family members of a Greek citizen, or a citizen of a Member State of the European Union, or to the parents of a minor Greek national.
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• A document recognising the status of refugees or of beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, or of family members of holders of such documents.
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• A travel document or special document issued by a national authority, in accordance with the provisions of the New York International Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons.
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• A second-generation residence permit.
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• A residence permit of unlimited duration.
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• A 10-year residence permit.
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• A residence permit for investment activity.
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• A residence permit for property owners.
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• A permanent residence permit for investors.
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• A residence permit for citizens of the United Kingdom and their family members who fall within the scope of Article 10 of the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
 
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Establishment
 
|process_conditions_type=Establishment
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|process_conditions_name=To reside in Greece legally and permanently for seven (7) years prior to the submission of the application for naturalisation.
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|process_conditions_name=Applicants must have been residing legally and permanently in Greece for seven (7) years prior to submitting an application for Greek citizenship.
 
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|process_conditions_alternative_of=5
 
|process_conditions_alternative_of=5
 
|process_conditions_type=Establishment
 
|process_conditions_type=Establishment
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|process_conditions_name=As long as the application for naturalisation is submitted, the previous legal residence in Greece for three (3) consecutive years for: • citizens of the European Union, • spouses of Greek or Greek children with children, • those who have the parental care of a child of Greek nationality, born in Greece and • stateless persons
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|process_conditions_name=It is sufficient to have resided lawfully in Greece for three (3) consecutive years (prior to submitting an application for naturalisation), for the following:
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• Citizens of a Member State of the European Union.
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• Spouses of a Greek citizen with a child.
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• Those who have parental responsibility for a child of Greek nationality born in Greece.
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• Stateless persons.
 
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|process_conditions_alternative_of=6
 
|process_conditions_alternative_of=6
 
|process_conditions_type=Establishment
 
|process_conditions_type=Establishment
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|process_conditions_name=Specific cases: • for those who have been born and have been resident continuously in Greece, there is no need for a time-limit of seven years. • for spouses of Greek diplomatic servants and officials serving in the diplomatic and consular authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be counted to complete this period of time (7 years or 3 years) and their stay abroad on account of the service of their Greek spouses, if they have completed, at any time, one (1) year of residence in Greece. • for foreigners holding any other valid residence permit not included in the above titles, a legal residence is required in Greece for 12 (12) continuous years before the application for naturalisation is submitted.
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|process_conditions_name=Particular cases
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• For those who were born in and have resided in Greece continuously, the seven-year residence requirement does not apply.
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• For spouses of Greek diplomatic staff and staff serving in diplomatic and consular authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the period of residence abroad due to the service of their Greek spouses is taken into account for the completion of the above time (7 years, or 3 years), provided that they have lived, at any time, for one (1) full year in Greece.
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• Non-nationals holding any other valid residence document not included in the above documents must have resided lawfully in Greece for twelve (12) consecutive years prior to submitting an application for Greek citizenship.
 
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Sufficient knowledge
 
|process_conditions_type=Sufficient knowledge
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|process_conditions_name=The applicant for Greek citizenship with naturalisation must, in order to fulfil the obligations arising from the status of the Greek citizen: • Know the Greek language adequately. • Know the Greek history and geography, the Greek culture and the habits of the Greek people, as well as the way in which the institutions of the country's culture operate. • To clarify the knowledge of the Greek language, history, geography, culture and the institutions of the culture, the applicant should obtain the Certificate of Conduct for Culture through written examinations carried out twice a year unless it falls within the category exempted from the relevant requirement to attend a Greek school or University.
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|process_conditions_name=In order to fulfil their obligations as a Greek citizen, applicants for Greek citizenship must:
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• Have a sufficient knowledge of the Greek language.
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• Have an adequate knowledge of Greek history and geography, Greek culture and the customs of the Greek people, as well as of the functions of institutions in the country’s political system.
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In order to assess applicants’ knowledge of the Greek language, history, geography, culture, and institutions in the political system of Greece, applicants must obtain the Certificate of knowledge proficiency for citizenship by sitting the written examinations which are held twice a year; unless they fall into a category for exemption from this requirement due to having attended a Greek school or university.
 
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Integration
 
|process_conditions_type=Integration
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|process_conditions_name=To have been properly integrated into the economic life of the country, having made it a continuous centre of its living. Economic integration documents are considered as the following:
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|process_conditions_name=Applicants must be properly integrated in the country’s economic system, and have identified it as the permanent base for their daily activities.
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The following are considered proof of economic integration:
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A) Income criteria.
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B) Compliance with the applicant’s tax and social security obligations.
 
|process_conditions_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggr6929-egk81-20220204.pdf
 
|process_conditions_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggr6929-egk81-20220204.pdf
 
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Integration
 
|process_conditions_type=Integration
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|process_conditions_name=To have joined the social life of the country by making it a constant centre of its activities. Social integration documents are considered as the following: • The formation of a relative link with Greek citizens • Schooling in Greek schools • Vocational training • Participation in voluntary actions and events of civil society • Continuing residence in the country in the sense of having established stable ties with the country making it a permanent centre of its living activities while constantly staying in Greece
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|process_conditions_name=Proper integration in the country’s economic system, indicating it as the permanent base for their daily activities.
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The following are considered proof of social integration:
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• Having an established family link with a Greek citizen.
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• Attending a Greek school.
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• Vocational training.
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• Participation in voluntary activities and civil society events.
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• Continuous residence in Greece, in terms of having established stable links to the country, having identified it as the permanent base for their daily activities, whilst residing there continuously
 
|process_conditions_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggr6929-egk81-20220204.pdf
 
|process_conditions_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggr6929-egk81-20220204.pdf
 
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Of National Security
 
|process_conditions_type=Of National Security
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|process_conditions_name=Do not carry out the Greek nationality of the applicant on grounds of public policy or national security.
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|process_conditions_name=There must be no grounds relating to public order or national security that prevent the applicant from being granted Greek citizenship.
 
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|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
 
|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
 
|process_evidence_cost_code=2159
 
|process_evidence_cost_code=2159
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|process_evidence_cost_description=Alien Immigration after 26/3/2019
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|process_evidence_cost_description=Non-nationals, after 26/3/2019
 
|process_evidence_cost_min=550
 
|process_evidence_cost_min=550
 
|process_evidence_cost_max=550
 
|process_evidence_cost_max=550
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|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
 
|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
 
|process_evidence_cost_code=2162
 
|process_evidence_cost_code=2162
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|process_evidence_cost_description=Re-submission request of foreign aliens
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|process_evidence_cost_description=Re-submission of applications by non-nationals
 
|process_evidence_cost_min=200
 
|process_evidence_cost_min=200
 
|process_evidence_cost_max=200
 
|process_evidence_cost_max=200
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|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
 
|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
 
|process_evidence_cost_code=2161
 
|process_evidence_cost_code=2161
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|process_evidence_cost_description=Submission/recurrence of Homosexuals, Citizens of the EU, Natives/Paul Refugees, Retaliations
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|process_evidence_cost_description=Submission/re-submission by members of the Greek diaspora, EU citizens, stateless persons/political refugees, objections
 
|process_evidence_cost_min=100
 
|process_evidence_cost_min=100
 
|process_evidence_cost_max=100
 
|process_evidence_cost_max=100
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=Accurate copy of all pages of the valid passport or travel document or other identity document
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|process_evidence_description=An exact copy of all the pages of your valid passport or travel document, or other proof of identity
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|process_evidence_note=In the personal deposit and/or deposit with the presence of a proxy lawyer, where the passport is presented to the official of the nationality service, an exact copy of the document for service may be kept; where the application for naturalisation is submitted by post, an exact copy of the passport by a Greek lawyer may be attached to it.
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|process_evidence_note=In the case of submission in person and/or submission in the presence of a lawyer acting on their behalf, if the passport is presented to an official of the citizenship service, an exact copy of the passport may be kept for official use. Where the application for naturalisation is sent by post, a true copy of the passport, certified by a Greek lawyer, must be attached to it.
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=Legal residence in force
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|process_evidence_description=Valid lawful residence document
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=Certificate of Invalidity for Culture (P.E.S.)
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|process_evidence_description=Certificate of knowledge proficiency for citizenship (P.E.G.P. - Π.Ε.Γ.Π.)
 
|process_evidence_related_url=https://exetaseis-ithageneia.ypes.gr/#home
 
|process_evidence_related_url=https://exetaseis-ithageneia.ypes.gr/#home
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|process_evidence_note=259001: Application for Participation in the Examination of the Certificate of Conduct for Culture (GSP)
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|process_evidence_note=259001: Applications to participate in the examinations for a Certificate of knowledge proficiency for citizenship (P.E.G.P. / Π.Ε.Γ.Π.)
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=Original certificate of birth of foreign authorities bearing legal ratifications on the original of the original (notification {tille or similar visas of consular authorities for countries not part of the Hague Convention), accompanied by an official translation
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|process_evidence_description=An original birth certificate issued by foreign authorities, the original document must bear legal certification (by apostille or the corresponding certification of consular authorities for a country that has not ratified the Hague Convention) and be accompanied by an official translation
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|process_evidence_note=The decision on naturalisation shall be made on the basis of the particulars in the translation accompanying the birth certificate and shall therefore require the presentation of a birth certificate or other equivalent certificate of the birth of the person concerned as provided for in the legislation of his country of origin.
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|process_evidence_note=The naturalisation decision is issued on the basis of the information in the translation accompanying the birth certificate. For this reason, it is necessary to produce a birth certificate or other equivalent certificate of the civil registration of the applicants birth, as provided for in the legislation of their country of origin.
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=Original certificate of marriage of a foreign authority, legally validated and translated, in case of a change of name after marriage
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|process_evidence_description=An original marriage certificate issued by a foreign authority, duly certified and translated, in the case of a change of surname after marriage
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|process_evidence_note=In the event of the conclusion of the marriage of the applicant to the alien, an original certificate of the competent foreign authority shall be submitted, legally validated (notification of the consular authorities or similar visas made by consular authorities for countries not part of the Hague Convention) and officially translated; in the case of spouses who, after marriage, acquire their surname, it is necessary that this change should be reflected in the certificate.
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|process_evidence_note=Where the applicant was married abroad, an original certificate issued by the competent foreign authority, duly certified (by apostille or the corresponding certification of consular authorities for a country that has not ratified the Hague Convention) and officially translated, must be submitted. For wives who take the husbands surname after they marry, the marriage certificate must document this change.
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=Proof of payment of e-infringement
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|process_evidence_description=Proof of payment of the electronic fee
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|process_evidence_note=Submission of the application requires the payment of an error of €550. For an application, the paradigm is set at €200. For an Intrinsic, Refugee and Citizens of the EU, the paradigm is set at €100 either for the initial submission or for the re-introduction of an application.
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|process_evidence_note=A fee of EUR 550 is required for submitting an application. For resubmitting an application, the fee is EUR 200.
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For stateless persons, refugees, and EU citizens, the fee is EUR 100 for the initial submission or a re-submission of an application.
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=Clearing notes or administrative determinations
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|process_evidence_description=Tax clearance certificates or administrative tax assessments
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|process_evidence_note=Clearing notes to the last 3 or 7 or 12 corresponding to the years of previous legal residence in the country, required on a case-by-case basis, showing the tax liability of the applicant as resident of Greece
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|process_evidence_note=Tax clearance certificates for the past 3, 7, or 12 years for years of previous lawful residence in Greece, required on a case-by-case basis, demonstrating the applicant’s tax liability as a resident of Greece
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=Social security identification number (A.M.C.A.)
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|process_evidence_description=Social security number (AMKA)
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=Supporting documents for the economic integration of the applicant
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|process_evidence_description=Supporting documents proving the applicant’s economic integration
 
|process_evidence_related_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggr6929-egk81-20220204.pdf
 
|process_evidence_related_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggr6929-egk81-20220204.pdf
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|process_evidence_note=Acknowledgement of economic integration: incorporation of tax and insurance information ( e-ECA) ; assurance of an insurance institution for the period of employment of  insurer;  incorporation of financial data from business activity ( Form E3 ); Declaration of real estate data ( Form E9); Confirmation of credit institutions under the supervision of the Bank of Greece for the holding of an active bank account.
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|process_evidence_note=Supporting documents proving economic integration:
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▪ Certificates of tax and social security clearance (e-EFKA).
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▪ Social security certificates confirming periods of employment.
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▪ Private employment contracts.
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▪ Financial statements with information on business activity (form
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E3).
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▪ Real estate declarations (form E9)
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▪ Certificate issued by a credit institution supervised by the Bank
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of Greece on the holding of active bank account(s).
 
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|process_evidence_alternative_of=4
 
|process_evidence_alternative_of=4
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Ex officio (digital), Ex officio (manual), Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Ex officio (digital), Ex officio (manual), Submitted by the applicant (digital)
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|process_evidence_description=Date of birth: (a) 1966.
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|process_evidence_description=Civil registry birth certificate
 
|process_evidence_related_url=https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/oikogeneia/gennese/lexiarkhike-praxe-genneses
 
|process_evidence_related_url=https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/oikogeneia/gennese/lexiarkhike-praxe-genneses
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|process_evidence_note=If the applicant/born in Greece is required to present a birth permit, legally drafted by the competent municipality of the country.
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|process_evidence_note=If the applicant was born in Greece, a civil registry birth certificate, duly issued by the competent Civil Registry of a Greek municipality, must be submitted.
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=Evidence of exemption from the acquisition obligation of P.E.G.P.
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|process_evidence_description=Proof of exemption from obtaining a mandatory P.E.G.P.
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|process_evidence_note=• Accreditation of nine-year/six-year successful students in primary and/or secondary education by the relevant Regional Department of Primary and Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education or • a copy of a diploma from Greek-language program of Greek EIT or • a copy of a postgraduate degree in Greek-language program of Greek EIT or • a copy of a doctoral thesis in Greek in Greek.
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|process_evidence_note=• A certificate confirming nine years/six years of successful attendance at primary and/or secondary school, issued by the relevant Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education, or
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• a copy of a degree in a Greek language programme awarded by a Greek Institute of Higher Education, or
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• a copy of a postgraduate degree in a Greek language programme awarded by a Greek Institute of Higher Education, or
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• a copy of the title page of a doctoral thesis in Greek from a Greek Institute of Higher Education.
 
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|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
 
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
 
|process_evidence_alternative=No
 
|process_evidence_alternative=No
−
|process_evidence_description=Supporting documents for the social inclusion of the applicant
+
|process_evidence_description=Supporting documents proving an applicant’s social integration
−
|process_evidence_note=Acknowledgement of social inclusion: in Greek schools or in Greek pre-school education structures in the country. ▪ Invalidity/acquisition of children/twelfths born in Greece. in Greek schools or in Greek pre-school education facilities in Greece.  Invalidity accounts of public utility organisations as well as fixed telephony in his name. indictment of a statement of property rental information (ADE). invaluable attestations of professional education and training issued by competent bodies. ▪ Confirmation of participation in socially beneficial activities and voluntary actions.
+
|process_evidence_note=Supporting documents proving social integration:
 +
▪ Certificate of marriage to a Greek citizen.
 +
▪ Birth certificate(s) for a child/children born
 +
in Greece.
 +
▪ Certificate confirming that the applicant or their child is enrolled in a Greek school or in Greek
 +
preschool education structures in Greece.
 +
▪ Utility bills and landline telephone bills in their name.
 +
▪ A copy of the submitted real estate declaration with lease information
 +
(AADE).
 +
▪ Certificates of vocational education and training certificates from
 +
relevant authorities.
 +
▪ Certificates of participation in public benefit activities and volunteer
 +
activity.
 +
▪ Proof of continuous residence.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process evidences
 
{{process evidences
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|process_evidence_alternative_of=2
 
|process_evidence_alternative_of=2
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
−
|process_evidence_description=Electronic confirmation of the application for renewal of the residence permit
+
|process_evidence_description=Electronic confirmation of submitting an application for renewing a residence permit
−
|process_evidence_note=In the case of an initial application for the acquisition of the Greek nationality accompanied by an electronic confirmation that the application for renewal of the residence permit is submitted, the final administrative act shall be issued only after it has been presented the final residence permit to be included in the eligible titles for the submission of the application, in accordance with the applicable Code of the Hellenic Nationality per category of application.
+
|process_evidence_note=In an initial application for the acquisition of Greek citizenship that
 +
is accompanied by electronic confirmation of the submission of an application for renewing the residence permit, the final administrative decision is issued only on presentation of the definitive residence permit. As this must be one of the acceptable documents for the submission of the relevant application, in accordance with the provisions of the Greek Nationality Code for each category of application.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process rules
 
{{process rules
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|process_rule_decision_year=2022
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2022
 
|process_rule_article=35-36
 
|process_rule_article=35-36
−
|process_rule_description=Time limits and suspension of examination of the application for naturalisation if criminal proceedings are instituted against the applicant for offences resulting in a deprivation of freedom of one year or for other offences, the sentence for which it constitutes a naturalisation block
+
|process_rule_description=Deadlines and suspension of the examination of the application for naturalisation if criminal proceedings are brought against the applicant for offences involving a sentence depriving them of their liberty of more than one (1)
 +
year or for other offences, a conviction which constitutes an obstacle to citizenship.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=63
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=63
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_year=2021
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2021
 
|process_rule_article=36,37,38
 
|process_rule_article=36,37,38
−
|process_rule_description=Protection of volunteers, strengthening of civil society's action, tax incentives to strengthen the mutual benefit of the U.S. and other provisions; Chapter II; Responsibilities Regulations of the General Secretariat of Citizens;
+
|process_rule_description=Protection of volunteering, strengthening of civil society action, tax incentives to support the public benefit activities of organisations of civil society, and other provisions. Chapter II: ‘Provisions relating to the competences of the General Secretariat for citizenship’
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=248
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=248
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_year=2021
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2021
 
|process_rule_article=52
 
|process_rule_article=52
−
|process_rule_description=From the obligation to acquire the P.E.G.P., those who have studied at Greek school or at a school following the mandatory Greek education and teaching program are exempted, since they have successfully completed the follow-up either of nine primary and secondary classes or of six secondary classes of secondary education. Also, those who have graduated from the Greek language program of P.G.I. or have obtained a postgraduate title of Greek language program of Greek E.I. or have prepared a PhD in Greek.
+
|process_rule_description=Persons who have attended a Greek school or a school which follows the compulsory Greek curriculum and teaching programme are exempt from obtaining the mandatory P.E.G.P., provided that they have successfully completed either nine years of primary and secondary education or six years of secondary education. Furthermore, those who have graduated from a Greek-language programme at a Greek institute of higher education, or who have obtained a postgraduate qualification from a Greek-language programme at a Greek institute of higher education, or who have completed a doctoral thesis in Greek at a Greek institute of higher education, are also exempt.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=62
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=62
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_number=4735
 
|process_rule_decision_number=4735
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2020
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2020
−
|process_rule_description=Modification of the Code of Nationality regarding the essential conditions for the naturalisation of foreigners, the necessary supporting documents and the physicalisation process.
+
|process_rule_description=Amending the Greek Nationality Code as regards the substantive conditions for the naturalisation of non-nationals, the necessary supporting documents and the naturalisation process.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=197
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=197
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_year=2020
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2020
 
|process_rule_article=36, 37,94
 
|process_rule_article=36, 37,94
−
|process_rule_description=Amendments to the Code of the Hellenic Nationality regarding the jurisdiction of oath, the right to exercise special administrative appeal against a rejection decision and the time of legal residence for the submission of the application.
+
|process_rule_description=Amendments to the Greek Nationality Code concerning the authority to administer the oath, the right to lodge a special appeal against a decision to reject an application, and the time requirement for lawful residence prior to submitting an application.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=53
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=53
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_number=4604
 
|process_rule_decision_number=4604
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2019
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2019
−
|process_rule_description=Citizenship arrangements
+
|process_rule_description=Regulations on citizenship issues.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=50
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=50
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_year=2018
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2018
 
|process_rule_article=31
 
|process_rule_article=31
−
|process_rule_description=Topics of citizenship that relate to the completion of the time required for the spouses of Greek diplomatic staff, the establishment of 12 years of legal residence for holders of any valid residence permit and the correction of the names of the natural person in respect of their orthopaedic or voyage performance.
+
|process_rule_description=Citizenship issues relating to the completion of the required period of residence for spouses of Greek diplomatic staff, the introduction of a 12-year period of lawful residence for holders of any valid residence document, and the correction of the full name details of naturalised citizens with regard to their spelling or phonetic rendering.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=62
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=62
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_year=2014
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2014
 
|process_rule_article=142
 
|process_rule_article=142
−
|process_rule_description=A criminal sentence of a foreigner imposed by a suspension of execution of the sentence shall continue to constitute a coma for the acquisition of Greek citizenship by naturalisation, even if the suspension has elapsed, without it being lifted or revoked.
+
|process_rule_description=A criminal conviction of a non-national, where the sentence has been suspended, continues to constitute an obstacle for acquiring Greek citizenship by naturalisation, even if the period of suspension has elapsed without the suspension being lifted or revoked.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=80
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=80
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_number=3838
 
|process_rule_decision_number=3838
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2010
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2010
−
|process_rule_description=Modern provisions on Greek citizenship
+
|process_rule_description=Current provisions regarding Greek citizenship
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=49
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=49
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_number=3284
 
|process_rule_decision_number=3284
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2004
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2004
−
|process_rule_description=Code of the Hellenic Nationality
+
|process_rule_description=The Greek Nationality Code.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=217
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=217
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_number=Φ. 29845
 
|process_rule_decision_number=Φ. 29845
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2021
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2021
−
|process_rule_description=Documents on the economic and social integration of foreign nationals requesting Greek citizenship.
+
|process_rule_description=Proof of the economic and social integration of non-nationals applying for Greek citizenship.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=1652
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=1652
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
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|process_rule_decision_number=738
 
|process_rule_decision_number=738
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2022
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2022
−
|process_rule_description=Determination of how the oral interview of Article 7(6) of the Code of Nationality is conducted
+
|process_rule_description=Determines how the interview referred to in Article 7(6) of the Greek Nationality Code are held.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=121
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=121
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
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|process_rule_decision_number=81 (Φ.130181/6929)
 
|process_rule_decision_number=81 (Φ.130181/6929)
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2022
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2022
−
|process_rule_description=Provision of directives on the modification of provisions on the naturalisation of foreign nationals under Law 4873/2021 (A 248/16-12/2021)
+
|process_rule_description=Instructions on the amendment of provisions on the naturalisation of non-nationals under Law 4873/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 248/16-12-2021)
 
|process_rule_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggr6929-egk81-20220204.pdf
 
|process_rule_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggr6929-egk81-20220204.pdf
 
}}
 
}}
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|process_rule_decision_number=715/Φ.130181/75619
 
|process_rule_decision_number=715/Φ.130181/75619
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2021
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2021
−
|process_rule_description=Provision of directives on the amendment of provisions on the naturalisation of foreign nationals under Law 4735/2020 (A'197/12-10-2020)
+
|process_rule_description=Instructions on the amendment of provisions on the naturalisation of non-nationals under Law 4735/2020 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 197/12-10-2020)
 
|process_rule_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/eggr75619-egk715-20211018.pdf
 
|process_rule_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/eggr75619-egk715-20211018.pdf
 
}}
 
}}
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|process_rule_decision_number=1465/Φ.131181/63
 
|process_rule_decision_number=1465/Φ.131181/63
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2021
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2021
−
|process_rule_description=Provision of instructions regarding the acquisition of Greek nationality by minors and single children pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Greek citizenship
+
|process_rule_description=Instructions on the acquisition of Greek citizenship by minors and unmarried children in accordance with the provisions of the Greek Nationality Code
 
|process_rule_ada=ΨΡ6Ο46ΜΤΛ6-9Η5
 
|process_rule_ada=ΨΡ6Ο46ΜΤΛ6-9Η5
 
|process_rule_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eggr63-egk1465-20210112.pdf
 
|process_rule_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eggr63-egk1465-20210112.pdf
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|process_rule_decision_number=207/19857
 
|process_rule_decision_number=207/19857
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2022
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2022
−
|process_rule_description=Provision of instructions on the validity of residence permits in the process of obtaining Greek citizenship with any legal basis
+
|process_rule_description=Instructions on the validity of residence permits during the
 +
process of acquiring Greek citizenship under any legal basis for acquisition.
 
|process_rule_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/egk207_19857_20220328.pdf
 
|process_rule_url=https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/egk207_19857_20220328.pdf
 
}}
 
}}
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
−
|process_step_title=Schedule of application
+
|process_step_title=Registration of the application
 
|process_step_official=Competent Department
 
|process_step_official=Competent Department
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
−
|process_step_description=The application shall contain all supporting documents required under the law.
+
|process_step_description=All legally required supporting documents must be submitted with the application.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process steps
 
{{process steps
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
−
|process_step_title=Charge of the case to rapporteur and verification of complete supporting documents
+
|process_step_title=Assignment of the case to a rapporteur and checking the completion of supporting documents
 
|process_step_official=Competent Department
 
|process_step_official=Competent Department
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
−
|process_step_duration_min=PT0S
+
|process_step_description=The case is assigned by the relevant head of department in order of priority, determined by the date on which the application was submitted, in conjunction with the date of acquisition of the P.E.G.P., where required.
−
|process_step_duration_max=PT0S
+
|process_step_note=Where the submitted supporting documents are incomplete or have not been submitted in the correct way, correspondence will take place in order to have them submitted correctly.
−
|process_step_description=The case shall be charged by the Competent Head in a order of priority as determined by the date of submission of the request in conjunction with the date of acquisition of the EAGF if required.
 
−
|process_step_note=Where the supporting documents submitted are incomplete or not lawfully submitted, correspondence shall be made in order to submit them in accordance with the procedure provided for.
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process steps
 
{{process steps
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
−
|process_step_title=Control of standard conditions for naturalisation
+
|process_step_title=Verification of formal requirements for naturalisation
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
−
|process_step_duration_min=PT0S
+
|process_step_description=The rapporteur checks whether the formal conditions for naturalisation, as set out in the supporting documents submitted, have been met.
−
|process_step_duration_max=PT0S
 
−
|process_step_description=It shall be checked by the rapporteur if the supporting documents which he has produced are met,
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process steps
 
{{process steps
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
−
|process_step_title=Self-claimer search for a criminal record and a non-deportation certificate
+
|process_step_title=Ex officio search for a criminal record and a certificate of non-deportation
 
|process_step_co_org=99487
 
|process_step_co_org=99487
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
−
|process_step_description=The competent section of the Regional Department of Citizenship shall submit an electronic question via the OPC Nationality to the Ministry of Justice in search of a judicial record and shall address a question to the Ministry of Citizen Protection as to whether the applicant is deported.
+
|process_step_description=The relevant department of the Regional Directorate of Nationality will submit an electronic enquiry via the Integrated Information System (IIS) to the Ministry of Justice to search for a criminal record for judicial purposes, and will submit an enquiry to the Ministry of Citizens’ Protection as to whether the applicant is subject to deportation.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process steps
 
{{process steps
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=4
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=4
 
|process_step_previous_child=4
 
|process_step_previous_child=4
−
|process_step_title=Rejection of a naturalisation request on grounds of non-compliance with the formal requirements
+
|process_step_title=Rejection of a request for naturalisation on the grounds of not meeting the formal conditions
 
|process_step_official=Competent Director
 
|process_step_official=Competent Director
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
−
|process_step_description=Where no formal conditions for naturalisation are met (completion of supporting documents or assistance to criminal offences or expulsion) the application shall be rejected by a decision of the Head of the Regional Integration Directorate.
+
|process_step_description=Where the formal requirements for naturalisation are not met (incomplete supporting documents, the existence of a criminal disqualification, or deportation), the application is rejected by decision of the competent head of the Regional Directorate of Nationality
−
|process_step_note=A copy of the rejection decision shall be communicated to the applicant.
+
|process_step_note=A copy of the decision to reject the application will be sent to the applicant. A new application for naturalisation, following the rejection of a previous one on the grounds that the formal conditions were not met, may be submitted as soon as the outstanding conditions have been met, without the need to wait for one year to have elapsed and without the payment of a new application fee.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process steps
 
{{process steps
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=4
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=4
 
|process_step_previous_child=4
 
|process_step_previous_child=4
−
|process_step_title=Control of essential conditions for naturalisation
+
|process_step_title=Verification of the substantive conditions for naturalisation
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
−
|process_step_duration_min=PT0S
+
|process_step_description=Verification of the economic and social integration of the applicant
−
|process_step_duration_max=PT0S
+
|process_step_note=The applicant’s economic and social integration is verified by the submission of supporting documents certifying that they meet the criteria for economic integration for the period specified as follows:
−
|process_step_description=Certification of the economic and social integration of the applicant
+
• Anyone required to have seven years of lawful residence must provide proof of economic integration for at least five (5) years.
−
|process_step_note=The applicant's economic and social integration shall be distinguished by the presentation of supporting documents certifying the assistance of the economic integration documents in his person for the period defined as follows: • For any person who is required to reside for at least seven years, the economic integration shall be demonstrated for at least five (5) years; • For anyone who is required three years of legal residence shall prove the financial assistance for the three (3) consecutive years. • For anyone who is required to fulfil the economic criteria for at least seven (7) years. • In the case of the applicant who is born and resides continuously in Greece, there is no need for the period of seven years but the essential conditions must be met on his or her person for a period determined on the basis of the time-limits applicable in relation to the residence permit or the status he holds. • In the case of doubts as to the aid or non-economic and social integration, the applicant shall be invited to an interview with a three-member group, in order to establish on the basis of the time-term conditions applicable in relation to the residence permit or status of the applicant. (2) if his or the request for the request from which is not to be granted. (2).
+
• Anyone required to have three years of lawful residence must provide proof of their economic integration for the three (3) consecutive years.
 +
• Anyone required to have twelve years of lawful resident must have met the economic criteria for at least seven (7) years.
 +
• In the case of an applicant who was born and has resided continuously in Greece, whilst the seven-year residence condition does not apply, the substantive conditions must nevertheless have been met by the applicant for a period determined on the basis of the time requirements applicable in relation to their residence permit or status.
 +
If there is any doubt as to whether the applicant has achieved economic and social integration, the applicant will be summoned to an interview before a three-member panel, in order to ascertain precisely the extent of their economic and social integration in the country. The non-national is summoned by registered post. If this summons is returned undelivered on two (2) occasions, or if the non-national fails to attend the interview without there being any objective reasons for this, the application for naturalisation will be rejected by the head of the Regional Directorate of Nationality
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process steps
 
{{process steps
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=6
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=6
 
|process_step_previous_child=6
 
|process_step_previous_child=6
−
|process_step_title=Rejection of a naturalisation request on grounds of non-compliance with the essential requirements
+
|process_step_title=Rejection of a request for naturalisation on the grounds of failing to meet the substantive conditions
 
|process_step_official=Competent Director
 
|process_step_official=Competent Director
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
−
|process_step_description=If the essential conditions for economic and social integration are not met, a plan for rejecting the application signed by the Head of the Regional Integration Directorate shall be drawn up.
+
|process_step_description=If the substantive requirements for economic and social integration are not met, a draft for rejecting the application shall be drawn up and signed by the head of the Regional Directorate of Nationality.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process steps
 
{{process steps
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=6
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=6
 
|process_step_previous_child=6
 
|process_step_previous_child=6
−
|process_step_title=Self-professional search for reasons of public order or national security
+
|process_step_title=Ex officio search on grounds of public policy or national security
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
−
|process_step_description=The relevant section of the Regional Department of Citizenship submits an e-mail question via the OPC Nationality to the Immigration Department of the Greek Police on non-help to the applicant's person on grounds of public policy or national security
+
|process_step_description=The competent Regional Directorate of Nationality will submit an online query through the IIS to the Aliens Directorate of the Hellenic Police regarding the non-existence of grounds of public order or national security relating to the applicant.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process steps
 
{{process steps
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=8
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=8
 
|process_step_previous_child=8
 
|process_step_previous_child=8
−
|process_step_title=Rejection of a naturalisation request for assistance under Article 5B
+
|process_step_title=Rejection of a request for naturalisation on grounds pursuant to Article 5b
 
|process_step_official=Competent Directorate
 
|process_step_official=Competent Directorate
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
−
|process_step_description=If a foreign national wishing to become a Greek citizen has grounds for public policy or national security, a draft for rejecting the application shall be drawn up.
+
|process_step_description=If there are grounds relating to public order or national security with respect to a non-national who wishes to become a Greek citizen, a draft decision to reject the application is drawn up.
−
|process_step_note=In the event of doubts made by the Regional Department of Citizenship regarding the assistance of public policy and national security, the Regional Director of Citizenship shall refer, in accordance with Article 7B(2) of the Greek Constitution to the Minister of Home Affairs for a decision. The Secretary-General may refer the case to the Nationality Council in order to give an opinion on it.
+
|process_step_note=Where the Regional Directorate of Nationality has doubts as to whether grounds of public order and national security apply, the Regional Citizenship Director will, in accordance with Article 7B(2) of the Greek Nationality Code, as currently in force, refer the case to the Minister of the Interior for a decision
 +
to be issued. The Secretary-General for Citizenship may refer the case to the Citizenship Board
 +
to issue an opinion on the application.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process steps
 
{{process steps
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=8
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=8
 
|process_step_previous_child=8
 
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|process_step_official=Competent General Director
 
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|process_step_implementation=Signature
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|process_step_description=If the fulfilment of the essential conditions is established in the person of the alien, a decision is made to accept the application, which, after signature by the Head of the Regional Directorate of Citizenship, is sent with the relevant dossier to the Head of the Directorate-General of the Nationality. The Head of the Directorate-General for Citizenship signs the decision to accept the application for naturalisation and then returns the physicalisation file to the relevant Regional Nationality Directorate for the completion of the procedure.
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|process_step_description=Provided that it is established that the non-national meets the substantive conditions, a decision to accept the application is prepared. When this has been signed by the head of the Regional Directorate of Nationality, it is sent, together with the relevant file, to the head of the General Directorate for Citizenship.
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|process_step_official=Competent Department
 
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|process_step_description=The Regional Office of Nationality sends a summary of the decision on naturalisation at the National Printing Office for publication in the Government Journal of the European Communities.
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|process_step_description=The summary of the decision on naturalisation is published in issue B of the Government Bulletin
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|process_step_official=Competent Department
 
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|process_step_description=Following the publication of the decision on naturalisation, the Regional Department of Citizenship calls for evidence of foreign oath within a period of one year from the publication of the decision; in the case of persons with physical disabilities, the oath may take place in their home or via teleconference.
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|process_step_description=Following publication of the naturalisation decision, the competent Regional Directorate of Nationality summons the non-national, on presentation of proof, to take the oath within a strict deadline of one year from publication of the decision. For persons with physical disabilities, taking the oath may take place in their home or by videoconference.
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|process_step_note=The Greek Nationality is acquired by the oath of the foreigner, which must take place within one year after the publication of the decision on naturalisation in the Official Journal of the Government. The decision on naturalisation is revoked if the oath is not given within the annual deadline.
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|process_step_note=Greek citizenship is acquired when the non-national takes the oath, which must take place within one year from the date of publication of the naturalisation decision in the Government Gazette. The naturalisation decision is revoked if the oath is not taken within the one-year deadline.
 
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|process_step_description=The procedure is completed with the adoption of a decision to register the city of permanent residence of the applicant.
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|process_step_description=The process is completed with the issuance of a decision to enter the applicant in the municipal register of their municipality of permanent residence.
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|process_step_note=Foreign children of a naturalised foreigner who, on the date of oath of oath, are minor and single and reside permanently in Greece acquire the Greek nationality of their own right under Article 11 of the Code of Nationality as applicable.
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|process_step_note=The foreign-born children of a naturalised non-national, provided that on the date of their parent’s oath-taking they are minors, unmarried and permanently residing in Greece, acquire Greek citizenship automatically pursuant to Article 11 of the Greek Nationality Code, as currently in force.
 
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Latest revision as of 14:19, 1 October 2026



27897c26-af20-491c-9ff5-774f3210ba01 820916 Πολιτογράφηση Αλλογενών Αλλοδαπών

At a glance

Points of service

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

Digital provision points

  • The service is not provided digitally

Number of required documents

10 + (
1
)

Fees

From 100 to 550 €

Deadline of completion

1 year

Description

This process concerns the acquisition of Greek citizenship, through naturalisation, by non-nationals, including European Union citizens, third-country citizens, refugees, and stateless persons residing legally and permanently in Greece.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF INTERIOR

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure


Provided to

Foreigners, Immigrants/Refugees

Related links

Validity duration

Indefinite

Last update

01/10/2026

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application for naturalisation

Relevant link

https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AIT POL ALLOG ANART-compressed-20221205.pdf

Notes:

Applicants should submit their application for naturalisation to the Regional Directorate of Nationality in their place of residence in person, through a lawyer acting on their behalf, or by registered post. All fields on the application form must be completed. The form must be completed in capital letters, using Greek characters or Latin characters (LAT) where required. Where option boxes are available, select one by ticking: v

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Other 1) Administrative appeal 2) Application for annulment

        1) An appeal against a decision to reject an application – on the grounds that the formal requirements for naturalisation have not been met – may be lodged with the Minister of the Interior within the strict deadline of 30 days from the date of notification to the applicant. An appeal lodged in accordance with the foregoing must be accompanied by a fee receipt for one hundred euros (EUR 100) (fee code: 2161). 2) An application for annulment may be lodged at the competent local Administrative Court of Appeal against a decision rejecting an application on the grounds that the substantive conditions for naturalisation have not been met. Article 7(7) of the Greek Nationality Code (KEI), Law 3284/2004, Government Gazette, Series I, No 217)

        Output & Results

        Output

        Decision

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Official title

            Naturalisation for non-nationals

            Languages supported

            Greek, English

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Applications, Approvals, Decisions

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (handwritten)

              Life events

              Citizen’s identity information and identification documents, Citizens of other States, Insurance

              Type

              Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

              D5

              ,,,,,


            • 1 Age Applicants must be adults when submitting an application.

              No No

            • 2 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses They must not have a final conviction for an intentional offence given in the ten years before submitting their application for naturalisation. • They must not have been given a sentence depriving them of their liberty for at least one year. • They must not have been given a sentence of at least six months, irrespective of when the conviction was handed down, for specific offences listed exclusively in Article 5(b) of the Greek Nationality Code, as currently in force.

              Link https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2010/49/pdf

              No No

            • 3 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses They must not be under a deportation order or have other pending matters concerning their legal residence status in Greece.

              No No

            • 4 Administrative Applicants must hold one of the following residence permits: • A long-term resident’s permit. • A certificate or other residence document issued to citizens of EU Member States or EFTA countries. • A residence permit or other residence document issued to family members of a Greek citizen, or a citizen of a Member State of the European Union, or to the parents of a minor Greek national. • A document recognising the status of refugees or of beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, or of family members of holders of such documents. • A travel document or special document issued by a national authority, in accordance with the provisions of the New York International Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons. • A second-generation residence permit. • A residence permit of unlimited duration. • A 10-year residence permit. • A residence permit for investment activity. • A residence permit for property owners. • A permanent residence permit for investors. • A residence permit for citizens of the United Kingdom and their family members who fall within the scope of Article 10 of the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.

              No No

            • 5 Establishment Applicants must have been residing legally and permanently in Greece for seven (7) years prior to submitting an application for Greek citizenship.

              No No

            • 6 Establishment It is sufficient to have resided lawfully in Greece for three (3) consecutive years (prior to submitting an application for naturalisation), for the following: • Citizens of a Member State of the European Union. • Spouses of a Greek citizen with a child. • Those who have parental responsibility for a child of Greek nationality born in Greece. • Stateless persons.

              Yes Yes

            • 7 Establishment Particular cases • For those who were born in and have resided in Greece continuously, the seven-year residence requirement does not apply. • For spouses of Greek diplomatic staff and staff serving in diplomatic and consular authorities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the period of residence abroad due to the service of their Greek spouses is taken into account for the completion of the above time (7 years, or 3 years), provided that they have lived, at any time, for one (1) full year in Greece. • Non-nationals holding any other valid residence document not included in the above documents must have resided lawfully in Greece for twelve (12) consecutive years prior to submitting an application for Greek citizenship.

              Yes Yes

            • 8 Sufficient knowledge In order to fulfil their obligations as a Greek citizen, applicants for Greek citizenship must: • Have a sufficient knowledge of the Greek language. • Have an adequate knowledge of Greek history and geography, Greek culture and the customs of the Greek people, as well as of the functions of institutions in the country’s political system. In order to assess applicants’ knowledge of the Greek language, history, geography, culture, and institutions in the political system of Greece, applicants must obtain the Certificate of knowledge proficiency for citizenship by sitting the written examinations which are held twice a year; unless they fall into a category for exemption from this requirement due to having attended a Greek school or university.

              No No

            • 9 Integration Applicants must be properly integrated in the country’s economic system, and have identified it as the permanent base for their daily activities. The following are considered proof of economic integration: A) Income criteria. B) Compliance with the applicant’s tax and social security obligations.

              Link https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggr6929-egk81-20220204.pdf

              No No

            • 10 Integration Proper integration in the country’s economic system, indicating it as the permanent base for their daily activities. The following are considered proof of social integration: • Having an established family link with a Greek citizen. • Attending a Greek school. • Vocational training. • Participation in voluntary activities and civil society events. • Continuous residence in Greece, in terms of having established stable links to the country, having identified it as the permanent base for their daily activities, whilst residing there continuously

              Link https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggr6929-egk81-20220204.pdf

              No No

            • 11 Of National Security There must be no grounds relating to public order or national security that prevent the applicant from being granted Greek citizenship.

              No No

            • 1 Non-nationals, after 26/3/2019 550 €

              e-Administrative Fee code 2159

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking)

              Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

              Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

              No

            • 2 Re-submission of applications by non-nationals 200 €

              e-Administrative Fee code 2162

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking)

              Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

              Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

              Yes

              • 1

            • 3 Submission/re-submission by members of the Greek diaspora, EU citizens, stateless persons/political refugees, objections 100 €

              e-Administrative Fee code 2161

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

              Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

              Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

              Yes

              • 1

            • 1 An exact copy of all the pages of your valid passport or travel document, or other proof of identity Identification document

              An exact copy of all the pages of your valid passport or travel document, or other proof of identity

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: In the case of submission in person and/or submission in the presence of a lawyer acting on their behalf, if the passport is presented to an official of the citizenship service, an exact copy of the passport may be kept for official use. Where the application for naturalisation is sent by post, a true copy of the passport, certified by a Greek lawyer, must be attached to it.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2244

            • 2 Valid lawful residence document Residence Permit

              Valid lawful residence document

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4178

            • 3 Certificate of knowledge proficiency for citizenship (P.E.G.P. - Π.Ε.Γ.Π.) Certification

              Certificate of knowledge proficiency for citizenship (P.E.G.P. - Π.Ε.Γ.Π.)

              Relevant link: https://exetaseis-ithageneia.ypes.gr/#home

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 259001: Applications to participate in the examinations for a Certificate of knowledge proficiency for citizenship (P.E.G.P. / Π.Ε.Γ.Π.)

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • 4 An original birth certificate issued by foreign authorities, the original document must bear legal certification (by apostille or the corresponding certification of consular authorities for a country that has not ratified the Hague Convention) and be accompanied by an official translation Certification

              An original birth certificate issued by foreign authorities, the original document must bear legal certification (by apostille or the corresponding certification of consular authorities for a country that has not ratified the Hague Convention) and be accompanied by an official translation

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: The naturalisation decision is issued on the basis of the information in the translation accompanying the birth certificate. For this reason, it is necessary to produce a birth certificate or other equivalent certificate of the civil registration of the applicants birth, as provided for in the legislation of their country of origin.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • 5 An original marriage certificate issued by a foreign authority, duly certified and translated, in the case of a change of surname after marriage Certification

              An original marriage certificate issued by a foreign authority, duly certified and translated, in the case of a change of surname after marriage

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: Where the applicant was married abroad, an original certificate issued by the competent foreign authority, duly certified (by apostille or the corresponding certification of consular authorities for a country that has not ratified the Hague Convention) and officially translated, must be submitted. For wives who take the husbands surname after they marry, the marriage certificate must document this change.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • 6 Proof of payment of the electronic fee Proof of payment / Receipt

              Proof of payment of the electronic fee

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: A fee of EUR 550 is required for submitting an application. For resubmitting an application, the fee is EUR 200. For stateless persons, refugees, and EU citizens, the fee is EUR 100 for the initial submission or a re-submission of an application.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7053

            • 7 Tax clearance certificates or administrative tax assessments Proof of Income

              Tax clearance certificates or administrative tax assessments

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: Tax clearance certificates for the past 3, 7, or 12 years for years of previous lawful residence in Greece, required on a case-by-case basis, demonstrating the applicant’s tax liability as a resident of Greece

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 6430

            • 8 Social security number (AMKA) Proof of Insurance

              Social security number (AMKA)

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7210

            • 9 Supporting documents proving the applicant’s economic integration Supporting documents per case

              Supporting documents proving the applicant’s economic integration

              Relevant link: https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggr6929-egk81-20220204.pdf

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: Supporting documents proving economic integration: ▪ Certificates of tax and social security clearance (e-EFKA). ▪ Social security certificates confirming periods of employment. ▪ Private employment contracts. ▪ Financial statements with information on business activity (form E3). ▪ Real estate declarations (form E9) ▪ Certificate issued by a credit institution supervised by the Bank of Greece on the holding of active bank account(s).

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4332

            • 10 Civil registry birth certificate Birth certificate

              Civil registry birth certificate

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/oikogeneia/gennese/lexiarkhike-praxe-genneses

              Submission by: Ex officio (digital), Ex officio (manual), Submitted by the applicant (digital)


              Notes: If the applicant was born in Greece, a civil registry birth certificate, duly issued by the competent Civil Registry of a Greek municipality, must be submitted.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 4

              Yes 9224

            • 11 Proof of exemption from obtaining a mandatory P.E.G.P. Certificate

              Proof of exemption from obtaining a mandatory P.E.G.P.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: • A certificate confirming nine years/six years of successful attendance at primary and/or secondary school, issued by the relevant Regional Directorate of Primary and Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education, or • a copy of a degree in a Greek language programme awarded by a Greek Institute of Higher Education, or • a copy of a postgraduate degree in a Greek language programme awarded by a Greek Institute of Higher Education, or • a copy of the title page of a doctoral thesis in Greek from a Greek Institute of Higher Education.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 3

              Yes 9703

            • 12 Supporting documents proving an applicant’s social integration Supporting documents per case

              Supporting documents proving an applicant’s social integration



              Notes: Supporting documents proving social integration: ▪ Certificate of marriage to a Greek citizen. ▪ Birth certificate(s) for a child/children born in Greece. ▪ Certificate confirming that the applicant or their child is enrolled in a Greek school or in Greek preschool education structures in Greece. ▪ Utility bills and landline telephone bills in their name. ▪ A copy of the submitted real estate declaration with lease information (AADE). ▪ Certificates of vocational education and training certificates from relevant authorities. ▪ Certificates of participation in public benefit activities and volunteer activity. ▪ Proof of continuous residence.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4332

            • 13 Electronic confirmation of submitting an application for renewing a residence permit Certificate

              Electronic confirmation of submitting an application for renewing a residence permit


              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: In an initial application for the acquisition of Greek citizenship that is accompanied by electronic confirmation of the submission of an application for renewing the residence permit, the final administrative decision is issued only on presentation of the definitive residence permit. As this must be one of the acceptable documents for the submission of the relevant application, in accordance with the provisions of the Greek Nationality Code for each category of application.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 2

              Yes 9703

            • Law 35-36 4915 2022 63 Α

              Description Deadlines and suspension of the examination of the application for naturalisation if criminal proceedings are brought against the applicant for offences involving a sentence depriving them of their liberty of more than one (1) year or for other offences, a conviction which constitutes an obstacle to citizenship.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2022/4915/pdf

            • Law 36,37,38 4873 2021 248 Α

              Description Protection of volunteering, strengthening of civil society action, tax incentives to support the public benefit activities of organisations of civil society, and other provisions. Chapter II: ‘Provisions relating to the competences of the General Secretariat for citizenship’

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2021/4873/pdf

            • Law 52 4795 2021 62 Α

              Description Persons who have attended a Greek school or a school which follows the compulsory Greek curriculum and teaching programme are exempt from obtaining the mandatory P.E.G.P., provided that they have successfully completed either nine years of primary and secondary education or six years of secondary education. Furthermore, those who have graduated from a Greek-language programme at a Greek institute of higher education, or who have obtained a postgraduate qualification from a Greek-language programme at a Greek institute of higher education, or who have completed a doctoral thesis in Greek at a Greek institute of higher education, are also exempt.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2021/4795/pdf

            • Law 4735 2020 197 Α

              Description Amending the Greek Nationality Code as regards the substantive conditions for the naturalisation of non-nationals, the necessary supporting documents and the naturalisation process.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2020/197/pdf

            • Law 36, 37,94 4674 2020 53 Α

              Description Amendments to the Greek Nationality Code concerning the authority to administer the oath, the right to lodge a special appeal against a decision to reject an application, and the time requirement for lawful residence prior to submitting an application.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2020/53/pdf

            • Law 4604 2019 50 Α

              Description Regulations on citizenship issues.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2019/50/pdf

            • Law 31 4531 2018 62 Α

              Description Citizenship issues relating to the completion of the required period of residence for spouses of Greek diplomatic staff, the introduction of a 12-year period of lawful residence for holders of any valid residence document, and the correction of the full name details of naturalised citizens with regard to their spelling or phonetic rendering.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiLAW/1/2018/4531/pdf

            • Law 142 4251 2014 80 Α

              Description A criminal conviction of a non-national, where the sentence has been suspended, continues to constitute an obstacle for acquiring Greek citizenship by naturalisation, even if the period of suspension has elapsed without the suspension being lifted or revoked.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2014/80/pdf

            • Law 3838 2010 49 Α

              Description Current provisions regarding Greek citizenship

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2010/49/pdf

            • Law 3284 2004 217 Α

              Description The Greek Nationality Code.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/1/2004/217/pdf

            • Ministerial Decision Φ. 29845 2021 1652 Β

              Description Proof of the economic and social integration of non-nationals applying for Greek citizenship.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2021/1652/pdf

            • Ministerial Decision 738 2022 121 Β

              Description Determines how the interview referred to in Article 7(6) of the Greek Nationality Code are held.

              Legal references https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2022/121/pdf

            • Circular 81 (Φ.130181/6929) 2022

              Description Instructions on the amendment of provisions on the naturalisation of non-nationals under Law 4873/2021 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 248/16-12-2021)

              Legal references https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/eggr6929-egk81-20220204.pdf

            • Circular 715/Φ.130181/75619 2021

              Description Instructions on the amendment of provisions on the naturalisation of non-nationals under Law 4735/2020 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 197/12-10-2020)

              Legal references https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/eggr75619-egk715-20211018.pdf

            • Circular 1465/Φ.131181/63 2021

              Description Instructions on the acquisition of Greek citizenship by minors and unmarried children in accordance with the provisions of the Greek Nationality Code

              Legal references https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/eggr63-egk1465-20210112.pdf

              ΑΔΑ ΨΡ6Ο46ΜΤΛ6-9Η5

            • Circular 207/19857 2022

              Description Instructions on the validity of residence permits during the process of acquiring Greek citizenship under any legal basis for acquisition.

              Legal references https://www.ypes.gr/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/egk207 19857 20220328.pdf

            • 1 Registration of the application

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description All legally required supporting documents must be submitted with the application.

              No No


            • 2 Assignment of the case to a rapporteur and checking the completion of supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description The case is assigned by the relevant head of department in order of priority, determined by the date on which the application was submitted, in conjunction with the date of acquisition of the P.E.G.P., where required.

              Notes Where the submitted supporting documents are incomplete or have not been submitted in the correct way, correspondence will take place in order to have them submitted correctly.

              No No


            • 3 Verification of formal requirements for naturalisation

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The rapporteur checks whether the formal conditions for naturalisation, as set out in the supporting documents submitted, have been met.

              No No


            • 4 Ex officio search for a criminal record and a certificate of non-deportation

              Co-responsible for Implementation MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description The relevant department of the Regional Directorate of Nationality will submit an electronic enquiry via the Integrated Information System (IIS) to the Ministry of Justice to search for a criminal record for judicial purposes, and will submit an enquiry to the Ministry of Citizens’ Protection as to whether the applicant is subject to deportation.

              No No


            • 5 Rejection of a request for naturalisation on the grounds of not meeting the formal conditions

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description Where the formal requirements for naturalisation are not met (incomplete supporting documents, the existence of a criminal disqualification, or deportation), the application is rejected by decision of the competent head of the Regional Directorate of Nationality

              Notes A copy of the decision to reject the application will be sent to the applicant. A new application for naturalisation, following the rejection of a previous one on the grounds that the formal conditions were not met, may be submitted as soon as the outstanding conditions have been met, without the need to wait for one year to have elapsed and without the payment of a new application fee.

              Yes Yes


            • 6 Verification of the substantive conditions for naturalisation

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Verification of the economic and social integration of the applicant

              Notes The applicant’s economic and social integration is verified by the submission of supporting documents certifying that they meet the criteria for economic integration for the period specified as follows: • Anyone required to have seven years of lawful residence must provide proof of economic integration for at least five (5) years. • Anyone required to have three years of lawful residence must provide proof of their economic integration for the three (3) consecutive years. • Anyone required to have twelve years of lawful resident must have met the economic criteria for at least seven (7) years. • In the case of an applicant who was born and has resided continuously in Greece, whilst the seven-year residence condition does not apply, the substantive conditions must nevertheless have been met by the applicant for a period determined on the basis of the time requirements applicable in relation to their residence permit or status. If there is any doubt as to whether the applicant has achieved economic and social integration, the applicant will be summoned to an interview before a three-member panel, in order to ascertain precisely the extent of their economic and social integration in the country. The non-national is summoned by registered post. If this summons is returned undelivered on two (2) occasions, or if the non-national fails to attend the interview without there being any objective reasons for this, the application for naturalisation will be rejected by the head of the Regional Directorate of Nationality

              Yes No


            • 7 Rejection of a request for naturalisation on the grounds of failing to meet the substantive conditions

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description If the substantive requirements for economic and social integration are not met, a draft for rejecting the application shall be drawn up and signed by the head of the Regional Directorate of Nationality.

              Yes Yes


            • 8 Ex officio search on grounds of public policy or national security


              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description The competent Regional Directorate of Nationality will submit an online query through the IIS to the Aliens Directorate of the Hellenic Police regarding the non-existence of grounds of public order or national security relating to the applicant.

              Yes No


            • 9 Rejection of a request for naturalisation on grounds pursuant to Article 5b

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description If there are grounds relating to public order or national security with respect to a non-national who wishes to become a Greek citizen, a draft decision to reject the application is drawn up.

              Notes Where the Regional Directorate of Nationality has doubts as to whether grounds of public order and national security apply, the Regional Citizenship Director will, in accordance with Article 7B(2) of the Greek Nationality Code, as currently in force, refer the case to the Minister of the Interior for a decision to be issued. The Secretary-General for Citizenship may refer the case to the Citizenship Board to issue an opinion on the application.

              Yes Yes


            • 10 Approval of an application for naturalisation

              Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description Provided that it is established that the non-national meets the substantive conditions, a decision to accept the application is prepared. When this has been signed by the head of the Regional Directorate of Nationality, it is sent, together with the relevant file, to the head of the General Directorate for Citizenship. The head of the General Directorate for Citizenship signs the decision to approve the application for naturalisation and then returns the naturalisation file to the relevant Regional Directorate of Nationality so that the process can be completed.

              Yes No


            • 11 Sending a summary of the decision to the National Printing Office for publication

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description The competent Regional Citizenship Agency sends a summary of the naturalisation decision to the National Printing Office for publication in the Government Gazette.

              Yes No


            • 12 Publication of the summary of the decision


              Description The summary of the naturalisation decision is published in the Government Gazette, Series II.

              Yes No


            • 13 Invitation to the applicant to take an oath

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description Following publication of the naturalisation decision, the competent Regional Directorate of Nationality summons the non-national, on presentation of proof, to take the oath within a strict deadline of one year from publication of the decision. For persons with physical disabilities, taking the oath may take place in their home or by videoconference.

              Notes Greek citizenship is acquired when the non-national takes the oath, which must take place within one year from the date of publication of the naturalisation decision in the Government Gazette. The naturalisation decision is revoked if the oath is not taken within the one-year deadline.

              Yes No


            • 14 Order for registration in the municipal register of the municipality of permanent residence

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description The process is completed with the issuance of a decision to enter the applicant in the municipal register of their municipality of permanent residence.

              Notes The foreign-born children of a naturalised non-national, provided that on the date of their parent’s oath-taking they are minors, unmarried and permanently residing in Greece, acquire Greek citizenship automatically pursuant to Article 11 of the Greek Nationality Code, as currently in force.

              Yes No


            • Ministry of the Interior – General Secretariat for Citizenship
              • Retrieved from "https://en.mitos.gov.gr/index.php?title=ΔΔ:Multilingualization_of_Alien_Immigration&oldid=79239"
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