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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 |
| − | |process_sdg_resource_other=1) Administrative appeal (2) Application for annulment | + | |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 |
| − | |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 . | + | |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. |
| | + | 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 |
| − | |process_conditions_name=To be adult at the time of submission of the application | + | |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 |
| − | |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. | + | |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. |
| | + | • 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. |
| | |process_conditions_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20100100049 | | |process_conditions_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20100100049 |
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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 |
| − | |process_conditions_name=Do not be deported or other pending legal residence in the country | + | |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 |
| − | |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. | + | |process_conditions_name=Applicants must hold one of the following residence permits: |
| | + | • 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 |
| − | |process_conditions_name=To reside in Greece legally and permanently for seven (7) years prior to the submission of the application for naturalisation. | + | |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 |
| − | |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 | + | |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: |
| | + | • 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. |
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| | |process_conditions_alternative_of=6 | | |process_conditions_alternative_of=6 |
| | |process_conditions_type=Establishment | | |process_conditions_type=Establishment |
| − | |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. | + | |process_conditions_name=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. |
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| | |process_conditions_alternative=No | | |process_conditions_alternative=No |
| | |process_conditions_type=Sufficient knowledge | | |process_conditions_type=Sufficient knowledge |
| − | |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. | + | |process_conditions_name=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. |
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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 |
| − | |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: | + | |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. |
| | + | The following are considered proof of economic integration: |
| | + | A) Income criteria. |
| | + | 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 |
| − | |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 | + | |process_conditions_name=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 |
| | |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 |
| − | |process_conditions_name=Do not carry out the Greek nationality of the applicant on grounds of public policy or national security. | + | |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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