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Revision as of 14:26, 4 August 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:

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 .

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Other 1) Obligation to bring an action (2) Application for annulment

        1) An appeal may be brought before the Minister of the Interior within 30 days of its notification to the person concerned. The application referred to above is accompanied by a paradoxical amount (100) of EUR (infringement code: 2161).

        Output & Results

        Output

        Decision

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Official title

            Multilingualization of Alien Immigration

            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 To be adult at the time of submission of the application

              No No

            • 2 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses 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.

              Link https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20100100049

              No No

            • 3 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses Do not be deported or other pending legal residence in the country

              No No

            • 4 Administrative 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.

              No No

            • 5 Establishment To reside in Greece legally and permanently for seven (7) years prior to the submission of the application for naturalisation.

              No No

            • 6 Establishment 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

              Yes Yes

            • 7 Establishment 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.

              Yes Yes

            • 8 Sufficient knowledge 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.

              No No

            • 9 Integration 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:

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

              No No

            • 10 Integration 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

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

              No No

            • 11 Of National Security Do not carry out the Greek nationality of the applicant on grounds of public policy or national security.

              No No

            • 1 Alien Immigration 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 request of foreign aliens 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/recurrence of Homosexuals, Citizens of the EU, Natives/Paul Refugees, Retaliations 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 Accurate copy of all pages of the valid passport or travel document or other identity document Identification document

              Accurate copy of all pages of the valid passport or travel document or other identity document

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 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.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2244

            • 2 Legal residence in force Residence Permit

              Legal residence in force

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4178

            • 3 Certificate of Invalidity for Culture (P.E.S.) Certification

              Certificate of Invalidity for Culture (P.E.S.)

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

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 259001: Application for Participation in the Examination of the Certificate of Conduct for Culture (GSP)

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • 4 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 Certification

              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

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 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.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • 5 Original certificate of marriage of a foreign authority, legally validated and translated, in case of a change of name after marriage Certification

              Original certificate of marriage of a foreign authority, legally validated and translated, in case of a change of name after marriage

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 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.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • 6 Proof of payment of e-infringement Proof of payment / Receipt

              Proof of payment of e-infringement

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 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.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7053

            • 7 Clearing notes or administrative determinations Proof of Income

              Clearing notes or administrative determinations

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 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

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 6430

            • 8 Social security identification number (A.M.C.A.) Proof of Insurance

              Social security identification number (A.M.C.A.)

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7210

            • 9 Supporting documents for the economic integration of the applicant Supporting documents per case

              Supporting documents for the economic integration of the applicant

              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: 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.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4332

            • 10 Date of birth: (a) 1966. Birth certificate

              Date of birth: (a) 1966.

              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/born in Greece is required to present a birth permit, legally drafted by the competent municipality of the country.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 4

              Yes 9224

            • 11 Evidence of exemption from the acquisition obligation of P.E.G.P. Certificate

              Evidence of exemption from the acquisition obligation of P.E.G.P.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: • 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.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 3

              Yes 9703

            • 12 Supporting documents for the social inclusion of the applicant Supporting documents per case

              Supporting documents for the social inclusion of the applicant



              Notes: 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.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4332

            • 13 Electronic confirmation of the application for renewal of the residence permit Certificate

              Electronic confirmation of the application for renewal of the residence permit


              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: 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.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 2

              Yes 9703

            • Law 35-36 4915 2022 63 Α

              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

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

            • Law 36,37,38 4873 2021 248 Α

              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;

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

            • Law 52 4795 2021 62 Α

              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.

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

            • Law 4735 2020 197 Α

              Description Modification of the Code of Nationality regarding the essential conditions for the naturalisation of foreigners, the necessary supporting documents and the physicalisation process.

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

            • Law 36, 37,94 4674 2020 53 Α

              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.

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

            • Law 4604 2019 50 Α

              Description Citizenship arrangements

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

            • Law 31 4531 2018 62 Α

              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.

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

            • Law 142 4251 2014 80 Α

              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.

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

            • Law 3838 2010 49 Α

              Description Modern provisions on Greek citizenship

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

            • Law 3284 2004 217 Α

              Description Code of the Hellenic Nationality

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

            • Ministerial Decision Φ. 29845 2021 1652 Β

              Description Documents on the economic and social integration of foreign nationals requesting Greek citizenship.

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

            • Ministerial Decision 738 2022 121 Β

              Description Determination of how the oral interview of Article 7(6) of the Code of Nationality is conducted

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

            • Circular 81 (Φ.130181/6929) 2022

              Description Provision of directives on the modification of provisions on the naturalisation of foreign nationals under Law 4873/2021 (A 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 Provision of directives on the amendment of provisions on the naturalisation of foreign nationals under Law 4735/2020 (A'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 Provision of instructions regarding the acquisition of Greek nationality by minors and single children pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Greek citizenship

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

              ΑΔΑ ΨΡ6Ο46ΜΤΛ6-9Η5

            • Circular 207/19857 2022

              Description Provision of instructions on the validity of residence permits in the process of obtaining Greek citizenship with any legal basis

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

            • 1 Schedule of application

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The application shall contain all supporting documents required under the law.

              No No


            • 2 Charge of the case to rapporteur and verification of complete supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              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.

              Notes 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.

              No No


            • 3 Control of standard conditions for naturalisation

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description It shall be checked by the rapporteur if the supporting documents which he has produced are met,

              No No


            • 4 Self-claimer search for a criminal record and a non-deportation certificate

              Co-responsible for Implementation MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              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.

              No No


            • 5 Rejection of a naturalisation request on grounds of non-compliance with the formal requirements

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              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.

              Notes A copy of the rejection decision shall be communicated to the applicant.

              Yes Yes


            • 6 Control of essential conditions for naturalisation

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Certification of the economic and social integration of the applicant

              Notes 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).

              Yes No


            • 7 Rejection of a naturalisation request on grounds of non-compliance with the essential requirements

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              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.

              Yes Yes


            • 8 Self-professional search for reasons of public order or national security


              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              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

              Yes No


            • 9 Rejection of a naturalisation request for assistance under Article 5B

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              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.

              Notes 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.

              Yes Yes


            • 10 Receipt of naturalisation request

              Responsible for Implementation Competent General Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              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.

              Yes No


            • 11 Mission of a summary of the decision for publication at the National Printing Office

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              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.

              Yes No


            • 12 Publication of a summary decision


              Description The summary of the decision on naturalisation is published in issue B of the Government Bulletin

              Yes No


            • 13 Invitation of the person concerned to take an oath

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              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.

              Notes 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.

              Yes No


            • 14 Orders for entry in Municipalities

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description The procedure is completed with the adoption of a decision to register the city of permanent residence of the applicant.

              Notes 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.

              Yes No


            • Ministry of Interior - General Secretariat of Citizenship
              • Retrieved from "https://en.mitos.gov.gr/index.php?title=ΔΔ:Multilingualization_of_Alien_Immigration&oldid=78376"
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