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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
 
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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
 
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|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
 
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|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
 
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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
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|process_evidence_description=Supporting documents for the social inclusion of the applicant
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|process_evidence_description=Supporting documents proving an applicant’s social integration
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|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.
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|process_evidence_note=Supporting documents proving social integration:
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▪ Certificate of marriage to a Greek citizen.
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▪ Birth certificate(s) for a child/children born
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in Greece.
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▪ Certificate confirming that the applicant or their child is enrolled in a Greek school or in Greek
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preschool education structures in Greece.
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▪ Utility bills and landline telephone bills in their name.
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▪ A copy of the submitted real estate declaration with lease information
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(AADE).
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▪ Certificates of vocational education and training certificates from
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relevant authorities.
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▪ Certificates of participation in public benefit activities and volunteer
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activity.
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▪ Proof of continuous residence.
 
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|process_evidence_alternative_of=2
 
|process_evidence_alternative_of=2
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=Electronic confirmation of the application for renewal of the residence permit
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|process_evidence_description=Electronic confirmation of submitting an application for renewing a residence permit
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|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.
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|process_evidence_note=In an initial application for the acquisition of Greek citizenship that
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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.
 
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Revision as of 09:51, 6 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


Related links

Validity duration

Indefinite

Last update

25/09/2026

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application for naturalisation

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

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (handwritten)

              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.

              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.

              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

              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 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


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