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Πολιτογράφηση Ομογενών που διαμένουν στο Εξωτερικό
At a glance
Points of service
Consulates, Central Directorate of Nationality
Digital provision points
- The service is not provided digitally
Number of required documents
Description
The scope of Article 10 of Law 3284/2004 includes expatriate foreigners who reside abroad and wish to acquire Greek nationality through naturalisation.
Consequently, the fundamental attribute of the entitled persons belonging to this category is their indisputable national origin (as a formal condition) in conjunction with the establishment of their national consciousness (an essential condition), attributes which are cumulatively verified by the competent consular authorities during two separate stages.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Central Directorate of Nationality
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (exclusively in person)
Title
Application for naturalisation
Notes:
The application for naturalisation must be submitted to the competent consular authority (determined on the basis of the interested partys place of domicile) and is deemed admissible if filled out using Greek characters and bearing a recent colour photograph with the seal of the consular authority. It is stressed that, when filing out the application form, the applicants name must fully match the information indicated in the translations of the other supporting documents submitted. Particular attention must be paid to filling out all information concerning the applicant’s national origin, as these are the most crucial parts of the application for naturalisation.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Rejection of a naturalisation application is contested by means of an application for annulment filed with the locally competent Administrative Court of Appeal. (Article 7(7) of the Greek Nationality Code, Law 3284/2004, Government Gazette, Series I, No 217).
Other information
Alternative titles
Naturalisation of expatriates residing abroad (Article 10 of Law 3284/2004)
Official title
Naturalisation of expatriates residing abroad
Languages supported
Greek, English
Registries updated
ΜΗΤΡΩΟ ΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ
Ολοκληρωμένο Πληροφοριακό Σύστημα Ιθαγένειας
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Public service / public body document
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ΔΔ
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46278
No
57025800
38967600
Identification document
997702
285779, 430853
3777
Supporting document
The scope of Article 10 of Law 3284/2004 includes expatriate foreigners who reside abroad and wish to acquire Greek nationality through naturalisation.
Consequently, the fundamental attribute of the entitled persons belonging to this category is their indisputable national origin (as a formal condition) in conjunction with the establishment of their national consciousness (an essential condition), attributes which are cumulatively verified by the competent consular authorities during two separate stages.
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Age
The applicant must be an adult
No
No
2
Citizenship
The applicant must be a foreign national of proven Greek origin.
No
No
3
Establishment
The applicant must reside within the territorial jurisdiction of the consular authority with which the application is filed
No
No
4
Administrative
Consul report: provided that the applicant’s Greek origin has been certified, the Consul issues an opinion on whether the applicant’s Greek origin meets the substantive requirements, by substantiating the applicant’s expatriate status, taking account of their knowledge in key thematic units concerning Greece and the their level of national consciousness, thus establishing the applicant’s genuine interest in acquiring Greek nationality.
No
No
5
Other
The existence of a Greek conscience must be established in the interested party.
No
No
6
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The applicant must not have been irrevocably convicted of an offence committed with dolus, during the last 10 years prior to date the application for naturalisation was filed, to serve a custodial sentence of at least 1 year or at least 6 months and, irrespective of the date of conviction, for crimes of offences against the insulting the system of government, treason against Greece, intentional manslaughter and grievous bodily harm, crimes related to drug trafficking, money laundering, international economic crimes, crimes involving the use of high technology, currency-related crimes, crimes related to child trafficking, child prostitution and child pornography (Law 3625/2007 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 290), crimes of establishment of or membership in a criminal organisation within the meaning of Article 187 of the Penal Code and offences under Article 187A of the Penal Code, resistance against the authorities, child abduction, crimes against sexual freedom and exploitation of sexual life, theft, robbery, fraud, misappropriation, extortion, usury, violation of the law on intermediaries, forgery, false certificate, swearing to a false certificate, slander, smuggling, crimes relating to weapons, antiquities, trafficking of migrants lacking a residence permit in Greece or facilitating their transport or trafficking or providing accommodation to such persons for concealment.
No
No
7
Administrative
There are no grounds of public policy or public security for rejecting the application.
No
No
1
EUR 100 fee (either for an initial application or for re-submission following rejection). Payable to the consular authority in the form of a triplicate collection bill.
100 €
Cost Calculation
One-off
Method of Payment
Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking)
Type of Cost
Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
No
2
This concerns consular acts requiring payment of compensatory consular fees on the basis of Presidential Decree 16/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 24 of 31 January 2014).
30 €
No
1
Naturalisation declaration
Declaration
Naturalisation declaration
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
The naturalisation declaration shall be drawn up by the Consul or an employee of the competent consular authority, authorised by the Consul, in the presence of the interested expatriate and two Greek citizens as witnesses, whose full names and police-issued identity card or Greek passport numbers must be recorded in the naturalisation declaration. It is noted that officials of the consular authority may also serve as witnesses for the purposes of the declaration. The naturalisation declaration bears the round seal of the consulate in question and the date of issue.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9429
2
Exact copy of the applicant’s passport
Identification document
Exact copy of the applicant’s passport
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
The applicant’s particulars must match the information in their birth certificate.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2244
3
In the case of a birth certificate prepared by foreign authorities, the original document must bear legal certification (Apostille or the corresponding certification of consular authorities in the case of a country that has not ratified the Hague Convention) and be accompanied by an official translation
Certification
In the case of a birth certificate prepared by foreign authorities, the original document must bear legal certification (Apostille or the corresponding certification of consular authorities in the case of 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 contained 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 interested partys birth, as provided for in the legislation of their country of origin.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8619
4
Criminal record certificate issued by foreign authorities
Criminal Record Copy for General Use
Criminal record certificate issued by foreign authorities
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
A recent criminal record certificate presenting the applicants overall criminal record must be issued by the competent authority, at the care of the interested party, and produced by the applicant, duly certified and officially translated.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4750
5
Documents and supporting documents proving Greek origin
Proof
Documents and supporting documents proving Greek origin
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
These include data concerning ancestors registrations (even in old population registers no longer in existence), information on the history of their family, consular registrations, acquisition of Greek nationality by their (blood) relatives and consular passports or by similar local authorities.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
3798
6
Marriage certificate from a foreign authority
Certification
Marriage certificate from a foreign authority
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Where the applicant married abroad, an original certificate issued by the competent foreign authority, duly certified (Apostille or the corresponding certification of consular authorities in the case of a country that has not ratified the Hague Convention) and officially translated, must be submitted.
With regard to wives who take the husbands surname after they marry, the marriage certificate must document this change.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8619
7
Birth certificate of minor children
Certification
Birth certificate of minor children
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Necessary for the municipal registration of the applicants children who are minors and unmarried at the time they take their oath, due to automatic acquisition of Greek nationality under Article 10(4) of Law 3284/2004.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8619
8
One (1) ID-standard colour photograph
Photograph
One (1) ID-standard colour photograph
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8298
9
Exact copy of other proof of identity
Exact copy of other proof of identity
Notes:
This must be accompanied by an official translation if no Latin characters are used. The applicant’s particulars must match the information in their birth certificate.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
2
Yes
10
Civil registry birth certificate
Civil registry birth certificate
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipire...xiarkhike-praxe-genneses
Submission by:
Ex officio (digital), Ex officio (manual), Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Relevant Procedure:
ΔΔ:106576
Notes:
Where the applicant was born in Greece, submission of a civil registry birth certificate, duly prepared by the competent Civil Registry of a Greek municipality, is required.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
3
Yes
11
Civil registry marriage certificate
Civil registry marriage certificate
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies...tase/lexiarkhike-praxe-gamou
Submission by:
Ex officio (digital), Ex officio (manual), Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Relevant Procedure:
ΔΔ:912456
Notes:
Where the marriage was conducted in Greece, submission of a civil registry marriage certificate, duly prepared by the competent Civil Registry of a Greek municipality, is required.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
6
Yes
Law
10
3284
2004
217
Α
Law
8,9
4735
2020
197
Α
Description
Article 8: Fee for the naturalisation of expatriates residing abroad – Amendment to Article 10(1) of the Greek Nationality Code
Article 9: Acquisition of Greek nationality by a child of a naturalised person residing in Greece
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20200100197
Circular
34
2014
1
Submission of a naturalisation declaration
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Co-responsible for Implementation
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
No
No
2
Submission of and issuance of reference number to an application for naturalisation
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Co-responsible for Implementation
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
No
No
3
Check Folder
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Co-responsible for Implementation
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Check the completeness of the supporting documents, in particular those from which the applicant's identities and Greek origin are established, as well as the correct validation and translation thereof;
No
No
4
He conducts an interview before the Consul
Responsible for Implementation
Consular Authority
Co-responsible for Implementation
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The Consulate shall interview the applicant in order to establish the homogeneous status of his or her person as well as to contribute to the essential conditions of naturalization. In particular, the knowledge of the Greek language and the level of knowledge of Greek history, geography and political institutions shall be evaluated.
Notes
At the end of the interview, the Consul's Report is drawn up
No
No
5
Send Folder to the Central Integration Directorate of the Ministry of Interior
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Co-responsible for Implementation
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Notes
All supporting documents shall be sent in original form.
No
No
6
Receipt and check the folder
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
The case is registered and a number of dossiers are assigned through the Nationality OP.
No
No
7
Search for additional supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
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
8
Private search for reasons of public order or national security
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Co-responsible for Implementation
MINISTRY OF CITIZEN PROTECTION
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
The competent Department of Homogeneous Civilisation 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 order or national security
No
No
9
Drawing up a draft decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Where the control of the dossier has been completed and all the measures envisaged have been taken taking into account all the information, a draft decision shall be drawn up by the relevant rapporteur, which gives full reasons for accepting or rejecting the request.
Notes
Manipulation times may deviate from the estimated complexity of each case
No
No
10
Signature of a request for acceptance decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent General Director
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The draft decision shall be signed hierarchically by all relevant bodies; a decision to accept the request for naturalisation shall be issued after the signatures have been completed.
Yes
No
11
Drawing up a summary plan
Responsible for Implementation
Responsible Head of Department
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
After the adoption of the Decision, a summary plan is drawn up, signed by the rapporteur and the competent Head of the Department of Civilisation of Homogeneous People.
Yes
No
12
Mission of a summary for publication at the National Printing Office
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Co-responsible for Implementation
NATIONAL PRINTING HOUSE
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
A summary of the decision shall be sent electronically to the National Printing Office in order to be published in the Official Journal of the Government.
Yes
No
13
Publication of naturalisation
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Description
Following the publication of the summary of the Government, it shall be sent by the Department of Civilization of the Central Nationality Department to the Consulate Authority, in order to invite the naturalist to take an oath.
Yes
No
14
Call of the naturalized homosexual in oath
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Co-responsible for Implementation
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Description
In accordance with Article 9(1) of Law 3284/2004, the Hellenic Nationality is acquired by oath, which must take place within one year of the publication of the decision on naturalisation in the Official Journal of the Government.
Notes
The decision on naturalisation shall be revoked if the oath is not given within that annual period; it must therefore be demonstrated that the person concerned has been informed by the competent consular authority of his place of residence by any appropriate means for his prompt invitation to take an oath.
Yes
No
15
Notice of acquisition of Greek nationality
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
After receipt of the correspondence from the competent consular authority, the Department of Civilisation of Homogenes shall send the necessary documents to the competent municipality to complete the localisation of the person concerned and to its minors.
Yes
No
16
Signature of a request rejection decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent General Director
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Where the applicant does not see the existence of the nationality (Greek origin and Greek conscience) as well as the fulfilment of the formal and/or substantive conditions for naturalisation, a decision rejecting the request for the acquisition of Greek nationality shall be adopted on the basis of a decision rejecting the request for the acquisition of Greek nationality.
Notes
It should be noted that the rejection decisions are not published in the Official Journal of the Government.
Yes
No
17
Notification of a rejection decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Description
A copy of the rejection decision shall be sent by the Department of Civilisation of Homogenes to the competent consular authority which shall ensure that the person concerned is informed.
Yes
No
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