Obtaining a Greek passport is not just a confirmation of your status, but a gateway to new opportunities for living and doing business in the European Union. The process requires in-depth legal knowledge and meticulous document preparation. We guide you through every stage — from the initial consultation to receiving your citizenship certificate.
CATEGORIES OF OBTAINING CITIZENSHIP
Naturalization of Foreign Nationals
ELIGIBILITY / REQUIREMENTS
This is the process of obtaining citizenship after long-term legal residence in Greece.
KEY CONDITIONS:
- Valid residence permit;
- Proficiency in Greek language and culture;
- Stable income and social integration.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid Greek residence permit
Certificate of successful completion of the citizenship exam
Birth certificate with Apostille
Marriage certificate with Apostille
Tax returns for the last 12 years
Paid administrative fee
AMKA statement from EFKA (ΕΦΚΑ)
AFM (ΑΦΜ) statement from the tax office
Any documents showing ties to Greece
Exam admission fee (150€)
Application filing fee (550€)
THE EXAM
To obtain Greek citizenship through naturalization, you must pass an exam covering Greek language, history, culture, and the basics of the state structure. This exam is mandatory and held in official centers twice a year. We offer comprehensive exam preparation in a format that suits you:
Online Course — ideal for those living outside Greece or preferring a flexible schedule;
Offline Classes in Athens — for those seeking live interaction and practice with a tutor;
Exclusive Materials, mock tests, and individual lessons. Our team will help you not only learn the material but understand it and pass the exam confidently on your first attempt.
More information and course registration here
Naturalization of Ethnic Greeks (for Ukrainians under temporary protection in Greece)
KEY CONDITIONS:
Temporary Protection status in Greece.
Permanent residence in Greece.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Original Birth Certificate with Apostille.
Original Marriage Certificate with Apostille (if applicable).
Original Birth Certificates of parents with Apostille.
Certificates of relatives that can prove ethnic origin/nationality.
Police clearance certificate from Ukraine with Apostille.
Paid administrative fee — 100€.
Additionally, you must provide: a certificate of permanent residence in Greece, a lease agreement or a tax statement of property ownership (E9), tax returns, an employment contract, and any other documents confirming your stay in Greece.
Children and Education
Children born in Greece, as well as children who have attended a Greek school for a certain number of years, may be eligible for citizenship. This also applies to minors whose parents are legal residents of the country.
KEY CONDITIONS:
Legal residence of at least one parent in Greece for at least 5 years BEFORE the child’s birth;
At least one parent must hold a LONG-TERM residence permit;
Completion of Greek schooling;
Birth in Greece.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Child’s Birth Certificate;
Parents’ Marriage Certificate;
Residence permits and passports of both parents;
Certificate of enrollment in the first grade and/or school attendance certificate;
Paid administrative fee — 100€;
Documents confirming permanent residence in Greece.
