Greek Citizenship Cases
We guide you to the right route to Greek citizenship, from preparing your file to the issuance of the decision.
Petros Karachristou and Associates Law Firm handles cases involving the acquisition of Greek citizenship, guiding the client through every stage of the process so that their file meets the requirements for a successful outcome of the application. We also handle appeals and applications for annulment against rejection decisions.
Greek citizenship can be acquired in different ways: through the birth or schooling of a foreign national's child at a Greek school, through naturalisation for adult foreign nationals who meet the legal requirements, or through an application for the determination of citizenship for those of Greek descent. In every case, the file must be complete and well-documented, to avoid delays or rejection decisions.
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In depth: three main routes
Birth in Greece
- Birth in Greece to parents lawfully residing in the country
- Long-term residence in the country
- Attendance at a Greek school
Schooling at a Greek school
Attendance at a Greek school in Greece, in one of the following cases:
- At least nine years of schooling, regardless of level of education
- Six years of secondary education
- Graduation from upper secondary school (Lykeio) and university
Naturalisation
Naturalisation of foreign nationals, whether of Greek descent or not:
- Requirements of economic and social integration
- Taking the naturalisation knowledge examination, where required — try the Naturalisation Test
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We also handle cases concerning immigration and third country nationals law, real estate, criminal law and family law.