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Citizenship by descent typically takes 12–24 months, while naturalization—based on residency—can take 2–3 years.
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Highly Skilled WorkersCitizenship by descent typically takes 12–24 months, while naturalization—based on residency—can take 2–3 years.
For naturalization, you must show financial stability, including a steady income, health insurance, and housing arrangements.
For naturalization, you must have legally resided in Greece for 7 continuous years.
If you have a Greek parent or can prove Greek ancestry , you may claim citizenship without residency.
Greek citizenship brings EU citizenship, along with access to public services, health care, and a strong passport for global mobility.
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For naturalization, you must have legally resided in Greece for 7 continuous years (reduced to 3–5 years in certain cases). Citizenship by descent requires proof of Greek ancestry but no residency.
Provide evidence of sufficient income or savings to support yourself and your dependents—generally above €7,500/year for a single applicant, plus increments for family members.
Show integration into Greek society by passing exams in the Greek language, history, and culture (for naturalization routes).
Submit a police clearance certificate from Greece and your country of origin, confirming no serious criminal convictions, issued within the last 3 months.
Include a valid passport, birth certificate, and, if applicable, marriage or divorce certificates—officially translated into Greek.
There is a multitude of documentation that will also need to be provided alongside your application, these documents change based on the consulate you are applying from and your specific scenario.
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