Documents Required for Greek Citizenship
LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR DUAL CITIZENSHIP WITH GREECE
Follow This Guide to Learn the Documents Required for Greek Dual Citizenship
Documentation – this is one of the most difficult parts of the process when applying for Greek citizenship for most of our clients. The first challenge is knowing exactly what documents are required (we made that easy with the guide below). The next challenge is knowing where to look to find the documents (we make that easy with our Greek citizenship services).
Most legal experts agree that finding and compiling together the documents needed for Greek Citizenship is usually the next first step after confirming the path you need to go through to apply for Greek citizenship.
Once you have these documents in hand and meeting all of the current requirements for Greek citizenship, you can move on to the next step.
So read on and discover the documents required for Greek citizenship.
To use the guide below, you’ll need to know your best route to Greek citizenship. If you aren’t sure what that is, check out this page to learn how to get Greek citizenship. That will tell you the best path forward.
If you still have questions, consider scheduling a FREE consultation call with GDC. One of our experts will review your exact situation and determine the best pathway to realizing your dream of Greek citizenship!
What Documents Do I Need for Greek Citizenship by Descent?
- Your birth certificate (apostilled)
- Parent’s birth certificate showing Greek parentage
- Greek ancestor’s birth certificate from municipality
- Marriage certificates linking generations
- Greek ancestor’s municipal registration (dimotologio)
- Your passport
- Criminal record check
- Parents’ marriage certificate
- Family status certificate (pistopiitiko oikogeneiakis katastasis)
- Baptismal records (if available)
- Proof of paying government fees
Find our full guide here for applying for Greek citizenship by descent.
What Documents Do I Need for Citizenship by Marriage?
- Valid passport
- Birth certificate (apostilled)
- Marriage certificate registered in Greece
- Spouse’s Greek ID or passport
- Criminal record check from home country
- Proof of 3 years residence in Greece
- Greek language certificate (B1 level)
- Tax returns for past 3 years
- Social security registration
- Lease agreement or property ownership
- Bank statements showing financial stability
- Proof of paying government fees
Find our full guide for applying for Greek citizenship through marriage here.
What Documents Do I Need for Naturalization? (7-Year Law)
- Valid passport
- Birth certificate (apostilled)
- All previous/current residence permits
- Greek language certificate (B1 level)
- Criminal record check
- Bank statements
- Health insurance proof
- Integration evidence (community involvement)
- Proof of paying government fees
What Documents Do I Need for a Golden Visa?
- Valid passport
- Birth certificate (apostilled)
- Property purchase documents
- Investment proof (€250,000-€800,000)
- Criminal record check
- Private health insurance
- Property tax declarations
- Bank statements
- Tax returns
- Medical certificate
- Proof of paying government fees
After 7 years:
- Greek language certificate
- Integration evidence
- Tax compliance history
Find our full guide for applying through investment with a Golden Visa here.
What if I Don’t Have All the Documents Needed for Greek Citizenship?
Do you have some documents that are either lost, missing, or have discrepancies?
That’s not always a deal breaker. In fact, with the right help, these documents can often be replaced or worked around with a series of other supporting documents.
So, how do you figure that out?
They get help from experts—like the ones right here at GDC. We’re offering free consultation call, so you can find out if there’s a chance to correct the documentation in your case.
