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Greece citizenship

1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-10-22

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Naturalisation of non-Greek-descent aliensFor non-Greek-descent foreigners, EU citizens, third-country nationals and stateless persons who have lived in Greece legally and permanently for 7 years (3 years in listed cases) and know Greek; it gives Greek citizenship by naturalisation.2026-10-22Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Naturalisation of non-Greek-descent aliensApplication fee550 EUROfficial source
Naturalisation of non-Greek-descent aliensProcessing time (standard, legal maximum)12 monthsOfficial source
Naturalisation of non-Greek-descent aliensYears of residence required (general)7 yearsOfficial source
Naturalisation of non-Greek-descent aliensYears of residence required (spouse of citizen)3 yearsOfficial source
Naturalisation of non-Greek-descent aliensLanguage level requiredrequired, no CEFR level set (Greek)Official source
Naturalisation of non-Greek-descent aliensWhere to applyin the countryOfficial source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionsmitos.gov.gr · Checked 2026-10-22
  2. Code of Greek Citizenship (Law 3284/2004), Article 5 and Article 7(2), as amended by Law 4735/2020 (substantive conditions)General Secretariat for Citizenship, Ministry of Interior · Checked 2026-10-22