Citizenship of Greece

The Greek passport ranks in the top 20 of the world passport strength rating. Being part of the European Union allows citizens to travel and work throughout the Eurozone without the need for a visa.

The main principle of obtaining Greek citizenship is the principle of origin. In addition to the repatriation program, immigrants who have lived in the country for a certain period of time can apply for a passport. For citizens of the European Union must be in the country legally from 3 years, and citizens of Russia and CIS countries - from 7 years.

After the prescribed period has elapsed, the applicant gains the right to apply for citizenship in accordance with the Greek Citizenship Code (Law 3284/2004) through the naturalization process. This process can only be carried out if the applicant can demonstrate that they have established close ties with the country and have successfully integrated into Greek society, both financially and socially. The naturalization process also includes an examination to verify that the applicant has acquired a sufficient level of knowledge of the Greek language.