To qualify for obtaining Greek citizenship by descent one must show proof that they are either born to at least one Greek parent or are of descent of a Greek citizen – up to the third generation. These people are considered Greek Omogenia and are holders of the “Special Identity Card for Aliens of Hellenic Descent”.

The Omogenia can either obtain Greek citizenship when they have resided in Greece for at least 3 years or in the case they reside abroad they can send in an application through their country’s consulate.

One can apply for Greek citizenship by naturalization if he resides legally in Greece for seven (7) years and meets one of the following conditions:

a. To have sufficient knowledge of the Greek language, in order
to fulfill the obligations arising from the
status of a Greek citizen.
b. To know sufficiently the Greek history and geography, the Greek culture, and the habits of the Greek people, as well as the way of functioning of the institutions of the state of Chora.
c. To have the ability to participate actively and effectively in the political life of the country, respecting the fundamental principles that govern it.
d. To have integrated smoothly into the economic and social life of the country, having made it a continuous center of its vital activities

Citizenship is granted to children born in Greece after they obtain a Certificate of enrollment-attendance of the 1st grade of Greek primary school.

1. Completed successful attendance of either nine grades of primary and secondary education or six grades of secondary education of a Greek school in Greece and is a minor at the time of submitting the application-application.
2. Greek Citizenship due to Graduation from a department or School of a Greek University or TEI