Legal matters before the authorities of Greece and Cyprus

LAW FIRM • GREEK & CYPRIOT MATTERS

E. Chatzidimitriou LLC

Genealogical research to document Greek and Cypriot citizenship, with full legal representation for the Greek and Cypriot diaspora.

FREE ELIGIBILITY CHECK

Do you qualify for Greek or Cypriot citizenship?

Ten questions, two minutes. Choose an answer and move on. At the end you see a preliminary result for your own line of descent.

Where should we send the assessment?
Free, no obligation. We reply within 24 hours

ABOUT THE FIRM

Legal services in Greece and Cyprus for the diaspora

We represent Greeks and Cypriots living abroad in matters before the
authorities and courts of Greece and Cyprus: citizenship by descent,
civil registry, inheritance and property. Our services concern
exclusively Greek and Cypriot law.

Our strength is archival research. We locate birth, baptism and
municipal registry records, often back to the 19th century, and resolve
name differences between foreign documents and Greek records.

Every case is handled remotely, with full legal representation and
direct communication with your attorney.

Greek & Cypriot attorneys

Your case is handled by attorneys admitted to the bars of Greece and Cyprus, not by a document service.

Archive specialists

Municipal rolls, male registers, church and state archives in Greece and Cyprus.

No travel needed

Through a power of attorney, we act on your behalf at every stage.

Clear communication

You always know where your case stands and what comes next

Eligibility in four steps

1

Your Greek or Cypriot ancestor

Tell us the names, dates and places you know, and any family papers you hold

2

Archival research

We locate the birth, baptism and registry records that prove your family line.

3

Registration of the line

Births and marriages abroad are registered, and name differences corrected.

4

Recognition & passport

Your citizenship is recognized and you can apply for your passport.

Our core services

01

Genealogical & Archival Research

Municipal rolls, male registers, church and state archives in Greece and Cyprus. The records we find are the legal foundation of your citizenship file

02

Greek Citizenship by Descent

Registration with the Greek civil and municipal registries and recognition of your citizenship — by descent, by marriage, or by naturalization for persons of Greek descent

03

Inheritance & Property in Greece

Acceptance of inheritance, estate tax filings and registration of
family property with the Hellenic Cadastre, through power of
attorney.

04

Cypriot Citizenship by Descent

Documentation of your Cypriot descent and registration as a
citizen of the Republic of Cyprus.

05

Drafting Powers of Attorney

Powers of attorney for citizenship, inheritance, property and court matters in Greece and Cyprus, with guidance on signing before a notary with apostille or at a consulate.

06

Certified Translation

Translations from Greek into English and from English into
Greek, for use before the Greek authorities.

FREE LEGAL REVIEW

Share your case. We will review it personally.

Tell us what you know about your family. We review it free of charge and explain your options and the next steps in writing.

Free check

Do you qualify for Greek or Cypriot citizenship?

Ten questions, two minutes. Choose an answer and move on. At the end you see a preliminary result for your own line of descent.

Where should we send the assessment?

FREE LEGAL REVIEW

Share your case. An attorney reviews it personally.

Tell us what you know about your family. We review it free of charge and explain your options and the next steps in writing.

No obligation. We reply within one business day.

VIDEO LIBRARY

Video guides to the procedures

Short videos that explain each procedure step by step. Each one plays on click.

Researching Historical Records

Why a Birth Certificate

The Importance of Civil Registry Entries

Where to Start

Citizenship Through Ancestry

Legal Routes to Greek Citizenship

How to Apply

Why Apply for Greek Citizenship

Changes of Surname

Acquisition Through Marriage

RESULTS

Cases we have completed

JULY 2025

Greek citizenship was recognized for an entire family despite surname inconsistencies. Through court proceedings, all records were corrected and registered.

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[ Second real case, anonymized — to be
supplied ]

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[ Third real case, anonymized — to be
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FREE INITIAL EVALUATION

How the free case review works

You share your family history through the form, by phone or by email.
We will review your case and provide you with an initial assessment.

There is no obligation. If we can help, we explain the next steps and our fees in writing.

OFFICIAL RECOGNITION

E. Chatzidimitriou LLC is listed by the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus as a provider of legal services.

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Latest articles

Greek Citizenship & Dual Citizenship

Our role is to guide you through the process with clarity, security, and professionalism — ensuring your application is fully compliant with Greek nationality law.

Inheritance and property in Greece

Inherited property does not pass into your name by the death alone. A notarial deed of acceptance is required and, above all, its registration with the competent Cadastre office.

Power of Attorney & Legal Representation in Greece

Our firm ensures full legal protection, compliance, and accuracy, giving you peace of mind that your case is handled professionally and efficiently in Greece.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions our clients ask

With what you already know: names, dates, place of birth and any family papers. We review
them free of charge and identify the records that must be located.

We start from the documents of the country where you live, such as naturalization and immigration records, to identify the place of origin, and then search the Greek archives.
This is common. The differences are resolved through the proper administrative or court procedure in Greece.
Greek law permits dual citizenship. Acquiring Greek citizenship does not require you to renounce the citizenship you already hold.
No. With a power of attorney signed before a notary with apostille, or at a Greek consulate, we act on your behalf at every stage.
No. Language requirements apply to naturalization, not to citizenship by descent.
Yes. Your children acquire Greek citizenship by descent from you. Once your citizenship is registered, they are registered on the basis of your record.
Both depend on the research and the registry involved. After the free review we give you a realistic time frame and a written fee estimate.

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