If you have Greek ancestry — from a parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent — you may be eligible for Greek citizenship by descent and Greek dual citizenship, even if you were born and have lived your entire life abroad. However, eligibility is never automatic. Under Greek nationality law, you must prove an unbroken line of descent through official Greek and foreign records, such as Greek birth and marriage certificates, municipal registrations, U.S./Canadian/Australian vital records, and other supporting documents.

At E. Chatzidimitriou LLC, we assist members of the Greek diaspora worldwide with Greek citizenship by descent, Greek dual citizenship, and Greek passport eligibility. We begin with a thorough legal assessment of your family history and documents, identifying the correct legal pathway for your case — whether through the Greek Consulate, the Special Registry in Greece, the Ministry of Interior, or municipal registries. We also analyze potential obstacles such as spelling differences in names, missing birth certificates, gaps in records, or inconsistencies between English and Greek documents.

Our services include ancestor record searches in Greece, locating Greek birth and marriage certificates, retrieving historical registrations, and correcting errors in names, dates, or places of birth so that your Greek citizenship application is clear and legally strong. We also guide you step-by-step through the Greek citizenship application process, helping you prepare the required documents and represent you throughout the procedure until your Greek nationality is recognized.

Once citizenship is granted, we assist you with the Greek passport application, registration in the municipal rolls, and explain the benefits and responsibilities of Greek dual citizenship — including EU citizenship rights, the ability to live, work, study, and own property anywhere in the European Union.

If you believe you may qualify for Greek citizenship through ancestry, complete our consultation form. A qualified attorney will personally review your case and provide a free initial legal assessment so you know exactly whether you qualify — and what steps are required to obtain your Greek citizenship and passport.