Marrying a Greek citizen does not automatically grant Greek citizenship. However, if you are legally married to a Greek national, you may be eligible to apply for Greek citizenship through naturalization based on marriage, provided that specific legal requirements are met.

To qualify for Greek citizenship by marriage, the following conditions generally apply:

• Your marriage must be legal and officially registered in Greece (Greek Marriage Registration).
• You must be able to prove stable and genuine family life with your Greek spouse.
• If you live in Greece, you must meet lawful residence requirements.
• You must demonstrate social and personal ties to Greece as required under Greek naturalization law.

Where minor children of the marriage exist, this may strengthen your application as evidence of genuine family bonds.

The application for Greek naturalization through marriage is filed either in Greece with the competent authorities or through the Greek Consulate if you reside abroad. The process requires a complete legal file, including marriage and birth certificates, proof of lawful residence (where applicable), identity documents, evidence of family life, and other supporting records.

Because Greek authorities require consistent and verified documentation, any differences in names, dates of birth, or personal details between Greek and foreign records may need to be corrected first. In many cases, this involves name correction proceedings, recognition of foreign civil status records, or recognition of foreign court decisions in Greece before the citizenship application can proceed smoothly.

At E. Chatzidimitriou LLC, we provide full legal support for spouses of Greek citizens seeking Greek citizenship and a Greek passport, including:

• Legal eligibility assessment
• Preparation and submission of the naturalization application
• Greek marriage registration and record corrections (if required)
• Recognition of foreign court decisions and civil records in Greece
• Legal representation before Greek authorities and Greek Consulates
• Ongoing monitoring of your case until completion

Our goal is to ensure that your Greek citizenship by marriage application is prepared correctly from the start, reducing delays and protecting your legal rights.

If you are married to a Greek citizen and would like to know whether you qualify for Greek citizenship through marriage, submit your details through our consultation form. A qualified Greek citizenship lawyer will review your case and provide an initial legal assessment at no cost.