Greek citizenship gives you the right to be legally recognized as a Greek national and to obtain a Greek passport, which allows you to live, work, study and travel freely across the European Union. Many people of Greek origin around the world are eligible for Greek citizenship by descent (citizenship through ancestry), even if they were born outside Greece. Others may qualify through marriage or naturalization. Our role is to review your eligibility, collect and correct documentation, and guide you through the Greek citizenship application process from start to finish.

The most common pathway is Greek citizenship by descent. If you have a Greek parent, grandparent or sometimes great-grandparent, you may be able to apply for Greek citizenship through ancestry, provided the Greek ancestor was legally recorded in Greek records. This usually requires documents such as Greek birth certificates, marriage certificates, family registration records (Dimotologio) and foreign vital records. Many applicants also need help tracing Greek genealogy records or locating Greek birth registrations that were never issued or recorded properly. Errors in names, spelling, or dates are common and often require legal corrections before citizenship can be approved.

Some applicants ask “How do I get Greek citizenship?”, “Am I eligible for Greek dual citizenship?” or “How do I apply for Greek citizenship by descent?” The answer depends on whether your Greek lineage can be legally proven under Greek citizenship law. Our team conducts full eligibility reviews, reconstructs missing family records when possible, and prepares the official Greek citizenship application so it meets the Greek citizenship requirements.

Citizenship through marriage to a Greek spouse is another pathway, but Greek law requires a formal application process — marriage alone does not automatically grant nationality. Foreign nationals living legally in Greece may also become a Greek citizen through naturalization, once they meet residency and integration requirements.

In many cases, applications are delayed or rejected because of missing records, incorrect translations, inconsistent spellings, or unregistered life events such as births and marriages. This is why legal guidance is essential when trying to obtain Greek citizenship or apply for a Greek passport by descent.

Our law office assists clients worldwide with:

• confirming whether you qualify for Greek citizenship by descent or dual citizenship
• retrieving or correcting Greek civil registry records
• preparing and filing your Greek citizenship application
• guiding you on Greek passport requirements after approval
• representing you before Greek authorities where needed

If you want to get Greek citizenship, understand how to become a Greek citizen, or confirm whether you may qualify through your parents or grandparents, you are welcome to contact us. Send us the documents you already have, and we will review your eligibility and explain the next steps clearly and honestly.

Your Greek heritage may entitle you to full Greek and EU citizenship — and we are here to help you secure it correctly, lawfully, and efficiently.