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FAQs: Greek Citizenship by Descent

Submitting an application for Greek citizenship by descent is a process that entails specific documentation to prove lineage. Furthermore, only certain individuals are eligible based on Greece’s Nationality Code and must apply through specific competent authorities, depending on whether you live in Greece or abroad. Along the way, applicants commonly

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Can My Child Get Greek Citizenship by Ancestry?

One of the most common questions related to Greek citizenship applications is whether or not children and more distant descendants of Greek citizens are eligible for citizenship.  Provisions for Greek citizenship through ancestry are governed by the Greek Nationality Code, also known as the Greek Citizenship Code. This legislation outlines

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Where to Easily Apply for Greek Citizenship by Descent in the U.S.

If you’re residing in Greece when you apply for Greek citizenship by descent, then you’ll rely on the regional decentralized administration offices in Greece. Greece’s Ministry of Interior is responsible for all final decisions regarding citizenship, and Greek residents can use this authority to track the progress of citizenship applications.

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Greek Citizenship by Descent: Who Is Eligible?

The greek citizenship by descent offers individuals of Greek ancestry a meaningful way to reconnect with their heritage and reclaim their family’s nationality. Throughout the 19th and 20th century, Greece and the wider Greek diaspora have seen many of its people emigrate in the wake of wars, economic struggle, and

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