Greece
Citizenship by descent, in plain words.
- Furthest routine descent
- Parent
- Fee
- €100 (Article 10)
- Watch out
- Through the mother's line, births before 8 May 1982 are cut off.
The rules
- Automatic at birth through a parent.
- Beyond that: naturalisation of ethnic Greeks living abroad (Article 10). Fee €100, about 18 months.
- Mother's line: births before 8 May 1982 did not pass citizenship.
Beyond the routine route: Beyond a parent: naturalisation for people of Greek ethnic origin (Article 10).
Documents to check
Check the official application checklist for this route before ordering records. It may ask for birth records linking each generation, name-change or marriage records, and proof of the ancestor’s citizenship. Special routes may need additional evidence. The consulate can confirm which documents, translations and certifications apply to you.
Official source
Search “Naturalisation of expatriates residing abroad”.
Checked 8 November 2026.
Verify before applying. Rules and fees change. This page is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Check the official source above, or ask the country's embassy or consulate, before you send anything.