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Greece Determination of Greek Citizenship by Descent

People with a documented line of Greek citizenship can ask the competent Greek authorities to determine and register their citizenship.

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5-year costCheckingone applicant, not recoverable

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Value: what the Determination of Greek Citizenship by Descent gives you

Passport reach 25 pts weightChecking

Path to citizenship 25 pts weight100

Work, family, healthcare 20 pts weightChecking

Stay rule 15 pts weightChecking

Tax on foreign income 10 pts weightChecking

Policy stability 5 pts weightChecking

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Years to citizenship: ImmediatelyOfficial, secondaryGreek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, checked 2026-11-15Determination confirms Greek citizenship for a qualifying applicant.
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Can work for a local employer: YesOfficial, secondaryEuropean Union, checked 2026-11-15Once recognised as a citizen, an applicant can work for a local employer in Greece without an immigration work permit.
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Cost: what the Determination of Greek Citizenship by Descent costs over five years

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Non-refundable contribution: $0Official, secondaryGreek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, checked 2026-11-15The citizenship-by-descent process has no investment contribution.
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Renewal fees, first 5 years: $0Official, secondaryGreek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, checked 2026-11-15The status is citizenship rather than a renewable residence permit.
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USD estimates use the 13 November 2026 reference rates of the European Central Bank, Central Bank of Armenia and Central Bank of the UAE, and the Central Bank of Uruguay rate for UYU. The Panamanian balboa uses its official one-to-one parity.

Speed: how long the Determination of Greek Citizenship by Descent takes

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Sources

Greek Citizenship, Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Checked 2026-11-15.
Working in the EU – your rights, European Union. Checked 2026-11-15.

Every figure on this page last reviewed 2026-11-15. General information, not legal advice. Spotted an error? Email us from the contact page.

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