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🇬🇷 Greek citizenship · By repatriation

Greek citizenship by repatriation

For people with Greek roots: the repatriation program helps ethnic Greeks and their descendants return to their homeland and get an EU passport.

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1-2 yearsprocessing time
185 countriesvisa-free

Greece is a country with a rich history and culture, the cradle of Western civilization. The repatriation program gives ethnic Greeks and their descendants the chance to return to their homeland and obtain citizenship, keeping Greece connected with its diaspora around the world.

Legal grounds for citizenship

The main categories of people who can apply for the passport:

  • People with Greek roots (ethnic Greeks).
  • Direct descendants of ethnic Greeks (children and grandchildren).
  • People married to Greek citizens.
  • People born in Greece or who lived in the country for a long time.

Every category has its own conditions and procedures. In a free consultation we will check which route is right for you.

Benefits of Greek citizenship

Freedom of travel

Visa-free entry to 185 countries, including the Schengen states and the USA.

Education and healthcare

The right to free or subsidized education and medical care.

Employment in the EU

You can take a job or start a business in any EU country without an additional work permit.

Cultural ties

A return to the homeland of your ancestors and access to the cultural and historical heritage of Greece.

How to get Greek citizenship by repatriation: step by step

Preliminary check

A Murblz migration expert checks your documents free of charge. If there are potential difficulties, the expert offers a solution or another program.

Collecting the documents

You gather the documents that prove Greek origin or other grounds: birth certificates, marriage documents and so on.

Filing the application

The official application for citizenship is submitted.

Interview

An interview at the consulate or at the migration service in Greece to check your connection with Greek culture and society.

Getting citizenship

Once the application is approved, you receive a Greek passport.

FAQ

Can Russian citizens get Greek citizenship by repatriation?
Yes, Greece issues passports to Russian citizens.
Do you have to give up your current citizenship?
No, Greece does not require you to renounce your first citizenship when you obtain citizenship by repatriation.
Can I bring my family if they have no Greek origin?
Yes. Close relatives - a spouse and children - can get the right to live in the country legally, obtain a residence permit and later citizenship through marriage to a Greek citizen or through naturalization.
How long does it take to get a Greek passport by repatriation?
On average from 1 to 2 years - the timeline depends on how complete the documents are and how fast the case is reviewed.

185 visa-free countries with a Greek passport

Don’t want to figure this out alone?

We handle the whole process end to end: we check your documents, match a program to your situation and give you honest timelines and costs. Leave your details and a migration expert will get back to you. The first consultation is free.

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