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Citizenship By Ancestry Eligibility

Individuals are eligible for Greek citizenship by descent by having a parent or grandparent who is/was a Greek citizen and registered as a citizen in Greece.

There must be an “unbroken chain” of citizens - for example, if your grandparent was a Greek citizen, your parent would need to become a Greek citizen too before you do.

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Who can you include on your application:

Main applicant, his/her children, and siblings.

Application Processing Time:

2-3 years

Documentation Requirement:

Collect all relevant documents and vital records (birth, marriage, and death certificates) linking you to your Greek citizen ancestor. All vital documents must be Apostilled and translated into Greek.

Language Requirement:

If applying through a grandparent, the applicant must have elementary proficiency of the Greek language and demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Greek history and culture.

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The Greek citizenship by descent process has a reputation for being bureaucratic and laborious. Our team of experts at Immigration Diligence is here to make the process as smooth as possible for you. Our team in the U.S. and partners in Athens will ensure your case gets the attention it deserves.

One thing that history shows us is that citizenship by descent rules can change quickly, without warning. The best time to begin your Greek citizenship by descent inquiry was yesterday. The second best time is today.

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Who all can be included

Extend your benefits to your spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents.

Residency Requirement

The Portuguese golden visa residency requirement is very flexible, making it an attractive investment migration option for Americans. You can maintain your residency with just an average of seven days per year in Portugal.

When some countries require investors to stay in the country at least six months per year, Portugal only requires seven days. This allows you to maintain your current lifestyle in the United States while fulfilling the golden visa requirements and working towards citizenship by essentially taking a week-long vacation to Portugal once a year!

Citizenship Requirement

After five years of legal “residency” under the golden visa program, applicants may apply for Portuguese citizenship or permanent residency.

To qualify for citizenship, in addition to fulfilling the five years of investment, applicants must also learn basic Portuguese to an A2 level. However, in lieu of a language test, applicants may also attend 150 hours of virtual Portuguese language lessons from a government-approved language school. Upon completion of the 150 hours, the applicant is considered to have satisfied the language requirement.