Path to citizenship
- Apply365-1095 days
- Citizenshipgranted
Overview
- Country
- Greece
- Program
- Greek Citizenship for Ethnic Greeks (Omogeneia)
- Local name
- Ομογένεια — Πολιτογράφηση Ομογενών
- Type
- Ethnic Return
- Status
- Active
- Processing time
- 365-1095 days
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Visa-free countries
- 185 destinations
- Passport rank
- #4 (Henley Index)
Fast-track naturalization for ethnic Greeks (omogeneis) whose ancestors left Greece or whose families have maintained Greek ethnic identity. Applicants must demonstrate "Greek consciousness" through language, participation in Greek diaspora organizations, cultural ties, and/or Orthodox faith. Includes descendants of Greeks from historical communities outside modern Greece (Pontus, Asia Minor, Egypt, etc.).
Fees and costs
- Application fee
- $108
- Passport fee
- $86
Eligibility and requirements
- Minimum age 18+
- Police clearance required
- Medical exam not required
- Interview required
- Language B1 (Certificate of Greek Language Proficiency (Πιστοποιητικό Ελληνομάθειας))
- Language exemptions Applicants who completed education in Greek may be exempt
- Civics test Greek history, culture, and political institutions exam
- Oath required
Ancestry requirements
- Generational limit
- No limit
- Ancestor citizenship
- Not required
- Ethnic origin
- Greek
Family
- Dependents
- Allowed
- Spouse
- Not included
- Max child age
- 18
Passport and mobility
- Passport rank
- #4 (Henley Index)
- Visa-free access
- 185 countries
- Passport validity
- 5 years
- EU citizenship
- Yes
- Schengen access
- Yes
- US E-2 treaty
- Yes — eligible for US investor visa
Physical presence
- Must visit country
- Yes
How to apply
- Method
- Both
- Apply from abroad
- Yes
- Application type
- Open
- Official website
- www.mfa.gr
- Legal basis
- Greek Citizenship Code (Law 3284/2004, Articles 10-15), Law 4735/2020
Notes and caveats
Highly discretionary process — authorities assess "Greek consciousness" and cultural ties. Evidence includes: participation in Greek Orthodox Church, membership in Greek diaspora organizations, knowledge of Greek language and culture, family history documentation. This is a naturalization pathway, not automatic recognition. Distinct from descent-based citizenship which requires documented municipal registration.