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🏆 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 & COSTS
Application Fee $108
Passport Fee $86
📋 ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Min 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 & 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 & 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.

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