{"id":516,"date":"2025-08-08T12:11:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T12:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/?post_type=service&#038;p=516"},"modified":"2025-09-15T09:35:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T09:35:52","slug":"citizenship-through-naturalisation-for-aliens-of-greek-ethnic-origin","status":"publish","type":"service","link":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/services\/citizen-services\/greek-citizenship\/citizenship-through-naturalisation-for-aliens-of-greek-ethnic-origin\/","title":{"rendered":"Citizenship through Naturalisation for Aliens of Greek ethnic origin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Applicable in cases where: a) the applicant\u2019s parent is not registered with a Greek Municipality, hence is not a registered Greek citizen and the relevant certificate cannot be obtained. Greek citizenship is claimed through a grandparent,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or b) The applicant's parent acquired Greek citizenship AFTER the applicant's birth, either through naturalisation or through the procedure outlined in Article 14 of the Greek Citizenship Code\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The required documents are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Application form<\/strong> (must be filled in in Greek).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Valid <strong>passport <\/strong>and one ID-type <strong>photograph<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022<strong> Applicant\u2019s birth certificate<\/strong> duly legalised and translated in Greek. Please note that for UK birth certificates it must be the full \/ long form legalised with the apostille endorsement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Birth and Marriage Certificates of parents and Greek ancestors<\/strong> (duly legalised and officially translated) to prove descent from a Greek citizen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Baptism certificates<\/strong> (if it exists) (with official translation in Greek if needed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Registration of Greek ancestors<\/strong> with a Greek Municipality or the military records (for male ancestors).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Recent <strong>Criminal Record Certificate<\/strong> (by ACRO Criminal Records Office) of the applicant (with Apostille and official translation into Greek).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>Any further documents <\/strong>supporting the application and demonstrating the applicant\u2019s Greek ethnic origin and sense of national identity (e.g. old Greek passports, attendance in Greek schools or Greek language courses, church certificates, participation in Greek communities overseas, registration with consular records etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 This process also includes an <strong>interview <\/strong>with the applicant at the Consular Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Consular Fees:<\/strong><\/td><td>The equivalent of 140 EUROS in GBP.<br>For documents that authentication of the original signature is required, it is priced at 10 Euros for Greek\/EU citizens and 30 Euros for third country nationals equivalent in Sterling.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Appointment:<\/strong><\/td><td>Pre-booked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/services\/citizen-services\/appointment-booking-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">appointment<\/a> through the online system for \"Greek Citizenship\"<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application Forms:<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"file-pdf\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-file-pdf \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L224 0l0 128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32l128 0 0 144-208 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 144-48 0c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 64zm384 64l-128 0L256 0 384 128zM176 352l32 0c30.9 0 56 25.1 56 56s-25.1 56-56 56l-16 0 0 32c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-48 0-80c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 80c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24l-16 0 0 48 16 0zm96-80l32 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 64c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48l-32 0c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16l0-128c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16zm32 128c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16l0-64c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-16 0 0 96 16 0zm80-112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16l48 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 32 32 0c8.8 0 16 7.2 16 16s-7.2 16-16 16l-32 0 0 48c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16s-16-7.2-16-16l0-64 0-64z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/media\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/aitisi_politografisis_NATURALISATION_FORM.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application Form<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE \/ GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 All non-Greek certificates to be submitted must be originals \/ certified copies of the original produced by the issuing authority (not a lawyer or notary public).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>LEGALISATION<\/strong>: Documents issued by foreign authorities must be duly legalised and officially translated into Greek. Legalisation is done by APOSTILLE if the documents originates in a country that has signed the Apostille Convention <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hcch.net\/en\/instruments\/conventions\/status-table\/?cid=41\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.hcch.net\/en\/instruments\/conventions\/status-table\/?cid=41 <\/a><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"up-right-from-square\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-up-right-from-square \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M352 0c-12.9 0-24.6 7.8-29.6 19.8s-2.2 25.7 6.9 34.9L370.7 96 201.4 265.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L416 141.3l41.4 41.4c9.2 9.2 22.9 11.9 34.9 6.9s19.8-16.6 19.8-29.6V32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H352zM80 32C35.8 32 0 67.8 0 112V432c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80H400c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80V320c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V432c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16H192c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H80z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> (for UK documents, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/get-document-legalised\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/get-document-legalised<\/a> <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"up-right-from-square\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-up-right-from-square \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M352 0c-12.9 0-24.6 7.8-29.6 19.8s-2.2 25.7 6.9 34.9L370.7 96 201.4 265.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L416 141.3l41.4 41.4c9.2 9.2 22.9 11.9 34.9 6.9s19.8-16.6 19.8-29.6V32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H352zM80 32C35.8 32 0 67.8 0 112V432c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80H400c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80V320c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V432c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16H192c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H80z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>). If the issuing country is not a contracting party in the Apostille Convention, the documents must be legalised by the designated public authority of the issuing country and subsequently by the Greek Consular Authorities in the issuing country. The Apostille must be done first \u2013 before the translation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>TRANSLATIONS<\/strong>: For the purposes of nationality applications, translations are accepted only by translators included in the Register of<a href=\"https:\/\/metafraseis.services.gov.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Certified Translators<\/a> <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"arrow-up-right-from-square\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-arrow-up-right-from-square \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M320 0c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32h82.7L201.4 265.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0L448 109.3V192c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32V32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32H320zM80 32C35.8 32 0 67.8 0 112V432c0 44.2 35.8 80 80 80H400c44.2 0 80-35.8 80-80V320c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32V432c0 8.8-7.2 16-16 16H80c-8.8 0-16-7.2-16-16V112c0-8.8 7.2-16 16-16H192c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32s-14.3-32-32-32H80z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or qualified lawyers in Greece or graduates from Ionian University\/Translation &amp; Interpreting Department. Translations are accepted in original form signed with wet ink or digital signature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The translation must include the APOSTILLE. Names of persons and places must be translated\/converted to Greek in a consistent way and in lowercase accented characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 <strong>NAME DETAILS<\/strong>: All names and other particulars of the applicant and ancestors should appear in a consistent way in all documents and translations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 At the event the name\/surname given at birth has changed (e.g. the passport has a different name), then the deed poll or other official document regarding the change must be provided, duly legalised and translated. Similarly, married women who changed their surname to that of their spouse, must provide their original marriage certificate, duly legalised and translated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 If the applicant was born out of wedlock and derives Greek citizenship through the paternal line, an additional <strong>Certificate of No Marriage<\/strong> (at the time of the child's birth and 300 days prior) must be submitted for the foreign mother, issued by her country of nationality and\/or country of residence (UK), duly certified and officially translated. \u2013 For the UK, a 'No Trace of Marriage Certificate' from the General Register Office or an equivalent authority is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; If, at the time of the oath-taking, there are minor children, they automatically acquire Greek citizenship \u2014 without any further procedure or additional cost. The applicant is required to declare their family status and additionally submit their marriage certificate and the birth certificates of their children (duly certified and translated), as well as their passports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; The original documents, including UK certificates, are kept by the examining authority and NOT returned to the applicant upon completion of the process (unless application is unsuccessful). For this reason we strongly suggest that applicants purchase more than one originals\/certified copies from the General Register Office, so they do not submit the one they keep in their records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Our Office as well as the competent Citizenship Office in Greece have the right to request additional documents or information at any stage of the process if necessary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applicable in cases where: a) the applicant\u2019s parent is not registered with a Greek Municipality, hence is not a registered Greek citizen and the relevant certificate cannot be obtained. Greek citizenship is claimed through a grandparent, Or b) The applicant's parent acquired Greek citizenship AFTER the applicant's birth, either through naturalisation or through the procedure [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":502,"menu_order":20,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"service_icon":""},"service-category":[39,38],"class_list":["post-516","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry","service-category-manchester-services","service-category-london-services"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/516","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/service"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service\/502"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=516"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mfa.gr\/uk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service-category?post=516"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}