Greece's Citizenship by Descent

2nd Generation Limit: Claims are limited to a parent or grandparent

General: Applicants must provide comprehensive documentation proving their lineage to a Greek citizen+Typically, this involves proving that at least one ancestor was a Greek citizen or held Greek nationality+Specific Documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates (if applicable)+All foreign documents must be translated into Greek by a certified translator+ Documents, particularly those issued outside Greece, may need to be legalized according to Greek legal requirements and apostilled+Additional Proof of Lineage: In cases where standard records are unavailable, other documentation such as baptismal records, census records, military records, or immigration records may be accepted, but they must be officially substantiated.

Citizenship Continuity: The ancestor must have maintained Greek citizenship until the birth of the next generation+Renouncement Rules: If the ancestor renounced their Greek citizenship before the birth of the next descendant, it could break the chain of eligibility for citizenship.+Naturalization Impact: If the ancestor naturalized in another country before the birth of the next generation, this could affect eligibility depending on the specific laws.

Criminal Record: A clean criminal record is generally required, particularly if the applicant intends to reside in Greece or obtain a Greek passport+Oath of Allegiance: Applicants may be required to take an oath of allegiance to Greece as part of the citizenship process.