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5 Things you Need to Know About Greek Citizenship
by Lena Burkut WriterIt is the principal of jus sanguinis that governs the
nationality law of Greece. The Greek citizenship can only be acquired through
descent or naturalization. Also, the citizens of Greece automatically become
the citizens of the EU and experience similar privileges.
Here are some more facts about
Greek citizenship that will take you by surprise.
1.
Citizenship by Birth applies to Children Born out of
Wedlock too.
As we know that all children born
to Greek parents or Greek residents are Greek Citizens, the same law applies to
children born out of the wedlock too.
Yes, provided that the mother
of the child is Greek, or the father is proven Greek through a paternity test;
the child is a Greek Citizen. Such a citizenship is obtained through
application but.
A child of Greek father, who
is above 18 years of age, does not have to apply for citizenship if they can
submit a chain of citizenship proofs. These proofs include a series of birth
and marriage certificates.
2.
Naturalisation Requirements for Obtaining Greek
Passport
If a child was born abroad and
wants to claim their citizenship, they must apply and fulfil all the
requirements of naturalisation.
The naturalisation
requirements for ethnic and non-ethnic alien in Greece vary:
a.
The ethnic
Greek must make a declaration in front of the Mayor, Chairman, or the Head of
the Village council of the city or state they are getting naturalised in. Along
with the representative of the government, two other Greek citizens ought to be
present to witness the declaration.
b.
Now, this
declaration is submitted to the Greek Counsul of Domicile, which later
transfers it to the Ministry of Interiors.
c.
For the
aliens, or the non-ethnic applicants, there is a condition that they will have
to live in the country for at least 7 years as a permanent resident to make the
declaration.
3.
Citizenship
by Marriage
Unlike the past century, the
Greek government has become strict in awarding people citizenship of the state
just because they married a Greek.
4.
Dual Citizenship and Loss of Citizenship
When an individual applies for
citizenship of another nation, they do not leave their citizenship. Dual
Citizenship is accepted by the Greek Citizenship Programme. However, if the individual
wishes to renounce their citizenship, they can do so by submitting an
application to the Ministry of Interiors.
5.
Greece Citizenship by Investment
The Greece Citizenship by Investment
Program is a part
of several investment visa programmes launched by the Greek government to
encourage Foreign Direct Investments in the region.
To gain access to residing and
travelling rights to all European Union Nations through Greek citizenship, the
least investment you can make is €250,000 in the real estate of Greece. The
property can either be residential or commercial. No matter what, it will
secure your and your family’s right to live under the pristine Greek skies as
you wish.
Although the process will
require you to invest your valuable time and money, once you are a Greek
citizen, there will be ample of opportunities open for you to grow.
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