Greek Passport Benefits

• Access to 174 countries worldwide
• Rights within EU:
• Live and work
• Travel freely
• Study
• Purchase property
• Run businesses

Paths to Greek Citizenship

Citizenship by Birth

Eligibility criteria:

• One parent is a Greek national, OR
• Born in Greece to foreign parents who:
• Have lived in Greece for 5+ years
• Child is enrolled in Greek school

Citizenship through Education

Requirements:

• Completion of six years of Greek secondary education, OR
• Obtained higher education in Greece

Citizenship for Ethnic Greeks

• Available to foreign nationals of Greek descent

Citizenship through Naturalization

Requirements:

• Must be 18+ years old
• Clean criminal record
• No previous deportation from Greece
• Legal residence in Greece for:
• Standard period: 7 years
• Special cases: 3 years
• Legal basis: Law 3284/2004

Residence Permit Options

Financial Independence Permit

Requirements:

• Monthly income exceeding €2,000
• Income adjustments for family:
• +20% for spouse
• +15% per child
  Permit details:
• Initial duration: 2 years
• Renewal period: Every 3 years
• Note: Strict documentation requirements

Golden Visa Program

Details:

• Investment requirement: €250,000 in real estate
• Validity: 5 years, renewable
• Popular choice: Over 5,700 visas issued (2013-2017)
  Eligible family members:
• Spouse
• Children under 21
• Parents
• In-laws

Important Notes

• Greece does not offer citizenship by investment (unlike Malta or Cyprus)
• Golden Visa can be a pathway to citizenship after meeting residency requirements
• Tranio offers assistance with:
• Property purchase
• Residence permit applications

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