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Greek citizenship for individuals of Greek descent abroad is a pathway to reconnect with their heritage and gain rights associated with EU citizenship. Eligibility hinges on family history and documentation, including vital records to prove lineage. 

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George. Giorgos. Yorgos. To a Greek clerk, these George. Giorgos. Yorgos. 
To a Greek clerk, these might be three different people. 
📜One papou can appear in four documents with four different spellings: his Greek birth record, a ship manifest, his US naturalization and his son’s birth certificate. 

Dates drift too: Greece used the Julian calendar until 1923, so the same birthday can appear 13 days apart.

Before you file anything:
✔️ List every spelling of every name
✔️ List every date, document by document
✔️ Flag the mismatches so they can be corrected or explained officially, and your certified translations stay consistent

Don’t let a spelling cost you months.

📩 Contact us to discuss.

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Your last name sounds Greek? That’s not enough to Your last name sounds Greek? 
That’s not enough to obtain Greek citizenship. 

🇬🇷Greece doesn’t look at your name, your village stories or your DNA test. It checks paperwork. Ask yourself:

1️⃣ Was your Greek parent or grandparent registered in a Greek municipal registry (Δημοτολόγιο)?
2️⃣ Were the marriages in your family line registered in Greece, not just abroad?
3️⃣ Do the names and dates match across your Greek and foreign records?
✅Three yeses? You may have a strong case.
🚫A “No” or “Not Sure” doesn’t end your eligibility. It means more homework, and missing records can often be found and/or corrected.

📩 Contact us to discuss your family’s path to Greek citizenship.

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Taxation for Dual Citizens Got your Greek passport Taxation for Dual Citizens
Got your Greek passport? That doesn’t make you a Greek taxpayer. 🇬🇷🇺🇸

Citizenship is a legal and civil status. Tax residency is a separate question of fact, based on where your life is actually centered.

You’re generally a Greek tax resident if:
🏠 your home, family, work and finances are centered in Greece, or
📅 you spend more than 183 days in Greece in any 12-month period
Tax residents are taxed on worldwide income (subject to any double tax treaty). Non-residents are taxed only on Greek-source income, like rent from a Greek property.

⚠️ Long stays, remote work for a Greek employer or moving your economic life to Greece can make you a resident without you realizing it.

Even as a non-resident, Greek property brings obligations: an AFM, a tax representative, ENFIA, transfer tax, and inheritance and gift tax.

📩 Contact us to discuss

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Greek citizenship through naturalization: did you Greek citizenship through naturalization: did you know there are two very different paths? 🇬🇷

👉 Foreigners with no Greek origin (Articles 5, 5A and 6 of the Greek Citizenship Code) need:

✔️7 years of legal residence in Greece
✔️the ΠΕΓΠ exam in Greek language, history and culture
✔️proof of economic and social integration
✔️a €550 fee
✔️clean criminal record

👉 Applicants of Greek origin living abroad (Article 10) can:

✔️apply from home, with no residence in Greece
✔️apply at their local Greek Consulate
✔️prove their Greek roots through their ancestors' documents
✔️skip the ΠΕΓΠ exam
✔️pay just a €100 fee
✔️clean criminal record

💡 Even better: if one of your parents was a Greek citizen, you may already be Greek by birth and only need to register. No naturalization needed!

Not sure which path is yours? We review your family records and find the correct route to your Greek citizenship.

📩 DM us or visit greekcitizenships.com

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🇬🇷🇺🇸 The United States has officially recognized 🇬🇷🇺🇸 
The United States has officially recognized that Greece has completed all the requirements of the US Visa Waiver Program. A letter of recognition was handed to the Greek Minister of Citizen Protection in Athens on 6 October 2026, after years of close cooperation between the two countries.

Did you know? Greeks never actually lost visa-free travel. Greece has been in the program since 2010. From 2015, though, it was under closer US review, and in 2016 ESTA validity for Greek citizens was cut to just one year. Full two-year validity returned in 2019, and now Greece's compliance is officially recognized.

✈️ Before you fly, you still need:
✔️ an approved ESTA (it's not a visa)
✔️ a biometric Greek e-passport
✔️ a trip of up to 90 days, for tourism or business only
✔️ final approval from US border officers on arrival

👉 Dual Greek-US citizens: you must enter the US on your US passport. ESTA is not for US citizens.

Need help with your Greek passport, Greek citizenship or documents for travel? We're here to help.

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🇬🇷 Selling property in Greece? Here's what you nee 🇬🇷 Selling property in Greece? Here's what you need to know about the Capital Gains Tax (Φόρος Υπεραξίας) 

🕰 The 15% tax on profits from property sales has been suspended since it was introduced, and the current suspension runs until 31 December 2026. The government has signalled a further extension into 2027, and even permanent abolition is on the table. Until it's legislated, though, the official end date remains 31.12.2026.

If it were applied, the tax would hit individuals who sell property, a share of property, bare ownership or usufruct, building-coefficient titles (ΤΜΣ), or shares in real-estate-heavy companies.

It would NOT apply to inheritances, donations or parental gifts. These are covered by a separate tax.

Planning a sale or transfer? Get in touch before you sign. A well-timed transaction can save you thousands.

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🏠 Buying a home in Greece? A major change is comin 🏠 Buying a home in Greece? A major change is coming.

From 1 July 2027, the Property Transfer Tax on homes rises from 3% to 15% (15.45% with the municipal surcharge) for certain non-EU buyers.

The new rate applies only if the buyer is:
✔️ an individual (not a company)
✔️ a citizen of a non-EU / non-EEA country
✔️ without long-term resident status in Greece
✔️ buying residential property

🇬🇷 Good news for the diaspora: Greek citizens are exempt, as are EU/EEA citizens, long-term residents and second-generation permit holders. Commercial property and land are not affected.

The measure was announced at TIF 2026 and still has to pass through Parliament, so details may change. We'll keep you updated.

Are you of Greek descent and planning to buy? Now is the time to secure your Greek citizenship and plan your purchase.

📩 DM us or visit greekcitizenships.com

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🇬🇷Greece needs you! 🏛️Strengthen your bond with yo 🇬🇷Greece needs you!
🏛️Strengthen your bond with your homeland
🧿Become a Greek citizen 

📧 Contact us for assistance 

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🇬🇷 Greek citizenship can come with important milit 🇬🇷 Greek citizenship can come with important military-service considerations for male applicants.

🙎‍♂️ If you are a Greek citizen or are considering obtaining Greek citizenship, it is important to understand your military status before you apply, travel to Greece, or plan an extended stay.

Age, residence abroad and deferments can all affect your obligations. Recent changes to Greek law make an individual review even more important.

Know your status. Understand your options. Plan ahead.

📩 Contact us for guidance on Greek citizenship and military-service matters.

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🗳 Οι Έλληνες πολίτες που κατοικούν στο εξωτερικό κ 🗳 Οι Έλληνες πολίτες που κατοικούν στο εξωτερικό και επιθυμούν να συμμετάσχουν στις επόμενες εθνικές εκλογές έχουν τη δυνατότητα να υποβάλουν αίτηση εγγραφής στον Ειδικό Εκλογικό Κατάλογο Εξωτερικού μέσω της πλατφόρμας https://apodimoi.ypes.gov.gr

⏳ΠΡΟΘΕΣΜΙΑ: Οι αιτήσεις εγγραφής στους ειδικούς καταλόγους εκλογέων εξωτερικού, καθώς και οι αιτήσεις τροποποίησης ή ακύρωσης της εγγραφής, υποβάλλονται οποτεδήποτε, το αργότερο έως και μία (1) ημέρα μετά από την προκήρυξη των εκλογών αυτών και έως ώρα Ελλάδας 23:59.

📨 Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες επισκεφθείτε: https://apodimoi.ypes.gov.gr/general-instructions

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🗳 Greek citizens residing abroad who wish to vote 🗳 Greek citizens residing abroad who wish to vote in the next national elections can easily and quickly apply to register on the Special Electoral Rolls for Greek Residents Abroad through the platform: https://apodimoi.ypes.gov.gr

⏳ DEADLINE: Applications to register, as well as applications to amend or cancel a registration, can be submitted at any time, but no later than one (1) day after the elections are officially called, by 23:59 Greek time.

🔐You can log in using your personal Taxisnet credentials (AADE), or identity verification with a Greek passport.
ℹ️ For more information, visit: https://apodimoi.ypes.gov.gr/general-instructions

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OBTAINING GREEK CITIZENSHIP The Hellenic Bar Assoc OBTAINING GREEK CITIZENSHIP
The Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois is hosting an informational event focused on Greek citizenship and banking processes.

📆DATE/TIME: Monday, September 28 @ 6:00 p.m.
📍LOCATION: Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, 2501 South Wolf Road, Westchester, IL 60154 
🗣️SPEAKERS: Our team’s Greek-American attorney Christos Kiosses and Greek banking representatives will provide practical guidance on citizenship, property registration, military obligations, banking, loans, credit cards, and property payments in Greece.

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🇬🇷 Getting familiar with gov.gr? Here's what you n 🇬🇷 Getting familiar with gov.gr? Here's what you need to know.

If you're pursuing Greek citizenship, handling an inheritance, or buying property in Greece, gov.gr is the portal you'll run into again and again. It's Greece's single online system for public services, from certificates to tax records (AFM) to property registrations.

The good news: many of these can be requested online, even from abroad. The tricky part: knowing which service you actually need, what documents it requires, and how it fits into a bigger process like a citizenship application or property transfer.

That's where we come in. 
📩 Contact us to navigate your legal needs together

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Your Greek roots may be your path to Greek citizen Your Greek roots may be your path to Greek citizenship 🧿

If you have Greek ancestry, you may be eligible for citizenship by descent.

📩 Contact us to explore your eligibility and learn more about the process 

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Inherited property in Greece can carry more than f Inherited property in Greece can carry more than financial value; it is part of your family’s history 🇬🇷

If you live abroad and have inherited property in Greece, the legal process may involve inheritance rights, title and ownership checks, property records, documentation and representation before the relevant Greek authorities.

Know your rights. Protect your family property.

📩 Contact us for legal assistance with inheritance and estate matters in Greece.

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Legal documents require more than just translation Legal documents require more than just translation — they require accuracy and compliance.

We provide certified legal translations between Greek and English, ensuring your documents are properly prepared for submission to the relevant authorities in Greece and the United States 🇬🇷 🇺🇸

📩 Trust us with your important documents.

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Your Greek heritage is more than a connection to t Your Greek heritage is more than a connection to the past — it can become part of your children’s future. 🇬🇷

Greek citizenship by descent can create a lasting connection with Greece for you and future generations.

Contact us to explore your eligibility.
Your roots. Their future. 🧿

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Buying property in Greece is an exciting investmen Buying property in Greece is an exciting investment, but it should also be a secure one 🇬🇷🏡

Protect your investment before you sign. Proper legal due diligence is essential. 

📩 Contact us for legal assistance with purchasing property in Greece.

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