Greek Citizenship
Interviewing for Greek Citizenship? Here’s Three Keys To Success
Written By: Christophoros
Obtaining Greek Citizenship through naturalization requires applicants to successfully pass an interview conducted by a government official, in accordance with Article 10 of the Greek Nationality Code. Of course, not everyone pursuing citizenship needs to go the naturalization route – only those whose parents weren’t citizens, and therefore must link their ancestry through a more distant relative, such as a grandparent or uncle.
Many people are curious about what the interview entails, and the easiest way to explain it is by characterizing the test as a measure of one’s Greekness. Those who have completed it say they’ve been asked anywhere between two and 30 questions regarding their knowledge of Greek history, Greek affairs and their subjective love of Greece.
Read More5 Ways to Get Your Greek Citizenship Done Faster
Written By: Christophoros
As many in the Greek Diaspora know all too well, getting your Greek Citizenship can be a long and difficult process. This is because people are often stuck communicating with the Greek government through consulates and embassies in America, which are often understaffed and poor at communication.
We at KTE have heard countless stories from Greeks living all over the world about how hard it is to track down all the necessary documents to make their Greek citizenry official, even after multiple years into the process. Well, we figured, enough is enough. As Greek Americans who have been through the process and whose father is a lawyer, here are five ways to get your Greek Citizenship done faster.
Read MoreWhy Men Of The Greek Diaspora Should Do Their Military Service
Written By: Christophoros
I once called up the Greek Consulate of Los Angeles to set a date for my required military service, and the employee on the other end of the line automatically assumed I was attempting to secure an exemption. She was quite surprised when I explained to her that I fully intended to complete the obligatory three months of training for Greek citizens born abroad.
During that same phone call, I was informed I did not have to complete the mandatory training if I spent less than six months per year in Greece – a loophole I already knew about – to which I reaffirmed my desire to serve.
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