Greece - 2012
What is the general law provision for naturalisation?
- Code:
- RED103
- Key Area:
- Political & Civic Participation
- Strand(s):
- Equality
| Short Answer |
The main requirement is 7 years of legal stay in the country.
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| Qualitative Info |
According to Article 2 of the Law 3838/2010, the article 5 of the Nationality Code has been amended. The conditions for naturalisation, apart from the minimum legal stay, require that the candidate should not have been condemned for a series of crimes, should not be under deportation proceedings, and he/she should hold a long duration title of residence, such as long-term residence permit, residence permit for family members of EU citizen, recognised political refugee etc. |
| Data | Seven years; for political refugees, 3 years |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Political participation, Integration - social cohesion |
| External Url | http://www.ypes.gr/UserFiles/24e0c302-6021-4a6b-b7e4-8259e281e5f3/N_3838_1.pdf |
| Situation(s) |
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| Library |
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| Short Answer |
The main requirement is 7 years of legal stay in the country. However, the 5.2.2013 decision of Council of State declared unconstitutional the 2010 Citizenship Law (3838/2010) and a new law is expected to be voted on this matter. |
| Qualitative Info |
According to Article 2 of the Law 3838/2010, the article 5 of the Nationality Code has been amended. The conditions for naturalisation, apart from the minimum legal stay, require that the candidate should not have been condemned for a series of crimes, should not be under deportation proceedings, and he/she should hold a long duration title of residence, such as long-term residence permit, residence permit for family members of EU citizen, recognised political refugee etc. However, the 5.2.2013 decision of Council of State declared unconstitutional the 2010 Citizenship Law (3838/2010) and a new law is expected to be voted on this matter. Source:
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| Data | Seven years; for political refugees, 3 years |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Political participation, Integration - social cohesion |
| External Url | http://www.ypes.gr/UserFiles/24e0c302-6021-4a6b-b7e4-8259e281e5f3/N_3838_1.pdf |
| Situation(s) |
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| Library |
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