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Greece: document checklist

Every document you need for a Greece citizenship-by-descent case — who issues it, how to request it, and roughly what it costs and takes.

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Municipal registry (Dimotologio) record

Issuing Authority
Greek municipality of ancestor's registration
Request Method
Written request or in-person through consulate
Cost
Modest fee
Timeline
8–20 weeks

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