Expatriateing to Greece.
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my wife and I are retiring in about 3 to 4 years. We are having serious conversations about moving to Chania in Crete. I am the grandson of Greek Citizens that have come to the US. Here us my question. Can someone direct me to where I can start this process? It all sounds very hard to do.
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If both of your grandparents were Greek citizens, then you should be eligible to apply for citizenship by ancestry. To prove this, you will leave the birth certificates marriage certificates come a death certificates and proof of citizenship of your Greek ancestors. Greek citizenship is historically based on being registered in the Municipal Rolls (Dimotologio). If your Greek ancestors weren't registered, you may need additional steps to prove their citizenship.In almost all cases, acquiring the assistance of a Greek attorney that specializes in such matters is necessary.
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Check with Greek Consulate for your area and their web site.
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JKEHAYES said:
my wife and I are retiring in about 3 to 4 years. We are having serious conversations about moving to Chania in Crete. I am the grandson of Greek Citizens that have come to the US. Here us my question. Can someone direct me to where I can start this process? It all sounds very hard to do.
Any help would be appreciated.