Information on citizenship/naturalization procedures due to the non-reception of the public in the services

As long as services remain closed to the public as part of the preventive measures against the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19), we would like to inform you that the citizenship/naturalization procedures are as follows:

Citizenship declaration process at the Municipality of Athens

Upon our communication with the Population Register of the Municipality of Athens we inform you that, in the context of the preventive measures against coronavirus (Covid-19), the process of the citizenship declaration at the Municipality of Athens with two Greek citizens as witnesses is being held upon phone appointment and since it is verified that applicants have collected all the necessary documents. Those interested are invited to call 2103722112 or 2103722113 and make an appointment, daily from 09:00 to 14:30.

Process of sending the naturalization/citizenship applications to the citizenship services

Interested applicants are requested to send their naturalization and citizenship applications by registered mail or courier and be inquired on the application status electronically.

During this time all scheduled naturalization interviews are cancelled. Interested applicants will be informed by services about the new interview dates. 

Contact with the Male Registry of Athens 

Those who wish to contact the Male Registry Department of Athens, according to a relevant announcement and until the lifting of the preventive measures against coronavirus (COVID-19), this will be done exclusively electronically at the address: [email protected] and by phone at the following numbers: 210 3258309/210 3258302/210 3258307

*Generation 2.0 RED will come back with a new announcement regarding the functioning of citizenship services.

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