[Knuperup]

Hey,

I was wondering if anyone could help me?

I am American-Greek, I was born here is America. My Husband and I are thinking about moving to Greece. My grandfather is 100% greek;however, he was not born in Greece. His Mother, my great-grandmother was born there, his father was to. Can I become a citizen with proof that they were born there, and I also have other relatives still residing there. Can anyone help?

[acrules3]

If your paternal grandfather's parents were born in Greece, and they are registered in the municipal records in Greece, then you should be fine. The process will take a few years, and is complicated [you need to find your parents' and grandparents' wedding certificates, and birth certificates] but you should be okay.

If it is your maternal grandfather's parents, then it is a bit more complicated.

The key thing is to find the municipal registration of the ancestor who was born in Greece. Without that, it doesn't matter that anyone is "100% Greek" - it will not matter to the authorities... So find the city/village where the ancestor was born, and see if they are registered in the "Dimotologio" or the "Mitroo Arrenon". Either of the two will get you what you need.