The Verdict: Need More Info
It is too early to apply: every version of the rule needs at least three years of lawful residence. Keep your permits current and start preparing for the PEGP exam now.
Article 5(1)(d) of the Citizenship Code asks for seven continuous years, cut to three only for EU citizens, spouses of Greek citizens with a child together, and people with parental responsibility for a Greek child.
Keep renewals inside the window. Under the Immigration Code as amended by Law 5275/2026 you can renew up to three months after expiry, with a monthly late fee after the first two, but a real gap can still break the run.
Build the integration record the Naturalisation Committee weighs under article 5A: tax returns filed, social security paid, a steady address.
The PEGP certificate is a written exam in B1 Greek plus Greek history, geography, culture and institutions, held in April and November, pass mark around 70%. Recent pass rates have run between 44% and 51%, so plan for more than one attempt. You are exempt if you completed the required years at a Greek school or a Greek university. Since article 96 of Law 5225/2025, applicants over 62 may sit the written exam rather than the oral one.