China Overseas Chinese Network, September 4, according to Euronet, citing a report from Greece’s Eurolink News Agency, a few days ago, the Greek Ministry of Internal Affairs submitted an amendment to the naturalization law for public consultation, which stipulates that foreign citizens applying for Greek citizenship must take and pass a written test. Test their Greek language and mastery of Greek geography, history, culture and other knowledge.

　　According to reports, there are currently approximately 30,000 pending applications for Greek citizenship that will be subject to review by the new system, including those who applied several years ago.

People who are over 67 years old or who are diagnosed with writing disabilities can change the written test to the oral test.

Greek high school or university graduates are exempt from the test.

　　If the naturalization amendment is passed, then applicants who take the exam will need to pay an additional 250 Euro exam fee.

According to the Greek citizenship procedure, applicants must go through interviews with two officials of the Ministry of the Interior before they are finally determined whether they can obtain Greek citizenship.

And this process will require an administrative fee of 550 euros.

　　On the other hand, a survey conducted in July by the "Immigration Second Generation Rights, Equality and Diversity Organization" (Generation 2.0 RED) showed that foreign permanent residents and their children born and raised in Greece must wait at least 4- It takes 5 years to obtain Greek citizenship.

According to the report, this is the average time it takes for the applicant to submit the application to the Civil Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of the Interior until it is processed.

The report also pointed out that theoretically, second-generation minors of immigrants should obtain Greek citizenship within 6 months, and adults should obtain Greek citizenship within 1 year.

　　Although Greece is not a traditional immigration country, due to its unique environment and climate, its politics has been relatively stable in recent years, and its economy has gradually improved. With the blessing of "golden visas", foreign immigrants settled in Greece have continued to grow.

In recent years, the number of foreigners who are naturalized in Greece has been increasing every year.

　　According to the 1992 Maastricht Treaty, citizens of EU member states are granted European citizenship rights, and they have the right to move freely, settle and work in the entire EU area.

　　According to the data, the current Greek immigrant naturalization has the following conditions:

　　1. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

　　2. The applicant has not been sentenced to imprisonment for more than six months in the first 10 years of the application for naturalization.

　　3. Applicants must not have a record of violating immigration laws or being deported.

　　4. The applicant must have lived in Greece for more than 7 years before applying for naturalization.

　　5. The applicant must hold a 5-year long-term residence permit in Greece.

　　6. Applicants must be fluent in Greek.

　　7. Applicants must be well integrated into the Greek environment in terms of economic and social life. Specific considerations include: understanding Greek history; engaging in certain occupations or economic activities, and participating in charitable and social activities with Greek citizens as much as possible; and having Greek citizens Any family relationship; fulfilling taxpayer obligations in Greece; owning real estate in Greece.

　　8. Applicants can actively participate in the political life of Greece. Specific considerations include: familiarity with the Greek constitution; understanding of the political history of modern Greece; participation in Greek social groups and political associations with Greek citizens.

(Liang Manyu)