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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport for Customer and spouse (previous passport if current one is less
than two years old)
- Inventory, detailed and consularized by Greek Consulate in country of
origin, to be TRANSLATED at destination (must include make, model and serial
number of ALL APPLIANCES, the quality, and quantity, square feet, and color of
any woven floor covering in the shipment and auto, if any)
- Law 1599 Form (Ipefthini di losi) stating that you will keep the goods in
your possession for at least one year
- Letter from owner of goods authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment
- Repatriating Greeks, persons with Greek ancestry, persons married to or
children of Greek citizens, Greek Military and foreign EEC members
- Customer must have been abroad for at least two years
- Certificate of Repatriation (allows a Customer to bring goods into Greece
duty-free) Inventory list
- Foreigners coming to work
- Certificate of Secondary Residence
- Housing Contract
- Bank Guarantee
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
CUSTOMER MUST BE IN GREECE AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND HIS
PASSPORT MUST BE PRESENTED
If shipment belongs to GREEK REPATRIATE, OWNER MUST PERSONALLY ATTEND
CLEARANCE
Personal effects and household goods are generally duty-free
ALL ITEMS brought in must be re-exported, or customs duty will be assessed
when leaving
For foreigners coming to work in Greece, VAT (Value Added Tax) is payable
on all goods
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
Only one of each appliance allowed – advise make and serial number on
inventory
Office equipment such as facsimile, photocopies and telephone systems are
dutiable
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Alcohol and tobacco products
Matches
Firearms
Drugs and medicines
Playing cards
MOTOR VEHICLES
Must be in owner's possession for at least six months
Restrictions apply to vehicles with diesel engines
Duties vary according to make, model and length of time car owned
Documents required:
- Consular Certificate from origin
- Must be listed on household goods inventory
- Registration plates and vehicle road license showing that the
appropriate road tax has been paid in the country of origin
- Drivers License
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of
customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, we cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays,
or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.
Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.