Passports

Brief information regarding the issuance of a passport:

For more detailed information, you may visit the website of the Passport Directorate of the Hellenic Police at http://passport.gov.gr

Which Authority is responsible for issuing passports?

Since 01/01/2006, passports are issued exclusively by the Hellenic Police. Consular Authorities are responsible for receiving the required documents and forwarding them to the Hellenic Police for the issuance of the passport.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If you are an adult (18 years of age or older), you will need:

1.    Application, which you complete at the Consulate in person. When submitting the application, if you are over 12 years old, your fingerprints will also be taken.

2.    Yellow CPR card. For residents of Southern Sweden, who are exceptionally served, a document proving the residential address.

3.    Police ID card (issued within the last 10 years), provided that the personal details listed have not changed.
o    (If you do not have a police ID card or if your ID was issued more than ten (10) years ago, you must submit an original birth certificate from the Municipality in Greece where you are registered.
o    If you have access to the gov.gr platform, you may issue and download the birth certificate electronically. Otherwise, please contact the Consular Office for its issuance.)

4.    Old passport, if one exists.

5.    Two recent color biometric photos, 4×6 cm.
Please review carefully the technical specifications for photos. In particular, note the following:

-No bright areas, shadows, or reflections on the face (due to lighting or flash). Likewise, no reflections inside the eyes or on glasses.

-The background must be light-colored, preferably white or light grey up to 5% (not dark). Light grey is preferable if the person has white hair.

-Facial features must not be obscured or altered (e.g., hair on the forehead, heavy makeup).

-Photos must not be digitally altered to remove imperfections.

These points are especially important, as several applications are rejected due to non-compliance with the photo quality standards.

Note:

(A) If you are a permanent-resident draft evader abroad, you must provide a recent (within the last 6 months) certificate of draft evasion status issued by the Military Office.

(B) Minors (under 18) must present the same documents as above. Additionally, both parents must be present.
•    If one parent cannot come to the Consulate, an official written consent is required.
•    For special cases (e.g., children of divorced parents, persons under the guardianship of someone other than their parents), additional documents are required.

Please contact us before coming to the Consulate so we can inform you in detail.

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION:

How much does a passport cost?

•    For persons under 14 years of age: 532.50 DKK
•    For all others: 600 DKK

How long is a Greek passport valid?

•    For persons under 14: valid for 3 years
•    For all others: valid for 10 years
After the expiration of your passport, you must apply for a new one.

How long will it take to receive my passport?

Under normal circumstances, your new passport will be delivered within 1–2 months from the date of application.
However, delays may occur while applications are sent, and a small percentage may be rejected by the Police for specific reasons (e.g., photo not accepted by the system, pending military obligations, etc.).
Therefore, we strongly advise you not to plan any travel until you have received your new passport.
In case of rejection, the process must be repeated from the beginning with an additional fee of 37.5 DKK.

How will I receive my passport?

Once your passport arrives, you will be notified via e-mail to come and collect it.
-If you are an adult, you must collect your passport in person.
-If someone else will collect it, they must have a signed authorization from you with a certified signature.
-A minor’s passport may be collected by one of the parents. If another person collects it, they must present an authorization signed by one parent with certified signature.

What must I bring to collect my passport?
-The “triplicate fee receipt”
-The “receipt of document submission for passport issuance”
-Your old passport (if applicable)
If another person is collecting it on your behalf, they must also bring:
-Their own ID card or passport
-The necessary authorization (see above)

Tip: Once you receive your new passport, sign it and make a photocopy of its first page. In case of loss, this will help with its replacement.

Please collect your passport on time, as passports not collected within 6 months are returned to the Hellenic Police and cancelled.

What should I do if I lose my passport or if it is stolen?

You must file a report with the Police Station in the area where your passport was lost or stolen.

Then you must come to the Consulate with:
-The police report,
-Your Police ID card, issued within the last 10 years, with unchanged personal details.
-If you do not have a Police ID card, you must bring any official document, Greek or Danish, that includes your photograph (e.g., driver’s license).
-If you do not have any such document, you must come with a witness, who can verify your identity.