Language of documents for submission to the Greek administration - Translation Source

Documents required by the Greek administration shall be submitted in the Greek language, except the supporting documents which are issued by foreign authorities and should be ratificated.

Two types of Validation:

a. Ratification of the Hague Convention (Apostille)

For those States which have acceded to the Hague Convention, for which Greece has no reservations, Public Administration accepts this ratification (APOSTILLE), which is set by the competent foreign authority on the foreign document.

and

b. Consular validation.

For those States which have not acceded to the Hague Convention,

validation is required by the Greek Consular Authority of the country of origin of paper.

The translation of foreign public documents in Greece is made by:

1. The Translation service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or
2. Lawyer, member of the Greek Law Association with his genuine signature and stamp.

Author

Maria Dianellou- Tax Advisor –Taxblock Team