Passport collection

Passport collection
Passports must be collected in person or by a legal guardian or person dully authorized to do so. In this case, proper identification is required, along with an authorization bearing his/her signature certified by the Greek Consular Office.

Passports are usually issued 4 to 6 weeks following the date of application. Once it arrives, the applicant is informed via email.

The application receipt must be provided at the time of the collection.

When collecting the new one you must present your old passport in order for it to be invalidated.

Please note:
• Passports that remain uncollected for more than six months are returned to the competent authorities in Greece.

For further information regarding issuing a passport, you may visit the website of the Greek police - National Passport Center.