At a glance
Points of service
Digital provision points
- The service is not provided digitally
Number of required documents
Fees
Provided without cost
Estimated Time
5 days
Description
Basic information
Competent body
Provided to
Related links
Validity duration
5 days
Notes
Last update
14/04/2025
Application
Application Type
Submission by:
Submitted by:
Title
Notes:
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Any public document bearing the applicant’s photograph and details
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Two (2) photographs ...
Photograph
Two (2) photographs
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person)
Submitted by: Persons
Relevant Procedure: MyPhoto for citizens
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2
Police identity card, old expired passports, driving licence or any public document with bearing a p ...
Identification document
Police identity card, old expired passports, driving licence or any public document with bearing a photograph and details of the person concerned.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: In the absence of an identification document, two witnesses with a valid passport or police identity card certifying the identity of the person concerned.
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3
Printed travel ticket. ...
Ticket
Printed travel ticket.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person)
Submitted by: Persons
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Confirmation from the nearest local foreign police authority that the loss or theft of the applicant ...
Certificate (conditional)
Confirmation from the nearest local foreign police authority that the loss or theft of the applicant’s Greek passport has been reported.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person)
Submitted by: Persons
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Administrative
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5
A solemn declaration under Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 regarding the place, time and circumstances of ...
Solemn Declaration (conditional)
A solemn declaration under Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 regarding the place, time and circumstances of the loss or theft of the passport.
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person)
Submitted by: Persons
Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes: The procedure involves the person concerned issuing an electronic solemn declaration without needing to visit an administrative authority or a Citizens’ Service Centre (KEP). You can access the service for issuing an electronic solemn declaration in the following two (2) ways: a) using your personal web banking codes for one of the available banks or b) using your personal TAXISnet passwords (after logging in once with your web banking codes to confirm your mobile phone number). You will then receive confirmation codes by text message on your mobile phone. The electronic solemn declaration that you will issue is legally equivalent to a solemn declaration bearing an authentic signature and you can either send it electronically or print it out and submit it to a public authority. At the same time, citizens retain the right to physically sign a solemn declaration pursuant to Article 8 of Law 1599/86, and to submit it to the competent authority as a supporting document.
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Other
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A birth or family status certificate, issued by a consulate on behalf of an embassy ...
Birth certificate (Census) (conditional) (ex officio)
A birth or family status certificate, issued by a consulate on behalf of an embassy
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Ex officio (manual)
Notes: Infants and minors should first be registered in the Greek population registers. In such cases, the physical presence of both parents, or of one parent with the consent of the other parent, or of the person exercising custody or guardianship of the minor. For more information, please contact the locally competent embassy / consular authority or visit its official website. No emergency travel documents will be issued to non-registered persons or persons with a non-settled civil status. The usual registration procedure in the Greek civil registers should be followed before the passport is issued.
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Administrative, Age
Requirements
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Citizenship
Greek citizens and third-country nationals who held a Greek travel document, refugees recognised by Greece, or beneficiaries of international protection.
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Other
Emergency situations, such as: accident, sickness, death, theft, loss, total destruction, misappropriation, etc. of the passport and inability to replace it in due time.
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Professional
In exceptional circumstances, it may be issued for proven serious professional, family or other reasons.
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4
Administrative
Two witnesses with a valid passport or police identity card confirming the identity of the person concerned, if the applicant does not have an identification document.
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Age
For minors, registration in the Greek population registers is required, as well as the physical presence of both parents, or of one parent with the consent of the other parent, or of the person exercising custody or guardianship of the minor.
Output & Results
Output
Steps
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1
Receipt of a request from the citizen
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The official receives the application from the citizen.
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2
Receipt of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The documents are received and, where necessary, photocopies are made for archiving.
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3
Checking of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description The correctness of the required supporting documents is checked.
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4
Preparation of an emergency travel document
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The official draws up the emergency travel document.
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Checking
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description The official checks the correctness of the entries.
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Printing
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description After the check, the official prints the document.
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Presentation of the emergency travel document to the person concerned
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description The official shows the drafted document to the person concerned for review and approval.
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Signature of the person concerned
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Signature
Description After the consent of the person concerned, it is signed by them.
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Affixing of photograph, signature and stamps
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The photograph is affixed and signed by the official, and both the photograph and the official’s signature are stamped.
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Delivery and filing of copies
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The official delivers the travel document to the person concerned and files the copy of the relevant supporting documents in the consulate’s archive.
Other information
Alternative titles
Official title
Languages supported
Legislation
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European Directive 997/2019
Description Establishing an EU Emergency Travel Document and repealing Decision 96/409/CFSP.
Legal references Link
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Law 4781/2021 (Government Gazette 31/Α) Articles 299-300
Description On the organisation and operation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the World Council of Hellenes Abroad and on the arrangement of matters of international development cooperation and humanitarian aid and other provisions.
Legal references Link
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Law 3103/2003 (Government Gazette 23/Α) Articles 1 par. 1
Description On the issuance of passports by the Hellenic Police and other provisions. ‘... The powers concerning ... emergency travel documents for the repatriation of Greek citizens and emergency travel documents continue to be exercised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.’
Legal references Link
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Law 2968/2001 (Government Gazette 280/Α) Articles 3 par. b΄
Description Ratifying the decisions of the representatives of the governments of the Member States, meeting within the framework of the Council of the European Union regarding the protection of citizens of the European Union, on behalf of the diplomatic and consular delegations and on the establishment of the emergency travel document.
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision 10302/2020 (Government Gazette 2036/Β)
Description On the procedure for the granting of travel documents to beneficiaries of refugee status, beneficiaries of subsidiary protection and applicants for international protection.
Legal references Link
Categories
Τype of procedure
Trigger
Trigger (submission method)
Type
End of Process
Ιndefinite
