Can I easily get a passport?
Yes: any Greek citizen can get a passport. Validity is 10 years for 14+ and 3 years for under-14 (the "5 years" figure is outdated — changed by Law 4962/2022 from 1.9.2022). It's issued by the Hellenic Police (Passport Directorate), with in-person attendance for biometrics; abroad via consulates. Appointments and tracking at passport.gov.gr; KEP doesn't issue passports (only for the e-fee). Cost ~€80 for adults (~€71 for under-14). Child passport: minor present + parent; with shared custody the other parent's consent is needed. In short: yes, with attendance and ~€80.
📋 The rules
- Validity 10 years (14+); 3 years under 14
- Issued by the Hellenic Police (Passport Offices), not KEP
- Mandatory in-person attendance (biometrics)
- Cost ~€80 adults (~€71 under-14)
- Appointments & tracking: passport.gov.gr
🔓 Exceptions
- Urgent issuance for documented serious reasons
- Child passport with shared custody: the other parent's consent
- A passport may be withheld for legal reasons
⚠️ Penalties & fines
There's no "fine" — a passport is every citizen's right. The stake is practical: without a valid passport you can't travel outside the EU/Schengen. Beware outdated figures: validity is 10 years (not 5), and the cost is ~€80 (the "€84.40"/"€73.60" still circulate but are old). It's also a myth that "you get a passport at KEP or fully online" — in-person attendance for biometrics is required. To get it: book an appointment at passport.gov.gr, pay the e-fee, and go to the Passport Office with the documents; for a child, with a parent and, if needed, the other parent's consent.
📎 Official sources
- Hellenic Police — Passport Directorate →
- Law 4962/2022 (Art. 87) — passport validity →
- gov.gr — issuing a passport →
❓ Frequently asked
How long is a passport valid?
The Greek passport is valid 10 years for those 14 and over, and 3 years for children under 14. Validity rose from 5 to 10 years with Law 4962/2022, in effect from 1 September 2022. The "5 years" figure is now outdated.
Where do I get a passport?
The passport is issued by the Hellenic Police, through the Passport Offices, with in-person attendance to capture biometrics. Abroad, it's issued via consulates. KEP doesn't issue passports; it's only used to pay the e-fee.
How much does it cost?
The cost via e-fee is about €80 for adults and about €71 for children under 14. Older figures, such as €84.40 or €73.60, still circulate but are outdated. The cost covers the digital fee, the booklet and postage.
Can I get a passport online or at KEP?
Not entirely. It's a myth that a passport is issued fully online or at KEP. In-person attendance at the Passport Office is required to capture biometrics. Via passport.gov.gr you book an appointment and track the application's progress.
What's needed for a child's passport?
For a minor's passport, the child and the parent with custody must attend. With shared custody, the other parent's certified written consent is also needed. A child passport is valid 3 years for children under 14.
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