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Greece Document Translation Requirements

Need your Greek document translated for the U.S. — or a U.S. document accepted in Greece? Start with the direction: the translation, certification, and apostille rules are not the same.

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Greece document translation requirements — the short answer

Greece follows the sworn translation standard for official documents. Translators certified and listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Yes, for public documents issued in Hague Convention countries. Greece is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. HCCH – Greece competent authority.

01Submitting in Greece
Greece follows the sworn translation standard. Translators certified and listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
02Submitting in the United States
Use a complete English translation with a signed Certificate of Accuracy for USCIS, universities, and credential evaluators. Cover every visible field, seal, stamp, signature, and note.
03Apostille
Yes, for public documents issued in Hague Convention countries. Greece is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. HCCH – Greece competent authority

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What are Greece's document translation requirements?

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Translation standardSworn translation (Licensed translator)
Who can translateTranslators certified and listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs
ApostilleYes, for public documents issued in Hague Convention countries. Greece is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. HCCH – Greece competent authority
Accepted languagesGreek (for official use in Greece)
Responsible authorityGreek Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
Important: If an apostille is required, it should be obtained on the original document before translation.

Official-use requirements

How do document translation rules work in Greece?

The local certification system, who may translate, and what gives the finished document legal effect.

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Who can translate documents for use in Greece?

Greece maintains an official register of certified translators and interpreters recognised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Only translators certified by the Ministry and entered in this register (Μητρώο Πιστοποιημένων Μεταφραστών) can produce translations accepted automatically by Greek public authorities. The Ministry’s explanatory PDF outlines that a certified translation must include a certification clause and translator identification, in accordance with Greek consular services requirements.
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What makes a translation official in Greece?

An official translation must:
  • Be translated by a translator listed in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs registry
  • Include the translator’s name, signature, and certification statement
  • Include any additional elements required by the receiving authority
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    How does Greece treat documents from abroad?

    Foreign public documents must be apostilled or legalised before being accepted in Greece. Once apostilled, they may be translated by a certified translator listed in the official registry.

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    Which direction are your documents going?

    Choose the destination first. It determines the language, certification, and whether an apostille belongs in the packet.

    Greek → English

    Translating Greek documents for the U.S.?

    Greek birth certificates, diplomas, transcripts, and other non-English records need a complete certified English translation for USCIS, U.S. universities, and credential evaluators.

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    Sending U.S. documents to Greece?

    Requirements depend on the receiving country and authority. Confirm whether the original needs an apostille or consular legalization before it is translated.

    Sequence matters: when the original needs an apostille, obtain it before translation so the complete packet can be translated together.
    Check apostille requirements Read the official-use rules for Greece

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    Questions people ask before submitting

    What should I know about Greece document translation requirements?

    What type of translation does Greece require?

    Greece follows the sworn translation standard for official documents. Translations should be completed by: translators certified and listed by the greek ministry of foreign affairs.

    Is an apostille required for foreign documents in Greece?

    Yes, for public documents issued in Hague Convention countries. Greece is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. HCCH – Greece competent authority

    What languages do Greek authorities accept?

    Official authorities in Greece accept documents in: Greek (for official use in Greece). Documents in any other language need a sworn translation before submission.

    Can CertTranslate help with documents for Greece?

    If you are submitting Greek documents to U.S. authorities (USCIS, universities, credential evaluators), yes — our certified translations are accepted nationwide. For official use inside Greece, authorities usually require a translator sworn or registered locally — use the official registry linked on this page. We can also advise on apostille requirements for U.S.-issued documents.

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