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Document Translation Requirements in Greece

Official bodies in Greece generally require a sworn translation of foreign-language documents, and many documents also need an apostille or legalization before they are translated. Below: who can translate, when an apostille is needed, and where the official rules are published.

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Greece requirements at a glance

Translation standard	Sworn translation (Licensed translator)
Who can translate	Translators certified and listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Apostille	Yes, for public documents issued in Hague Convention countries. Greece is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. HCCH – Greece competent authority
Accepted languages	Greek (for official use in Greece)
Responsible authority	Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)

Important: If an apostille is required, it should be obtained on the original document before translation.

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.

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

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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Sending U.S. documents to Greece?

U.S.-issued documents usually need an apostille before they can be used in Greece — and the apostille should be obtained before the translation, so the certificate itself gets translated too. We offer e-apostille processing as an add-on to any order.

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Greece translation requirements — FAQ

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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Sources

MFA – Register of Certified TranslatorsOfficial guidelines
Greek Government Certified Translator SearchOfficial registry

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