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How to import a new or used car to Greece...
Foreign cars and motorcycles may be temporarily imported into Greece for up to six months. After six months, the vehicle must either:- Be imported into Greece and may not be used until it is on Greek plates
- Be re-exported from Greece
- Be sealed (bonded) with customs for at least six months (but no more than 24 months). After this period, the owner must be able to prove that they have been out of the country for at least 12 months in order to be granted another six months of use in Greece
- Students in further education
- Individuals on a fixed term contract with the Greek state
- Teaching staff on a fixed term contract with higher education institutes
- Diplomatic and Consular staff and their employees
Necessary Documents
The following documents are required:- Original invoice or other proof of ownership
- Original registration certificate
- Certificate of conformity and type approval
- DVA
Technical Control Test
Vehicles imported in Greece must go through a test at a Vehicle Technical Control Centre (KTEO).- To make an appointment for a technical control in Attica Tel: 1525
- For contact information of KTEOs outside Attica and Thessaloniki regions
- Proof of identity
- Customs Registration Certificate