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Getting documents recognized abroad often involves a process that feels confusing. That is where the apostille comes in. An apostille is a certificate that validates a U.S. document so it can be legally used in another country. Since Greece is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, U.S. citizens must attach apostille stamps to their documents when submitting them for official use in Greece.
This requirement applies to many situations, including moving to Greece, working there, studying, or handling legal and business matters. Without an apostille, U.S. documents will not be accepted by Greek authorities.
When U.S. Documents Are Needed in Greece
For short-term stays in Greece, such as tourism, the main requirement is a valid U.S. passport. Your passport must remain valid for at least three months beyond your departure date from the Schengen Area. No apostille is needed for this type of visit.
For extended stays, employment, or study programs, additional documents are often required. If your stay exceeds 90 days within a 180-day period, you must apply for a national visa.
During this process, Greek authorities may request U.S. documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, employment contracts, or educational transcripts. Each of these must carry an apostille stamp to be accepted.
The apostille requirement comes from Greece’s membership in the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961. This treaty created a standardized way for member countries to recognize foreign public documents.
Apostilles confirm the authenticity of U.S. state-issued or federal documents. This way, Greek officials can trust them without further legalization.
Examples of U.S. documents that may need an apostille for Greece include:
- Birth and marriage certificates for family visas
- Academic transcripts and diplomas for university admissions
- Employment contracts or business records for work permits
- Power of attorney documents for property or legal matters
- Death Certificates
- Divorce decree
- Corporate documents
- Affidavit
- Social security letters
- Passports
Get an Apostille for Greece
At Apostille Corp, we handle the process of authenticating U.S. documents for official use in Greece from start to finish. You simply send us your paperwork, and we return it fully apostilled and ready for submission to Greek authorities. Our goal is to make the process straightforward, reliable, and free of unnecessary complications.
We process a wide range of documents. Each document type follows specific rules, and our team manages every detail so that your documents are properly authenticated.
If you are uncertain which records need apostilles for Greece, we help you determine exactly what is required for your situation. This guidance helps prevent delays or rejections when your documents are reviewed by Greek offices.
U.S. Documents We Apostille
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Naturalization Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Divorce Decrees
- Diplomas and Transcripts
- FBI Reports
- Social Security Cards
- Police Reports
- Name Change Documents
- Corporate and Business Documents
- Contracts
- Notarial Documents
- Affidavits
- Passports
- Powers of Attorney
Why Choose Apostille Corp?
We understand that international documentation can be time-consuming and stressful. Our team handles each stage of the process with precision, from confirming document eligibility to obtaining the apostille from the correct state or federal authority.
We have extensive experience with both state-issued and federally issued documents, allowing us to process requests for Greece quickly and accurately. Many of our clients come to us while preparing to relocate, study, or work in Greece, and we make it easier for them to move forward confidently.
Instead of visiting multiple offices or waiting for long processing times, you receive your documents completed and ready for use in Greece.
If you have any inquiries about getting an apostille for Greece, feel free to contact us today.
