As a Greek citizen living abroad and planning to return back to Greece
permanently you have the right to get a certificate of repatriation from
the Greek Embassy.
A certificate will allow you to bring to Greece brand
new appliances and personal effects and even an auto at a reduced duty
or completely free of any duties.
These are the documents you will need to apply for a certificate:
Information take from WWW.MFA.GR
*The household goods need to have been purchased before you apply for the certificate of repatriation
*The client needs to be present in Athens during the time of custom clearance in case he is needed.
* Duties apply to the assessed Customs values as follows:
Electrical items
Electronic items
Furniture
Carpets
Computers and fax machines
Antiques (over 100 years)
**All info above is subject to change; Hermes makes no statement as to the current validity of information. For up to date information please contact your local consulate or the Greek Embassy in Washington DC.
**This does not apply if it is a diplomatic shipment. If you are a Greek Diplomat active with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, please contact Hermes directly to make necessary arrangements.