Previously, the passports were only valid for up to 5 years; this was changed on the 1 September 2022, when the new law was implemented.

[3] All fields on the bearer's page are indicated in Greek and in English, with the translation in the other EU-languages elsewhere in the passport.

The main information of the bearer (name and place of birth) are transcribed from the Greek to the Latin script, according to ELOT 743 scheme.

The following fields are shown: The bearer's page contains a machine readable strip starting with P

https://www.consilium.europa.eu/prado/en/GRC-AO-04001/index.htmln- Document: GRC-AO-04001 - PRADO - Public Register of Authentic identity and travel Documents Online The personal data page of the new generation passport is made of high strength polycarbonate material and has cutting-edge security features such as transparent diffractive optically variable image device (DOVID) and multi laser image (MLI).

Laser engraving is used to print the personal data, including the color photo; rendering any forgery attempts impossible.

), see-through register, pages with intricate designs with microtext, watermarks, security threads, images visible only with ultraviolet light, raised (intaglio) printing, and a chip.

[5][6] The data stored on the chip are protected by using advanced digital encryption techniques.

Applicants have to apply in person at the local police department or at a Greek Consulate Authority.

For this, an applicant must carry with them a special receipt they received after applying and their old passport (if it exists).