The consular officer drafts and certifies a power of attorney so that someone in Greece can act for a person living in Australia. The grantor and the agent's details must be supplied and the grantor must sign in person.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Greece consular office in Canberra (ACT); Consulates General in Sydney (NSW), Melbourne (VIC) and Adelaide (SA); Consulate in Perth (WA). Honorary consulates (East Maitland, Darwin, Brisbane, Hobart) are listed on the site but the pages fetched do not say they take these services.
Victoria residents are told to complete the application form and post it to the Consulate General in Melbourne.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Greece.
How to apply
Find your post | obtain a draft power of attorney from a Greek lawyer or notary and email it to the post | gather ID and the agent's details | attend in person to sign the application and the act before the consular officer
Documents you need
- Application signed at the consulate
- Grantor's Greek police ID or valid Greek/Australian passport (birth certificate if needed)
- Copy of the proxy's passport/ID
- Draft power of attorney prepared by a Greek lawyer or notary
- Interpreter at grantor's expense if no Greek
- Two unrelated Greek-literate witnesses if the grantor cannot read or write Greek
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: original EUR 50 per two pages; certified copy EUR 10 per two pages (charged in AUD at the monthly rate)
Good to know
Postal route applies only to Victoria residents per the page. Page undated; fees are quoted in euro and charged in AUD at the monthly exchange rate set by the post.
Official sources
- mfa.gr/australia/en/services/citizen-services/power-of-attorney
- mfa.gr/australia/en/services/citizen-services/myconsullive-services
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Greece's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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