How do you import household goods to Greece in 2026?

AADE describes eligible personal effects as household goods and related personal items for your own use, including furnishings, clothing, books, and computers, plus defined private vehicles under extra rules. Claimants generally need habitual abode abroad for at least two years with personal and professional ties, then a Certificate of Transfer of Habitual Abode from the Greek consular authority of the previous residence (or MFA channels if you are already in Greece).

Attach a detailed packing list, identity papers, and proof of prior life abroad such as foreign leases, employment, or tax trails. Present goods to customs within the certificate window AADE and MFA guidance describe, commonly within twelve months of issue. Work with a customs broker or removers who file live AADE forms: Paperwork after moving. Have a Greek delivery address ready: How to rent a home.

Private cars, motorcycles, and boats can sit inside the same exemption family when ownership and use rules are met, often including six months of prior registration and insurance in your name. After clearance you still face Greek plates and technical steps: Register a vehicle. Non-EU cars that miss EU emissions standards may need Ministry of Transport Vehicle Technology Directorate advice before you spend on shipping.

EU free-circulation moves differ from third-country containers; still keep inventories for the mover and insurer. Pets travel on animal-health rules, not furniture lists: Bring pets. An AFM helps later utility and tax life but does not replace the consular certificate: Get an AFM.