Documents to carry while driving in Greece (2026)
Last reviewed: 7 November 2026
In short: A driver must carry the driving licence, the circulation licence and the proof of insurance. Each missing document is a EUR 30 fine. Rental cars carry only a copy of the circulation licence.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Identity documentCarrying documents while driving | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Driving licenceCarrying documents while driving | The driver of a road vehicle must carry the valid driving licence, in paper or digital form, while driving. [1] |
| Vehicle registration papersCarrying documents while driving | The driver must carry the vehicle's circulation licence (adeia kykloforias) and, where it applies, the technical inspection card and the proof of payment of the circulation tax. Vehicles rented from rental or leasing companies carry only a copy of the circulation licence. [1] |
| Proof of insuranceCarrying documents while driving | The driver must carry the proof of insurance. Vehicles rented from car-rental or leasing companies are not required to carry it. [1] |
| Fine for not carrying documentsCarrying documents while driving | Each missing document is a category E1-A offence, which carries an administrative fine of EUR 30. [1] |
Notes
- This rule has not been checked against an official source yet.
- Read in Law 5209/2025 as published in the Government Gazette of 13 June 2025. Later amendments have not been checked. Art. 103 asks only cyclists and e-scooter riders aged 12 or over to carry an identity document, so that field is still being checked for car drivers.
Sources
- Εθνικό Τυπογραφείο (ΦΕΚ) via elinyae.gr: ΝΟΜΟΣ ΥΠ' ΑΡΙΘΜ. 5209: Κώδικας Οδικής Κυκλοφορίας και άλλες διατάξεις (ΦΕΚ Α' 100/13.06.2025), άρθρα 103 και 108 (consulted 7 November 2026) · all sources
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