How to pack documents ufficiali for Greece: practical guide

send documents ufficiali verso Greece non deve trasformarsi in un'odissea. Con il carrier giusto, l'packaging adeguato e il price confrontato, fai partire il your parcel in pochi minuti. Paccofly mette a confronto in tempo reale 12+ carriers — read under for the complete guide, dai prices all'packaging step-step.

Did you know? For international shipments non-EU, a sottostima del value dichiarato è considerata frode customs. Dichiara always il real value.

Why Greece needs special attention

Shipments to Greece are within Europe: more sorting hubs, more handling, more impact risk. Packaging matched to both item and destination makes the difference between an intact arrival and a bad surprise.

For shipments in Greece, ELTA (poste greche) ha rete più capillare ma tempi più lunghi rispetto a carriers privati.

The 5 steps to pack documents for Greece

Step 1 — Materials needed. cartellina rigida + busta imbottita, raccomandata 1 con AR.

Step 2 — Clean and prepare. Clean documents before packing. Customs declarations require precise descriptions: remove old labels and photograph the item before wrapping.

Step 3 — Inner protective layer. Wrap documents in at least 3 layers of bubble wrap. Don't skimp on packing: the parcel passes through 2–3 European hubs.

Step 4 — Sturdy box. Double-wall corrugated cardboard, 5–10 cm larger than the contents on every side. Never reuse crushed boxes: cardboard loses strength after 1–2 shipments.

Step 5 — Sealing and labelling. H-shaped seal with 50+ mm tape. Label in Italian and English (or Greece's local language if relevant). FRAGILE label on 2 sides if applicable.

Documents for Greece

Greece is in the EU: no extra customs paperwork required, just the carrier label.

Common mistake: usare boxes vecchie schiacciate. Il cartone perde resistenza after 1-2 shipments. Usa boxes nuove o in ottimo stato.

Which carrier to choose

For shipments documents → Greece, considerando europea:

• DHL Express: premium, ideal for international
• GLS Italy: reliable, strong European network
• UPS: 1,500+ Access Points in Italy

Indicative rates from €14.97 to €25.45.

Extra tips for documents

💡 Paccofly tip: before paying always compare prices with and without pickup. On Paccofly pickup is included, other services charge €3–8 separately.

Specific restrictions for Greece

shipment intra-EU: no restrizione customs aggiuntiva, tempi competitivi.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the parcel take to Greece?

Mediamente 4 working days con standard carrier. Express può ridurre i tempi del 30-50%.

Are special documents needed for Greece?

No, all'interno della UE non servono documents customs. Basta etichetta standard carrier.

How do I pack documents for international shipping?

cartellina rigida + busta imbottita, raccomandata 1 con AR. For international shipments reinforce the packing: the parcel passes more hubs and is more exposed to impacts.

Can I ship documents to Greece?

Yes — documents can be shipped to Greece with the main carriers. Check any local restrictions at checkout.

Who pays duties and VAT in Greece?

In UE non si applicano duties né VAT aggiuntiva (vige VAT italiana del mittente).

Posso tracciare il parcel in Greece?

Sì, all i carriers internazionali offrono tracking real-time. Ti arriva a codice via email/SMS che puoi consultare sul portale carrier o direttamente da "I miei ordini" Paccofly.

Ready to ship?

Calculate the final price on Paccofly and compare BRT, GLS, DHL, UPS, Poste, SDA and 6 more carriers in real time. The price always includes VAT, pickup and base insurance.

La differenza between ship bene e ship male è il confronto. Su Paccofly, mentre other ti mostrano solo a carrier, noi te ne mostriamo 12+. Stesso parcel, stesso indirizzo, prices diversi also del 70%. Il our lavoro è farti vedere quale conviene for la your shipment specifica.

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