The Greek Ministry of Interior is undertaking an update of its electoral rolls, primarily targeting deceased individuals abroad whose deaths have not been reported to the relevant Greek consular authorities.

This process also affects living Greek citizens permanently residing in Australia who meet specific criteria. Individuals in this group risk being placed in the “to be deregistered” category by 31 December 2024, with final removal scheduled for 15 January 2025, unless action is taken.

To verify if you are listed for deregistration, visit the “Where Do I Vote” platform on the Ministry of Interior’s website and enter your details (First Name, Last Name, Father’s Name, Year of Birth). A notification will indicate if you are flagged for deregistration.

Registrants will be flagged for deregistration if they meet all four of the following conditions:

  • Born before 1 January 1944
  • Did not personally file a tax return or appear as dependents on tax returns for the 2022 fiscal year, submitted by 31 December 2023
  • Do not possess a valid Greek passport
  • Do not receive a pension from a Greek entity.

Affected individuals can visit their local Greek Consular Authority by 31 December 2024 to file a deregistration reversal request.

No appointment is necessary, but individuals must bring one of the following identification documents:

  • Police-issued ID card
  • Passport (even if expired)
  • Driver’s license (even if old or expired)

To be affected one needs to fall under all of the above criteria.

If flagged, one must nvisit the Greek Consular Authority of your residence without an appointment and submit a deregistration reversal request by 31 December 2024.

The documents required are a Police ID, passport, or driver’s license (expired or not). The submission can be made with a representative who will need to present a valid authorisation via gov.gr or a certified signature authorisation.

If the deadline is missed one can contact their municipality in Greece to request re-registration. On election day, you can still vote by visiting your municipality and obtaining a “Voter Certification” document.

The only impact is losing the ability to vote, including by mail from abroad. Your municipal registry entry remains unaffected.

For more information, consult the Ministry of Interior’s official website.