New East Attica Customs Office: What Changes from October 12
The customs landscape of East Attica is changing.
As of October 12, 2026, the new East Attica Customs Office will enter into full operation, with its headquarters in Spata, as part of the reorganization of the customs services in Attica.
But what does this mean in practice for businesses and their day-to-day customs procedures?
One Customs Office for East Attica
Under the new organizational structure, the East Attica Customs Office will assume the responsibilities and jurisdiction of the following Customs Offices:
➥ El. Venizelos Airport Customs Office
➥ Lavrio Customs Office
➥ Rafina Customs Office
The existing El. Venizelos Airport Customs Office will cease to operate as a separate Customs Office, with its responsibilities becoming part of the new structure.
This means that the customs office at the airport is not moving away from the airport. Its organizational status is changing, becoming part of the new East Attica Customs Office.
What happens to Lavrio and Rafina?
Customs services in the two areas will continue to operate, but under a different organizational structure.
In Lavrio, a Lavrio Customs Control Station will operate, while in Rafina a Rafina Customs Control Office will operate under the Lavrio Customs Control Station.
In this way, the services will form part of a unified customs structure for East Attica.
Why is this change taking place?
The reorganization comes at a time when freight flows, e-commerce and the overall needs of international trade continue to evolve.
The creation of a unified customs authority for East Attica is part of the wider planning of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) to reorganize and modernize customs services.
For businesses involved in imports and exports, it is important to follow such changes in a timely manner, as knowing the competent customs authorities and applicable procedures is an essential part of managing shipments smoothly.
What should businesses know?
The change primarily concerns the organizational structure of the customs services. It does not mean that the way every customs procedure is carried out will automatically change from October 12.
However, the transition to a new unified structure means that businesses and industry professionals should stay informed about:
➥ the competent customs authority,
➥ service points and offices,
➥ the procedures that apply,
➥ and any practical changes that may arise as the new structure becomes operational.
For businesses handling imports and exports on a daily basis, timely information and adaptation are important to ensure a smooth transition and avoid unnecessary delays.
APS is keeping track of the changes
At APS, we closely monitor developments affecting the customs and transport environment and adapt our procedures accordingly.
Because in international logistics, effective management is not only about the shipment in front of us. It is also about knowing what is changing around it.
APS team
September 2026