Vehicle registration plate code for
Greece
GR
European Union·ISO GR
Example plate
GR
ABZ-1234
Typical format: ABC-1234. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Greece is an EU member state. Plates carry the blue band on the left with a circle of 12 yellow stars and the "GR" letters, identifying the country of registration when travelling abroad.
Code
GR
ISO-2
GR
Group
European Union
EU band
Yes
Other countries in European Union
FAQ — Greece
What does "GR" mean on a number plate?
"GR" is the international distinguishing sign of Greece — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Greece is GR.
What does a Greece number plate look like?
The typical format is "ABC-1234" — for example "ABZ-1234". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Greece use the blue EU band?
Yes. Greece is an EU member state, so plates carry the blue band with 12 yellow stars and the "GR" letters on the left.