Haydn E Ebbs
@The Grocer
Welsh expat in Greece
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Welsh
Lives in Messini
Speaks English, some Greek
Registration: 07 April 2012
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How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
@sandiedawn With main tax office behind you look at the cafe opposite and the road to the left of the cafe.....Round the corner there is a guy in offices there that I used for my caravan Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Road between main tax office and Read More
Importing a caravan / trailer / boat by The Grocer
The process is the same (and not to bad if done right apart from the time it takes)as importing a car; but one major point I missed that may save others time is to MAKE SURE that the trailer / boat / caravan is bought and registered or invoices are ...
@davidelejeune if you are importing and registering a motor home you have to pay taxes and possibly customs charges depending on where the vehicle was previously registered. If from outsidethe EU that could be the equivalent of 20% plus (there are ... Read More
Importing a caravan / trailer / boat by The Grocer
The process is the same (and not to bad if done right apart from the time it takes)as importing a car; but one major point I missed that may save others time is to MAKE SURE that the trailer / boat / caravan is bought and registered or invoices are ...
If things have not changed you are correct you should be able to import without heavy charges. However you still will have to go to the customs house locally (I think within 4 weeks) and declare. The paperwork is crazy and they will want to inspect ... Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
You can, to my knowledge import any car in Greece but you will pay import duties, This registration tax is worked out on a percentage of the value of a new car, with a sliding scale of discount for older vehicles and it appears to be open to ... Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
@Mhuni Hi again....Yes you are probably correct about the annual road circulation fee. I had the same on a 2005 Citroen Picasso ( 2 litre)...crazy a 1.8 BMW was cheaper !!! Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Hi there,As you will appreciate my info is now quite old. However to answer your question. First I assume you are tax resident on France and your car has French plates? If it is on UK plates the whole process would be rather costly. You do not state ... Read More
Brits retired to Peloponnese? by sandiedawn
Hi My partner & I are seriously considering selling up in the UK and retiring to Greece. We particularly like the Peloponnese and plan to come over in June to travel around looking at different areas. (We've just spent 3 months in Portugal ...
@sandiedawn Hi there....I have had a home not far from Kalamata for 17 years and just sold it.A few words that might help.....Stoupa is a nice holiday area and gets rather quiet in winter. The road to Kalamataat first will seem OK, but travel ... Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
Hi there, Unfortunately I'm not in Greece at present but it is not difficult to do yourself if you have time and follow the instructions I posted. If you do need help there is a guy who's office is in the side street directly opposite the ... Read More
AMAZON FIRE STICK by barbara1961
Hi there, does anyone know if an Amazon Fire Stick will work in Greece. I am in Corfu. Thank you
Yes, if you have a decent internet connection but it will not receive UK based data without VPN. Load it with app like MOBDRO and you will get all UK TV plus a lot more.... Read More
AMAZON FIRE STICK by barbara1961
Hi there, does anyone know if an Amazon Fire Stick will work in Greece. I am in Corfu. Thank you
Provided you have a good internet connection, certainly in excess of 2.5mbps it will be OK. However Amazon UK restricted programmes will only be available if you use a VPN. Best to load your stick with a bit of alternative software like MOBDRO to ... Read More
How to bring your car to Greece by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Greece, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age of ...
The import of your car is always topical, and on reading the forums seems to change almost daily. So to give you the latest info I finished the process and received my Greek plates. The whole process in Greece cost me 386 Euro, including the work ... Read More
Winter let in Pylos by rosy johnson
Hello, We are trying to gather some info about Pylos & the surrounding area. We're hoping to spend 4 - 6 weeks in Pylos this winter. We've spent part of the past 2 winters in the Pelion, Greece.... we enjoy walking & bird watching. ...
Hi there, I take it you mean Pylos in Peloponnese ? Put your message on :- http://www.zorbas.de/webcam/camboard/ (local board) I'm sure you will get the info you need.. Haydn Read More
Buying property in Greece by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Greece? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Greece? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
that's what I said... http://athens.angloinfo.com/information/money/general-taxes/afm-tax-number/ we pronounce aff fem me Read More
Buying property in Greece by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Greece? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Greece? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
On a previous response one member stated you needed a V A T number to buy property etc. This is INCORRECT...and I guess just a simple error, what you do need is a A F M number which is easily obtained and the local KEP office will ... Read More