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Registering for stays over 90 days by gemmeroni
Has anyone registered for a stay of over 90 days at their local police station? I have an Irish passport and read that, although I am permitted to stay in Greece, I should register at my local police station if I plan to stay over 90 days.I went to ...
@KiwiAlekGo to your closet Greek embassy/consulate to get a long term visa Read More
Home owner's insurance by bramsonloni
What experience do you all have with home owner's insurance? Who do you recommend?
@bevc60 For non EU citizens: It seems that a deposit of €48,000 is now also required for retirees visas (57.600 for a couple). Read More
How I bought a holiday home in Greece - My feedback and procedure. by ApprentiExpat
Hello! Here's my feedback on how i bought my holiday home in Greece. I tried to as complete as possible.A) Choosing the region: this is above all a matter of taste, desires, feelings and personal objectives. In my case, it was out of the question to ...
@MatthewZDear Matthew,As far as the contents of the house are concerned, I suggest you draw up an inventory to be attached to the pre-sale contract. This point should also be discussed with your lawyer and/or real estate agent. My experience: I ... Read More
How I bought a holiday home in Greece - My feedback and procedure. by ApprentiExpat
Hello! Here's my feedback on how i bought my holiday home in Greece. I tried to as complete as possible.A) Choosing the region: this is above all a matter of taste, desires, feelings and personal objectives. In my case, it was out of the question to ...
@MatthewZ Hello, Both options may be considered. Your lawyer can recommend an engineer who will inspect the house or call in the appropriate technicians and explain to them exactly what's expected, but this kind of assignment is not cheap.The seller ... Read More
Looking to move to Antikythera by NoobSonic Gaming
Hi good day. My name is Nicholas Karim, I am 31 years of age. I currently live in Trinidad. I am interested in moving to Antikythera. I saw a post on facebook stating that the Greece government is looking for people to move there and would be giving ...
It's funded by the Orthodox Church... Why ask the angels when you can ask god himself? => 00302736033004 = local community office AntikytheraGood luck! Read More
Proving UK tax residency for greek bank account by jon_in_uk
I have been asked to prove tax residency. What documents do people recommend? HMRC does issue certificates of tax residence but seems to be for those already based overseas looking to claim dual tax rights. I can provide my UTR number and national ...
Dear Jon, It is comfortable to have a bank account in Greece, but it is not mandatory.Franky speaking: I have one, but i don't realy use it.Take a look at this: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1047145#5860534Long story short:- You will ... Read More
Proving UK tax residency for greek bank account by jon_in_uk
I have been asked to prove tax residency. What documents do people recommend? HMRC does issue certificates of tax residence but seems to be for those already based overseas looking to claim dual tax rights. I can provide my UTR number and national ...
Dear Jon, They ask for a “tax residence certificate”. This certificate is usually issued by your country's tax authorities.In most EU countries, it's immediately available online, but since the Brexit, Brits have made things a lot ... Read More
Advice on moving to crete by carol mckinney
We are planning to retire to crete we have been doing some research but you can't beat advice from real experience. What is the best advice you have been given? Or what do you wish you had known before moving. We are unsure of the area we planning ...
My wife and I are considering relocating fr the states to Crete and will be on the island Oct 22nd for a few days exploring. Would love to meet up w any expats who would be willing to give us some tips and guidance. ). Thanks sooo much for any help. ... Read More
Solicitor recommendation? by Dattyhead
Hi!please forgive me if asking for recommendations is not allowed. I am considering selling my house in East Crete to a friend and wondered if anyone had a solicitor recommendation by any chance? I originally used a lady called Despina from Irepatra ...
@DattyheadHello ! According to https://www.vrisko.gr/dir/dikigoroi-dikigorika-grafeia/ierapetra/and https://www.xo.gr/dir-az/D/Dikigoroi/Ierapetra%20Lasithiou%20Kritis/There are more or less 7 female lawyers in this town, and they probably all know ... Read More
Buying property in Peloponnese queries by susanyarrow10
I'm considering buying a small place for semi-retirement and would like to know what sort of prices are being asked these days. Anyone have any contacts of where I could find out? Thanks
@susanyarrow10Try this link: https://www.indomio.gr/en/agora-akiniton/Its not the holy bible, but it gives some main "trends" on the greek real estate market.rgds,T. Read More
Olive Harvesting - by rebecca42
We have a small olive grove on our property in Crete and are looking to hire people to harvest the olives when the time comes. In the past a family harvested the olives and made olive oil themselves from the olives on the land, but they are no ...
I have 9 olive trees in my garden. I harvested the olives myself with the help of a neighbor in 2023. It's hard work! I gave up after the sixth one. Then I went to the local authority press. My olives were added to the harvest of the villagers. ... Read More
Eu citizen by david anastasiadis
Guys and girls,if im eu citizen I must register in greece to live yes?if im going to search for job in the internet will be it a problem to live more than 3 months?
@david anastasiadisI don't want to break your dreams, but EU membership process takes at least 10 to 15 years to complete. Turkey applied in 1987... Read More
Eu citizen by david anastasiadis
Guys and girls,if im eu citizen I must register in greece to live yes?if im going to search for job in the internet will be it a problem to live more than 3 months?
@david anastasiadisDavid, As an EU citizen, you are entitled to stay 3 months. If you want to live and stay in Greece (or any other EU country), you have to ask for residency. However, since they are no "passport control" inside EU borders - meaning ... Read More
ΕΔΤΟ document by david anastasiadis
how can I take this document?what I need to have?and where I have to make request?
Dear David, The “special identity card for foreigners of Hellenic origin” is something very “specific”. The best advice is to go to your nearest Greek consulate and ask them how to apply. It is also advisable to consult a ... Read More
How to pay ENFIA online by mdc120
As an American who owns property in Greece I have been able to access my E9 information and my account online but cannot figure out how to make the tax payment online. In the past the payment was made through a lawyer in Greece but I have been told ...
@elenasevastianouDear Elena, There's annonther thread called "How to pay Enfia Online", here: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1065955#5906435. In short you can pay Enfia : 'Online' from MyTaxixnet portal, if you have greek bank account. ... Read More