Health Insurance - Crete

Member since 27 August 2025

edwat6Member27 August 2025 09:35:06

We're seeking advice on what we need to do regarding health insurance for Crete.

We’re in the process of purchasing a property in Crete and relocating from the UK. We are both 60 years old and will be moving under the Financially Independent Person (FIP) visa. We’d like to understand what health insurance we are required to have, what coverage we're entitled to, and what we’re not entitled to under this visa.

Thank you. Jen.

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator27 August 2025 11:03:29

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Hello Jen,

Welcome to Expat.com😀

Please note that your thread has been moved to the Greece forum, where I believe you will be able to gather more information from other members.

In the meantime, you can request a free quote from one of our insurance partners here >

https://www.expat.com/en/insurance/europe/greece/

Cheers,

Cheryl

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sibleys New member

Member since 01 July 2024

sibleysNew member06 October 2025 15:24:40

@edwat6

Hi! A bit late in replying, as I just saw your post. I don't know if you have been covered or not yet, or if you are still navigating things...

If the latter, I would love to help!

Magikalife Member

Member since 06 April 2019

MagikalifeMember03 November 2025 11:50:01

@edwat6

Geiasou!

welcome to beautiful Kriti.

When we applied for our golden visa, we were required to take out a very minimum insurance policy. It’s about €150 a year with that you access the public health system..

getting Private supplemental medical insurance has been challenging for us as we are over 70.

You have many options since you are 60.

Piraeus Bank has a good affordable premium plan.

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speakerchalets98 Member

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speakerchalets98Member14 November 2025 10:05:25

@edwat6 It’s really worth speaking directly with the Aliens Department at the local police station where you’ll apply for the FIP visa. They’re usually quite clear about what level of health insurance they expect to issue the certificate, and surprisingly helpful in explaining what they want to see.