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Importing a vehicle by Jan1janjack
As a greek resident what is the process of importing a camper van. i have heard mixed reports anout ease and difficulty of this process and costs involved. I’m an Irish citizen but now living in Greece. any advice would be apreciated.
If you don't qualify for the certificate, you will pay tax & VAT. Best to email the V5 to an import agent asking them to advise the estimated cost. Read More
Importing a vehicle by Jan1janjack
As a greek resident what is the process of importing a camper van. i have heard mixed reports anout ease and difficulty of this process and costs involved. I’m an Irish citizen but now living in Greece. any advice would be apreciated.
We imported our Fiat Ducato Globecar Possl from the UK last year. We first obtained the Household Effects Certificate, and we found an import agent at our local Port to help us. A lot of work involved, but worth it. I think it helped that the ... Read More
FIP Visa - joint application by Shel100
Hi, can anyone tell me if the additional 20% uplift on 3500 euros per month for spouses also applies to non-married partners?
Yes, it does, but you will not be able to apply jointly unless you have been joined by a Civil Partnership. You would need to apply individually with an income of €3500 pm each. Read More
Home owner's insurance by bramsonloni
What experience do you all have with home owner's insurance? Who do you recommend?
@ApprentiExpat Not sure where you saw this, but it's not true. Best source of info on the 'British on Greece" Facebook group. Read More
Home owner's insurance by bramsonloni
What experience do you all have with home owner's insurance? Who do you recommend?
@bevc60 Isn't it just! I believe money in the bank counts too, so if you're short on the monthly income, but can show you have enough savings to draw on to cover the difference over the 3 years then that might also work. Read More
Home owner's insurance by bramsonloni
What experience do you all have with home owner's insurance? Who do you recommend?
Hi BevThe process in the UK for the Type D visa was fairly straightforward, but be aware that the income required is now €4200 pm for a couple. Once in Greece, you apply online for your permit, which can be tricky and time consuming. We found ... Read More
Home owner's insurance by bramsonloni
What experience do you all have with home owner's insurance? Who do you recommend?
This was just one for the solar hot water boiler. We did consider solar panels but it wouldn't work for us on FIP Residency. Read More
Home owner's insurance by bramsonloni
What experience do you all have with home owner's insurance? Who do you recommend?
Only a short time after taking out home insurance with Stauros Manetakis, a severe storm blew 2 marble slabs off our roof terrace, which smashed our brand new solar panel! The damage was inspected and we were reimbursed for the full cost of a ... 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 ...
@angieandmark it might be worth paying an import agent to deal with it for you, as they have the experience and knowledge of how to deal with these issues. We're currently trying to do the same with our campervan. Good luck! Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Greece forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Nikborda28 Hi. First of all, what type of visa/ residence permit will you be applying for? Greece has recently increased the FIP monthly income required, to €4200 for a couple.A Gokden Visa property will cost 400/800 depending on area. A ... Read More
cost of importing a car by samperithia
Hi all, we are moving to Corfu in the near future but due to the pandemic our travel plans need to change. As we are bringing a large dog we can only use certain airlines/planes and we are near Leeds so an extra drive to London would not be good ...
We have obtained our Household Effects Certificate and had an agent check with M of Transport that the vehicle is acceptable. We plan to bring her over in July and will know more after that.s Read More
Date of fingerprinting appointment by Saba NafchiGar
hello everyone ... This is SabaI moved from Iran to Athens with my husband about three months ago with FIP visa, and unfortunately, we are waiting for the date of fingerprinting appointment ...And still no news
@Saba NafchiGar Hi Saba. Unfortunately it's taking a long time in some areas. We applied 1st Feb in Kalamata and only just were offered an appointment for fingerprinting. I believe in Athens it can be a year. 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 ...
@PhilIpZ20201 please can you substantiate this as its not what I've been told by an import agent (who first checked with Ministry of Transport)? Maybe it's because our vehicle is originally from Germany and the Certificate of Conformity is in German? 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 ...
As I understand it, a penalty of €3000 euro is payable on a Euro 4 vehicle, and €1000 for Euro 5. Anything older will not be accepted. Has that changed? 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 Grocer thank you! 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 ...
We're going through this process too- to import a Euro 5 campervan ( German built so LHD) and would appreciate any help in finding an import agent in the Kalamata area who could help. We have booked an appointment at the Greek Embassy in May for the ... Read More
VISA DETAILS FOR PERMANENT MOVE TO GREECE by Mish P
I am from the UK and turn 61 this year. I will be taking early retirement next year and want to move to Crete on a permanent basis. Have you retired and moved to Greece? Can you give any advice on the Visa process? interview with the Greek ...
Have a look at the Facebook group ' British in Greece'. There is a wealth of info and you will find all you need to know. If you do have further questions, do message me as I went through the process a few months ago and we are now in Greece ... 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 ...
@cameronenglishpt Hi . Yes, we moved out 6 weeks ago, and are loving our new life! We are currently renting in Stoupa, near the beach, and have made a deposit to buy a property in the hills behind. It will be a short drive to either Stoupa or Ag Nik ... Read More
Need info about flat rate 7% tax break for expat retirees by eamaral12
Hello, I am trying to find more concrete information online about 7% tax break for expat retirees changing residency to Greece, and so far, I can only see that there was a "draft" law proposed in 2020. Does anybody know if this law is ...
@matoureveur Yes it's because of the pollution. I was told by a customs guy that definitely nothing beyond euro 4 can be imported. Road tax for a vehicle over 2000cc is 690 euros as I understand it, well over double what we pay in UK - but then ... Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Greece forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
@davidpowell850 Hi David We're hoping to bring our vehicle over too. What I have found out is that it must be Euro 4/5 or 6 to be imported so yours at 10 years will I assume be OK.There is a penalty of 1000 euros for euro 5 and 3000 ... Read More
Need info about flat rate 7% tax break for expat retirees by eamaral12
Hello, I am trying to find more concrete information online about 7% tax break for expat retirees changing residency to Greece, and so far, I can only see that there was a "draft" law proposed in 2020. Does anybody know if this law is ...
I don't think you will be able to import a 33 year old vehicle. As far as I am aware it must be a minimum of euro 4 on which you will pay a penalty of 3000 euros, and for euro 5 its 1000 euros. We are sadly parting with our 1990 hymer motorhome for ... Read More
import a car by gasparisz
Good morning I a Canadian Citizen wishing to live in Greece and I would like to import a vehicle from Germany. I was told I need to fill in an application to prove that I qualify to import a vehicle. Could you please advise ...
@gasparisz Hi, we're in UK and have to fill in a form and have an appointment with the Greek embassy in London to import a vehicle which must be euro 4/5/6 for emissions- a penalty is paid for 4 or 5. You have to provide lots of docs to prove ... 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 ...
Thank you - some great info there and food for thought. We will certainly have a look at Petalidi on our next visit. Read More
cost of importing a car by samperithia
Hi all, we are moving to Corfu in the near future but due to the pandemic our travel plans need to change. As we are bringing a large dog we can only use certain airlines/planes and we are near Leeds so an extra drive to London would not be good ...
Just wondered if anyone has any updates? We're looking to bring a campervan over to Greece later this year. 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 ...
Thanks everyone. Good to hear that people are happy with their move! One more question- mu partner suffers with rheumatoid arthritis which greatly improved this Winter as we left the UK and spent the coldest months in Portugal. I hear that the ... 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 ...
Concertina,thank you for that advice. The properties we've been looking at online mostly seem to be built in the 2000's. We will make sure we look for the columns you mention. 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 ...
Thank you both for your opinions. We've booked a cheap flight out in a couple of weeks time to Kalamata and will have a hire car. Looking around the Stoupa/Kardimyli area for that week then back early June in our motorhome to travel around for 2 ... 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 ...
Thank you. We haven't bought yet. We will be making a couple of trips out to look around during the coming months with a view to applying for a FIP visa and will then look to buy. Read More
Brits retired to Peloponnese?
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 ... Read More