concertina
English expat in Greece
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Registration: 05 April 2013
Short term rentals of an apartment or house in Greece by rogergarinmichaud
Hello fellow expats and travellers !I was wondering what would be the best realestate company for a short term (6 months per year) in mainland Greece ?I do have the Spitogatos app on my phone but they offer mostly long term rentals (at least a full ...
Theres a video under...Pisia Corinthos... Read More
Short term rentals of an apartment or house in Greece by rogergarinmichaud
Hello fellow expats and travellers !I was wondering what would be the best realestate company for a short term (6 months per year) in mainland Greece ?I do have the Spitogatos app on my phone but they offer mostly long term rentals (at least a full ...
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Short term rentals of an apartment or house in Greece by rogergarinmichaud
Hello fellow expats and travellers !I was wondering what would be the best realestate company for a short term (6 months per year) in mainland Greece ?I do have the Spitogatos app on my phone but they offer mostly long term rentals (at least a full ...
The village is called...Pisia or Pisia loutraki,they have several drone views,the house is near the church Read More
Short term rentals of an apartment or house in Greece by rogergarinmichaud
Hello fellow expats and travellers !I was wondering what would be the best realestate company for a short term (6 months per year) in mainland Greece ?I do have the Spitogatos app on my phone but they offer mostly long term rentals (at least a full ...
I have a small house above loutraki,a mountain village with narrow pathways between the houses(only people,no cars)stunning mountains and forests,one taverna and a music cafe,amazing air and water,sea-fed lake nearby with ancient sites close,not too ... Read More
Affordable preexisting healthcare by jatskins27
Hello everyone, I would like to know if I could get affordable healthcare for myself as I have pre-existing conditions with COPD and emphysema and I want to move to Greece at the end of October or November with my son. my question is, can I find ...
@concertina I believe most health issues are doable,affordable up untill the point of needing hospitalisation with or without an op,intensive care,emergency care,thats when you will panic.Tests,diagnostics regularly is affordable here,my heart ultra ... Read More
Affordable preexisting healthcare by jatskins27
Hello everyone, I would like to know if I could get affordable healthcare for myself as I have pre-existing conditions with COPD and emphysema and I want to move to Greece at the end of October or November with my son. my question is, can I find ...
Myself and my husband who is greek have both used state health care and private for the full spectrum,he has private cover in his job which covers me as well,he pays in for state care for both of us and its not cheap,obviously private is usually a ... Read More
Earthquake Insurance - Any Experiences with getting homes assessed? by speakerchalets98
Hello Greece Forum!It has started to come clear to me, that many homes of 20+ years of age just do not have the necessary documents to prove they meet seismic regulations. And even if they did meet them when they were built, if the structural ...
I can private message you with how things are here,too much to put here,let me know if you want me private message you Read More
Affordable living and careers in Ireland by PPPm_MSY
Hello!My name is Mimie. My husband and I always wanted to visit Ireland. He is of Irish decent and we are considering moving to Ireland considering how things are going in the USA. We are looking for an affordable place where we ...
@Anthony Duignan-CabreraGood Lord,the word...HATE...is so awful,you sound uneducated,past crimes are not the fault of those living now so they should not be shackeled forever to them Read More
Can a vegetarian survive in Greece ? by rogergarinmichaud
good day from down under !Been travelling around the world since 1976 but never actually visited Greece so I am now beginning to plan our trip there in 2027...Been watching a few videos on YouTube and began to learn a few words of Greek with ...
@rogergarinmichaud Hello Roger,this is a foody paradise so you should look forward to a total treat,the open street markets are a dream and much cheaper than the supermarkets,eating out is doable too.Yes finding affordable places to rent is ... 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?
@SimCityAT david, are you writing a joke book,I suppose you might come here on holiday and meet the woman of your dreams but it needs to be after five years unless you will have papa and mama in tow and you need to be stashed in the bank as most ... 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?
@SimCityAT wow,its unbelievable,I find it hard to get my head around this heat thing,there is talk on the grapevine of greece seeing 50 degrees in july.The danger is tourists who totally underestimate heat and sun,there is...heat stroke and sun ... 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 anastasiadis I dont know David.everywhere is difficult,times have always been so but it seems particularly hard now as we have too many fronts to deal with.Here in Greece we are on emergency alert for fires,Im at my mountain cottage,very high ... 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?
@SimCityAT I had a read of that and it hardly looks to have a positive outlook as the EU dont like some things going on there and the OK will never happen if some fundamental issues like human rights etc..etc..(if human rights live anywhere) dont ... 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 anastasiadis well,that should be easy enough for you,sounds great,you should get the ball rolling and move into Greece ASAP,you will make a fortune 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 anastasiadis David,whats your entry status?can you legally be here to run a business?Starting up a business in Greece sure isnt easy especially with possibly little Greek.Of course with so many tourists any tiny hole in the wall food business ... 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?
@concertinaAuthorities do know when we enter and leave a country....cameras everywhere....and that visual information of you/us is stored for any possible future need. 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?
@ApprentiExpatIts probabably not a good idea to suggest to members to over-stay their ninety days and hope or think they will not be caught,just hide perhaps, and having a tax number is not the beginning of residency,many people have a tax number ... Read More
Meaness from Moderators by concertina
Bhavna,it was rather mean spirited to remove some posts JUST because we posted in the wrong place,just warn members not to do it again(naughty children),leave whats there and we promise not to do it again,it took time and effort to write up my ...
@BhavnaDear Bhavna,just to tell you that we just replied to a new member on the new member place by mistake not realising its against Expat.com law,something like that,anyways "alls well that ends well'so they say and we promise not to do it again ... Read More
Meaness from Moderators
Bhavna,it was rather mean spirited to remove some posts JUST because we posted in the wrong place,just warn members not to do it again(naughty children),leave whats there and we promise not to do it again,it took time and effort to write up my ... Read More
I'll be checking out Crete, any insights ? by GlobeTrotter427
Hi Jacqui - Nice to meet you. I'm based in the US and planning to relocate to Greece in the next few years. I'll be checking out Crete for possible places to live this summer. How do you like living on Crete? - David
@aramisy2k2I think its not only about money,its the will of the people in the communities,the word..".voluntary" is a dirty word here,without money?they say,thats when I end the conversation as it can only lead to an argument. Read More
I'll be checking out Crete, any insights ? by GlobeTrotter427
Hi Jacqui - Nice to meet you. I'm based in the US and planning to relocate to Greece in the next few years. I'll be checking out Crete for possible places to live this summer. How do you like living on Crete? - David
@afox3122I showed my age afox31221,Oh dear,the good old days have long since passed,but I did see on line a couple moved to france and they showed a nice village and said,look, ,thats the post office but is also a kind of community care place,you ... Read More
I'll be checking out Crete, any insights ? by GlobeTrotter427
Hi Jacqui - Nice to meet you. I'm based in the US and planning to relocate to Greece in the next few years. I'll be checking out Crete for possible places to live this summer. How do you like living on Crete? - David
@GlobeTrotter427Hi,I have lived in Greece for many long years and had a million health/medical procedures,you say...are they still good,they never were good,the staff were and are good,they try but like all the planet state health is being squeezed ... Read More
new member introduction by concertina
hi everyone lm concertina in athens, been here for 12 years.seen all the ups and downs which have affected us all here,but we try to keep focused and optimistic.l can give plenty of information about buying property here,since troika arrived there ...
@oldwomanwitchI have private messaged you,look at your in - box for expat.com.I will send private message again with my gmail Read More
new member introduction by concertina
hi everyone lm concertina in athens, been here for 12 years.seen all the ups and downs which have affected us all here,but we try to keep focused and optimistic.l can give plenty of information about buying property here,since troika arrived there ...
@oldwomanwitch Hello,I shall private message you,good to hear again from you Read More
Carpanter visa by kareemmogul
I need carpanter visa any one help me for job because Looking for an exciting and dynamic role where I can utilize my skills and experience to drive tangible results. Passionate about joining an organization that fosters a culture of innovation, ...
@TominStuttgartAs I said beforeTomin...never say never....theres always hope...I mean you must have had HOPE when you went to live in Germany,an American with the skills and profession of a clown and a juggler.you found that work which you say you ... Read More
Carpanter visa by kareemmogul
I need carpanter visa any one help me for job because Looking for an exciting and dynamic role where I can utilize my skills and experience to drive tangible results. Passionate about joining an organization that fosters a culture of innovation, ...
@TominStuttgartToo sure of yourself Tomin Read More
Carpanter visa by kareemmogul
I need carpanter visa any one help me for job because Looking for an exciting and dynamic role where I can utilize my skills and experience to drive tangible results. Passionate about joining an organization that fosters a culture of innovation, ...
@SimCityATNot quite true guys,Greece,as I have read has an enormous problem now to find employees with vocational skills....hands on.....and that is true for many countries,nobody wants to be a plumber,an electrician,a carpenter,a brick layer,fridge ... Read More
Greek citizenship by descent by david anastasiadis
guys and girls i'm going to take Greece citizenship by descentho knows how much time I have to wait?
@lreis04I I think if your parents,the children of the greek grandparents are greek and born here,it says if they are not then those greek parents would have to become citizens first,its all on line,take a look,bit complicated. Read More
Renovation of an old house by Bronaann
We’re hoping to renovate an old stone house in apokoronas, any recommendations? Also we will need an engineer to give the thumbs up before we purchase. All suggestions gratefully received!
@EUGENE DEENo,those were not my words,they were yours,I stick by the words I said,my experience in life from a very young age has taught me to....distrust until I trust,be careful until I dont need to be careful,be suspicious until I dont need to be ... Read More
Renovation of an old house by Bronaann
We’re hoping to renovate an old stone house in apokoronas, any recommendations? Also we will need an engineer to give the thumbs up before we purchase. All suggestions gratefully received!
@BronaannYou must remember that this is earthquake country and these days they build new stone houses but with earthquakes in mind so they will be built in a certain way so as not to fall down into a huge pile of rubble,old stone houses dont have ... Read More
Renovation of an old house by Bronaann
We’re hoping to renovate an old stone house in apokoronas, any recommendations? Also we will need an engineer to give the thumbs up before we purchase. All suggestions gratefully received!
@BronaannYou should be dealing on this matter purely with a mechanic(engineer) in your locality,no one else who may advise wrongly or for their own goals which may result in you loosing your money and having to pull your house down after you spend ... Read More
Is it true Greece will pay you to move there ? by okendes4
@Julien good morning everybody my name is Stephen okende I'm leaving in Republic Democratic of Congo I meant 33 years old I have diploma of logistic management in Johannesburg University I saw this amazing opportunity on tiktok that's why l come to ...
@romaniacI dont think the idea is to look for job opportunities under this scheme actually,its a wonderful chance to live on a Greek rural island,a chance not to go shopping almost every day of ones life,to grow food,to just try for yourself on the ... 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 ...
@erichzeichnerI think Pelion was one area still at 250.000 golden visa,probably all that area,not so sort after thank goodness. 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 ...
@erichzeichnerWell,you sound like a honey erich,I like what you said, yes of course its a great idea to earn some money from the property we have worked so hard to get all our lives and greece has millions of tourists and believe me the desire to ... 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 ...
@erichzeichnerOf course its scary to rent ones property out either long term or short,at least if its short one can know they will leave soon,we need to earn the money but its with trepidation that we hand over the keys. 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 ...
@PhilIpZ20201Your lawyer and simvolio should have seen that and you can sue them in the court,thats part of their duties that you pay them for,I had the same problem. 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 ...
@concertinaI have heard many harrowing stories of destruction to property which has been rented out on short hold platforms,lots where it was disgustingly trashed causing many thousands of pounds/euros etc..in damage,I have heard of one week benders ... 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 ...
@erichzeichnerThats not the case in many high tourist areas of Greece,under the Acropolis in Athens the people living full time there have been up in arms for a long time now and are bursting with rage at the misery they have to put up with from ... 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 ...
@erichzeichnerIIm not sure when,its not targeting foreign buyers but buyers under golden visa as its been found that some dont live in the property or long lease it,they short let it which means that too much property is taken away from people who ... 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 ...
@erichzeichnerOne can easy find a property thats in two flats and rent one but you must obtain a special tax number which gets displayed on the rental platforms advertising.The new rule coming in for Golden Visa which will most likely be 800.000 in ... Read More
Sun room builders in Crete by adrienneshelley944
hi are there builders to build a sun room in crete please
@adrienneshelley944You should seek out your mechanic who will be issuing,drawing up your license for any sun room extension to your property,if you have spare metres on your co-efficient rating of your land.The mechanic will have a workforce of ... Read More
Insight on issues/ things I should be aware of when moving to Greece by nicolealiev
Hi, I am planning on moving to Greece in May, 2024 - I am originally from South Africa, have a French passport and have lived in the US for 24 years. I will be moving using my French Citizenship and would appreciate any insight on issues/ things I ...
@nicolealievHi,jobs are difficult to come by especially if you dont have good Greek,unless you work for an American or French company,health care you need to pay into the system through a job but best to have private health insurance which will be ... Read More
Best cities to live in France by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to France. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
@SimCityATHi,never mind but thankyou for your reply SimCity,I just jumped over to see whats going on,news and views,I guess they wake up in Ireland,look out the window(the west coast) and reach for something to replace the sunshine. Read More
Best cities to live in France by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to France. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...
@SerifThe Irish take huge amounts of anti-depressants but dont forget humans get addicted to them and cant live without them so what to say? Read More
WTB House/Property by erichzeichner
Greetings to All,I am new here & am from Vermont, USA. I have lived & traveled in Greece on & off through-out this life-time. Time to create sanctuary, or perhaps to pick up the baton where someone else has left off, & looking for a ...
@erichzeichneryou need to tell all of the above requirements to a property agent,they have plenty Im sure for your needs. Read More
Disability pension in Greece by david anastasiadis
guys and girls I'm inerested how much pansion has person with disebilities?in greece?
@david anastasiadisEven Greek citizens have the most horrendous experience trying to claim disability pensions here,a normal pension is bad enough,they have to find you 95% disabled and that mostly means paraplegic Im sorry to say,the Nordic ... Read More
Electricity and phone connection for non-residents by natthgordon
Hello everyone,We are in a very difficult situation and will appreciate any help. We own a house in Crete which was bought in 2009, lived there till 2017 and then moved to the UK. We are now back in Crete trying to sell the house. The phone contract ...
@natthgordonIm a bit confused here,if you are selling up why do you want to keep the land line and electricity going? unless you want to live in it while you find a buyer.However those two companies will say that the person whos name the contracts ... Read More
How am I going to attain this opportunity? by nishimwejoelpatient
After receiving notification on my PC says that Greece government is offering chance to people want to live there I was interested and wanted to apply but now I am not able to apply. Would share me how?
@nishimwejoelpatientYou should apply at the Greek embassy in your own country,seasonal workers may get a six month visa for farms,hotels etc..fishing work on large boats gets nine month visa,this can be renewed again the following years but only if ... Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 ...
@Brett SheltonHello Bret,anything you want to know just ask and welcome Read More
Finding my old Greek tax number by djtiny50
I had a business in 1990 in Greece and a Greek tax number. How can I get my number as I have read once issued it was for life?
@djtiny50Just go on line and tap in....how to find out my taxisnet.gr account codes...keep trying with different wording if you dont see it.Do you not have your account codes...user name and passwords. Read More
HR COMPANIES IN GREECE by david anastasiadis
guys does greece hase good hr comapinies which will help me to find job?I'm from georgia Tbilisi
@david anastasiadisI thought you were buying property here Read More
Building Work (renovation) in Crete near Mires by larches2
HelloDoes anyone with a property in Crete (probably not Greeks who don't as far as I'm aware share this problem) have experience of a reliable builder who can also involve an electrician and plumber as necessary BUT will do the work I need and not ...
@larches2Perhaps the person that you may need is a mechanic to advice you about the law for building repairs,additions,extensions etc..Im in Athens with what was originally a family two room house years back,they bought the land,made the tiny house ... Read More
New members of the Greece forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 ...
@TsipouriMikeHello Mike,hope you are doing fine on Lesvos you three,have fun,snug on down for winter when it comes,we are all enjoying late summer time but Robins are singing away now so I guess winter is on its way. Read More
Hi everyone looking for a low cost place in Greece by larry34
Next two months I will be in Greece...then Athens I need a $250 dollar place for a month Apartment with kitchen ..No Hostels please
@larry34Hi larry,you will find it almost impossible at that price,the rental platforms will cost you probably minimum 50 per night in Athens,life got much too expensive. Read More
Job offer opportunities with visa sponsorship by saifulislam91333
Honorable sir/MadamI hope you are fine and everything is going well with you.I'm a civil engineer from Bangladesh and currently I'm looking for civil engineering job in Greece with visa sponsorship opportunities from the accredited employer in ...
@saifulislam91333Join...sign up,join...Linkedin Greece,you may see something there,you join to be a member,it has job and training opportunities I believe,you could try the petrol refinery or Motor Oil company,both are just outside west of ... Read More
Cultural Code by geraniumgift
Nowadays when everyone over the world knows the variety of the ways of communication via email, w.app, Twitter etc. It seems easy and simple. Yet, it is not that simple. In Greece most of the shops, medical clinics, workers and professionals ...
@geraniumgiftI can only say that Im very pleased to get to phone my doctors personally and clinics,I normally use private doctors as we have insurance but I can also phone my pathalogo/GP who is registered with IKA.I get the mobile numbers of all my ... 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 ...
@NoobSonic Gaming I believe there is another island that they want to populate as well,fairly near the Turkish coast,maybe more,do some research,you may come up with other options,go to Greek church sites as well. 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 ...
Go on line,tap in with your main question and an article comes up with much information and they also talk of a utube site to visit for more information,its all there for you,its in conjunction with the Greek church so best probably to say you are ... 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 ...
@Nick Del They said it will be the end of the year or next Januay,they look for tenders at the moment for the card transactions so hold yourself and it will happen. Read More
How to locate my Greek AFM by Psideris
Hello all, I am Australian living in Melb. I have a Greek AFM, unfortunate I cannot remember it. how do I obtain my Greek AFM from Greece which office can release it do I need to have a relative visit KEP to release my AFM Kind regards Pegs,
@Muhammad Younas31 Go on line to search for the site that tells you what to do to get your old code or new one,your user name cannot be changed only the passwords.follow the instructions,these passwords and user codes should never be lost,you should ... Read More
Relocating to Crete from the UK! by GuestPoster314
Hello everyone,We are a married couple looking for advice, information and experiences of anyone who has successfully relocated to Crete from the UK. We have found a lot of conflicting information online as regards to which legal route to take, ie, ...
@concertina Its called an.... EU Spousal Visa.....I was browsing another forum and saw someone wants to bring their non EU wife to live with them in Greece,they have Irish passport and the answer was...when she is here on her ninety days she can ... Read More
Relocating to Crete from the UK! by GuestPoster314
Hello everyone,We are a married couple looking for advice, information and experiences of anyone who has successfully relocated to Crete from the UK. We have found a lot of conflicting information online as regards to which legal route to take, ie, ...
@drumphil An EU citizen can bring their spouse and children with them,I just looked on line and it tells you what to do,how to apply.You can buy a house easily,many applications now in Greece are done on line for various things. Read More
Relocating to Crete from the UK! by GuestPoster314
Hello everyone,We are a married couple looking for advice, information and experiences of anyone who has successfully relocated to Crete from the UK. We have found a lot of conflicting information online as regards to which legal route to take, ie, ...
@drumphil I believe that as an EU citizen you can bring your spouse legally to live with you and reside in the EU country which you are residing in,obviously many forms will be required for her and you to submit,also contact the Greek embassy in ... Read More
New Law for building new struct in empty land in the country by Kostas1234
I need some help figuring some things out. I was in the process of selling some vacant property in the country in Laconia to my cousin. Transfer of property was taking a very long time. I received a call from him recently saying that he was backing ...
@wwocash Do you have an entrance leading you to the land from the road?If not the only way to be able to actually get to the land is to ask an owner of land to sell you a strip of their land for your use as an entrance if it comes off the road ... Read More
Greek work permit by rotonali263
I'm Roton Ali from Bangladesh. I am very interested to work in Greek. It's my favourite country. So I need a Greek work permit.
@rotonali263 You should contact the Greek embassy nearest to you in your home country.The Greek government has been giving work/visa permits to India,Bangladesh and Pakistan citizens but only for x amount of months per year for agricultural and ... Read More
Keep safe out there by SimCityAT
With all the forest fires, please keep safe.https://koroni-meet.thinkeria.org/forest-fire-greece-map-live
Thankyou for your kind thoughts,we greatly appreciate them. Read More
Property Issues by concertina
See Todays news on Ekathemarini about thousands of properties on sale which actually have serious illegal irregularities on building regs and probably the owners know it and want to get rid of it hoping it wont be picked up on,but a new law was ...
@concertina Also about property here in Ellatha,people must not think that any naughty things they have done outside of the said license wont matter because I will never sell it,my children will inherit...heres the problem...when someone or ones ... Read More
Moving to Greece by GuestPoster14147
Hi, I am from India and I want to move to Greece currently I am doing an15 days HR internship and my current plan is to get a job in Greece but I know that getting a job in Greece is a challenging process also I don't have enough work experience ...
@Kellen Barwal Your ultimate goal will have to be dropped I guess,much too difficult for you to find work here,best to stay in your own country where as you say you are a graphic designer. Read More
Moving to Greece by GuestPoster14147
Hi, I am from India and I want to move to Greece currently I am doing an15 days HR internship and my current plan is to get a job in Greece but I know that getting a job in Greece is a challenging process also I don't have enough work experience ...
@Kellen Barwal Thankyou Kellen,Its just a idea but have you thought of southern Ireland,so many job opportunities,easier to get a visa I think although they have tightened up a bit on entrance things but skills are needed there and lots of companies ... Read More
Property Issues by concertina
See Todays news on Ekathemarini about thousands of properties on sale which actually have serious illegal irregularities on building regs and probably the owners know it and want to get rid of it hoping it wont be picked up on,but a new law was ...
@PhilIpZ20201 Well Philip.I hope it turned out alright in the end for you,you were a very brave person,it nearly killed us,my husband had the land and we built a 3 floor house,well the bottom was an apotheki supposedly,we put a bathroom,the ... Read More
Property Issues
See Todays news on Ekathemarini about thousands of properties on sale which actually have serious illegal irregularities on building regs and probably the owners know it and want to get rid of it hoping it wont be picked up on,but a new law was ... Read More
Moving to Greece by GuestPoster14147
Hi, I am from India and I want to move to Greece currently I am doing an15 days HR internship and my current plan is to get a job in Greece but I know that getting a job in Greece is a challenging process also I don't have enough work experience ...
@Kellen Barwal Why not apply to other Greek recruitment agencies which you will find on line,what about following a course here in Greece for graphics,or go in at a very low level of position just to get a foot in the door. Read More
Moving to Greece by GuestPoster14147
Hi, I am from India and I want to move to Greece currently I am doing an15 days HR internship and my current plan is to get a job in Greece but I know that getting a job in Greece is a challenging process also I don't have enough work experience ...
Hello Kellen...if you register yourself with...Linkedin......you will see many vacancies for graphic designers,lots of different companies are looking in Greece,lots of vacancies,go on line to Linkedin and follow instructions on how to register ... Read More
New Law for building new struct in empty land in the country by Kostas1234
I need some help figuring some things out. I was in the process of selling some vacant property in the country in Laconia to my cousin. Transfer of property was taking a very long time. I received a call from him recently saying that he was backing ...
@iqbalshahzad524 The only people anyone should be working with is.....a land and property specialist lawyer and a civil mechanic-engineer.....FULL STOP Read More
Golden Visa - AFM/E1 by Liam0918
Hi all,I was wondering if anyone can clarify my 2 questions about the golden visa application?AFM (9-digit tax ID). It's said that only principal applicant will get the AFM and her/his spouse will not. So how can the person without AFM take part in ...
@colinbulled You should contact a lawyer that specialises in Golden Visa applications here in Greece. Read More
Golden Visa - AFM/E1 by Liam0918
Hi all,I was wondering if anyone can clarify my 2 questions about the golden visa application?AFM (9-digit tax ID). It's said that only principal applicant will get the AFM and her/his spouse will not. So how can the person without AFM take part in ...
@Liam0918 You are welcome and I hope for you to have a happy life here.Any further questions just ask and Im an expert on medical things here in Greece,knowing many super kind and expert doctors,surgeons.make the most of the diagnostic centres ... Read More
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 ...
@gemmeroni It tells you on line the paper-work that they wont to see,your KEP office will advise you further and of course the police, sometimes they send you to a special police office for immigration services depending where you reside and ... Read More
Golden Visa - AFM/E1 by Liam0918
Hi all,I was wondering if anyone can clarify my 2 questions about the golden visa application?AFM (9-digit tax ID). It's said that only principal applicant will get the AFM and her/his spouse will not. So how can the person without AFM take part in ...
@Liam0918 If you own property here,house/apartment or land or car you must give in tax returns to your accountant every year,we pay 40 euro for the two of us,its a joint return.Your accountant will do everything on the paper and say...no ... Read More
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 ...
@RickyRO EU citizens dont need a residents permit,if they remain in Greece longer than three months they need to go get a registration card,see information on line for that,I have a ten year permit as I am British and not an EU member. Read More
Room in Zografou by doaamohamed65456
Hello all ! It's Doaa . I wanna rent a room in shared house in Zografou Athens. I prefer it begins from 300 to 360 euro per month . I want it from 8 June to 18 July .
@doaamohamed65456 You need to look on line for the well known rental platforms that most tourists us for Athens,you can probably negotiate a better price as you want it for more than a couple of nights.There are many now as Athens has turned into ... Read More
New Law for building new struct in empty land in the country by Kostas1234
I need some help figuring some things out. I was in the process of selling some vacant property in the country in Laconia to my cousin. Transfer of property was taking a very long time. I received a call from him recently saying that he was backing ...
@Deda May You need the lawyer and the mechanic from your area where the plot is.You cannot just go and buy land or a house on your own,this may be the land of sunshine but it sure aint the land full of honest people,nowhere is. Read More
New Law for building new struct in empty land in the country by Kostas1234
I need some help figuring some things out. I was in the process of selling some vacant property in the country in Laconia to my cousin. Transfer of property was taking a very long time. I received a call from him recently saying that he was backing ...
@Kostas1234 That sounds like absolute nonsense,I have built a house here in greece and bought and sold apartments and my house,a good local mechanic will be able to help you if you pay them a fee for their time and a lawyer,mechanics are super at ... Read More
Property Tax
End of this year people outside of Greece will be able to pay their dues via their home country bank cards,the normal cards,somewhere on line it will say which ones,so that headache will go away. 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 ...
@abstractius The...reference...you speak of is your Taxisnet.gr account codes,your access to your account,thats user name, codes etc...very important to you,your accountant will have this on file. Read More
paying dues
Todays online Greek news says that it will be the end of 2023 that people can pay dues with a foreign bank,it states which cards are acceptable. Read More
Greek citizenship by descent by david anastasiadis
guys and girls i'm going to take Greece citizenship by descentho knows how much time I have to wait?
@jtb1409 Hi,go to.....SovSpot.....on line and you will see much useful information for this subject.Also after that consult with an experienced Greek lawyer perhaps from Athens Go to...Lexidy...on line,a law company. Read More
My Message on the bottle after 8,5 years trip:-)) by John_68
This is amazing I came back after 8 years and 5 months back to this website and read my message from that time (sorry for those who replied without answer, I apologise I was on the road) as I see I became 8 years older, have a lot more experiences ...
Hi John,private message me. Read More
My Message on the bottle after 8,5 years trip:-)) by John_68
This is amazing I came back after 8 years and 5 months back to this website and read my message from that time (sorry for those who replied without answer, I apologise I was on the road) as I see I became 8 years older, have a lot more experiences ...
Hello John 68,greetings from Greece,just to say if you ever make it this way you would be welcome to couch surf and stay at our mountain cottage west of athens above loutraki or couch in athens,stay good,stay safe. Read More
Greece, Crete by scheev69
Hello all,My name is Vasso and I am married with two kids and we live in Canada 🇨🇦 The last time we visited Greece was back in 1999 on our honeymoon and we loved the beaches & the delicious food.I am Greek and my husband is ...
@PhilIpZ20201 Crete can get some very difficult weather most winters,storms and flooding,winter will arrive later and temperatures will start to rise earlier than elsewhere,a shorter winter and that is what we all like,not too long. Read More
👉The Expat Lounge (the place to be on the Greece forum)👈 by Mickael
Hello everyone and hope you are well. I would like to introduce to you our new free expression thread: The Expat Lounge for the Greece forum. Here you can talk about everything you want. Talk about your passion (sport, movies, arts, dancing, ...
Hi,how to go to the lounge please?directions Read More
Is it trustworthy to live in an airbnb long term? by travelbuddy69
Hi!I would like to move out of my parents house & get my own place. I'd like to go on holiday to some European countries that are considered "dodgy" : Moscow in Russia, Serbia & BosniaThere are other countries where I would like to ...
Thats a wonderful story travelbuddy69,tell us another one and we can all pretend that you are not stringing us along in your world of make-believe because your bored to tears. Read More
Residence permit needed for buying car by Matthijs49
Hi, a bit confused now... For buying a (new) car in Greece, do you need a residence permit if you are already a EU-national? Planning to buy one as soon as we have moved, and don't want to wait until we have obtained the residence permit. We do ...
@laurakerryns You have your tax number as you have property here,every two years you will be notified on your phone of an appointment to take your car to be inspected for emissions and you need the mot every two years,maybe the emissions is every ... Read More
Tax return 2023 by markpickard
Hi everyone. I live in the Czech Repubic, but have a small rental income in Greece. I need to download my 'tax overview' for the year 2022 from Greek tax authority online portal in order to file my tax return, but it seems that it is not yet ...
@concertina No,its like you say,what you paid in 2022 will show soon as well as your obligations for 2023,all a bit confusing even for Greeks. Read More
Tax return 2023 by markpickard
Hi everyone. I live in the Czech Repubic, but have a small rental income in Greece. I need to download my 'tax overview' for the year 2022 from Greek tax authority online portal in order to file my tax return, but it seems that it is not yet ...
@markpickard My husband who is Greek tells me today that he is paying his installments of tax for 2022,has been paying during 2022,he is taxed in his job but had some extra tax to pay himself in installments and this amount was specified last year ... Read More
Tax return 2023 by markpickard
Hi everyone. I live in the Czech Repubic, but have a small rental income in Greece. I need to download my 'tax overview' for the year 2022 from Greek tax authority online portal in order to file my tax return, but it seems that it is not yet ...
@markpickard You have to go into your...Taxisnet.gr.. account on line to see all your history.You should have your entry codes to that,user name etc..Your accountant will have them on file. Read More
A housing ‘armageddon' Ekathimerini22:06 Wed, 15 Mar
Latest new-news now,on line Read More
A housing ‘armageddon' Ekathimerini22:06 Wed, 15 Mar
@concertina GO to....property and economy.... Read More
A housing ‘armageddon' Ekathimerini22:06 Wed, 15 Mar
Take a look,take the shock,this has been talked about on places like Utube and I "poo hood" it,conspiracy stuff,its all coming true,forget buying old houses because later it will apply to all property,not just if you sell or rent,Where to find the ... Read More
Dodgy accountant demanding fees f by narcrepellant2525
I wanted to open bank account in Greece (you know how complicated operations like this can actually be in Greece) and lazy clerk there said tome that I need to give him tax info last few years (since I have AFM number), okay went to ...
@narcrepellant2525 So we guess its time for you to take him from your mind,ignore and move on with life. Read More