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Residence Certificate
Residence Permit - Registration Certificate
Greece





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Brexit Update



Entitlements for UK citizens in Greece changes


ALL UK citizens wishing to reside in Greece, including children and BABIES must ensure that they hold or obtain an EU Registration Certificate (beige or blue) before the end of the transition period (currently December 2020). These will need to be changed for new biometric permits sometime after December 2020 (no details about the new permits from the Greek government as yet).


It IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REGISTER BEFORE the END OF 2020 IN ORDER TO RETAIN YOUR RESIDENCE RIGHTS.

Read more Brexit updates for Greece here livingincrete.net/brexit.html​



EU Residence / Registration Certiifcate Greece





EU nationals have the right to live and work in Greece without a work permit, however EU nationals staying longer than 3 months are required to obtain a Registration or Residence Certificate.


The Registration / Residence Certificate for EU Nationals.

Community legislation provides that every European Union citizen has the right to reside in the host Member State for a period of up to three months with the only requirement to hold a valid identity card or passport. See Right of residence for up to three months


EU nationals also have the right to reside in Greece (or any EU Member State) for more than three months in which case they must obtain a Registration Certificate, which is subject to the following conditions:•

- You have comprehensive sickness insurance cover in Greece

and

- You have sufficient resources not to become a burden on the social assistance system during the residence.


After five years of continuous and legal residence in the host Member State you are entitled to permanent residence/ The Registration Certificate can then be changed to the Permanent Residence Certificate.

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Registration Certificate for EU Citizens



Βεβαίωση εγγραφής πολιτών Ε.Ε
(Vevaiosi Engrafis Politon Evropaikis Enoseis)





EU nationals staying longer than 3 months in Greece must hold this Certificate which will be open dated but is subject to ongoing status conditions. The Registration Certificate is beige/buff coloured.

After 5 years the Registration Certificate can be exchanged for the Permanent Residence Certificate (blue ).



The beige - coloured
Registration Certificate



Permanent Residence Certificate for EU Citizens



Έγγραφο πιστοποίησης μόνιμης διαμονής πολίτη Ε.Ε
(Engrafo pistopioisis monimis diamonis politon evropaikis enoseis)





The Permanent Residence Certificate can be applied for by any EU citizen who can show that they have been a legal permanent resident of Greece for 5 years, i.e. those holding the beige Registration Certificate for 5 years.



The blue - coloured
Permanent Residence Certificate



How to Obtain A Registration Certificate





Application should be made to the main police station in the district that you live (in Crete) with the following documents:

1) Passport plus 2 photocopies

2) 2 photos

3) Proof of address – [a document containing both the applicant’s name andaddress e.g. photocopy of the house lease, public utility bill (DEH, OTE, EYDAP) or statement from Tax Office (Tax Return)

4) Proof of Medical cover (State e.g. IKA book plus photocopy or Private Insurance doc)

5a) Declaration (form provided by the police) stamped and signed by employer if employed

Or

5b) Proof that you have sufficient resources to support yourself e.g. proof of a pension or Greek bank account booklet which should show a minimum balance of around €4000, per person.

More information, including information for applying for children and for the unemployed, can be found on this link



Changing to a Permanent Residence Certificate (After 5 years residence)





Application should be made to the main police station in the district that you live, with the following documents

1) Passport plus 2 photocopies

2) 2 photos

3) Previous Registration Certificate

4) Proof of Address - House lease, public utility bill (DEH, OTE, EYDAP) or Tax Office statement.


You may also be asked to provide your tax number (AFM) and proof of medical insurance (EOPYY or private insurance).



Non EU Citizens






Non-EU citizens may enter and remain in Greece for up to 3 months.


Check with your Embassy regarding visa restrictions, residence and work permits.

Passports of non EU Nationals must be valid for at least three months after the period of intended stay.






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