Greece
Residence procedure: EU Registration Certificate at the Aliens and Immigration Department
Official government websiteYour 7-step relocation checklist
- Step 1
EU Free Movement confirmed
As an EU citizen, you have the right to live and work in Greece with no visa. Bring a valid passport or national ID card.
- Step 2
Find accommodation
A local address is required for most other steps (registration, bank, tax number). Check housing costs before you move.
Cost of living in Greece - Step 3
Register your residence — EU Registration Certificate at the Aliens and Immigration Department
Deadline: Within 3 months of arrival. This is the local residence registration procedure required under EU Directive 2004/38/EC after your first 3 months.
Official government portal - Step 4
Get your AFM (Αριθμός Φορολογικού Μητρώου)
You need a AFM (Αριθμός Φορολογικού Μητρώου) to work, get paid, or open a bank account in Greece.
Apply for AFM (Αριθμός Φορολογικού Μητρώου) - Step 5
Register with EOPYY – National Organisation for the Provision of Healthcare Services
Once resident and working, register with EOPYY – National Organisation for the Provision of Healthcare Services. In the meantime your EHIC covers necessary care.
EOPYY – National Organisation for the Provision of Healthcare Services portal - Step 6
Open a local bank account
Most Greece employers pay salary into a local EUR account. Bring your ID, proof of address and AFM (Αριθμός Φορολογικού Μητρώου).
- Step 7
Calculate your expected net salary
See what you'll actually take home in Greece after tax and social security.
Open net salary calculator
FAQ — Moving to Greece
Information verified for 2026 from official Greece government sources. This guide applies to EU citizens under EU Directive 2004/38/EC.