Is it normal for foreigners to live in Greece?
Unfortunately, many of my foreign friends living in Greece have reported the same. Foreigners are fun to experiment with, however, ultimately it is expected to have a serious relationship with only Greeks. If you fall in love with a Greek person living in Greece it’s likely that you will have a lot of battles with their family.
Can a British citizen live and work in Greece?
British nationals in Greece are now considered third country nationals. Brits moving to Greece, and those in Greece prior to December 2020 must trade their beige/blue permits for biometric permits. The process of obtaining Greek residency as an EU citizen is relatively straightforward.
How long have I been living in Greece?
When I first landed in Athens in Summer 2017, I only intended to stick around for one or two months before travelling onwards. Something about the laid back Greek lifestyle, the food, and perhaps the hunky men sucked me in though and I’ve been living in Greece ever since.
Can you bring over the counter medicine to Greece?
According to Greek law, a visitor can bring up to 5 different prescribed medicines for personal use, with a maximum of 2 boxes of each medicine. Some prescribed and over-the-counter medicines available in the UK, including medication containing codeine, are considered controlled substances in Greece.
Unfortunately, many of my foreign friends living in Greece have reported the same. Foreigners are fun to experiment with, however, ultimately it is expected to have a serious relationship with only Greeks. If you fall in love with a Greek person living in Greece it’s likely that you will have a lot of battles with their family.
British nationals in Greece are now considered third country nationals. Brits moving to Greece, and those in Greece prior to December 2020 must trade their beige/blue permits for biometric permits. The process of obtaining Greek residency as an EU citizen is relatively straightforward.
When I first landed in Athens in Summer 2017, I only intended to stick around for one or two months before travelling onwards. Something about the laid back Greek lifestyle, the food, and perhaps the hunky men sucked me in though and I’ve been living in Greece ever since.
What should I do before moving to Greece?
This should be issued at a Greek embassy or consulate before departing your own country. You may want to consider hiring the services of an immigration lawyer to help you navigate the minefield of Greek paperwork and bureuacracy.