Original document : https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-greece

Change description : 2025-03-12 13:47:00: Section on social care added. [BrexitGuidance and regulationForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office]

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Guidance

Living in Greece

Information for British citizens moving to or living in Greece, including guidance on residency, passports, healthcare and driving.

Update history

2025-03-12 13:47
Section on social care added.

2024-12-05 10:46
Added information on how to prove you have parental responsibility for a child to Greek authorities.

2024-10-18 14:47
Added information and downloadable letters about watersport diplomas and pleasure craft operator certificates.Added information to get an HMRC letter for tax purposes.

2024-06-18 08:22
The Visas and residency section has been updated to include information on the EU Entry/Exit System that will be introduced in Autumn 2024.

2022-03-11 08:00
Important information in the Working in Greece, and National insurance sections if you work in Greece, even it if it is for an employer based in the UK.

2022-02-17 11:29
Guidance reviewed and updated with new information, including in the visas and residency, and healthcare sections.

2021-12-22 19:21
There are now no restrictions on driving in Greece for residents with valid UK or Gibraltar driving licences

2021-09-24 17:40
Visas and residency section updated: If you need support with your residency application, contact the relevant UK Nationals Support Fund organisation before 31 October 2021

2021-02-19 11:18
Coronavirus section updated with a link to guidance on vaccines.

2020-09-17 14:41
Visas and residency section updated to include information about how to access the UK Nationals Support Fund for those who may find it harder to complete their residency applications.

2020-09-09 13:03
Passports and travel section updated to include information on passport validity and entry requirements when travelling to other European countries from January 2021

2020-05-06 15:03
Healthcare section updated to include details on how to use the new online platform for ordering prescriptions.

2020-01-23 15:33
Brexit update: includes further details on passport validity, healthcare rights and State Pension uprating if the UK leaves the EU with a deal.

2019-09-23 17:32
Brexit update: healthcare section updated to reflect transitional arrangements announcement

2019-09-03 17:44
Brexit update: Pensions section updated to include further details on State Pension uprating.

2019-04-15 13:06
EU Exit update: updates on 'Passports and Travel', 'Pensions' and 'Returning to the UK' sections

2019-04-09 16:17
EU Exit update: updated information on EU Exit in healthcare, visas and residency, driving and working sections