Healthcare and insurance are top concerns when settling in Greece.
- Its coastline stretches about 13,600 km, among the longest in the world.
- After the 2010s debt crisis, the economy has recovered and returned to growth.
- Property, especially in Athens, has rebounded strongly on Golden Visa demand and tourism.
Rents outside central Athens are often softer than in many Western European cities.
The public health system (ESY) serves residents, though many add private insurance.
The health system
Public transport in Athens includes a convenient metro, buses and trams.
Fresh food, sunny weather and a relaxed pace are big pluses.
The Vietnamese community is small but present in Athens.
Mandatory insurance
Opening a bank account requires a passport, tax number and residence documents.
Summers can be very hot, so choose a home with air-conditioning and near the sea if possible.
The cost of living in Greece is among the most comfortable in the EU.
Cost of care
Residence holders must register a tax number (AFM) and a social-security number.
- Greece lies in Southeastern Europe at the southern tip of the Balkan Peninsula on the Mediterranean.
- The capital, Athens, is the political and economic hub and the birthplace of Western democracy.
- Greece has a population of about 10.4 million, most following Greek Orthodox Christianity.
- The official language is Greek, while English is widely spoken in tourism and larger cities.
- Greece counts more than 6,000 islands and islets, of which roughly 200 are inhabited.
Care for newcomers
It has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, sunny winters.
A European Union member since 1981 and part of the eurozone, Greece uses the euro (EUR).
Greece belongs to the Schengen Area, allowing free movement across much of Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is healthcare good in Greece?
Health-system quality is assessed above.
Is health insurance mandatory?
Insurance requirements are covered above.
How do newcomers access care?
Access steps are covered above.
Information is for reference and may change under the latest official policy. Please contact us for current regulations.
