A trip to Greece helps you sense your future home before filing.
- 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.
Santorini is famous for whitewashed, blue-domed houses overlooking the Aegean Sea.
Athens holds the Acropolis and the Parthenon, symbols of ancient Greek civilisation.
Places to visit
Mykonos draws visitors with its beaches, windmills and lively nightlife.
- Crete, the largest island, is rich in Minoan heritage and beautiful beaches.
- Meteora astonishes with monasteries perched atop towering rock pillars.
- The best time to visit is late spring and early autumn, avoiding the hot, crowded peak summer.
- Vietnamese travellers can obtain a short-stay Schengen visa to visit Greece.
- Island-hopping is mainly by ferry, so book ahead in high season.
Feeling daily life
Residence holders must register a tax number (AFM) and a social-security number.
Public transport in Athens includes a convenient metro, buses and trams.
Fresh food, sunny weather and a relaxed pace are big pluses.
Scouting settlement areas
Street food such as souvlaki and gyros is popular and affordable.
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).
Trip tips
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.
Need a tailored roadmap?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I visit in Greece?
Top places are listed above.
What visa do I need for Greece?
Tourist-visa requirements are covered above.
Best season to scout?
The ideal time is noted above.
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