Our Residence Permit Insurance Plans Offer: Hospitalization (minimum coverage: €10,000/year) Policy documentation in English 24/7 multi-language assistance and support Accidents (minimum coverage: €15,000/year) Freedom to use any hospital/facility in area of cover Evacuation and repatriation benefits Outpatient care / Medical Expenses (minimum coverage: €1,500/year) Reimbursements paid within 5 days Hassle-free claims with support from your local personal advisor in Greece! Get a free quote below or read more about our Residence Permit Insurance plans.
Foreigners who want to stay in Greece for a period over 90 days need a Residence Permit issued by Greek authorities in Greece. The application should be made within the first 2 months after arriving in Greece, although it is highly recommended to be fulfilled immediately on arrival in case of common bureaucratic delays.
Expats living in Greece who already have residence permits (beige or blue) will now be required to apply for the new biometric format from 01/01/2021 - 30/06/2021. We have gathered all the necessary information into a simple guide to help you find your way in getting the new biometric residence permit in Greece. Read our Guide here.
The application for a residence permit, either first-time permit or extension should be accompanied by a letter certifying that the applicant is covered for outpatient medical expenses, hospitalization, medical evacuation/repatriation, and medical care related to accidents for at least one year from the start date of the visa.
The health insurance coverage required includes the following:
Hospitalization (minimum coverage: €10,000/year)
Outpatient care / Medical Expenses (minimum coverage: €1,500/year)
Accidents (minimum coverage: €15,000/year)
Emergency evacuation/repatriation of remains
A statement that the coverage is valid in Greece (or “worldwide” or “in the Schengen Zone”).
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Foreigners who want to stay in Greece for a period over 90 days need a Residence Permit issued by Greek authorities in Greece. The application should be made within the first 2 months after arriving in Greece, although it is highly recommended to be fulfilled immediately on arrival in case of common bureaucratic delays.