Greece Phrasebook

25 terms and phrases for government offices

Getting a Tax Registration Number (AFM) in Greece

M1

Form M1

M7

Form M7

ΔΟΥ

Submit the application

κλειδάριθμος

Receive the kleidarithmos (authentication key)

Getting a Social Security Number (AMKA) in Greece

διαβατήριο

Passport or equivalent identity document

ΑΦΜ

Greek tax number (AFM) and a Greek postal address

ΚΕΠ

Go to a KEP or e-EFKA/AMKA Office in Person

ΗΔΙΚΑ

Receive Your AMKA

Greek Citizenship by Naturalisation (Immigrant 7-Year Route)

ΠΕΓ

Certificate of Knowledge Adequacy for Naturalisation

εκκαθαριστικά

Tax clearance documents

Διεύθυνση Ιθαγένειας

File With the Regional Citizenship Directorate and Wait for the Checks

Exchanging a Foreign Driving Licence in Greece

Περιφέρεια

Submit the application in person or by post

άδεια οδήγησης

Collect the Greek licence and surrender the foreign one

Getting a Greece Golden Visa (Investor Residence Permit)

Golden Visa

Submit the Application Electronically and Pay the Fees

Άδεια Μόνιμης Διαμονής Επενδυτή

Wait for the Decision and Collect Your Card

Declaring a Lease to the Tax Authority in Greece

TAXISnet

TAXISnet credentials

Πιστοποιητικό Ενεργειακής Απόδοσης (ΠΕΑ)

Energy Performance Certificate details

ΥΠΟΔΕΙΓΜΑ 1

Paper template (alternative route)

myAADE

Log in to the portal and open the rental declarations application

μισθωτήριο

Select the declaration type and complete the form

Getting a Residence Permit in Greece

βεβαίωση εγγραφής

EU/EEA/Swiss: Pay the Stamp Fee and Appear Before the Hellenic Police

άδεια διαμονής

Third-Country: Submit, Pay the Fees, and Take the Acknowledgement

Greek Work Permit (Single Permit) and e-EFKA Registration

ΑΦΜ / ΑΜΚΑ

Greek tax number (AFM) and social-security number (AMKA)

εθνική θεώρηση

Apply for the National (D) Visa at the Consulate

e-ΕΦΚΑ

Complete the e-EFKA Social-Security Leg