Residence Certificate / Residents Permit Greece

EU nationals have the right to live and work in Greece without a work permit,
however EU nationals staying longer than 3 months are required to obtain a
Residence Certificate.

Residence Certificate

The Residence Permit (Adeia Diamonis / Adeia Paramonis) has been replaced
by the Residence Certificate for EU Nationals.

Community legislation provides that every European Union citizen has the
right to reside in the host Member State for a period of up to three months
with the only requirement to hold a valid identity card or passport.
See Right of residence for up to three months

EU nationals also have the right to reside in Greece (or any EU Member State)
for more than three months in which case they must obtain a Residence
Certificate, which is subject to the following conditions:

•        You have comprehensive sickness insurance cover there; and
•        You have sufficient resources not to become a burden on the social
assistance system during the residence.

After five years of continuous and legal residence in the host Member State
you are entitled to permanent residence

Βεβαίωση Eγγραφής Πολιτών Ευρωπαϊκης Ενοσης
(Vevaiosi Engrafis Politon Evropaikis Enoseis) - Residence Certificate
EU nationals staying longer than 3 months in Greece must hold this Certificate
which will be open dated and so there will be no need for it to be renewed,
subject to ongoing status conditions.

Eγγραφο Πιστοποίησης Μόνιμης Διαμονής Πολίτη Ε.Ε
Permanent Residence Certificate
The Permanent Residence Certificate can be applied for by anyone who wants
it for their own reasons provided they can show that they have been a
permanent resident of Greece for 5 years. It is also issued to those married to
Greek citizens.

How to Obtain the Residence Certificate
Application should be made to the nearest police station in the district that
you live, with the following documents:

1)        Passport
2)        Proof of Medical cover (State or private)
3)   Certificate from employer if in paid employment, or proof that you have
sufficient resources to support yourself.
4)   Three photos

See also Astynomia.gr - the Greek police' website.

NEW EU Member States - No restrictions in Greece
Text from the Europa website

Greece imposes no restrictions on citizens from the other Member States of
the European Union (EU) with regard to access to the labour market.

Specifically, the barriers limiting the right of entry for the purposes of paid
employment of nationals from the eight new Member States were lifted as of 1
May 2006. By this decision, Greece welcomes all citizens from the Accession
States (Slovenia, Slovakia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia Lithuania, Latvia
and Poland) by giving them equal rights of residence and employment as
other EU citizens, in accordance with the principle of the free movement of
workers.

Consequently, as from the above mentioned date, nationals from the eight
new EU Member States will be treated by the Greek authorities, in particular
with regard to paid employment, as Community nationals.

Non EU Citizens

Non-EU citizens may enter and remain in Greece for up to 3 months. Check
with your Embassy regarding visa restrictions, residence and work permits.

Passports of non EU Nationals must be valid for at least three months after
the period of intended stay.