Corfu Blues and Global Views: Brexit: UK Citizens in Greece; Greek Foreign Ministry Website

BREXIT: UK CITIZENS IN GREECE

http://brexit.gov.gr/uk-citizens-in-greece/

From the Greek Foreign Ministry website:

Residence and work permit

Will it be necessary for British nationals to obtain a residence permit? What will be the steps to take to obtain a residence permit?

If the Withdrawal Agreement enters into force: UK nationals living in Greece before 31 December 2020 will have to apply for the new title required for in the Withdrawal Agreement (see WA Article 18). They will be able to make the request according to terms and a schedule that will be specified later.
In case of no deal (absence of withdrawal agreement): UK nationals permanently living in Greece before 29 March 2019 and already in possession of a registration certificate (βεβαίωση εγγραφής) or a temporary or permanent residence document(πιστοποιητικό έγγραφο άδειας διαμονής), will be asked to proceed, after 1 January 2020, to the municipal authorities and submit the relevant paperwork, in order to exchange their certificates with new biometric resident cards. A draft bill is currently being prepared on British citizens’ rights in Greece that may include provisions on this issue. Details willbe communicated via this website soon.

UK nationals living in Greece before 29 March 2019 but not registered with the police authorities, may need to apply for a registration certificate. After acquiring their registration certificate they will also be asked to proceed to the municipal authorities to submit the relevant paperwork and acquire their biometric resident cards.A draft bill is currently being prepared on British citizens’ rights in Greece that may include provisions on this issue. Details will be communicated via this website soon.

What are the criteria for acquiring a residence permit?

Will residence permits obtained before March 2019 still be valid after the March deadline?

Will a British national, permanent resident in Greece, be obliged to exchange his permanent residence card if he / she changes address in Greece?

Will residence permits issued in Greece allow mobility in other EU countries?

Will UK nationals have to obtain a work permit in order to continue their professional activity in Greece?

What are the criteria for issuing EU residence permits (first 5 years) for self-employed workers?

Will family members (third-country nationals) of UK nationals have special status?

Travel arrangements – Visas – Passports

Will I need a visa to travel to Greece this summer?

Will British citizens now have to use their passport to travel to Greece?

Healthcare

I am insured at NHS and I wish to go on holiday in Greece during the summer of 2019. Will I be able to benefit from health care in an emergency and under what conditions?

Greek Nationality

Can UK nationals permanently living in Greece acquire Greek citizenship?

Elections