Pre - Brexit long stay Greece
My husband and I are UK citizens wishing to spend 6-12 months in Greece. We arrived on 3rd June 2019, and understand that after 90 days in the country we are required to apply for a residents permit. We don't really want to do that if it is avoidable. My question is, if we leave Greece after 85-89 days of being here, and return 7 days later does the 90 period start again? I have researched this as much as possible - but most answers on the net refer to the 90 days in 180 days schengen rule, which I don't believe applies to us until after Brexit. I would like to know if it is legal to stay here till 31 August (thats 90 days from arrival), travel to the UK for two weeks and then come back for another 90 days. Thanks in advance, Kerry
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I do not know precisely how this works in Greece, but my parents have some similar experience in France. the penalty for failing to register should be fairly light, but the specifics are determined by national law, so they vary from one country to another.
I suspect that you can get away with doing "visa runs" (perhaps "free movement runs" is a better term, as odd as it is) if you won't have a regular home base during your time there, and you might even be able to get away with it if you do have a regular home base. But I would counsel you to consider a couple of points:
- If you're not planning to have health insurance, what will you do if one of you falls ill or is injured?
- You do not necessarily need to have income; you can also have savings and other assets, which may be easier to show if you are retired, which I guess you are.
If I were you, I would probably try to stay above board and make the application to the Greek authorities.
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How long can I stay in Greece Post Brexit?
As of 1 January 2021, all UK nationals will be able to travel to and from Greece and the rest of the EU Schengen Area, with a valid passport, visa-free, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, for purposes such as tourism or business. This is a rolling 180-day period.Can I go and live in Greece after Brexit?
Many non-EU citizens including Brits, USA citizens, etc., can stay in Greece for up to 3 months without a visa. After this, you will need to apply for permanent residency. Generally, this must be completed at the Greek consulate in your home country.How long can you live in Europe after Brexit?
You can still stay in one or more EU member states for up to 90 days of any 180-day period without much trouble, but if you want to move abroad to Europe, you may need a visa. To secure a visa, you'll have to comply with the specific requirements of the country you've chosen to call your new home.How long can a non resident stay in Greece?
Americans, Canadians, Australians and citizens of certain other non-EU countries may visit Greece without a visa, as long as the visit does not exceed 90 days in a 180 day period. All other non-EU citizens need a visa to enter Greece.I left the UK to live in Greece during Covid pandemic
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