Rob Dingwall
@BenMore
Scottish expat in Greece
Forum posts
12
About me
Scottish
Lives in Corfu
Speaks French, some Dutch - trying to learn Greek
Registration: 29 June 2010
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How much money needed for a 1 week Vaccation in Greece ? by Zameer921
Hi my dear friends; any one who can help me out of this .In addition to this if any one like to have a backpacker trip with me please ...My other vaccation options are Goa In india ; Myanmar ;Egypt Greece the really beauty ...we can explore the ...
Hi Zameer, The cheapest form of accommodation, without camping, is using Hostels. Most are sharing a room with other people and also sharing a bathroom for showers etc. For example in Athens you can get a bed for the night for about 10 euros. In ... Read More
How much money needed for a 1 week Vaccation in Greece ? by Zameer921
Hi my dear friends; any one who can help me out of this .In addition to this if any one like to have a backpacker trip with me please ...My other vaccation options are Goa In india ; Myanmar ;Egypt Greece the really beauty ...we can explore the ...
Hi Zameer, My wife and I live in Greece and we find the cost of living very acceptable - we live on UK pensions. Look around for eating places, you'll always find something off the tourist tracks that cater for locals. Transport around Greece is ... Read More
AFM number by VICKY_VICKY
Hey can any one advise as to the documents required for AFM number especially in referece to AFM number is a resident and work permit a pre requisite for the same thanks a lot in advance !!!
Depends upon your status. If you are an EU citizen it's easy. You can get your AFM number by taking your passport along to the tax office and asking for one. We did it when we were still in a hotel. You don't need a residence permit. If you're ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Greece by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Greece ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Greece ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services (loans ...
Hi Julien, It's not a problem if you're an EU citizen, but what you will find that helps is to take your passport as Paul_T says, your lease for where you live, an AFM (Tax Number - if you have one) and a telephone number. The bank (Alpha Bank in ... Read More
Shall I do it. by Paul_T
Hello everybody, I can retire from work in March 2013 , I am currently looking at QUROPS pension transfer etc (what a mine field !!!).Does anybody understand this , I don't . I am looking at renting in the Lefkas area ...
Hi Paul. We've lived in Corfu for 18 months through the recent turmoil. The only problem we've encountered was when the ferries went on strike for about one week and supplies of fresh food disappeared from the supermarkets. BUT the small local ... Read More
In how many foreign countries have you lived for longer than 1year? by AlessioTorres
In how many foreign countries have you lived for longer than 1year?
Living in a foreign country and not knowing the language should not be a hinderance to you managing to survive. Lots of people go on holiday to a country where they neither know the local customs nor the language and they don't starve to death. I've ... Read More
In how many foreign countries have you lived for longer than 1year? by AlessioTorres
In how many foreign countries have you lived for longer than 1year?
11- Nigeria, Iran, Belgium, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, The USA, Greece, Bahrain, PRC, Hong Kong, Australia Read More