moving to rhodes & problems

[Tpebop]

I was asked today by a british couple about moving post brexit. It is extremely difficult.first you have the 90 day rule meaning you have to leave after 3 months.So In that time , you have to either find a landlord willing to give a contract or purchase a property.To do the latter you must employ a greek lawyer & a greek accountant.then you can apply for a biometric residents card ( mine took 2 months & many visits to the greek police.you need the card to apply for a greek driving licence. ( you cannot drive long term on a UK licence ) . Once yoy reach 76 you cannot rent a car . Also need the card to apply for IKA book.that entitles you to health care.proof of address is required to get a phone line & broadband.you also need a contract or property deeds to get water & electric supply.a landlord may already have those & you will get the bills from them .
I am so gratefull I moved before Brexit.

 

[Tpebop]

another expense is getting UK bank statements translated into greek.needed to apply for residents bio metric card. that was not cheap@ 180 euros.

 

[DanMichellB]

I moved to Rhodes last year and can relate to some of this. Finding a decent long-term rental took longer than expected, but once I connected with the right people locally, it got easier. If you’re bringing a lot of stuff, I used residential movers who knew the process and local logistics pretty well—it took a load off my plate, especially with customs and ferry schedules being a bit unpredictable.