Flying from the UK to work in Greece! Any Visas needed?
Hi! =) I need this question answering not just because I'm writing a story about a girl working abroad, but I'm also hoping to work abroad myself in my gap year! =) So my question is, if you live in a European Country (in this case the UK) and you want to work in another European Country (in this case greece) do you need to do anything? Any paperwork/Visas etc. to get? I've heard that many go on holiday and decide to stay there, but in the case of this story, she has to fly over. Please help! And thank you in advance! =) If you have any other information that may help *things that might not be in this question* please tell me! =) Thank you! =) xx
Greece - 3 Answers
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The UK and Greece are both EC members so no Visa or work permit required. However to survive at least a working knowledge of Greek will be required. It might be OK in the tourist spots to speak only English but once you leave the hotel there is a problem. Don't expect the taxi driver to be fluent in English. Ian M
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Well, you don't need a visa. You have the right to live and work in Greece, since you are a UK citizen. So in other words, you can hop on a plane and just show up! That being said, you do need to go to city hall once you arrive in the place where you'll reside in Greece (or the local Dimos office if you are in a larger city) and do some official paperwork just to register yourself as living in the municipality. You will definitely need to go to the ΔΟΥ office nearest your residence and get your ΑΦΜ number (Greek version of social security) that way you can work. Ian M is really overstating the necessity to know or learn Greek. There are plenty of jobs you can get without knowing a word of Greek (work in an English or Irish pub, work as an English teacher, etc.). I've known people who have lived in Greece for a couple years and still can't say anything more than "hello", "goodbye", "how are you" and get things at stores by pointing and speaking English slowly.
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You can stay for up to 3 months without a residence permit. After that you will need one and proof that you can financially support yourself. For the permit you have to go to the Aliens Bureau (or tourist police). Unofficially you don't need a permit but it is best to have one.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Gophone (in iPhone not unlocked) supposed to work in Greece. but is not
Gophone (in iPhone not unlocked) supposed to work in Greece. but is not?
Alright, so i have this iPhone that contains a simcard for a Go phone (from AT&T) and i was planning on using this on my now trip to greece (where I currently am). I had previously asked the company if my phone will work in Greece and they confirmed it saying that it will as long as I have money on it. So i added 25 dollars (and was about to add more), but then once i arrived in greece all my phone says is "No Service" where the signal bars would go. So i'm asking is there a way I can fix this?? I honestly need my phone to be working here, and if there isn't would I be able to unlock it somehow and use a sim card from voda phone or cosmote?
Greece - 3 Answers
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This is a very common fault if you are on a "Pay as You Go" agreement, something that GoPhone appears to be. Bearing that in mind, many airtime companies do not allow international roaming on such agreements, thus the "No Service" message is displayed. The other problem could be that your telephone is not compatible with European GSM bands, here we use GSM-900, GSM-1800 and EGSM/EGSM-900. whereas the USA uses GSM-850 and GSM-1900. Again this is a common problem. If your phone is compatible with European standards then you will have to pay to get it unlocked - cost unknown as we buy our phones in an unlocked state. Next you would need to buy a SIM card from a local airtime supplier (30 Euros) and add credit to it.
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The bottom line is this.....for you to use a sim card from vodaphone or cosmote, your phone must be UNLOCKED. If you insert a SIM card that the phone does not recognize, you will need to obtain a Subsidy Unlock code for it (the phone will prompt for a Subsidy Code). However, you can only obtain this if you have been a customer in good standing for the past 90 days. Can you contact AT&T from there? Codes are provided within 5 business days. If you don't received it within 5 business days, contact customer care again. BUT TO TELL U THE TRUTH...I don't think that the iphone supports prepaid service. EDIT: The questions and answers on this forum http://cellphoneforums.net/att/t303762-att-go-phone-sim-wont-work-unlocked-phone.html might shed light on your problem. I'm thinking that the gophone sim will not work outside of the original phone. Why don't u just use the gophone? Hey...if nothing else works for you, get a cheap pre-paid phone in Greece....it comes with a Greek sim. You will have a Greek phone number and all your incoming calls will be free.
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Permanent blackouts cause of frequent terrorist attacks ! Most of embassies advise people not to travel to destinations like Greece, Somalia or Kyrgyzstan in such times, and is the possibility the situation might escalate and occupy the airport in order to make their voices heard. I would suspect the islands might not be affected as in Athens for example, however it always takes a small group people with 'problems' to affect the tourists' life. Keep an eye on the news and Home office web site.
Alright, so i have this iPhone that contains a simcard for a Go phone (from AT&T) and i was planning on using this on my now trip to greece (where I currently am). I had previously asked the company if my phone will work in Greece and they confirmed it saying that it will as long as I have money on it. So i added 25 dollars (and was about to add more), but then once i arrived in greece all my phone says is "No Service" where the signal bars would go. So i'm asking is there a way I can fix this?? I honestly need my phone to be working here, and if there isn't would I be able to unlock it somehow and use a sim card from voda phone or cosmote?
Greece - 3 Answers
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1 :
This is a very common fault if you are on a "Pay as You Go" agreement, something that GoPhone appears to be. Bearing that in mind, many airtime companies do not allow international roaming on such agreements, thus the "No Service" message is displayed. The other problem could be that your telephone is not compatible with European GSM bands, here we use GSM-900, GSM-1800 and EGSM/EGSM-900. whereas the USA uses GSM-850 and GSM-1900. Again this is a common problem. If your phone is compatible with European standards then you will have to pay to get it unlocked - cost unknown as we buy our phones in an unlocked state. Next you would need to buy a SIM card from a local airtime supplier (30 Euros) and add credit to it.
2 :
The bottom line is this.....for you to use a sim card from vodaphone or cosmote, your phone must be UNLOCKED. If you insert a SIM card that the phone does not recognize, you will need to obtain a Subsidy Unlock code for it (the phone will prompt for a Subsidy Code). However, you can only obtain this if you have been a customer in good standing for the past 90 days. Can you contact AT&T from there? Codes are provided within 5 business days. If you don't received it within 5 business days, contact customer care again. BUT TO TELL U THE TRUTH...I don't think that the iphone supports prepaid service. EDIT: The questions and answers on this forum http://cellphoneforums.net/att/t303762-att-go-phone-sim-wont-work-unlocked-phone.html might shed light on your problem. I'm thinking that the gophone sim will not work outside of the original phone. Why don't u just use the gophone? Hey...if nothing else works for you, get a cheap pre-paid phone in Greece....it comes with a Greek sim. You will have a Greek phone number and all your incoming calls will be free.
3 :
Permanent blackouts cause of frequent terrorist attacks ! Most of embassies advise people not to travel to destinations like Greece, Somalia or Kyrgyzstan in such times, and is the possibility the situation might escalate and occupy the airport in order to make their voices heard. I would suspect the islands might not be affected as in Athens for example, however it always takes a small group people with 'problems' to affect the tourists' life. Keep an eye on the news and Home office web site.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Greece? how easy is it to get a work visa? and what is life in greece like
Greece? how easy is it to get a work visa? and what is life in greece like?
I'm interested in working and living in greece or Cyprus I want to become a personal trainer , how easy is it to find work there? Any information about greece would help:) thanks.
Greece - 4 Answers
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There are a number of people within this ''Section!'' who are in dire need of ''personal'' 'training.' Prior to 'going to work' please ensure that you stick them (all together) inside a bubble-bath!! The Degenerate would be awaiting the usual 'responses!!', before deciding whether to 'give a heroes welcome' (apotheosis) to a few of.....the 'bungled and the botched; the expendable mass of 'French lover impersonators' - in possession of a 15-inch tongue (whilst breathing through their ears!!!') P.S. They appear; only to retain 'the eye' (slapped; gang bangin' in the centre of their forehead) for....one another!!!!
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Where are you from? If it's from the EU, you don't need a work visa. If it's from anywhere else, you will have difficulty. Greece is currently being swamped by illegal migrants, and work visas are not easy to get. Cyprus should be somewhat easier, but I think you'd have difficulty there too. Might I suggest you learn more about these countries before making major life decisions? If you aren't sure what life is like there, you shouldn't be considering a relocation just yet!
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I seriously doubt Greece can accept any more immigrants.
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you couldn't have chosen a worst period, I would strongly advise you Cyprus right now. Personal trainer is a hard occupation if you don't have the right connections+the crisis.
I'm interested in working and living in greece or Cyprus I want to become a personal trainer , how easy is it to find work there? Any information about greece would help:) thanks.
Greece - 4 Answers
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There are a number of people within this ''Section!'' who are in dire need of ''personal'' 'training.' Prior to 'going to work' please ensure that you stick them (all together) inside a bubble-bath!! The Degenerate would be awaiting the usual 'responses!!', before deciding whether to 'give a heroes welcome' (apotheosis) to a few of.....the 'bungled and the botched; the expendable mass of 'French lover impersonators' - in possession of a 15-inch tongue (whilst breathing through their ears!!!') P.S. They appear; only to retain 'the eye' (slapped; gang bangin' in the centre of their forehead) for....one another!!!!
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Where are you from? If it's from the EU, you don't need a work visa. If it's from anywhere else, you will have difficulty. Greece is currently being swamped by illegal migrants, and work visas are not easy to get. Cyprus should be somewhat easier, but I think you'd have difficulty there too. Might I suggest you learn more about these countries before making major life decisions? If you aren't sure what life is like there, you shouldn't be considering a relocation just yet!
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I seriously doubt Greece can accept any more immigrants.
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you couldn't have chosen a worst period, I would strongly advise you Cyprus right now. Personal trainer is a hard occupation if you don't have the right connections+the crisis.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Temporary work in Greece
Temporary work in Greece?
This summer I would like to work in Greece for six weeks. Although I would love to work longer, I am going into service with the US Air Force on July 19, so I can only be there from mid may to the early part of June. Does anyone know where I could find some work under the table? I lived there last year, so I know a little bit of the language, and I still have a student visa, but it expires in April. Should I renew my student visa and will that increase my chances of getting work, or just let it expire and get the normal 3 month Schnegen visa? I am willing to do just about anything, so if you have ANY tips or leads, that would be great. Sorry, I meant I will be there from mid May to JULY, not june
Greece - 2 Answers
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girl go to greece! its AMAZING!
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If you have the possibility to renew your student visa, do so. Having a student visa permits you to LEGALLY work part-time. This way at least you'll have work permission, so 1) you're much more likely to be hired and 2) if the police swing by and do a document check, you'll have documents, and you can just lie and say you work part-time - it'd be virtually impossible for the police to prove otherwise. As you are probably aware - since you mention working under the table - on the regular 3-month (90 days, actually) deal, you aren't allowed to legally work. And since you lived here before, I'm sure you understand how it's becoming virtually impossible to find illegal work here thanks to the ever increasing police checks. Even with papers, it'll be somewhat difficult (though certainly not impossible) to find someone willing to hire you for such a short period. I suppose you could just lie to them, telling them you'll work the whole season then just bail on them when you need to leave. Personally I couldn't do that, I'd feel too guilty, but to each his own. So, as for a lead, I don't have any, sorry. However, there was an American girl who posted a question here a month or so ago, and she stated that she had worked illegally here last summer. She didn't say where she worked exactly, but if you're able to find her question in the resolved questions section (assuming it wasn't deleted) you could contact her and maybe she could give you some ideas.
This summer I would like to work in Greece for six weeks. Although I would love to work longer, I am going into service with the US Air Force on July 19, so I can only be there from mid may to the early part of June. Does anyone know where I could find some work under the table? I lived there last year, so I know a little bit of the language, and I still have a student visa, but it expires in April. Should I renew my student visa and will that increase my chances of getting work, or just let it expire and get the normal 3 month Schnegen visa? I am willing to do just about anything, so if you have ANY tips or leads, that would be great. Sorry, I meant I will be there from mid May to JULY, not june
Greece - 2 Answers
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girl go to greece! its AMAZING!
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If you have the possibility to renew your student visa, do so. Having a student visa permits you to LEGALLY work part-time. This way at least you'll have work permission, so 1) you're much more likely to be hired and 2) if the police swing by and do a document check, you'll have documents, and you can just lie and say you work part-time - it'd be virtually impossible for the police to prove otherwise. As you are probably aware - since you mention working under the table - on the regular 3-month (90 days, actually) deal, you aren't allowed to legally work. And since you lived here before, I'm sure you understand how it's becoming virtually impossible to find illegal work here thanks to the ever increasing police checks. Even with papers, it'll be somewhat difficult (though certainly not impossible) to find someone willing to hire you for such a short period. I suppose you could just lie to them, telling them you'll work the whole season then just bail on them when you need to leave. Personally I couldn't do that, I'd feel too guilty, but to each his own. So, as for a lead, I don't have any, sorry. However, there was an American girl who posted a question here a month or so ago, and she stated that she had worked illegally here last summer. She didn't say where she worked exactly, but if you're able to find her question in the resolved questions section (assuming it wasn't deleted) you could contact her and maybe she could give you some ideas.
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