Emigration Timeline - Your Roadmap – Griechenland Auswanderer

Your Personal Emigration Plan

Successful emigration requires careful planning. This timeline gives you an overview of all important steps – from initial planning to your first year in Greece.

Phase 1: 3–6 Months Before Departure

☐ Tax Clarification: Check double taxation and 7% flat rate with a specialized tax advisor
☐ Health Insurance: Clarify conditions with your current health insurance or obtain an offer from KPT Bern
☐ Accident Insurance: Check extension insurance with SUVA
☐ Relocation/Car: Clarify costs; weigh EURO 5 requirement and cost/benefit for the car
☐ Security: Arrange bank power of attorney, will, and living will
☐ Vaccinations: Check vaccination status and update if necessary (Hepatitis, Shingles, standard vaccinations)
☐ Accommodation: Search for accommodation in Greece and sign a rental agreement
☐ Greek Prepaid SIM: Obtain and activate

Phase 2: Immediately Before Departure

☐ Deregistration from the Swiss municipality
☐ Form S1: Request from the health insurance company upon presentation of the deregistration certificate
☐ Documents: Compile all important original documents and copies
☐ Swiss Account: Inform the bank about the change of address, clarify conditions for Swiss abroad
☐ Mail: Set up mail forwarding service
☐ Subscriptions: Cancel or change Swiss subscriptions

Phase 3: First Weeks in Greece

☐ Tax Number AFM: Apply online or through a tax advisor
☐ Gov.gr Wallet: Set up the app on your phone
☐ EMEP: Registration in the National Register of Persons
☐ Accommodation: Register for electricity, water, internet
☐ Local SIM: If not already done, activate a Greek mobile number

Phase 4: Within the First 3 Months

☐ EFKA: Apply for the AMKA number with Form S1
☐ Foreigners' Authority: Apply for a registration certificate
☐ Bank Account: Open a Greek bank account
☐ Swiss Embassy: Register with your AHV number
☐ AHV (SAK in Geneva): Submit information about residency and health insurance proof
☐ Pension Fund: Inform about change of residence

Phase 5: Within the First Year

☐ Driving License: Exchange Swiss driving license for a Greek one (recommended via KEP)

☐ Vehicle: If bringing a Swiss car: re-register or export within 6 months

☐ Tax return: Submit first Greek tax return E1

☐ 7% flat rate: If applicable, apply to the tax office

"Good planning saves time, money and nerves. Use this timeline as your personal roadmap and check off each completed item."