Topic

Name

Date

Question/Answer

Residence

Permit

Ann

03/11/06

Would I need to register with the Town Hall or other authority if taking up residency?

Kefalonian Homes

05/11/06

Legally, the need for a Residence Permit (for E.U. citizens) ceased on 1st. January 2006. 

This is, however, a small-island community and old habits die hard.  Some locals still insist on your producing a residence permit.

You may well be asked for one if you own/rent property where the service bills are in your name.  Some Town Hall staff still ask for the permit when setting up details for water bills. 

You have a choice  -  appeal to the European Court (and wait a few years for a result) or just give in to tradition and produce  the document !!

A Residence Permit can still be obtained from the local police station if you go armed with 5 passport photo's and your passport.

You will be required to sign many forms declaring your purpose in Greece but it is all relatively straight-forward and costs about a Euro.