Greece
What brings you to Greece?
Plan the perfect trip: visas, itineraries, costs, transport, safety, and what to see. Covers tourism, city breaks, digital nomad trips, and extended travel.
Study and grow abroad: university exchange, internships, language programmes, and student life. Covers academic requirements, student housing, visa rules, and integration.
Everything you need to move abroad: visa pathways, housing, cost of living, healthcare, schools, and expat life. Covers solo moves, family relocation, retirement, and business setup.
How Greece scores
Tier 2 (affordable): Athens affordable by EU standards; islands more expensive in season.
Safe; low violent crime; occasional protests in Athens.
EOPYY public coverage; private options recommended; regional variation.
EU healthcare access; strong family culture; schooling adequate.
Digital nomad visa available; beautiful lifestyle; improving internet; Crete/Athens scenes.
Schengen member; Golden Visa for property investors; digital nomad visa (2022).
Athens metro good; intercity rail improving; ferry network for islands; airport connections solid.
Top European beach destination; major summer tourist influx.
About these scores
Scores are editorial estimates based on public indices (World Bank, Global Peace Index, Numbeo). Higher = better. Cost of living is inverted: 90 = very affordable, 28 = expensive.
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