EMPLOYMENT
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Please note:
If you are an asylum applicant, you also need your asylum applicant’s card.
If you are a recognized refugee, you also need the residence permit.
What is the Tax Registration Number (ΑΦΜ)?
It is a unique personal number comprised of 9 digits, required for any type of transactions with public services, banks, getting employed, renting a house etc.
All individuals who reside permanently in Greece, either Greek or foreigners, have the right to obtain it.
How do I obtain a Tax Registration Number?
You need to visit the Tax Agency of your residence. Please find the closest to you at http://www.gsis.gr/gsis/info/gsis_site/PublicIssue/Info_DOY.html
You can either show up in person or someone else on your behalf with written authorization attested by the authentication of your signature.
What documents are required for obtaining a Tax Registration Number?
-you have to show original proof and submit a photocopy of your residence permit in Greece (asylum applicant’s card, residence permit, passport, Identity Card, visa, etc.). All documents proving your legal residence must be valid and not have expired.
Please note:
If reside at a camp you may submit a certificate issued by your local Police Department
If you live in an apartment rented by an NGO on your behalf, you may submit a certificate issued by this NGO.
– you fill a document entitled “Tax Registration Number submission statement” (M1) as well as a “statement of taxpayer’s relationship” (M7). You may find sample of these documents at:
http://www.gsis.gr/gsis/export/sites/default/gsis_site/Services/Polites/documents_e_entipa_2/M1.pdf
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http://www.gsis.gr/gsis/export/sites/default/gsis_site/Services/Polites/documents_e_entipa_2/M7.pdf
How long does it take for me to obtain a Tax Registration Number?
On the same day that you will submit the necessary documents, provided they are complete.
What is the Social Security Number (AMKA)?
It is a registration number for employment and social security, it is actually the insurance identification of all citizens and it is mandatory for everybody.
All individuals who reside permanently in Greece, either Greek or foreigners, have the right to obtain it.
It is mandatory for everyone who intends to be insured, get employed, receive unemployment benefit, access hospital and medical healthcare of the public health services etc.
How do I obtain a Social Security Number?
You need to visit the Citizen Service Centre (ΚΕΠ) of your residence. Please find the closest to you at http://www.kep.gov.gr/portal/page/portal/kep/kepfind
You can either show up in person or someone else on your behalf with written authorization attested by the authentication of your signature.
What documents are required for obtaining a Social Security Number?
-you have to show original proof and submit a photocopy of your residence permit in Greece (asylum applicant’s card, residence permit, passport, Identity Card, visa, etc.). All documents proving your legal residence must be valid and not have expired.
Please note:
If reside at a camp you may submit a certificate issued by your local Police Department
If you live in an apartment rented by an NGO on your behalf, you may submit a certificate issued by this NGO.
-a birth certificate is needed for minors that were born in Greece
How long does it take for me to obtain a Social Security Number?
On the same day that you will submit the necessary documents, provided they are complete.
National Manpower Employment Organization (OAED) is the official entity supervised by the Hellenic Ministry of Labour, Social Insurance, and Welfare for (i) promotion to employment; (ii) unemployment insurance and social protection of maternity and family; (iii) vocational education and training.
‘Free access for all’
All services are free of charge and provided to all unemployed aged 15-74 living in Greece, who are not a student of any educational level, desire to work and actively seek employment.
It is possible to find employment in Greece via a number of channels: through OAED job centres, personal contacts, newspaper classified ads, employment websites or via private employment agencies (which must be authorised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection).
