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Health & Insurance
Access public healthcare, get insured, and manage medical needs in Greece.
Prerequisites
Legal residence in Greece, employment or self-employment
Recommended Order
These steps often depend on each other. Follow this order for the smoothest experience.
1
Get AMKA
Your social security number — the key to public healthcare
2
Register with e-EFKA
Confirm your social insurance status
3
Choose a Doctor
Register with a primary care physician (GP)
4
Get EHIC Card
EU Health Insurance Card for travel within Europe
5
Prescriptions
How to get medications from pharmacies
AMKA is required before you can access any public healthcare services.
Your Checklist
Progress0 / 6 completed
Immediate (at desk) or up to 30 days (if verification needed)4 docs
1-2 weeks for processing3 docsAvailable online
1-2 weeks for assignment2 docsAvailable online
1-2 weeks for card delivery3 docsAvailable online
Same day2 docsAvailable online
Processing: 1-2 months3 docsAvailable online
Watch Out For
AMKA is required before you can access any public healthcare. Register with a doctor before you need one!