The benefits of the insurance policy submitted with the application for a residence permit or its extension (based on Ministerial Decision no. 2724/2024/10.05.2024) must include:
• Permanent total or partial disability insurance due to an accident: The coverage amount shall be at least EUR 15,000 per year, with a maximum contribution of 20% from the insured person.
• Medical expenses resulting from sickness or accident: The coverage amount must be at least EUR 1,500 per year, with a maximum contribution of 20% from the insured person.
• Comprehensive hospital care: The coverage amount must be at least EUR 10,000 per year, with a maximum contribution of 20% from the insured person.
The contract must clearly state that the insurance covers the amounts set by the law/ministerial decision and it must be expressly stated that it covers anything that happens to you in the EU and specifically in Greece.
If you have an insurance policy from your country of origin, you can submit it officially translated as long as it provides the above coverages. It is possible to search the gov.gr services for certified translators who are included in the Registry of Certified Translators of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the link: https://metafraseis.services.gov.gr/
The cost of translating a contract ranges from 30-40€.
Otherwise, students are directed to draw a financial contract with a Greek insurance company.
The cost of a health insurance program starts from 60€/year.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students and PhD candidates with no other medical or hospital health care insurance, are entitled to full medical, pharmaceutical and hospital health care in Public and University Hospitals, in the Units of the National Health System (NHS) and in the Municipal Clinics of the country in case of emergency and accident with the demonstration of their Academic ID or AMKA (Social Security Number).
At the same time, the University with its services in the center of Athens-University Club (Ippokratous 15) or on the ground floor of the 1st Residence Hall (Ulof Palme 12, University Campus, Ilisia) offers students, with the demonstration of their Academic Identity, Health Service with the following medical specialties:
a) General practitioner (tel. 210 3688241, 210 3688243, Monday – Wednesday – Friday 10.30 – 14.30)
b) Ophthalmologist (tel. 210 3688240, Monday – Wednesday – Friday 8.30 – 13.30, Tuesday – Thursday 9.30 – 14.30)
c) Dentist (tel. 210 3688210, 210 3688211, Monday – Wednesday – Friday 8.30 – 13.30)
d) Psychiatrist (tel. 210 3688226, Monday – Tuesday, 9.00 – 14.00) at Ippokratous 15 and at the 1st Residence Hall (tel. 210 7275580, Wednesday-Thursday 9.00 – 14.00)
e) Psychologist (tel. 210 3688282, 210 3688209, 210 3688244, Daily (Monday through Friday) 8.00 - 14.00) at Ippokratous 15 and at the 1st Residence Hall (tel. 210 7275579, 210 7275589, Monday-Wednesday-Thursday 9.00 - 14.00)
f) Nursing service
g) Dermatology examination: UoA students can be examined at the “Andreas Syggros” hospital, after communication with the Secretariat of the Health Service of the University Club (tel. 210 3688208, 210 3688218).
Doctors of all specialties (general practitioners, dentists, ophthalmologists, psychiatrists) at the Health Care Office of the Student Welfare Department at the University of Athens will be able to issue prescriptions for exams, medications, glasses, etc. Students, faculty members, as well as the administrative staff of the institution, will have access to prescriptions, medical exams, glasses, and other services.
The European Health Insurance Card is a free card that gives you access to medically necessary, state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in any of the 27 EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland under the same conditions and at the same cost (free in some countries) as people insured in that country. The benefits covered include, for example, benefits provided in conjunction with chronic or existing illnesses as well as in conjunction with pregnancy and childbirth.
Cards are issued by your national health insurance provider.
