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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SUPPORT UNIT

FAQ'S

practical matters

  1. How can I obtain a tax identification number (AFM)?
  2. How can a foreign student open a bank account in Greece?
  3. What will I need to get a SIM card?
  4. What are the facilities that the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (N.K.U.A.) offers me?
  5. I want to get AMKA (Social Security Number). What documents do I need to provide?
  6. During my stay here, where can I learn Greek?

residence permit-work-travel

  1. What supporting documents will I need to apply for a residence permit for studies?
  2. How long does the residence permit last and how is it renewed?
  3. What should my private insurance policy cover?
  4. Can I work during my studies?
  5. When I get my degree, can I continue my studies or work?
  6. In which other case am I allowed to stay in the country after my study permit expires?
  7. Can I invite my family members to Greece?
  8. During my studies can I travel to my country or to another country in the European Union?
  9. Can I spend part of my studies in another EU country or vice versa?
  10. How can I acquire Greek citizenship by naturalization?

research-doctorate in Greece

  1. Can I come to Greece to do research or a PhD?
  2. What is the procedure for obtaining and renewing a residence permit, both for myself and my family?
  3. I am a researcher. Can I sign a host contract with a research organization?
  4. I am a researcher in another EU member state. Can I continue my research in Greece or vice versa?
  5. I am a researcher from a third country.  Can I stay in Greece after the end of my research?
  6. What are my rights as a foreign researcher?