The Social Security Number (AMKA) is unique and provides access to health and labor services in Greece.
The Unified Social Security Fund (EFKA) is the competent authority responsible for issuing AMKA numbers. International students must apply directly to the EFKA office corresponding to their area of residence.
International students are entitled to obtain an inactive AMKA.
To receive your AMKA number, you must book an appointment at the EFKA office in your area by calling 1555.
Please bring the following documents to your appointment:
- Completed application form
- Copy of a valid passport
- Certificate of studies (issued in Greek)
- Residence permit for studies with the right to part-time employment (for students from non-EU countries), or the "Blue Certificate" (certificate of application for a residence permit)
- Certificate of AFM (Tax Identification Number)
- Proof of address (e.g., Proof of Submission of Real Estate Lease Information Statement from AADE)
- Certificate of registration for EU students residing in Greece (for EU citizens)
To convert an inactive AMKA into an active AMKA, you must make a new appointment at the EFKA office and submit the following documents:
- A copy of your employment contract or the Recruitment Notification Form (Form 3)
- For citizens paying social security contributions in another EU country: EU Form A1 (in addition to the above)
- For citizens entitled to healthcare coverage from another EU country: EU Form S1 (in addition to the above)
