Regarding mobile telephony, Greece uses the same GSM system as most EU countries, Asia and Australia. You should have in mind that USA and Japan use a cellular phone system that is incompatible with the European.
You go to any Mobile service provider store (Cosmote, Nova Greece, Q-Telecom, Vodafone Greece) with your passport and ask for a SIM Card for your cellular phone, as well as a confirmation that this number belongs to you.
Alternatively you can make an online request at vodafone, what's up (cosmote), free to go (nova greece) or q-telecom and you will receive your card by post.
In addition to a residential address, you will need a Greek phone (mobile) simply to confirm the card's shipment.
The cost starts from 10 euros and the SIM card is being sent to you by postal service.
To obtain a TIN number (AFM), you will need the following documents:
In order to obtain your TIN number (AFM) follow the next steps:
1. Submit an application on the digital portal myAADE under "TIN number (AFM) & Key Code (Act for myself)" without filling in the details of a residence permit and the personal details of a tax representative.
2. After submitting the application, you will receive an application number (Αρ. Αίτησης). Keep this number, as you will need it to schedule an online appointment with an AADE employee to obtain your TIN number and Key Code.
3. After the AADE employee confirms your application details and passport, your TIN number (AFM) and Key Code will be issued. The data (TIN number, passwords, and Key Code) will be sent to your email address in an encrypted file as specified in the application.
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The information in this file will include the provided TIN number, your username, the temporary password stated during the application (which you will need to change for security reasons when activating the account), and the Key Code necessary to activate the account.
To activate your account and create/change your username and password, please follow the following instructions.
The submission of all the following documentationis compulsory for the commencement of a relationship with the Bank.
For the submission of the supporting documents you need to make an appointment at a bank branch located near you.
1. Identity Certification
EU Aliens Residing in Greece
• Valid passport or
• Identity card issued by an EU country
Non EU Aliens Residing in Greece
• Special Identity Card for Aliens of ethnic Greek Descent or
• Valid passport and valid residence permit (if not applicable, valid student visa and certification of enrolment from the university)
(The Identification Certificates must be original and bear your photograph)
2. Certification of Income and Tax Identification Number (TIN)
• Solemn Declaration (994) stating that there is no obligation to submit a tax declaration form (provided by the bank) and
• Certificate of Issuance of a Tax Identification Number or Certificate of a Change in Personal Details.
In case you obtain a Tax Identification Number in your country of origin you need to obtain a Certificate evidencing the TIN or its equivalent in the form of a public document from the country of establishment (issued by a Public Authority/Embassy/Consulate), stating such TIN/TIN equivalent.
3. Confirmation of Address of Main Residence
• Recent utility bill issued by a public or private company, (e.g. Public Power Corporation (DEI), Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP), Landline Telephone, etc.,) – (Document must be issued up to six months prior to its delivery to the Bank) or
• Electronic lease contract submitted to a Tax Authority or Proof of Submission of a Declaration of Information on a Property Lease or
• Certificate of permanent residence, issued by the municipal roll or
• Latest mobile phone bill
In case of "hosting" or "cohabitation":
Certificate of address issued in the name of the lessee/owner and
Solemn Declaration made by you or other document by which the relationship with the owner of the phone is evidenced.
4. Confirmation of Occupation (University Student)
• Academic Identity Card
• Recent Certificate of Studies
5. Confirmation of Contact Phone Number (Landline/Mobile)
• Certificate issued by a landline/mobile telephone company or
• Recent Utility Bill issued by a landline/mobile telephone company
In case of “hosting” or “cohabitation“:
Certificate or bill for the phone in the name of the owner and
Solemn Declaration made by you or other document proving your relationship with the owner of the phone
6. Confirmation of Tax Residence
• Signed self-certification form for individuals (9284) or
• Signed electronic form "Request for the Opening of a Client Relationship” or
“Deposit Account Opening and Special Terms of Cooperation" or
"Amendment of Customer's Information File” produced by the Bank’s central computer system.
If, apart from the Greek tax residence, you also have another tax residence:
Certificate evidencing the TIN or its equivalent
NOTE: The documentation/supporting documents must be provided in original form or copies of the originals and exclusively in person. Exceptionally, the Identification Certificate must always be delivered in original form. Solemn Declarations/documentation bearing original signature must be provided also in original form.
Documentation issued in a language other than Greek or English must be legally translated into Greek or English. Public documents issued/translated in countries that have acceded to the Hague Convention must be apostilled by the competent foreign authority.
It is noted that the Bank reserves the right to request additional documentation if required.
