📍 Why Municipality Registration Matters
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Required to legalize your stay after arrival
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Needed for accessing public services and opening utilities
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Important for long-term residency, permits, and tax registration
🗂️ Residency Permit vs Municipality Registration
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Residency Permit:
Issued by the Ministry of Migration — allows you to live legally in Greece -
Municipality (Δήμος) Registration:
Confirms your place of residence with the local authorities
🧾 Documents You’ll Need
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Valid passport + visa or entry permit
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Proof of residence (rental contract, utility bill, etc.)
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Residence permit (if already granted)
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Tax number (AFM)
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Birth certificate (if applicable)
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Health insurance documentation
🏢 Where to Register
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Municipality Office (Δημαρχείο): Register your address and household
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Citizens’ Service Center (KEP): Assists with applications and forms
🧑⚖️ How Borderless Lawyers Can Help
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Prepare and translate documents
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Coordinate with local authorities on your behalf
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Fast-track your registration and avoid administrative delays
📣 Settle in Athens Smoothly — Legally and Hassle-Free
Your relocation isn’t complete until your legal registration is done.
Let Borderless Lawyers manage your residency and local registration — so you can focus on your new life in Athens.