How to Get an AMKA in Greece: KEP, e-EFKA and Documents
You need an AMKA to be hired, see a public doctor or collect a prescription. Here is who issues it, what to bring and how temporary PAAYPA numbers fit in.
Health
How Greece’s public health system works for residents: AMKA, EOPYY, hospitals, pharmacies, emergencies and health alerts.
How Public Healthcare Works in Greece: EOPYY, Doctors and Costs
Greek public healthcare runs on two pieces: social insurance that makes you an EOPYY member and the AMKA number you give at every visit. Here is how the parts fit together for residents in Athens.
Flu Shots in Greece: Who Gets Them Free and Where to Go
How the 2026-27 flu vaccination works for residents of Athens, including foreigners with an AMKA, plus COVID and RSV shots and when to see a doctor instead of going to an emergency department.
How to Find a Pharmacy on Duty in Athens at Night or on Sunday
Every night and every Sunday some Athens pharmacies stay open on a rota. Here is how to find the nearest one and what rules apply to prescriptions from abroad.
Emergency Numbers in Greece: Which to Call and What to Say
One number works for everything, but the direct lines can be faster. Here is the list to save on your phone in Athens, plus what happens when a 112 alert lands on your screen.
Private Health Insurance in Greece: Permit Rules, Cover and Costs
For non-EU residents without a Greek job, a private policy is usually part of the permit file. For everyone else it is a way around waiting lists. Here is how the market works.