Greece marina as residential address

[nickonthebaltic]

Being married to an EU national, am looking at registering as resident in Greece (to avoid Schengen 90/180 days) and using a marina (annual berth) as residential address.

Does anyone have a) experience of the feasibility of this and b) recommendations for a value-for-money marina?

Thanks

Nicholas

 

[AndrewB]

I have done this successfully using Gouvia Marina, Corfu, as my address, and proving I have had my boat based there for a number of years. How easy it is may well depend on where you are. My impression has been that the Immigration Office on Corfu are more relaxed about issuing resident permits than many other places, at least to the British. However, Gouvia is not a cheap marina.

 

[dunedin]

Being married to an EU national, am looking at registering as resident in Greece (to avoid Schengen 90/180 days) and using a marina (annual berth) as residential address.

Does anyone have a) experience of the feasibility of this and b) recommendations for a value-for-money marina?

Thanks

Nicholas

Surely if married to an EU National the Schengen limits are not an issue for you, if with her

 

[westernman]

Being married to an EU national, am looking at registering as resident in Greece (to avoid Schengen 90/180 days) and using a marina (annual berth) as residential address.

Does anyone have a) experience of the feasibility of this and b) recommendations for a value-for-money marina?

Thanks

Nicholas

Presumably as a permanent resident you would then be subject to Greek income tax etc.
Are you sure you want that?

 

[nickonthebaltic]

Surely if married to an EU National the Schengen limits are not an issue for you, if with her

That is indeed my understanding, but problems may arise when crossing borders (Italy, France) and officials want to see documentary evidence?

 

[nickonthebaltic]

Presumably as a permanent resident you would then be subject to Greek income tax etc.
Are you sure you want that?

Not planning to stay more than 180 days, so tax residence shouldn't become an issue (tell me if I'm wrong!)

 

[nickonthebaltic]

I have done this successfully using Gouvia Marina, Corfu, as my address, and proving I have had my boat based there for a number of years. How easy it is may well depend on where you are. My impression has been that the Immigration Office on Corfu are more relaxed about issuing resident permits than many other places, at least to the British. However, Gouvia is not a cheap marina.

Thanks, good to hear. How much was having been there for some years a factor?

 

[st599]

Surely if married to an EU National the Schengen limits are not an issue for you, if with her

Is that not only valid if the EU national is present or you can prove you're traveling to meet them.

 

[AndrewB]

Thanks, good to hear. How much was having been there for some years a factor?

Not certain, but I'm fairly sure it helped. Previously, when we were still in the EU, I had registered under the 90-day rule for EU citizens.

Regarding an earlier response you made, as a resident, you must commit to being in Greece for at least 183 days per year. There are various types of residency: I'm guessing that like me you will want a 5-year "Financially Independent Person Permit". It's essential that you check the implications of this.

The rules keep changing so don't take the following as gospel. You have to prove you have a certain level of income, I think it's €3,500 per month. You must register your tax status and will be liable for income tax - if you have a UK pension, then 7% of that. They don't allow dual residency, so you are expected to give up UK residence, and with it your entitlement to the NHS. You must have a Greek bank account. You must obtain a Greek driving license and register your car in Greece).

But in practice I've skated fairly lightly over some of these requirements.

 

[dunedin]

Is that not only valid if the EU national is present or you can prove you're traveling to meet them.

That’s why I said “if with her”. But presumably will be together most of the time - and can use 90/180 for other time?