I as a greek,fully apreciate how sincere you are,and also how you manage to integrate,due to your intelligence as a person to a different culture! It shows a great deal of your personality,and your gentle heart!
I’m Greek-American, born and raised in USA. Got my dual citizenship a few years ago, thank God, and stayed in Greece for 5 years. I’m older than you, just turned 60. bought an apartment in Athens and plan to return when I am fully retired. You’re spot on with your comments. I do love living in Greece even though the bureaucracy is horrendous. Hopefully will be back permanently in a few years with my dog 🐕
Thank you for your video. I'm flying from Hawaii to L.A. in two weeks for my interview with the Greek Consulate and I've been so nervous about it. Your video helped to calm me down. Thank you!
Eleni, I see you again here lol I’m the one on the other channel that is also in Hawaii. Have you made it to Greece yet? Hawaii has been getting kind of weird. I don’t blame you for wanting to get off the island. I wish I could escape to Greece as well.
Hi I like your vids; I’ve been a Grecophile for many decades, moving to retire end of next year to Crete. You are absolutely right; the new ‘D’ visa is obtained via the Greek consulate in your native country, then when arriving in Greece, the application for the initial three year visa should be made; it then means you can stay beyond 3 months as long as the application process takes, although using an immigration lawyer can be quicker. The income route has increased to €3,500 per month, increasing by 20% for your partner, OR you can go the savings route, which presently is circa €73k, to prove economic stability for the three years and beyond. Once, as you say, your vetting has been done already in your native country, then Greek will be your oyster! There is a serious demographic issue in Greece today; for every two deaths, only one baby is being born. They need immigrants to bolster the population and spend their money there. Makes sense. Best regards KMW
Wow this must have just changed in the past couple months. Thank you for letting me know, as now I'll have to make a new video. Yeah Crete is a great place to retire. Solid choice.
That is the government's narrative. Not the truth. What we need is higher wages and lower prices ( since 2021 prices have gone up immensely even 100% ) so we can have enough money to raise more children. We don't need any more immigrants. We are full of illegal immigrants coming from third world countries. This started in the 1990's with illegal immigrants from the former Soviet Union countries and then Turkey started sending hordes of illegal immigrants from Asia and Africa. There are millions of them in our country and we are barely 10 million. Imagine living in a country whete 40-50% is not from your own ethnicity,religion or language and 20-30 years this was not the case. We have experienced an atypical invasion. Legal immigrants are welcome as long as they do not outnumber us.
No. We do not need any more immigrants. That is not how you solve a demographic crisis. That is just fake news. That is the governments narrative. The government is anti hellenic. It wants to make us a melting pot like the USA. What we need is HIGHER WAGES and lower prices ( since 2021 everything in the super markets and everywhere else has increased beyond any logic. Items have gone up 100% ! Doubled in prices. The gov wants us impoverished ! ) We need money to raise more kids. That is the solution. Not bringing more illegal immigrants from third world countries. We have millions of them. That is not a solution. That is OPPORTUNISM. Please do not delete my comment again or I will report you
Helpful stuff. Greece is my fantasy retirement; a hilltop in CentralTexas is my more realistic one. My family lived in Athens for a few years when I was growing up (technically Voula), and I've had my eye on Paros and Lefkada as possible landing spots. Good to know that a minor indiscretion many years ago is not an absolute bar.
Hope you find your location there; I’ve been a travel writer, and devoted Grecophile, and have always advised living on the mainland, or Crete, near to all the infrastructure facilities, hospitals, etc., without having to be flown to Athens, etc., in a medical emergency. Paros is essentially extremely quiet, with no major hospital, and generally expensive food due to not growing its own. One of the cheapest, most beautiful options is the Peloponnese peninsula, which is as big as Switzerland, including offering skiing in winter, incredibly untouched beaches, and the most concentrated number of ancient sites in the world. Olympia, ancient theatres, Mikine, etc, etc. all there. Kalamata, the capital, is the perfect city; amazing organic food etc. and a great climate. People are lovely.
@@KMWarwick Great points. The Peloponnese is also on my radar (maybe Nafplion or Kalamata), as is Crete. I fell in love with the Peloponnese on a boyscout campout of all things as a kid.
@@KMWarwick Great points indeed. Just a correction: Kalamata is the biggest city of the region (& the 2nd of the peninsula) but it's not the capital, that'd be Tripoli.
Can you do a video on engaging with culture in Athens outside of the typical museums and historical ruins. How do expats who are in Athens to enjoy the culture and pursue learning and growth actually do that cost efficiently? Are they enrolled in e-learning courses with the university? Are there book clubs? Where can they go for English language books - is there an international library? You mention you’re a writer. Are there writing workshops?
Great info, thanks. Did you consider or compare with Portugal before making your decision? Also, the Greek language seems daunting-any thoughts on that? Take care.
We need higher wages And lower prices For the demographic ctisis The prices have gone up incredibly after 2021 Many items we need to survive daily have doubled 100% invrease Bringing more immigrants will npt solve any problem. That is just the globalist anti hellenic gov narrative. Greeks do not share this view. Paying Greeks European wages and not 700 euros a month And bringing the prices down to the 2020 levels Will solve the problem More money means we can afford more children What you heard about immigrants is a lie. We already have way too many. We are being ethnically cleansed by an atypical invasion of illegal immigrants sinve 1990. Only legal ones are welcome.
You seem very young to be retired. As a former Marine myself, I hope you weren't medically discharged. I'm looking at retiring to greece as well. Do you still work?
@LoneRanger5150 lived the retired life for a few years, but no, I'm too young to be retired. Still have to provide. Lemme know if you have any questions. SEMPER FI and happy late birthday.
or you can marry a Greek for Greek citizenship without much effort. The problem is, Greeks don't marry for fun and to ease someone's visa. Only and maybe the elderly ones, because they invest into some "companionship".. (lol) But then, dont forget, you become an investment.. (second lol)
Sorry to hear that, I can see how it's tough here when you're working here but it's the same everywhere. I have a good paying job in Vancouver, Canada and I can barely make ends meet. I'm leaving Canada in a couple years and retiring in Greece where my pension will sustain me because it won't in Canada.
I as a greek,fully apreciate how sincere you are,and also how you manage to integrate,due to your intelligence as a person to a different culture! It shows a great deal of your personality,and your gentle heart!
As a Greek , Thank you for supporting Greece !
Our pleasure!
@@LargeManAbroad Another Greek, double the thanks!
From another Greek currently living in Australia and sooooo looking forward to retiring in Greece!! Thank you!!
I’m Greek-American, born and raised in USA. Got my dual citizenship a few years ago, thank God, and stayed in Greece for 5 years. I’m older than you, just turned 60. bought an apartment in Athens and plan to return when I am fully retired. You’re spot on with your comments. I do love living in Greece even though the bureaucracy is horrendous. Hopefully will be back permanently in a few years with my dog 🐕
Thank you for your video. I'm flying from Hawaii to L.A. in two weeks for my interview with the Greek Consulate and I've been so nervous about it. Your video helped to calm me down. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Your name sounds Greek. That's good.
Eleni, I see you again here lol I’m the one on the other channel that is also in Hawaii. Have you made it to Greece yet? Hawaii has been getting kind of weird. I don’t blame you for wanting to get off the island. I wish I could escape to Greece as well.
@@LuvmykindleLeaving next week for Greece.
@@elenikoukeas Congrats! I’m so jealous haha You are very blessed 🇬🇷💙
Really enjoying your videos - hope to see you in Athens one day
Hi
I like your vids; I’ve been a Grecophile for many decades, moving to retire end of next year to Crete.
You are absolutely right; the new ‘D’ visa is obtained via the Greek consulate in your native country, then when arriving in Greece, the application for the initial three year visa should be made; it then means you can stay beyond 3 months as long as the application process takes, although using an immigration lawyer can be quicker. The income route has increased to €3,500 per month, increasing by 20% for your partner, OR you can go the savings route, which presently is circa €73k, to prove economic stability for the three years and beyond. Once, as you say, your vetting has been done already in your native country, then Greek will be your oyster!
There is a serious demographic issue in Greece today; for every two deaths, only one baby is being born. They need immigrants to bolster the population and spend their money there. Makes sense.
Best regards
KMW
Wow this must have just changed in the past couple months. Thank you for letting me know, as now I'll have to make a new video. Yeah Crete is a great place to retire. Solid choice.
That is the government's narrative. Not the truth. What we need is higher wages and lower prices ( since 2021 prices have gone up immensely even 100% ) so we can have enough money to raise more children. We don't need any more immigrants. We are full of illegal immigrants coming from third world countries. This started in the 1990's with illegal immigrants from the former Soviet Union countries and then Turkey started sending hordes of illegal immigrants from Asia and Africa. There are millions of them in our country and we are barely 10 million. Imagine living in a country whete 40-50% is not from your own ethnicity,religion or language and 20-30 years this was not the case. We have experienced an atypical invasion. Legal immigrants are welcome as long as they do not outnumber us.
No. We do not need any more immigrants. That is not how you solve a demographic crisis. That is just fake news. That is the governments narrative. The government is anti hellenic. It wants to make us a melting pot like the USA. What we need is HIGHER WAGES and lower prices ( since 2021 everything in the super markets and everywhere else has increased beyond any logic. Items have gone up 100% ! Doubled in prices. The gov wants us impoverished ! ) We need money to raise more kids. That is the solution. Not bringing more illegal immigrants from third world countries. We have millions of them. That is not a solution. That is OPPORTUNISM.
Please do not delete my comment again or I will report you
Helpful stuff. Greece is my fantasy retirement; a hilltop in CentralTexas is my more realistic one. My family lived in Athens for a few years when I was growing up (technically Voula), and I've had my eye on Paros and Lefkada as possible landing spots. Good to know that a minor indiscretion many years ago is not an absolute bar.
Hope you find your location there; I’ve been a travel writer, and devoted Grecophile, and have always advised living on the mainland, or Crete, near to all the infrastructure facilities, hospitals, etc., without having to be flown to Athens, etc., in a medical emergency. Paros is essentially extremely quiet, with no major hospital, and generally expensive food due to not growing its own.
One of the cheapest, most beautiful options is the Peloponnese peninsula, which is as big as Switzerland, including offering skiing in winter, incredibly untouched beaches, and the most concentrated number of ancient sites in the world. Olympia, ancient theatres, Mikine, etc, etc. all there. Kalamata, the capital, is the perfect city; amazing organic food etc. and a great climate. People are lovely.
@@KMWarwick Great points. The Peloponnese is also on my radar (maybe Nafplion or Kalamata), as is Crete. I fell in love with the Peloponnese on a boyscout campout of all things as a kid.
@@KMWarwick
Great points indeed.
Just a correction: Kalamata is the biggest city of the region (& the 2nd of the peninsula) but it's not the capital, that'd be Tripoli.
Can you do a video on engaging with culture in Athens outside of the typical museums and historical ruins. How do expats who are in Athens to enjoy the culture and pursue learning and growth actually do that cost efficiently? Are they enrolled in e-learning courses with the university? Are there book clubs? Where can they go for English language books - is there an international library? You mention you’re a writer. Are there writing workshops?
Are you living in Greece on a student visa? I was accepted to study in Athens and plan to move next summer. This video is very helpful!
love ur videos! do u speak greek or learning the language?
You is living the dream there re homie
Great info, thanks. Did you consider or compare with Portugal before making your decision? Also, the Greek language seems daunting-any thoughts on that? Take care.
I found renting places in Greece too tricky, usually cash only and no contract . Do you pay Greek tax? I found the tax on income to be quite high ..
How long have you been living here? Did you have any culture shocks, like things you found weird or strange here?
It's been a couple years. Honestly I fell right into the culture. At first I was grossed out watching people chow down on on rotisserie sheep's head.
We need higher wages
And lower prices
For the demographic ctisis
The prices have gone up incredibly after 2021
Many items we need to survive daily have doubled 100% invrease
Bringing more immigrants will npt solve any problem. That is just the globalist anti hellenic gov narrative. Greeks do not share this view.
Paying Greeks European wages and not 700 euros a month
And bringing the prices down to the 2020 levels
Will solve the problem
More money means we can afford more children
What you heard about immigrants is a lie.
We already have way too many. We are being ethnically cleansed by an atypical invasion of illegal immigrants sinve 1990. Only legal ones are welcome.
The brain is actually tasty I was grossed out and I tried some.
Keep walking
😂 will do
You seem very young to be retired. As a former Marine myself, I hope you weren't medically discharged. I'm looking at retiring to greece as well. Do you still work?
@LoneRanger5150 lived the retired life for a few years, but no, I'm too young to be retired. Still have to provide. Lemme know if you have any questions. SEMPER FI and happy late birthday.
or you can marry a Greek for Greek citizenship without much effort. The problem is, Greeks don't marry for fun and to ease someone's visa. Only and maybe the elderly ones, because they invest into some "companionship".. (lol) But then, dont forget, you become an investment.. (second lol)
Dude, videos about Greece, made your channel reach to the moon 🌙. You should go to nafplion one day! Very beautiful city 🌆
Haven't been in a while but gonna have to make a trip soon
And extending the year long visa by another year is a no brainer?
Yeah just head to the ministry of migration in Greec and apply. Get a 2 year. After 7 years you can become a citizen.
lol all that dating you found a Turkish girl? In Greece?
Nah man as Greek im looking to leave Greece 2030 it is so bad !
Sorry to hear that, I can see how it's tough here when you're working here but it's the same everywhere.
I have a good paying job in Vancouver, Canada and I can barely make ends meet. I'm leaving Canada in a couple years and retiring in Greece where my pension will sustain me because it won't in Canada.
@@chrisnivo Have you been to Philippines ?
@@Jupizerooh, Greece is so much better. Go see for yourself and you’ll see.