Working as an Employee

Working as an Employee

Before you can start working in Greece as an employee, you must get several ID numbers. Here is a list of ID numbers you have to issue in order to work and a list of ID numbers follows which you might need in order to work.

You will need the following documents and ID numbers:

  • Τax number (AFM)

  • Social Security Number (ΠΑΑΥΠΑ or AMKA)

  • National Insurance Νumber (ΑΜΑ)

You may also need the following documents, as well:

  • Bank Account

  • Proof of Address

  • OAED Unemployment Card

 

Tax number (AFM)

Learn where you can get a tax number (AFM) from and why it is important.

Social Security Number (ΠΑΑΥΠΑ or AMKA)

Learn the difference between a ΠΑΑΥΠΑ and an AMKA social security number registration and how you can apply for one.

National Insurance Νumber (ΑΜΑ)

Learn how you can get a national insurance number (AMA) from and why you need it.

Bank Account

Learn what you need and need to do in order to start a new bank account and what role it may play while your employeed.

Proof of Address

Learn what you can use in order to provide proof of your address whenever you need to do so.

OAED Unemployment Card

In the event you are unemployed discover what benefits you can gain by applying for an OAED unemployment card and how you can do so.