Greek Islands
Emigrating to the Greek Islands
6,000 Greek Islands, of which 227 are inhabited. Did you ever think there would be that many? We’re very curious to hear which island you plan to live on, but you can tell us that later. First, we’d love to help you gather some information to prepare for your emigration.
Why choose the Greek Islands?
Many people we’ve helped move to islands like Crete, Thessaloniki, or Samos intentionally choose a quieter life with less financial pressure. They accept the economic challenges and the limitations in healthcare as part of the lifestyle. For this reason, it’s often retirees who make the leap to one of these islands. What’s your reason?
6 reasons to move to Greece
- The Mediterranean climate makes it an ideal destination throughout the year.
- The desire to live on an island and lead a quieter life.
- The healthiest cuisine in the world! Will you go for tzatziki, eggplant salade, lentil soup, moussaka, or dolma?
- The cost of living is significantly lower than in Northern European countries.
- Extremely favorable housing prices.
- The people are super friendly and very family-oriented.
Transport possibilities
We offer you four moving options:
Excellent: Fully taken care of and you determine the moving dates! Everything will be arranged for you. From moving boxes to packing, loading, and unloading.
Comfort: The quality of a certified moving company, but still affordable moving. To reduce costs, various household goods are combined.
Regular: Good option if you plan to help with moving tasks, but still want the most important moving activities to be guaranteed.
Budget: We take care of transportation, you arrange the rest!
How to emigrate without stress?
Moving to the Greek islands presents extra challenges compared to a regular European relocation on the mainland. First of all, you’ll be crossing the sea rather than traveling by land, and let’s not forget the Greek bureaucracy. A lot more preparation and paperwork is involved. This can cause considerable stress for people. And we haven’t even factored in the emotional stress yet. It's also more difficult to "quickly" drive back to the Netherlands if a problem arises, which requires careful planning.
In short, our advice is to start early and involve multiple specialists, because we want nothing more than for you to have a stress-free emigration. That’s why we’re happy to share our experiences with you. From temporary storage of belongings to handling all the paperwork, we’re here for you. From start to finish, door to door.
To take into account...
- Every two weeks, a ship departs from the port of Greece to all the small Greek islands, carrying the belongings of our clients. The container is delivered from The Port of Rotterdam , ensuring that you are without your items for as short a time as possible and minimizing the transit time. Once at your chosen island, we have a 'unloading crew.' These are our trusted local partners who will handle your move seamlessly, maintaining the quality you’ve come to expect from us!
- The Greek language is one of the hardest languages to learn in Europe. But as a true adventurer, you will undoubtedly pick it up quickly. Don't forget to start working on it in the Netherlands beforehand so you can prepare as well as possible. This will surely earn you some extra points with the locals.
- The The healthcare system in Greece is managed through IKA. Unfortunately, their coverage is not as comprehensive as what you’re used to in the Netherlands, and the quality of care is also lower than what you might be accustomed to. Keep this in mind.
- Planning to start your own business? Get in touch with the Chamber of Commerce (KVK) , as they can provide the right information specific to each region.
- Do you intend to bring your car with you? You will need not only your personal information and that of the car but also a purchase or rental agreement for your home. Additionally, there are stricter regulations regarding the car itself. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you get started!
Last but not least, don’t forget to enjoy the rich history and the healthiest Mediterranean cuisine in the world. Jamas!
Start your Greek dream properly
These are your benefits if you choose us. Halo helps you with:
- a complete worry-free moving experience towards your Greek dream!
- packing and unpacking your moving boxes by moving professionals;
- All furniture is carefully packed for sea transport by our professional packers, ensuring that nothing can be damaged during the ocean crossing.
- safely transporting your valuable possessions to your new 'home';
- checking and fulfilling your moving requirements during this emigration;
- planning the move together so it seamlessly meets your expectations;
- you get a dedicated contact person who can handle all your questions. He or she arranges everything for you. Think of things like temporary storage or a simple parking permit.
