Greek Islands
Emigrating to the Greek Islands
6,000 Greek Islands, of which 227 are inhabited. Did you ever think there would be so many? We are very curious on which island you want to live, but you can tell us that later. First, we would like to help you gather some more information to prepare for your emigratie.
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: Completely carefree — you choose the moving dates! Everything is 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 brings extra challenges compared to a regular European mainland move. Firstly, you go by sea instead of land, but also don't forget the Greek bureaucracy. Much more preparation and paperwork is involved. This can cause a lot of stress for people. We haven't even included the emotional stress. Quickly 'driving' back and forth to the Netherlands if a problem arises is more difficult, and this requires a lot of organization.
In short: our advice is to start on time and engage multiple specialists because we want nothing more than for you to emigrate carefree. That is why we are happy to share our experiences with you. From a temporary storage of furniture up to arranging all the papierwerk. We are ready for you. From beginning to end, from 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 carefree moving experience towards your Greek dream!
- The packing and unpacking of your moving boxes by the moving professionals;
- All furniture is packaged seaworthy by our professional 'packers' so that nothing can be damaged during the sea crossing;
- Your valuable belongings will be safely transported to your new home;
- Your specific moving wishes will be carefully checked and fulfilled throughout the emigration process;
- We’ll schedule the move together so that it aligns perfectly with your expectations;
- You will have a permanent contact person whom you can contact with all your questions. He or she will arrange everything for you. For example, temporary household storage or a simple parking permit.
