Non-Greeks To Get Temp AMKAs

After a long, uncertain and frustrating wait, it seems that the government are addressing  the issue of the emvolio.gov.gr site not allowing many non AMKA residents to obtain one. Having said that, I can confirm that I know of 2 non-AMKA Hydra residents, who applied on the emvolio site for their numbers back at the end of January, who received their temp AMKA's by SMS  on the 13th April. So more or less 3 months to process. But they have now both been added to the Hydra group session that's just started this week. So excellent news for those who registered.

As reported in the Ekathimerini online newspaper today (https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1159342/non-greeks-to-get-temporary-amka-to-be-able-to-get-self-test-kits/) it seems that now people who do not have a tax registration number (AFM) or a police ID card can be granted a temporary social security number (AMKA) from Citizens’ Service Centers (KEP) to obtain self-testing kits by registering on the relevant digital platform.

To get an AMKA, interested parties must have an Expatriate Special Identity Card, a birth certificate, a passport and a temporary or permanent residence permit. The amendment will be voted on Thursday. This sentence would seem to imply that the newly issued AMKA will enable the holder to get vaccinated as well as obtain self-tests. "The same amendment sets out the procedure whereby a coronavirus vaccination appointment can be made by those who have obtained a temporary AMKA."

I have no idea whether this latest report will be in action immediately, but I suggest that anyone on Hydra who still needs an AMKA should contact the KEP office as soon as possible.

Contact: Vangellis

Email: d.ydras@kep.gov.uk

Phone: 22980 53782