Does Greece enforce 90 day tourist limit?
 

I'm an EU resident and will be travelling with vehicle by ferry from Italy.

See this document that is published by the EU: Freedom to move and live in Europe.

Chapter 6 implies that if you are economically inactive (in other words, not working) and you have sufficient funds to support yourself without being a burden on the host country, you can stay as long as you want. There may be registration requirements, depending on the country.

You stated that you are a 'EU resident'. The document cited provides information applicable to citizens of EU countries.

Michael

Thanks for that.

I just read elsewhere that EU citizens are supposed to register at the alien's bureau in cities or with the police after 90 days.

Countries that enjoy visa-free travel to Greece

Sounds a bit grey....

Anyone know if long term travel health insurance is still valid after 90 days in a country? Might also affect longterm breakdown cover?

I am no expert on European residency law, but, I wouldn't read anything more into that 'requirement to register' that what you see at face value, meaning, if you become resident in a country, you need to register with the local authorities. That could be necessary (from the point of view of the local authorities) for any number of quite innocent reasons, for example, enabling the local authorities to track population numbers in communities in order to ensure that the communities receive federal or regional grant money, etc.

It's also unclear how you would go about registering if you are in fact a bona fide tourist, meaning, someone who keeps moving around the country and does not stay in one place. It is quite possible that the country you want to visit could simply give you a tourist visa longer than the default 'no visa required' 90 day period if you asked them for one. Many countries do exactly that.

Best suggestion I can offer is that you visit the Consular Section of a local Greek embassy and ask them what your obligations, rights, and restrictions are.

You'll have to read your policies to find out. Insurance policies such as this are independent business transactions between you and the insurer, and the number of possible variations are endless. If in doubt, phone or write the insurer(s) and ask them.

Michael

Thanks for your assistance Michael, I'll check.

I get the impression that you have a EU residence but not EU citizenship, correct? In this case check Schengen regulations for your situation.

If you have EU citizenship I don't understand your question at all.

GRTZ,

JP

I read this as how long can you keep a foreign vehicle in a foreign country? Hence the comment about I will be traveling with a vehicle?

Different countries have different time limits, Portugal is max 182 days per year and you have to prove it has not been in any longer. I understand Greece has something of a similar time limit with either a punishing fine or vehicle impounded and crushed. Not sure about other EU countries. Just my interpretation of the OP?