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Thanks for posting that, TweetTweet. I do love to read a good crackpot conspiracy theory from time to time, where a load of unrelated cherry-picked 'facts' are shoehorned into supporting a whacky theory. I'd just like to know one thing: If the pandemic is a hoax, then how is Bill Gates going to sell...

Thanks, Warwick. I'm pretty sure that's what I was referring to. I remember it was somehow linked to residency. At least my mind's not playing tricks on me which means I'm not drinking too much. I will look into that policy closer to the time, being a mere stripling and not of pensionable age. For n...

I'm interested in if/how expats are obtaining private health cover to satisfy the requirements of their new biometric permits. We currently spend just under 6 months a year in Crete, and would have no problem making that just over 6 months. We are tax-resident in the UK. We obtained our beige resid...

Tom, I'd be interested to know how you get on in your quest for a Residency Permit. Who would have thought that the insignificant beige card which, aside from buying a car or swapping a driving licence, you never ever get asked for, would become the Holy Grail of the ex-pat?

Tim

Sorry, bob. I no longer understand what you're trying to say. It's really simple. My bank requires an address where they can write to me, should they need to. I have supplied them with a suitable address. They have not asked me if I live there, and I have not claimed so to do.

Tim

solitude1 wrote:I think ENFIA bills will arrive on Friday 25th September.

Yes. Tried my accountant on Monday, only to be told to come back next Monday. (28th).

Tim

I disagree, bob. Banks don't ring 'addresses', they ring phone numbers. If my bank rings me, they will find me on the end of the phone wherever in the world I happen to be. No deception involved or required.

Tim

Hi tom Your post implies that you don't have a beige Residency Permit. If not (and I'm no expert on this) I think you need to act very swiftly indeed. If you don't hold a Residency Permit by the end of the year you won't (as I understand it) be able to apply for the biometric ID card which you need ...

This is precisely why the first rule of being expatriate is to keep a UK address. I'm sure Lloyds don't care where I live so long as they have an address in UK for me. Tim How can you do that without involving family or friends? I'm not sure I understand your question, margarita. You make it sound ...

Kamisiana wrote:According to some wise old forum members if you keep a UK address you are only pretending to live in Crete

Excellent strategy! I'll just pretend it's been p****ng down all day, then.

Tim

This is precisely why the first rule of being expatriate is to keep a UK address. I'm sure Lloyds don't care where I live so long as they have an address in UK for me.

Tim

I did it with a small van, but the principle's the same:

Bought a van in UK, drove it to Crete and unloaded. Used it for a few weeks to buy furniture/building materials etc. Attempted to sell to any ex-pat who wanted it (failed). Drove it back to UK and sold it. Flew back.

It worked for me.

Tim

Wow. Felt that. 5.9 on the Richter Scale, and not even that close to where I live. The old ladies of the alley all came sprinting outdoors. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?currentFeatureId=us7000bpvt&extent=-7.88515,-65.56641&extent=67.06743,116.19141 This map seems to suggest i...

Kilkis wrote:...or they just say that the existing blue and beige Residence Certificates continue to be valid until they are ready to issue the new documents?

Warwick

Yep. Just as likely, Warwick.

Tim

I've always assumed (so long as I prove to be eligible) that I'd be issued with a piece of paper 'in lieu' when the time comes. I am still of that view.

Tim