The AMKA (Αριθμός Μητρώου Κοινωνικής Ασφάλισης) is the Greek social security number.
It is roughly equivalent to the German social security number or the European health insurance number.

What do I need the AMKA for?

The AMKA is required for:

  • Doctor’s visits and medical care

  • Public or private health insurance

  • Employment with a Greek employer

  • Pension and social security contributions

  • Registration in the Greek health system (EOPYY)

  • Some administrative procedures relating to social benefits

For many everyday matters, the AFM is sufficient, but for anything to do with health, work or social insurance, the AMKA is necessary.

Who needs an AMKA?

  • People with primary residence in Greece

  • People who work in Greece

  • People who are required to have statutory health insurance

  • EU citizens who move to Greece permanently

Those who only use Greece as a second home and do not need any medical services/work in Greece usually do not need the AMKA.