Under Greek social insurance law, individuals who have worked in Greece for a qualifying period may be entitled to a Greek pension or related social security benefits, even if they later immigrated to another country. Eligibility depends on factors such as the nature of the employment, the number of insured years, and the insurance contributions (“ensima”) accrued.

Qualifying employment may include work in agriculture, the private or public sector, the shipping industry, or self-employment activities, such as operating a business. Clients who believe they may be entitled to Greek pension or social security benefits often face complex administrative procedures when attempting to clarify their rights.

Our firm assists clients in communicating with the competent Greek social security authorities to determine eligibility for pension or benefits. Where entitlement exists, we prepare and file all required applications and supporting documentation for the issuance of a Greek pension.

We also assist in obtaining certificates and official confirmations required by foreign social security administrations, allowing Greek insurance periods to be taken into account when calculating pension benefits abroad.