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* Are you
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
* Which category below includes your age?
 
 
 
* What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received?
 
 
 
* What's your home town/city in your country of origin?
   
 
 
 
* What is your nationality?
 
 
 
* Have you got a dual nationality?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Please name your second nationality:
   
 
 
 
* You are...
 
never married
 
married
 
cohabiting/living with a partner
 
divorced/separated
 
widow/widower
 
 
 
* What is the nationality of your spouse/partner?
   
 
 
* Have you got any children?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Write the number of children and their ages
   
 
 
 
* Where do they live?
   
 
 
 
* If any of your children are of school age, do they attend a Greek school?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
 
* Have you got any grandchildren?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Do you live on your own?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* You live with:
 
your spouse/partner only
 
your spouse and child(ren)
 
with your child(ren)only
 
one of your parents
 
both your parents
 
with your brother(s)& sister(s)
 
with a friend
 
Other (please specify)
 

 
 
 
* Number of members in your household:
   
 
 
 
* Do you receive or provide care/support to a person (e.g. relative) in your household? Please specify.
   
 
 
 
Have you obtained any of the following?
 
Registration Certificate (Vevaiosi Engrafis)
 
Permanent Residence Certificate (Engrafo Monimis Diamonis)
 
No
 
 
 
* Which of the following best describes your current situation? (Select all that apply)
 
I preserve social security entitlement in my home country.
 
I am insured in a Greek social security organisation./ I pay regular contributions to social security in Greece.
 
I have been issued with an IKA health booklet.
 
I hold a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
 
I have taken out a yearly travel insurance with a health component.
 
I have taken out an international expatriate health insurance plan.
 
I have taken out a health insurance plan with a Greek insurance company.
 
Other (please explain)
 

 
 
 
* Do you run your own business?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* What is the location of your business?
   
 
 
 
* Please specify the type of business:
   
 
 
 
* Did you find it...
 
easy to set up your business?
 
difficult to set up your business?
 
Other (please explain)
 
 
 
 
* How long have you had your business?
   
 
 
 
* For which reason(s) did you decide to start your own business? (Select all that apply)
 
To realise my dream of living in Greece
 
To start a new life in a new country
 
After a detailed study of the market, I thought this was a good business
 
To be independent
 
I had previous experience and contacts in this business
 
I was offered the opportunity
 
I took over a family business
 
It required little knowledge of the language
 
It was easier to establish
 
It was less expensive
 
Other (please explain)
 

 
 
 
* Do you encounter any problems in running your business? (Please explain)
   
 
 
 
* Are you satisfied with the performance of your business?
 
To a great extent
 
Somewhat
 
Very little
 
Not at all
 
Other (please explain)
 
 
 
 
* Are you employed?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Do you work..
 
full-time?
 
part-time?
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
 
* In which sector are you employed?
 
 
 
* How long have you been employed?
   
 
 
 
* What is the location of your work?
   
 
 
 
* Which category below best describes your current situation?
 
Dependent family member
 
Looking for work
 
I receive a jobseeker's allowance/unemployment benefit from OAED (Manpower and Employment Organisation Office)
 
I receive a state pension from my country of origin
 
Survivor pensioner
 
I receive a long-term incapacity benefit from my country of origin
 
Rentier (e.g. receive rental income)
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
 
* Have you ever worked or lived in a country other than your country of origin and Greece?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
 
* Which year did you settle on Corfu?
   
 
 
 
* Before moving to Corfu, had you thought of buying a property/house somewhere else before?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Where?
 
In Greece
 
In another country
 
 
 
In what part of Greece?
   
 
 
 
In which country?
   
 
 
 
* Name the main reason(s) why you decided to relocate to Corfu:
   
 
 
 
* Did you find the move to Corfu:
 
more difficult than expected?
 
easier than expected?
 
as expected?
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
Please rate the following factors having influenced your
decision to relocate to the island of Corfu:
Very important Important Somewhat important Not Important
Lifestyle in my country of origin
Low-paid jobs in my country of origin
Unemployment/Threat of unemployment in my country of origin
Proximity to my country of origin
High crime rates in my country of origin
Family reasons (e.g. receive/provide care)
Cheaper cost of living in Greece
Work or business opportunity on Corfu
Lower property prices on Corfu
Ease of gaining residency as an EU national
Very important Important Somewhat important Not Important
Tax/Investment incentives in Greece
Services/Infrastructure on Corfu
Affordable healthcare on Corfu
Safety/Security on Corfu
Natural amenities of Corfu
Cultural amenities of Corfu
Authentic rural life on Corfu
Slow pace of life on Corfu
Better quality life for my children
Friendliness of the local people
Leisure opportunities on Corfu
Expatriate communities settled on Corfu
Warmer weather on Corfu
 
 
 
* What is your place of residence on Corfu?
 
 
 
* How long have you been at your current residence on Corfu?
   
 
 
 
* Do you own the house where you currently live?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Which year did you buy your house/have your house built on Corfu?
   
 
 
 
* Which of the following has influenced your decision to buy this particular property/house (or have it built)in this specific location? (Select all that apply)
 
The property/house price.
 
The size of the property/house.
 
The character of the house.
 
The condition of the property/house.
 
I thought it was a good investment.
 
The surrounding scenery.
 
The quietness of the place.
 
The place amenity.
 
Discussions with friends/expats who had settled in Greece.
 
I had been to the island on holidays.
 
There is easy access to school(s).
 
There is easy access to public transport.
 
There is an expatriate community of fellow nationals living there.
 
I had prior knowledge of the region.
 
Other (please specify)
 

 
 
 
* How did you find your property/house?
 
 
 
* Did you....
 
originally obtain your property in Corfu as a seasonal or holiday residence, before moving there permanently?
 
first rent a residence in Corfu and then bought/had your own built?
 
first buy a building plot, then had your residence built and finally moved to Corfu?
 
buy a new purpose-built residential estate?
 
have to restore an abandoned/derelict house to a habitable condition?
 
have to convert an agricultural building/old farmhouse into a house?
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
 
* Do you rent the house where you currently live?
 
Yes
 
No (Please specify)
 
 
 
 
* Do you own a house/flat in your country of origin?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Is your house in your country of origin located in:
 
an urban/metropolitan area?
 
a rural area?
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
 
* Who looks after your house/flat in your country of origin?
 
My children
 
Some friends of mine
 
Some relatives of mine
 
Some neighbours of mine
 
No one
 
I rent it out
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
 
* Which house/flat do you consider as your main residence?
 
The one in my country of origin.
 
The one on Corfu.
 
Both equally.
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
 
* How much time do you spend on Corfu each year?
 
Less than one month
 
1-3 months
 
4-6 months
 
7-10 months
 
11-12 months
 
 
 
If you travel to your country of origin for long- and short-term stays, name the main reason(s):
   
 
 
 
* Do friends and relatives living in your home country visit you on Corfu during the year?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
 
* For how long do you expect to reside on the island?
 
0-5 years
 
More than 5 years
 
Indefinitely
 
Unsure
 
 
 
* Have you ever considered relocating to another country?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
* Which country?
   
 
 
 
* Which of the following factors would cause you to leave Corfu one day? (Selecat all that apply)
 
Increase in the cost of living
 
Crime
 
Taxation
 
Relationships (family, significant other, children)
 
Changing health conditions of myself/spouse/partner
 
Overdevelopment
 
Lack of family and social contacts
 
Limited job vacancies on Corfu
 
If local way of living does not live up any more to my expectations
 
Opportunities with regard to work in my country of origin or elsewhere
 
Other (please specify)
 

 
 
 
* How do you communicate with relatives and friends in your country of origin? (Select all that apply)
 
By email
 
By telephone
 
Use skype
 
Use text messaging (e.g.msn)
 
Use social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)
 
Other (please specify)
 

 
 
 
* When it comes to news and information, which of the following are your sources? (Up to 3 answers)
 
News on the internet
 
Local/National TV
 
Satellite TV
 
Local/National press
 
Local English language newspapers (e.g. The Corfiot)
 
International newspapers and magazines
 
Local English-speaking radio stations
 
Local expatriate forums/blogs
 
Global expatriate forums/blogs/websites
 
Other (please specify)
 

 
 
 
* Which of the following activities do you usually do in your free time? (Select all that apply)
 
Attend theatre or concerts
 
Visit art galleries or museums
 
Visit cultural heritage attractions such as archeological ruins
 
Attend sports events such as cricket, soccer or basketball
 
Play golf, tennis or cricket
 
Participate in night entertainment such as dancing,expats pubs/bars
 
Attend cultural or ethnic festivals
 
Dine out at expats restaurants/pubs
 
Dine out at Greek tavernas/restaurants
 
Participate in expats clubs/associations/organisations
 
Participate in outdoor activities such as hiking, backpacking or bicycling
 
Visit nature or wilderness areas/Bird watching
 
Participate in bowl clubs/cricket clubs/bridge clubs/dancing clubs/theatre groups/Scout and Brownie Guides
 
Spend time at the other expatriates' houses
 
Gardening/DIY
 
Volunteering/Participate in charities or fund-raising groups
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Do you worship in any of the following churches on Corfu?
 
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
 
San Giacomo (St. Jacob & Christopher) Roman Catholic Cathedral
 
Church of Holy Heart of Jesus (Sacro Cuore di Gesu)
 
Greek Evangelical Church of Corfu
 
In a Greek Orthodox church
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
 
You have completed 80% of the survey.
Please continue.
 
 
 
* How often do you spend time/meet with fellow nationals or other expatriates?
 
 
 
* Which of the following best describes your relationship to fellow nationals living on Corfu?(Select all that apply)
 
I avoid them when that is possible.
 
I don't avoid them but do not want to be with them every time I am out.
 
There are too many of them in my locality.
 
They moan a lot about nothing.
 
The arrival of other fellow countrymen in my locality contributes to the locality's declining charm.
 
Our best friends locally are fellow nationals.
 
Other (please explain)
 

 
 
 
* What is your level of spoken Greek?
 
None
 
Limited (can communicate basic necessities but not carry on a conversation)
 
Conversational (can carry on basic conversations)
 
Intermediate (can understand most things, communicate most needs)
 
Advanced (can easily understand and communicate difficult or technical subjects)
 
Bilingual (grew up speaking both Greek and another foreign language or have studied Greek to a near-native fluency level)
 
 
 
* Which of the following problems have you faced during your residency on Corfu?(Select all that apply)
 
Learning the Greek language
 
Finding accommodation/a place to live
 
Sorting out healthcare
 
Sorting out finances
 
Finding new friends
 
Finding schools for my child(ren)
 
Other (please specify)
 

 
 
Please answer the following questions:
Yes No
* Do you enjoy eating Greek food and drinking Greek wine?
* Do you take siesta?
* Do you enjoy Greek popular culture?
* Do you attend local festivities or fairs?
* Do you follow generally the more relaxed Greek lifestyle?
* Do you meet with Greek families, friends or colleagues?
* Do you buy Greek clothes?
* Do you attend Greek language courses?
* Have you travelled to the interior countryside of Corfu?
* Do you frequent typical tourism locales on Corfu?
 
 
 
* Do you usually buy products or services from expat businesses/shops operating on Corfu?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
How satisfied are you with the following services on Corfu?
Very Unsatisfied Unsatisfied Neutral Satisfied Very Satisfied N/A
* Public health care/medical treatment
* Communications/ITC
* Services provided by the Greek local administration (e.g. tax office, town hall)
* Public/municipal transport
* Public/municipal utilities (e.g. water, electricity)
* School facilities and level of teaching
 
 
 
You have completed 90% of the survey.
Please continue.
 
 
 
* Which phrase below best describes your situation in Greece?
 
I feel like home.
 
This is where I actually feel I am living.
 
Integration into the local society and culture is not among my priorities.
 
I have been making determined efforts to integrate socially with the local Greek population.
 
I have tried to integrate but I found it difficult from my side.
 
I wish to be more integrated but the locals make me feel unwanted.
 
I feel I am a guest here.
 
I feel I am welcomed in the local community.
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
 
* Is there anything of the following that you dislike about your life on Corfu? (Select all that apply)
 
Bureaucracy/Red tape
 
Complicated legislation
 
The behaviour of the locals
 
Too crowded in summer
 
Lack of infrastructure
 
Lack of entertainment options
 
No frequent air connection with my country of origin
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* Which of the following best describes your situation?
 
I am registered on the electoral rolls of Corfu and I have participated in local and/or European Parliament elections.
 
I am registered on the electoral rolls of Corfu but I have never participated in local and/or European Parliament elections.
 
I am not registered on the electoral rolls of Corfu and I have voted in national/local/European Parliament elections over the last ten years in my country of origin.
 
I am not registered on the electoral rolls of Corfu and I have never voted in national/local/European Parliament elections over the last ten years.
 
Other (please specify)
 
 
 
* What do you think of your Greek neighbours? (Select all that apply)
 
They are friendly and welcoming.
 
They are generous and helpful.
 
They are real neighbours.
 
There is some resentment among local population toward foreign home owners.
 
There is some resentment among local population toward non-locals/not born on Corfu.
 
They ignore me/us.
 
Other (please explain)
 

 
 
 
* Do you in the near future see yourself as:
 
(your nationality) only?
 
(your nationality) and European?
 
European and (your nationality)?
 
European only?
 
 
Considering your life on Corfu so far, how likely would you be to recommend the island of Corfu to a friend, relative or colleague who is considering living there permanently or for part of the year?
Very likely Likely Neither likely nor unlikely Unlikely Very unlikely
*  
 
 
To what extent do you disagree/agree with the following?
I strongly disagree I disagree I slightly disagree I neither agree nor disagree I slightly agree I agree I strongly agree
* In most ways my life is close to my ideal.
* The conditions of my life are excellent.
* I am satisfied with my life.
* So far I have got the important things I want in life.
* If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing.
 
 
 
Which of the following best describes your total annual HOUSEHOLD income, before income taxes?
 
 
 
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