General

Please find Asylum information in 18 languanges in the following link: https://migration.gov.gr/en/gas/plirofories-se-18-glosses/

N. Mitarachi: "The new European Migration and Asylum Pact is not a precondition for action - We can deliver better results on external dimension, border protection and returns, already under the existing legal framework.” 

We would like to inform you that the Asylum Service is replacing the old paper version of the international protection applicant’s cards with new cards (smart cards).

If you live in the apartments/housing of the ESTIA program, and you are an applicant of international protection (i.e. your interview or decision of international protection is pending) please search in the following website address your scheduled appointment to change your existing card to the new one :

The Asylum Service informs that in accordance with the measures for protecting the public health and preventing the spread of Covid-19, the public can visit Regional Asylum Services only after scheduling an appointment. This includes interviews and registrations.

International protection beneficiaries whose Residence Permits (ADET) expire by September 30th 2021 may submit until August 31st 2021 applications for renewal to the following email address: GAS.residencepermits@migration.gov.gr. The application form and relevant instructions are available in the following links:

The Asylum Service informs the public, that in accordance with the measures for protecting the public health and preventing the spread of Covid-19, it can visit Regional Asylum Services only after scheduling an appointment. This includes interviews and registrations.

Those who went through a pre-registration process in relation to their international protection application, may now check whether they have obtained a Temporary Social Security Number (P.A.M.K.A.).

The Asylum Service informs, that in accordance with the measures for protecting the public health and preventing the spread of Covid-19, the public can visit Regional Asylum Services only after scheduling an appointment. This includes interviews and registrations. .

Final Decision of Rejection: Next Steps

We inform you that the procedures concerning your application for international protection have been completed. According to the decision of the Appeals Authority rejecting your application, your stay in Greece is no longer legal.