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Important Points in the Second Instance Procedure

Upon the full registration (submission) of your application, you will receive your International Protection Applicant’s Card (IPAP), which will valid for a time period that may vary from thirty (30) days to six (6) months, depending on the procedure that will be followed for the examination of your case. Your International Protection Applicant’s Card will allow you to stay in Greece until the examination of your claim is completed.

Rights of International Protection Applicants

As an international protection applicant in Greece, you have the following rights:

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2nd Instance and Appeals Authority

On the date appointed by the Asylum Service, you are going to give an interview to an Asylum Service staff member. The interview is being conducted by a competent member of the Receiving Authority staff (case-handler), who is appropriately qualified.