Refugee Info Greece

Refugee.Info is a dedicated website that provides information, assistance, and guidance to refugees and asylum seekers in Greece. Use this article to help you find what you need efficiently.

Services

Important free services and support to asylum seekers, homeless individuals, and those facing urgent circumstances.

City Guides for Athens and Thessaloniki

Refugee and Migrant Communities Submitting Complaints Mechanisms

Services for basic needs (Athens and Thessaloniki)

Submitting Complaints Mechanisms

📣 Asylum Procedures and Rights

This section provides information about the asylum process in Greece, explaining key terms, requirements, and rights. This category serves as a valuable resource for asylum seekers in Greece, providing information to help them navigate the complexities of the asylum process and ensure that they know their rights throughout it.

Asylum Procedure - Info

Apply for Asylum - The steps

Police Note issued upon entrance

Fingerprinting in Greece

Reception and Identification Procedure

Asylum Registration

Asylum seeker's card

Border Procedure on the islands

Vulnerability Assessment

Moving from the islands to the mainland

Your asylum interview in Greece

Appealing your asylum decision in Greece

About subsequent applications

Asylum Application - File Separation

Withdrawal of refugee status

Residence Permit

How to renew your Residence Permit

Police checks - what are your rights?

Detention - Information and Rights

Deportation or readmission

🟡 Pathways under Migration Law

Long-term residence permit

New type of Residence Permit for Work (3 years)

10-Year Residence Permit for Unaccompanied Minors

Residence Permit for exceptional reasons

🛠️ Working in Greece

This is an essential guide to navigating the Greek job market. These articles cover it all. Know the workers' rights and understand work culture, get practical tips on job searches, obtain necessary documents like a tax number or unemployment card, and get insights on taxes and insurance.

Working in Greece

Workers and Employee's Rights in Greece

Work Culture in Greece

How to search for a job in Greece

Proving you can work in Greece

Getting a tax number (AFM)

Getting a bank account

Getting an unemployment card

How to declare your taxes in Greece

About National Insurance Stamps (Ensima) in Greece

Access your job data - Myergani.gov.gr guide

How to write a good CV

How to Write a Cover Letter

Tips for a Successful Interview

🧳 Travel

Navigate the travel-related matters in Greece, mainly focusing on information for refugees. Discover the process for renewing your travel documents and find answers to frequently asked questions with our "FAQ - Travel Documents" article.

Travel Documents in Greece

How to renew your Travel Document

FAQ - Travel Documents

🏠 Accommodation

Learn about the housing landscape in Greece. Know your rights and obligations as a tenant and gain insights into renting an apartment in Greece.

Types of accommodation

Getting registered for accommodation

Renting an apartment in Greece

💵 Financial Assistance

This is a guide to allowances and financial support in Greece. Explore the "Cash Assistance Program" and discover the various financial allowances available.

Cash Assistance Program in Greece

Financial allowances in Greece

The Social Solidarity Income for recognized refugees

⚕️Health

Explore crucial information on accessing healthcare in Greece, including details about social security numbers such as PAMKA, PAAYPA, and AMKA. Gain insights into HIV and AIDS to understand these conditions better, empowering yourself with knowledge on prevention and access to healthcare treatment.

Booking a Medical Appointment (eRantevou) - Step-by-Step Guide

Health insurance

HIV and AIDS: The Basics

Health Care without a social security number (PAAYPA or AMKA) - About PAMKA for COVID-19

📝 Documents and Procedures

Navigate public services and procedures in Greece to get essential documents. This category includes info on booking appointments at Citizens' Service Centers (KEP), divorce proceedings, how to prove your address, publishing a copy of your criminal record, signing a civil union agreement, getting married, birth registration, Greek citizenship, and arrangements for death and burial.

Proving your address

Obtaining a copy of your criminal record (Ποινικό μητρώο)

Getting Married in Greece

Signing a civil union agreement in Greece

Birth registration in Greece

Greek citizenship

Divorce in Greece - Info and process

How to book an appointment at Citizens' Service Centers (KEP)

If your address or phone number changes

How to renew and replace lost, damaged or expired documents

Death and burial in Greece

🫂Discrimination and Human Trafficking

This category provides essential information and support for those facing challenges. Explore more on trafficking and exploitation, learn about Vulnerability Assessments, empower yourself by knowing your rights against racism and find answers to common questions about the LGBTQI+ community.

Racist Violence Recording Network: what and how to report a racist crime

Racist Crimes - Know Your Rights

Frequently Asked Questions About the LGBTQI+ Community

Protection against false promises during your journey – what is human trafficking?

Human Trafficking: What it is and Where to seek help?

👩🏽👩For women and girls

This space offers information on women's rights and resources for seeking help. Learn about gender-based violence and find guidance on how to seek help. For those expecting, discover where to find support and what you can expect from your medical treatment.

Women's rights in Greece

Explaining gender-based violence and how to seek help

Being pregnant in Greece

🧒🧒🏽Children travelling alone

Explore resources, tips, and things you must take care of to ensure safe and well-informed travel for young individuals.

People under 18 travelling alone

🎒Education

This is a comprehensive resource for navigating the educational system in Greece. This category covers everything from a parent's essential guide and frequently asked questions about the educational system to specific school information for different age groups.

Parents' basic guide to Greek schools

FAQ - The Greek Educational System

School program for children 6 months to 4 years

Kindergarten for 5-year-old refugees

School program for kids 6 to 15

School program for kids 15 to 18

Schooling options for refugees over 15 years old

Where to get your children vaccinated

How to transfer your kids to another school

Access to Higher Education - Greek university

How to Apply for a European Qualifications Passport for Refugees

Getting a master's degree or PhD in Greece

Recognition of academic diplomas

🇪🇺 EU Programs

This category provides insights into various EU programs for refugees. It includes resources for relocation, family reunification, and voluntary return.

The Relocation Program

Bringing your family to Greece

Finding a family member

Family Reunification to other European countries

Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration

🚗 Transportation

Discover the process of obtaining a driver's license and gain insights into public transportation with details on tickets. Learn about your rights and instructions if you receive a fine while using the Metro in Athens.

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