From Monday 10/01/2022 until Friday 11/03/2022 (23:59:59), those who wish to take the exam for the acquisition of Greek citizenship can apply on the platform of the Ministry of Interior. The application concerns exclusively the examination which will take place on Sunday, May 8, 2022. We remind you that the PEGP replaces the oral interview procedure that was in force until 31/03/2021. In other words, […]
According to a Ministerial Decision, published in the Government Gazette on 27/12/2021, the residence permits and the certificates of submission (blue certificates) that have been extended and expired until 31/12/2021, get a new extension until March 31, 2022. This provision applies to permits and blue certificates with expiration date from 01/01/2020 until 31/12/2021. Note: * The residence permits expiring from 01/01/2022 onwards have not been […]
Are you a female interested in learning how to turn your creative idea into a creative business? The Creation workshop is for you! The CREATION project invites women and men, interested in culture and creativity to join this one-day workshop that is aimed at showcasing basic steps to transform artistic ideas into cultural projects. Participants who come from marginalised backgrounds (migrants, refugees and asylum seekers) […]
According to the announcement of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, tomorrow, on Tuesday 16 November 2021, the process of renewal of all expired residence permits is expected to begin. This procedure will only be done online through the platform, which will be available on the website of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. Attention: 1) All supporting documents must be in the form of […]
The new naturalization process started in April 2021, after the changes made by Law 4735/2020. All those who are going to apply for naturalization or have already applied but have not been examined by the Naturalization Committee until 31/03/2021, must first successfully pass the examination process to obtain the Certificate of Adequacy of Naturalization (greek abbreviation: PEGP). Then, the Directorate of Citizenship, to which applicants […]
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The exams for the Certificate of Adequacy for Naturalization (PEGP) are held twice a year, every May and November. The next exams will take place on Sunday, November 7, 2021. These will be attended by the candidates who have declared their participation in the electronic platform of the General Secretariat of Citizenship until September 5, 2021. For those who are interested in taking the PEGP […]
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In October 2020, the new Regional Directorate of Citizenship of Attica was established, which is now responsible for cases of acquisition of Greek citizenship, due to birth and attending school in Greece or attending school in Greece according to articles 1A and 1B of the Greek Citizenship Code. Until recently, it was not fully operational, so applications were sent to the former competent Citizenship Directorates. […]
Following the function of the online platform on 19/07/2021 for the submission of applications to participate in the November 2021 exams for the acquisition of the Certificate of Knowledge Adequacy for Naturalization (greek abbreviation: PEGP), the General Secretariat of Citizenship updated the questions of the Item Bank and the answers. The questions selected for the previous exams in May have been replaced with new questions. […]
Those who have a degree from Greek Universities (Greek abbreviation AEI) or have attended certain years of the Greek school are exempt from the exams for the acquisition of the Certificate of Knowledge Adequacy for Naturalization (Greek abbreviation PEGP). The last changes to the conditions of the years of study were made by Article 52 of Law 4795/2021, which is in force from the date […]
The Ministry of Interior has put into operation since 19/07/2021 the application platform for the participation in the exams for the acquisition of Greek citizenship through the naturalization process and the platform will remain open until 05/09/2021. This application concerns only the November 2021 exams. Those who pass the exams (with a 70% correct answer rate) will receive the Certificate of Knowledge Adequacy for Naturalization […]
The report entitled “The Item Bank and the new naturalization system: a critical assessment” is published as part of the project “Citizenship in practice”, implemented under the Active citizens fund program, by Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity in partnership with the Hellenic League for Human Rights. Specifically, it is part of the action “monitoring and highlighting issues in the procedure for granting citizenship” […]
The new project of Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality & Diversity entitled “Citizenship in practice”, implemented under the Active citizens fund program, in partnership with the Hellenic League for Human Rights started in April 2021 and will be completed in March 2023. The aim of the project is to improve the existing administrative practice related to the acquisition of citizenship. Specifically, it will identify the […]
We would like to inform you that changes have been detected in the answers included in the Database Questions for the acquisition of the Certificate of Knowledge Adequacy for Naturalization (P.E.G.P.) and the updated answers have been published on the website of the General Secretariat of Citizenship. Currently, changes are detected only in the Greek language topic (comprehension and production of written word). There is […]
The publication of the Ministry of Interior on the Government Gazette, published on 15/04/2021, sets out all the details of the examination procedure for the Certificate of Knowledge Adequacy for Naturalization (P.E.G.P.) which replaces the oral interview procedure that has been in force until now. For those who have decided to take the exams this year, they should be aware of the following in relation […]
The answers in the topics that the interested candidates will be examined in order to obtain the Certificate of Knowledge Adequacy for Naturalization (P.E.G.P.) have been uploaded on the website of the General Secretariat of Citizenship, as we have already informed in a previous article. Due to the questions raised about where exactly the files containing the answers are and many people who are interested […]
Following our announcement on 15/04/2021 about the online platform for the submission of an application for a residence permit for exceptional reasons in accordance with n. 4251/2014 (A’80) being operational, we publish the steps you must take to submit the application. The process takes 30 minutes (half an hour), after that the system will ask you to refresh the page. Applications may be submitted by: […]
In the context of the wider action of informing employees and employers of the organization but also following the information on labor issues during the COVID-19 period, we publish 4 texts of substantive issues, of general interest. Work provision by minors Accident at work Moral and sexual harassement in the workplace Termination of employment contract *The texts in Greek were written by Ms. Maria Koufopoulou, […]
Yesterday 15/04/2021, the Ministry of MigrationMigration and Asylum launched the online platform to apply for a residence permit for exceptional reasons in accordance with Law 4251/2014 (A’80). At the end of the page there is the category Granting a residence permit for Exceptional Reasons. When you click on it the following image appears: The three categories of people who can apply are displayed in blue […]
The General Secretariat of Citizenship published on 13/04/2021 the answers to the database questions in which the interested parties will be examined for the acquisition of the Certificate of Knowledge Adequacy for Naturalization (Π.Ε.Γ.Π). Entering the database page select any topic you wish and the answers are at the beginning of each topic. The answers are in pdf file format which you can download for […]
Since 20/03/2021, the Ministry of the Interior has put into operation the application platform for participation in the exams to obtain the Greek citizenship through the naturalization process. Those who will pass those tests (with a 70% correct answer rate) will receive the Certificate of Knowledge Adequacy for Naturalization (ΠΕΓΠ). According to the new law (Law 4735/2020). The Certificate of Knowledge Adequacy for Naturalization (ΠΕΓΠ) replaces […]
A new extension until the 31st of December 2021 is provided by Ministerial Decision to those residence permits and blue certificates that have expired or are about to expire: From 01.01.2020 to 31.07.2020, the validity of which was extended until 31.03.2021 From 01.08.2020 to 31.03.2021, the validity of which has been extended for 8 months from their original expiry date From 01.04.2021 to 30.12.2021 If […]
The General Secretariat for Citizenship on 18/03/2021 published a circular with new clarifications on how Directorates of Citizenship will accept expired residence permits and blue certificates that have been extended due to measures for the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the following apply: To file a new citizenship/naturalization application Those who have not been able to renew their resident permits or their blue certificates, which have been […]
One of the main consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is changes in the workplace. In the ever-changing landscape, there is a need to inform employees and employers about the rights and obligations that arise. As part of our information activities, we publish a series of texts on the main occupational issues related to the pandemic. Special purpose leave Absence of employee from work due to […]
The Immigration Services issued an announcement on the process of granting new appointments for the submission of the residence permits for exceptional reasons. Specifically, those who are interested to submit an application for this specific category of residence permit, you must send the requests for an appointment to the email of the service of your place of residence. In this email you must attach the […]
According to a document of the General Secretariat of Immigration Policy of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, the Immigration Services are called to immediately give the possibility of issuing new appointments for the submission of the residence permit for exceptional reasons. Within the next few days the Immigration Services will post on their websites the electronic contact addresses (email) to which appointment requests will […]
Following the extension of validity which was given on 23.12.2020 to residence permits, residence permit application certificates (blue certificates) and international protection applicant cards (tri-fold cards), the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum now allows the electronic issuance of a document, which will certify the extension of residence permits and blue certificates. You can use the extension certificate to facilitate your transactions with public services, banks […]
With article 156 of Law 4764/2020 which was published in the Government Gazette on 23.12.2020, a new extension is given to residence permits, residence permit application certificates (blue certificates) and international protection applicant cards (tri-fold cards). This new extension follows the decisions of the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum taken as part of the preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). Specifically: The […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا 1. Free covid-19 tests Below is a list of points where free Covid-19 tests are taking place: Attention: In order to have a free test at any of the following points you must have covid-19 related symptoms (e.g. runny nose, dry cough, fever and breathing difficulty) or to have come into contact with a confirmed case (where the possibility of […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا In the context of the emergency support measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the manpower employment organization (ΟΑΕΔ) is proceeding with a new allowance of 400 euros for the long-term unemployed. The allowance will be granted once, in one single payment (lump-sum). A) Who is entitled to the emergency one-time allowance of 400 €? Those who are registered in the unemployment […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا Due to the economic consequences of the emergency measures against the COVID-19 pandemic, the state has taken special supportive measures for businesses and employees, such as the reduction of rents for September, October and November 2020 and the emergency allowance for suspended employees in November. Below you will find detailed information: Rent reduction: 1. Optional reduction of 30% – September […]
According to a circular issued by the Ministry of Interior, during the period of the new restrictive measures, all public services in the country will serve exclusively urgent cases and only by appointment. Regarding the operation of the citizenship directorates of Attica, upon Generation 2.0 RED’s communication, we inform you that the citizenship and naturalization procedures in the citizenship services proceed as follows: The submission […]
During the new restrictive measures against the spread of the coronavirus (covid-19) that came into force on Saturday, November 7, 2020, the Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations as well as the Directorate of Immigration Policy of the Ministry of Μigration and Asylum, will be adjusting their operation according to instructions of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum (circular 2158/06.11.2020). During this period they will […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید *This text will be updated each time the measures are modified From Saturday 07/11/2020 at 6 am, the whole country will enter a second lockdown to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The following measures are valid until 03 May, 2021 at 6:00 am: The country is divided into “red” (high risk) and […]
On October 23, 2020, a Circular of the Ministry of Interior was published, regarding the naturalization and second generation citizenship procedures for those whose residence permits or blue certificates have been extended due to COVID-19. The possibility of submitting and issuing a decision for the above categories was frozen, creating a big issue in the last 4 months, which is corrected with this Circular. As […]
As of today Wednesday 21/10/2020, those with residence permits which expired exclusively in the period from 1/12/2019 to 30/6/2020 can now schedule an appointment to renew their residence permit through the electronic application for third country nationals (e-appointment) of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. According to the announcement of the Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations of Attica, the possibility of scheduling the appointment […]
In the last four months, given the background of the precautionary measures against the spread of the coronavirus (covid-19), residence permits and international protection applicant cards were extended,with relevant decisions of the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum. Specifically, all residence permits and blue certificates that expired or were about to expire until June 30, 2020 were extended until 31 December 2020 and all residence permits […]
From 11 March 2020 to 24 April 2020, a series of preventive measures were taken against the spread of the coronavirus (covid-19) which affected the operation of the Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations. However, the lack of the organization of a central operational plan for all of the services has resulted in scattered and different announcements from each service. For this reason we urge […]
In accordance with a new decision by the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum, all residence permits and residence permit application certificates (blue certificate) expiring from July 20, 2020 until December 31, 2020 will now be valid for an additional 8 months from their expiration date. This decision comes in line with a series of decisions taken as a precautionary measure against the spread of the […]
The Ministry of Migration and Asylum has launched an electronic platform (e-appointment) since June 19, 2020, where third-country nationals can book an appointment to get or renew their residence permit from the Immigration Service. However, due to the difficulties that have arisen with the booking of appointments because of the availability of the application only in Greek, we inform you about the exact steps you […]
The Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs announced the prerequisites for the admission to higher education of third country nationals. The electronic submission report was launched on Tuesday the 14th of July and it will be open until Monday the 20th of July. All required documents can be found here. The basic criterion for the admission to Greek universities, is the overall mark of the […]
As part of their reopening to the public after their closure as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus (covid-19), the Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations of Attica have begun accepting applications for the renewal of residence permits with expiration date from 1/7/2020 until 19/7/2020. Below you will find information on how to book an appointment for renewal at the Immigration services […]
According to a recent decision of the Minister of Interior, Mr. Takis Theodorikakos, the public services are in full operation from Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Since the General Secretariat of Citizenship has not issued a relevant announcement regarding the operation of the Citizenship Services, we inform you about their operation upon our communication with the heads of the services, which is as follows: The Citizenship […]
The Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations are gradually re-opening their doors to the public following their closure to the public from 12/3/2020 to 15/5/2020, as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Ministry of Immigration and Asylum had announced that from 18/05/2020 the services would begin public reception with the process of residence permit collections, and that from 25/05/2020 with […]
As long as services remain closed to the public as part of the preventive measures against the spread of coronavirus (Covid-19), we would like to inform you that the citizenship/naturalization procedures are as follows: Citizenship declaration process at the Municipality of Athens Upon our communication with the Population Register of the Municipality of Athens we inform you that, in the context of the preventive measures […]
In accordance with a new decision by the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum, residence permits and residence permit application certificates (blue certificate) will be extended until 31 December 2020 due to the closure to the public of the Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations, as well as the Department of Migration Policy of the Ministry from 12/3/2020 until 15/5/2020. This means that: Any residence permits, […]
By decision of the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum and the Ministry of Finance, residence permits which are ready for collection will now be sent by courier from the relevant Immigration Service of the Decentralized Administrations or the Department of Migration Policy, to third-country nationals or their legal representatives. This procedure has been put in place due to the from 12/3/2020 until 15/5/2020 closure to […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید In the wake of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs announced an emergency financial aid of 800€ to cover 45 days, with the intention of offering support to businesses, employees and laid-off staff. Employers and employees are entitled to this emergency economic assistance under […]
By decision of the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum, residence permits and residence permit application certificates (blue certificate) will be extended for 5 months due to the suspension of public reception from 12/3/2020 until 10/4/2020 at the Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations, as well as the Department of Migration Policy of the Ministry. This means that: Any residence permits, residence cards and permanent residence […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید বাংলা Information and provision for hygiene products The volunteer team STEPS: Every Tuesday and Thursday, informs those living on the streets of Athens about the coronavirus, distributes flyers and self-protection instructions, and tries to provide as many soaps and antiseptics as possible. Social Pharmacy of KYADA: However, there is a shortage of antiseptics as […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید বাংলা In the context of the emergency measures to address the consequences of spreading risk of coronavirus COVID-19, an Act of Legislative Content was issued on 20 March 2020, which provides as follows: Those who work in companies that have stopped operating temporarily due to the implementation of emergency measures to prevent the spread […]
Français للغه العربيه اضغط هنا برای فارسی اینجا را کلیک کنید বাংলা From Monday 23/03/2020 at 6 am, a restriction on the movement of residents was imposed throughout Greece, in accordance with the State’s plan to combat the spread of the coronavirus. These measures, which were initially valid until April 6 and were extended until April 27, now they are extended again until May 4. […]
To track your citizenship application, follow the steps below: Visit www.ypes.gr and click on the ‘Citizenship File Tracker’ icon Fill out the form below and click on the Search field. Service: e.g. DI Southern Attica, Piraeus and Islands File Number: (Fill in your file number) Last Name: (In capital Greek characters) Name: (In capital Greek characters) Type the characters in Greek for confirmation: (Type the […]
The store operation is amended from 18/03/2020 until further notice, as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In the following infographics you will find relevant information about which stores are open and which are closed, available in Greek, English, Arabic, Farsi and Kurdish.
Upon our communication with the Citizenship Services we inform you that they will be closed to the public from today, Monday 16/03/2020, until further notice as a precautionary measure against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Interested applicants are requested to send their naturalization and citizenship applications by registered mail or courier and be inquired on the application status electronically. During this period all scheduled […]
***UPDATE: By joint decision of the Ministries of Immigration and Asylum, Health and Interior, the Department of Migration Policy as well as all Immigration Services of the Decentralized Administrations will now remain closed to the public until Friday 15 May 2020. **For information on the 5 month extension of all residence permits and blue certificates please click here. By order of the Ministry of Immigration […]
Upon our communication with the Citizenship Services we inform you about the hours and days of operation The Civil Status Directorate of Athens (Ypatias 6) To inquire on the application status Citizenship Department: every Wednesday from 10:00 to 14:00 Naturalization Department: every Tuesday from 09: 00 to 14:00 To submit new applications Citizenship Department: every Wednesday from 10:00 to 14:00 Naturalization Department: every Tuesday and Thursday […]
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