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Applying for asylum in Greece is a process that consists of a series of steps.
As an asylum seeker, you have rights and obligations that are defined below:
- You can legally live in Greece until the Asylum Service has made a final decision on your asylum case. This means you cannot be returned to another country against your will while you wait for the decision.
- You have the right to receive information about your asylum application, rights, and duties in a language you understand.
- Children can go to school.
- While in possession of your asylum seeker card, you can move freely within Greece, but you are NOT allowed to go to another country.
- The Greek State will provide you with a place to live in a state reception facility (site). You will not have to pay any rent there. You cannot choose which site the State offers you. You do not have to live there if you do not want to.
- You can get access to primary health care, but for some advanced services, you may have to pay a minimal fee.
- You have the right to work in Greece 60 days after full registration of your asylum application. If you work, you will have to pay national taxes.
- You must respect and follow the law of the country.
- You must cooperate with the authorities who are examining your application.
- You must inform the Asylum Service every time your home, email address, or phone number changes.