New Immigration Code (Greece)

Date Shared:

Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 10:00

Countries and areas:

Greece

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Targets on vulnerability and protection

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration

Objective 15: Provide access to basic services for migrants

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Sweden 2013-2014

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Pathways for Regular Migration, Migration and Education, Children and Youth, Empowerment and Rights of Migrants

Summary:

According to the new Immigration Code, third-country nationals legally residing in Greece are entitled to free movement and establishment all over the country. They enjoy the same rights as nationals concerning social security and social protection. Migrant minors are subject to obligatory school attendance as nationals and they enjoy free access to all activities within the educational communities at all levels of education. Migrant children who have graduated from secondary education in Greece they have access to Universities and Technical Schools under the same conditions and prerequisites as nationals.

Link:

For more information:

Greek Ministry of Interior: https://www.ypes.gr/en/

Online article on the presentation of the new code: http://www.amna.gr/english/articleview.php?id=4013

Complete document: http://www.ypes.gr/UserFiles/24e0c302-6021-4a6b-b7e4-8259e281e5f3/codification_30052013.doc

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2013-2014 - Thematic Meeting 3 "Migration as an Enabler for Inclusive Social Development – Enhancing migrant empowerment and voluntary social and economic assets transfers"