Greek Diaspora ID Card

Date Shared:

Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 09:30

Countries and areas:

Greece

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Targets that could benefit from the potential of migration and migrants

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 4: Ensure that all migrants have proof of legal identity and adequate documentation

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Belgium 2007

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement

Summary:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece, through its General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad has established a special ID card for its Diaspora, including the right to reside in Greece together with special benefits and facilitating repatriation to Greece. It also includes favourable housing loans, and special training and language courses.

Link:

For more information:

http://www.mfa.gr/en/kep-and-services-for-greeks-abroad.html

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2007 - Roundtable 1.2 "Temporary labor migration as a contribution to development: sharing responsibility."