Global Forum on Migration and Development
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Date Shared: 
Thursday, January 2, 2014 - 10:00
Title: 

New Immigration Code (Greece)

Countries and areas: 
Greece
Partner(s): 
National Government of Greece
Thematic Area: 
Rights of migrants, Strategies for addressing irregular migration and enabling regular migration, Strategies for minimizing costs/maximizing human development
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.

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"

 

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...


Source (retrieved on 04/12/2026 - 23:30): https://www.gfmd.org/pfp/ppd/149