Information Guide for Beneficiaries of International Protection
A guide with the basic information that recognised refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection need in order to use the general (mainstream) rights and services in Greece: first steps after recognition of status, work, housing, education and health care. Available in many languages (English, French, Somali, Lingala, Arabic, Sorani, Farsi, Urdu).
This information has not been checked by us yet — please confirm it at the official source.
Who can get it
Official evidence · migration.gov.gr · Checked: 2026-09-26
Official evidence · migration.gov.gr, Information guide: «This guide is addressed to adults who, upon their request, have been granted international protection status» · Checked: 2026-09-30
Based on official sources. For the latest criteria, contact the relevant authority.
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
Usually the details gov.gr already holds about you are enough.
Step by step
- 1
Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes
You sign in ONLY through the official government page. Never enter your codes anywhere else.
- 2
Open the application service
Go to the official pageAuthority: Υπ. Μετανάστευσης
- 3
Fill in and submit the application
Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
- 4
Track your application
Progress and the final decision appear in your account on the authority / gov.gr.
Indicative guide — the application and final decision are made by the competent authority.
Indicative results — not an official assessment.
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What it is
A guide with the basic information that recognised refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection need in order to use the general (mainstream) rights and services in Greece: first steps after recognition of status, work, housing, education and health care. Available in many languages (English, French, Somali, Lingala, Arabic, Sorani, Farsi, Urdu).
Lifecycle*
ActivePermanent/ongoing benefit
No fixed end date is currently recorded.
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- Υπ. Μετανάστευσης
- Category
- Social Support & Poverty
- Status
- Under review
- Type of benefit
- Information