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At a Glance
The situation
According to a presidential decree, the Ministry of Migration has been permanently closed and all immigration processes will now be handled by various departments of the Ministry of Public Order.
Impact
Pending and new immigration processes are likely to be delayed for an unknown duration during the transition to the new department. Foreign nationals with pending immigration applications should contact their immigration provider for case-by-case advice.
It is not yet clear whether there will be changes to current immigration requirements and processes.
Background
Looking ahead
Considering Greece’s high unemployment rate and the country’s bailout programs over the last decade, the hopes are that this administration’s investment-focused platform will find new ways to improve the economy, including by creating more opportunities for foreign investment and foreign workers. In line with these efforts, Fragomen expects that the new administration will take a more active role in creating and clarifying the rules related to immigration routes such as:
Fragomen will monitor further developments and report on relevant changes as they occur.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].