Greece

Greece remains a key entry point to the EU via the Aegean islands. The Ministry of Migration and Asylum oversees reception and asylum procedures, while the Asylum Service processes claims. NGOs are heavily involved in providing legal aid, medical care, and shelter.

Emergency

112

Police, ambulance, and coast guard emergency response.

UNHCR Help

UNHCR Greece

+30 210 672 8970

Main Agency

Ministry of Migration and Asylum

+30 213 212 8000

Government Agencies

2

Ministry of Migration and Asylum

Government

Thoukididou 18–20, 115 27 Athens

+30 213 212 8000

National asylum policy, reception centres, and deportations.

Greek Asylum Service

Government

Chiou 4–6, 113 62 Athens

+30 213 212 9000

Mon–Fri 07:30–14:30

Registration and first-instance examination of asylum claims.

NGOs & Legal Aid

3

UNHCR Greece

NGO

Leof. Mesogeion 348, 155 62 Cholargos

+30 210 672 8970

Legal aid, site monitoring, and cash assistance programmes.

Greek Council for Refugees (GCR)

NGO

+30 210 380 0990

Legal representation, social support, and advocacy in Athens and Lesvos.

Medecins Sans Frontieres – Greece

NGO

+30 210 520 0500

Medical and mental health care in camps and urban clinics.

Emergency Hotlines

1

112 – EU Emergency Number

Hotline

24/7

Police, ambulance, and coast guard emergency response.

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