Definition of safe third countries and creation of a national catalog
With entry into force of this Decision, JMD no. 734214/06.12.2022 (B' 6250) is repealed.
Joint Ministerial Decision no. 734214 (Gazette B' 6250/12-12-2022)
The no. 42799/03.06.2021 Joint Decision of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Immigration and Asylum (B' 2425), as amended by the no. 458568/15.12.2021 (B' 5949) similar Joint Decision (B' 2425), after a review of the relevant data, remains valid.
Joint Ministry Decision no 458568 (Gazette B' 5949/16-12-2021)
The creation of a national catalog of safe third countries is decided, according to article 86 of Law 4636/2019, for the following countries:
Α. Turkey as a safe country, for the following applicants for international protection:
a. Applicants with Syria as a country of origin
b. Applicants with Afghanistan as a country of origin
c. Applicants with Pakistan as a country of origin
d. Applicants of Bangladesh as a country of origin
e. Applicants with Somalia as a country of origin
Β. Albania as a safe country for applicants for international protection that have entered Greek territory from its borders with Albania without the lawful requirements.
C. North Macedonia as a safe country for applicants for international protection that have entered Greek territory from its borders with North Macedonia without the lawful requirements.
Joint Ministry Decision no 42799 (Gazette Β' 2425/07-06-2021)
The creation of a national catalog of safe third countries is decided, with the inclusion of Turkey as a safe third country, according to article 86 of Law 4636/2019, for the following categories of applicants for international protection:
a. Applicants with Syria as a country of origin
b. Applicants with Afghanistan as a country of origin
c. Applicants with Pakistan as a country of origin
d. Applicants of Bangladesh as a country of origin
e. Applicants with Somalia as a country of origin
