Circular with which a clear direction for the application of Article 27 of Law 5226/25which provides for a sentence of at least two years for those who remain illegally in the country. Thanos Plevrisaccording to sources of Ministry of Immigration and Asylum.
In the circular, the ministry makes it clear that from now on, the term ‘is abolished in all documents’irregular migrationยป, Who is replaced by the legally accurate term ‘illegal immigration” This change is deemed necessary to reflect the new legislative frameworkwhich reinforces the distinction between legal and illegal stay in the country.
At the same time, it is instructed to immediately inform all guests in structures That in the event of a disposal of their asylum application, they will be held under an administrative reservation of up to 24 months, and they will also face prison sentence from two to five years. The only way out so as not to serve the sentence is the voluntary return to their country of origin.
The same sources emphasize that the goal of circular is to clearly capture the grid of measures provided by the new legislation, as well as to ensure direct cooperation with the Greek police. For this reason, it is stipulated that after any asylum application, the administrators of the hospitality structures must immediately inform the competent authorities.