At least two -year prison sentence for those who remain illegally in the country
About that gives a clear direction for the application of article 27 of Law 5226/25, which Provides a prison sentence of at least two years for those who remain illegally in the countrysigned today by Minister of Immigration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris.
In the circular, according to ministry sources, it becomes clear that from now on The term ‘irregular migration’ is abolished in all documentswho is replaced by the legally accurate term ‘illegal immigration’. The same sources argue that this change is deemed necessary to reflect the new legislative framework that reinforces the distinction between legal and illegal stay in the country.
At the same time, it is instructed to immediately inform all guests in the structures that in the event of their asylum application being rejected. they will be under administrative reservation that will have Duration of up to 24 monthswhile They also face prison sentence from two to five years.
‘The only way out so as not to serve the sentence is The voluntary return In their country of origin, “the sources of the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum emphasize, adding that the aim of the circular is to clearly capture the network of measures provided for by the new legislation, as well as to Immediate cooperation with the Greek Police is ensured. It is therefore stipulated that after any asylum application, the administrators of the hospitality structures must immediately inform the competent authorities.