Ministers of Migration & Asylum, Thanos Plevris, and Health, Adonis Georgiadis, signed the Ministerial Decision on the implementation of a new framework to determine their age migrantthird -country nationals or anthrops, in cases where there is a doubt about whether they are minors or not. The aim of the arrangement is to ensure correctly recording and enhance transparency in the reception and examination procedures asylum.
According to Thanos Plesis and Adonis Georgiadis, if the authority or the body is not sure of whether or not anyone is a minor or not, at any stage of the reception and entry procedures they will send him for medical examinations to determine his real age.
The finding is carried out by a combination of three methods: a) Medical Assessment of Physical Development b) Psychosocial evaluation by a specialist scientist c) Radiography of left wrist/hand for bone age determination.
In the event of a difference between the results The evaluation of x -ray will prevail.
The procedure is done only by written consent of the applicant or his legal representative. OR refusal to participate is a presumption of adulthood, However, it does not prevent the examination of the application for international protection.
The new framework ensures the effectiveness of the reception and identification processes, while ensuring compliance with legality.
The Minister of Immigration and Asylum Thanos Plevris He emphasized: “From the first moment I took over the minister I announced the need for reliable control over the minority of those third -country citizens who declare it. With Deputy Minister Sevi Voloudakis we worked in this direction and with Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis, we signed the JMD, which now ensures in the most scientific way the accuracy of those who declare minors. Now anyone who declares a false minor will have consequences and anyone who denies control will be presumed an adult and lead to the adult structures. “
With@AdonisGeorgiadiWe are issuing the JMD today where the minority will be checked by medical examinations. Refusing examinations implies presumption that asylum applicant is adult to eliminate the privileges of minority https://t.co/EycJPyhxbe
– Thanos Plevris (@thanosplevris) August 22, 2025
With@thanosplevrisWe closed the door by which many illegal immigrants deceived the Greek state by falsely declaring minors to avoid the consequences of the law! Greece is a dominant state and illegal immigration will stop https://t.co/7dKPikdHRP
– Adonis Georgiadis (@adonisGiadi) August 22, 2025
For his part, the Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis He said: “The Ministry of Health is actively supporting the enhancement of transparency and efficiency in the reception and examination process of asylum requests. By signing the Joint Ministerial Decision, we aim to accurately record the age of the applicants, which will help to enhance justice and the most accurate evaluation of each case. The application of this arrangement not only enhances transparency, but also ensures optimal management of applications, while promoting compliance with legality. Our goal is to create a fairer and more effective reception system. “