R.2 — Subsidiary-protection residence permit

The Greek authorities grant two forms of international protection: refugee status and subsidiary protection status.

(ii) άδεια διαμονής δικαιούχου επικουρικής προστασίας (άδεια διαμονής τύπου «Ρ.2»),

Subsidiary protection status is granted to any person who does not meet the above criteria for refugee status, but there are substantial grounds to believe that he or she runs a serious risk of suffering serious harm in his or her country of origin or former habitual residence, in particular because he or she would be in danger of facing the death penalty or execution, or of being subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment, or because his or her life or physical integrity would be threatened as a result of an international or internal armed conflict.

Every third country citizen or stateless person who is at the official country entry points or within the Greek territory has the right to apply for international protection (asylum). Access to the asylum procedure is open and free of charge.

You may lodge your initial application before the competent authorities, which are the Reception and Identification Centres on the islands of Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Leros and Kos, as well as in Evros (Fylakio) for those entering from these points. If you do not lodge your application at the above points, you can alternatively apply at the Reception and Identification Centres in Malakasa and Diavata  exclusively by e-appointment.

After the interview, the Asylum Service will decide whether to grant you refugee or subsidiary protection status or reject your application.

You may work sixty (60) days after the date of issue of the card.

If you are granted refugee status or subsidiary protection status, you can obtain a residence permit and a travel document issued by the Hellenic Republic.

If you are a beneficiary of subsidiary protection, your residence permit is valid for one (1) year and may be renewed every two (2) years.

If your application is rejected, or if you are granted subsidiary protection status and you consider that you are entitled to refugee status, you have the right to appeal before the Appeals Authority (second instance).

You may request to contact the UNHCR or an Organisation providing legal, medical, and psychological assistance.