The Greek Parliament passed the law implementing the new EU Pact on 9 June 2026. The rules have applied since 12 June 2026.
The main changes
- Screening on arrival (identity, health, vulnerability, security): up to 7 days at the border.
- Fingerprints and photo from age 6 in the Eurodac database.
- A border procedure of up to 12 weeks for some people.
- A new EU regulation replaces Dublin III; family links remain important.
On the ground
In July 2026, the Greek Council for Refugees reported long registration delays. If this affects you, contact a legal aid organisation.
All the details, step by step: Applying for asylum in Greece.
