Greece to issue 30000 residence and work permits under new law

Highlights: Greece to issue 30,000 Residence and work permits under new law  

 

• Greece’s parliament has approved a new legislature that secures residence and work permits for undocumented migrants. 
• The law will be linked between the right of residence and verified employment status. 
• These measures are expected to affect 30,000 individuals, mostly agriculture workers. 
• The legislature is beneficial for migrants from Albania, Georgia, and the Philippines.    

 

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Details of New Legislature:

 

Greece's parliament has recently issued a new legislature that secures residency and work permits for undocumented migrants, addressing the country's urgent need for unskilled labor.

 

The legislature is linking the right of residence and verified employment status. Besides 30,000 migrants and mainly agricultural workers, it will benefit many migrants from Albania, Georgia, and the Philippines. It grants a three-year residency exclusively tied to an existing job. 

 

This move aims to enhance rights, encourage tax compliance, and protect workers from exploitation by establishing legal status. This legislation creates a positive impact on working conditions. The new legislature also collects praise from the United Nations migration and refugee agencies. It applies to migrants residing in Greece without a permit for at least three years until the end of November. It excluded those who entered earlier.

 

Immigrants Counts In Greece:

 

The Greek Migration Ministry reported a 33 percent decrease in the flow of undocumented migrants in November compared to October. According to the data, immigrants arrived in Greece:

 

• 4,584 in November
• Down from 6,863 in October
• Marking a 40 percent drop from September

 

After four years this year, 45,000 people arrived in Greece, the highest number. To have a far count this year:

 

• 17, 45,995 migrants have arrived in Greece
• 39,000 arrived by sea
• Six thousand crossed the land border with Turkey and arrived in Greece.  

 

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