Update of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code)
Date: 2025-03-05
Institutions: Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, European Commission
Subjects: Greece, Schengen Agreement, border control, external border of the EU, foreign national, identity document, residence permit








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Official Journal of the European Union


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C/2025/1504


5.3.2025






Update of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (1)

(C/2025/1504)

The publication of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (2) is based on information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in conformity with Article 39 of the Schengen Borders Code.
In addition to publication in the Official Journal, a regular update is available on the website of the Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs.

LIST OF RESIDENCE PERMITS ISSUED BY MEMBER STATES

GREECE

Replacement of the list published in

OJ C, C/2023/260, 19.10.2023









1.


Residence permits issued according to the uniform format for third country nationals (Regulation (EC) No 1030/2002, as amended






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Άδεια διαμονής (ομογενών εξ Αλβανίας και των μελών των οικογενειών τους)
(Residence permit: It is granted to Albanian nationals of Greek descent and members of their families (minor children, spouses and minor children from previous marriage, providing that the spouse has the parental responsibility of them, regardless of nationality). It is valid for up to ten (10) years.










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Άδεια διαμονής (ομογενών εκ Τουρκίας και των μελών των οικογενειών τους)
(Residence permit - It is granted to Τurkish nationals of Greek descent and members of their families (minor children, spouses and minor children from previous marriage, providing that the spouse has the parental responsibility of them, regardless of nationality). It is valid for up to ten (10) years).






NB:


Since 06 Νovember 2020, all residence permits for third country nationals, have been in the format of Regulation (EU) 2017/1954. The old format residence permits are in circulation until the expiry date.




















2.


All other documents issued to third-country nationals having equivalent value to a residence permit






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Δελτίο Διαμονής Μέλους Οικογένειας Πολίτη της Ένωσης
(Residence card of a member of the family of an EU citizen - it is issued to third country nationals who are members of the family of a Greek citizen or a citizen of the European Union and to parents of under-age children)
Δελτίο Μόνιμης Διαμονής Μέλους Οικογένειας Πολίτη της Ένωσης
(Permanent residence permit of a member of the family of an EU citizen - issued to third country nationals who are members of the family of a Greek citizen or a citizen of the European Union and to parents of under-age children)










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Άδεια παραμονής αλλοδαπού (βιβλιάριο χρώματος λευκού)
(Alien's residence permit (white booklet) - issued to beneficiaries of international protection-refugees with validity of up to five years)










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Ειδικό Δελτίο Ταυτότητας Ομογενούς (εξ Αλβανίας) (χρώμα ροζ)
(Special identity card for aliens of Greek descent (pink) - issued to Albanian nationals of Greek descent and their family members (minor children, spouses and minor children from previous marriage, providing that the spouse has the parental responsibility of them, regardless of nationality). It is valid indefinitely.










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Ειδικό Δελτίο Ταυτότητας Ομογενούς (εκ Τουρκίας)(χρώμα ροζ)
(Special identity card for aliens of Greek descent (pink) - issued to Turkish nationals of Greek descent and theirfamily members (minor children, spouses and minor children from previous marriage, providing that the spouse hasthe parental responsibility of them, regardless of nationality. It is valid indefinitely.)










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Ειδικό Δελτίο Ταυτότητας Ομογενούς (από χώρες της τ. ΕΣΣΔ και τα τέκνα τους) (χρώμα ροζ)
(Special identity card for aliens of Greek descent (pink) - issued to aliens of Greek descent from the former USSR and their minor children. It is valid indefinitely)










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Ειδικές Ταυτότητες της Διεύθυνσης Εθιμοτυπίας του Υπουργείου Εξωτερικών
(Special identity cards issued by the Directorate for Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)






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Format ‘D’ (diplomatic staff) (red)
This document is issued to the head and members of every diplomatic mission and to members of their families (spouses and children up to the age of eighteen) holding diplomatic passports.










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Format ‘A’ (administrative and technical staff) (orange).
This document is issued to members of the staff of diplomatic missions and to members of their family’s spouses and children up to the age of eighteen) holding service passports.










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Format ‘S’ (service staff) (green)
This document is issued to members of the service staff of diplomatic missions and to members of their families (spouses and children up to the age of eighteen).










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Format ‘CC’ (consular officer) (blue)
This document is issued to members of the consular staff and to members of their families (spouses and children up to the age of eighteen).










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Format ‘CE’ (consular employee) (pale blue/azure)
This document is issued to members of the administrative staff of consular authorities and to members of their families (spouses and children up to the age of eighteen).










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Format ‘CH’ (honorary consular officer) (grey)
This document is issued to honorary consuls.










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Format ‘IO’ (international organisation) (deep mauve)
This document is issued to the staff of international organisations and to members of their families (spouses and children up to the age of eighteen) who enjoy diplomatic status.










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Format ‘IO’ (international organisation) (pale mauve)
This document is issued to members of the administrative staff of international organisations and to members of their families (spouses and children up to the age of eighteen)




















3.


Provisional/ Temporary documents to Withdrawal Agreement beneficiaries






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Βεβαίωση (κατάθεσης δικαιολογητικών)
(Certificate of submission of supporting documents) This certificate is granted to UK nationals and their family members, also UK nationals, who are WA beneficiaries, under Article 4 of No. 4000/1/113-α΄/ 14-10-2020 Joint Ministerial Decision (Greek legislation).
It is granted after their application has been approved and proves that they have submitted the documentation needed for the issuance of the residence permit under article 18 par. 4 WA. It is used for the period the WA beneficiary awaits the printing and issuance of the residence permit and is retained by the competent authority upon service and receipt of the residence permit.)










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Ειδική Βεβαίωση Νόμιμης Διαμονής της υπ’ αριθ. 4000/1/113-α’ Κ.Υ.Α. (ΥΠΟΔΕΙΓΜΑ ΚΑ-158)
(Special Certificate of Legal Residence of No 4000/1/113-α’ Joint Ministerial Decision)
This certificate is granted to UK nationals and their family members, also UK nationals, whose application for the issuance of the residence permit under article 18 par. 4 WA has been rejected and they have made an appeal against this decision. Holders of this certificate prove that they enjoy the citizens' rights of Part Two of the WA, for the period pending a final judgment handed down against any rejection of such application. It is valid for one year. This certificate is retained by the competent authority after the examination and the final judgment on the appeal.)
















4.


Residence document for holders of the right of residence under Article 18(4) of the Withdrawal Agreement






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Άδεια Διαμονής
(Hellenic Residence Permit)
The front of the Residence Permit bears the indications ‘Art. 50 TEU’ and ‘Art. 18 (4) of W.A.’, as well as the indication ‘Permanent Residence’ provided that the holder has acquired the permanent residence right under the Withdrawal Agreement. The reverse of the Residence Permit bears also the indication ‘Family Member’ in cases where the holder is a family member of a UK national who is a Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary. It is noted that the validity of the Residence Permit to be issued to those who have acquired the right of permanent residence in Greece under the Withdrawal Agreement, is ten (10) years, while the validity of the Residence Permit to be issued to those who have not acquired the right of permanent residence right, is five (5) years.
















5.


Temporary Protection Residence Permit to Temporary Protection Beneficiaries:






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Άδεια Παραμονής ‘Προσωρινή Προστασία’/ ‘Temporary Protection’.
(Temporary Residence Permit is issued to of beneficiaries of temporary protection based on the legislative framework concerning the compliance with the Temporary Protection Directive1 and the Council implementing Decision 2022/382 of 4 March 2022 in compliance with art. 32 (namely Council Directive 2001/55/EC, Presidential Decree 80/2006 (G.G. A’ 82), Legal Code of Reception, International Protection and Temporary Protection. Law no 4939/2022 (G.G. A’ 111) and the Ministerial Decisions No. 31035/04.03.2022 and No. 172172/28.03.2022). It is issued to the following categories:






a)


Ukrainian nationals residing in Ukraine before 24 February 2022,










b)


stateless persons or nationals of another third-country, other than Ukraine, who legally resided in Ukraine before 24 February 2022 as beneficiaries of international protection or of equivalent national protection, and










c)


the family members of the persons referred to in the above cases.
Also, according to the decision, the following persons shall be considered to be part of the family, if the family already existed and resided in Ukraine before 24 February 2022:






a)


the spouse of a person who falls under points a) or b) or the person with whom he/she cohabits with, in a free union within the framework of a stable relationship duly proven,










b)


the unmarried minor children of a person falling under points a) or b) or the children of his/her spouse, without distinction, as to whether they were born in or out of wedlock or if they were adopted;










c)


other close relatives who lived together as part of the family unit at the time of the circumstances related to the mass influx and who are completely or mainly dependent on a person referred to in points a) or b) at that time.








On the basis of Μinisterial Decision no. 81645/08.02.2023, concerning the extension of validity of the temporary protection status for displaced persons from Ukraine, the validity of Temporary Protection Residence Permits that expire by 4 March 2023 is automatically prolongated for an additional period of six (6) months, that is, until 4 September 2023. If during the aforementioned period the European Commission does not decide to terminate temporary protection as a residence status, the validity of Temporary Protection Residence Permits will be automatically prolonged for an additional six (6) months, that is, until 4 March 2024.
On the basis of Μinisterial Decision no. 392634/20.08.2023, concerning the extension of validity of the temporary protection status for displaced persons from Ukraine, the validity of Temporary Protection Residence Permits that expire by 4 March 2023 and by 4 September 2023 is automatically prolongated until 4 March 2024.
On the basis of Μinisterial Decision no. 64419/21.02.2024, concerning the extension of validity of the temporary protection status for displaced persons from Ukraine, the validity of Temporary Protection Residence Permits that expire by 4 March 2023, by 4 September 2023, and by 4 March 2024, is automatically prolongated until 4 March 2025.
As of 
                              17.2.2025
                           , and only for travel purposes temporary protection beneficiaries are informed to reissue their permits in the Ministry of Migration and Asylum Offices by presenting a valid travel ticket. In such a case the expiration date on the new permit will be 4.3.2026.










List of previous publications


OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 1.

OJ C 77, 5.4.2007, p. 11.

OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 1.

OJ C 164, 18.7.2007, p. 45


OJ C 192, 18.8.2007, p. 11.

OJ C 271, 14.11.2007, p. 14.

OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 31.

OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 14.

OJ C 207, 14.8.2008, p. 12.

OJ C 331, 31.12.2008, p. 13.

OJ C 3, 8.1.2009, p. 5.

OJ C 64, 19.3.2009, p. 15.

OJ C 198, 22.8.2009, p. 9.

OJ C 239, 6.10.2009, p. 2.

OJ C 298, 8.12.2009, p.15.

OJ C 308, 18.12.2009, p. 20.

OJ C 35, 12.2.2010, p. 5.

OJ C 82, 30.3.2010, p. 26.

OJ C 103, 22.4.2010, p. 8.

OJ C 108, 7.4.2011, p. 7.

OJ C 157, 27.5.2011, p. 5.

OJ C 201, 8.7.2011, p. 1.

OJ C 216, 22.7.2011, p. 26.

OJ C 283, 27.9.2011, p. 7.

OJ C 199, 7.7.2012, p. 5.

OJ C 214, 20.7.2012, p. 7.

OJ C 298, 4.10.2012, p. 4.

OJ C 51, 22.2.2013, p. 6.

OJ C 75, 14.3.2013, p. 8.

OJ C 77, 15.3.2014, p. 4.

OJ C 118, 17.4.2014, p. 9.

OJ C 200, 28.6.2014, p. 59.

OJ C 304, 9.9.2014, p. 3.

OJ C 390, 5.11.2014, p. 12.

OJ C 210, 26.6.2015, p. 5.

OJ C 286, 29.8.2015, p. 3.

OJ C 151, 28.4.2016, p. 4.

OJ C 16, 18.1.2017, p. 5.

OJ C 69, 4.3.2017, p. 6.

OJ C 94, 25.3.2017, p. 3.

OJ C 297, 8.9.2017, p. 3.

OJ C 343, 13.10.2017, p. 12.

OJ C 100, 16.3.2018, p. 25.

OJ C 144, 25.4.2018, p. 8.

OJ C 173, 22.5.2018, p. 6.

OJ C 222, 26.6.2018, p. 12.

OJ C 248, 16.7.2018, p. 4.

OJ C 269, 31.7.2018, p. 27.

OJ C 345, 27.9.2018. p. 5.

OJ C 27, 22.1.2019. p. 8.

OJ C 31, 25.1.2019, p. 5


OJ C 34, 28.1.2019, p. 4.

OJ C 46, 5.2.2019, p. 5.

OJ C 330, 6.10.2020, p. 5.

OJ C 126, 12.4.2021, p. 1.

OJ C 140, 21.4.2021, p. 2.

OJ C 150, 28.4.2021, p. 5.

OJ C 365, 10.9.2021, p. 3.

OJ C 491, 7.12.2021, p. 5.

OJ C 509, 17.12.2021, p. 10.

OJ C 63, 7.2.2022, p. 6.

OJ C 272, 15.7.2022, p. 4


OJ C 304, 9.8.2022, p. 5.

OJ C 393, 13.10.2022, p. 10.

OJ C 72, 28.2.2023, p. 44.

OJ C 274, 3.8.2023, p. 6.

OJ C, C/2023/260, 19.10.2023.

OJ C, C/2023/1408, 5.12.2023.

OJ C, C/2023/1609, 22.12.2023.

OJ C, C/2024/1212, 31.1.2024.

OJ C, C/2024/1950, 6.3.2024.

OJ C, C/2024/4488, 11.7.2024.

OJ C, C/2024/5580, 19.9.2024.

OJ C, C/2024/7513, 19.12.2024.

OJ C, C/2024/7514, 19.12.2024.

OJ C, C/2025/995, 11.2.2025.


(1)  See the list of previous publications at the end of this update.

(2)  
            
OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1.


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