## Appendix A
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#### 3.2.2 Summaries  
**Summary 1** Access to the international protection procedure in Greece is free of charge. The initial application can be submitted at Reception and Identification Centers or through an online platform. The identification process is mandatory, except for a few exceptions. The application includes personal identification details, reasons for seeking international protection, and the preferred language of communication. An interpreter assists with communication. The registration must be truthful, as false information or claims can negatively affect the decision on the application. The processing time for the application ranges from 20 days to 6 months. **Summary 2** This text explains the process of applying for international protection in Greece, which is free and open to all third-country nationals or stateless persons. The initial application for international protection must be submitted at the Reception and Identification Centers on the islands of Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Kos, and Leros, as well as at the Evros facility. If you are already on the mainland, you can submit the initial application at the Reception and Identification Centers in Malakasa and Diavata. The application for international protection must be submitted in person. If you have not yet registered, you can book an appointment on the following online platform to register at the Reception and Identification Centers in Malakasa or Diavata. If you enter the country without legal documents or remain in Greece without legal documents, you will be taken to a Reception and Identification Center. **Summary 3** The article describes the process of applying for international protection in Greece. It explains that third-country nationals or stateless persons who wish to seek protection in Greece can submit an application for international protection directly at the border, at airports, at the port of entry, or at the offices of the Asylum Service. The application is submitted free of charge and without the need for legal representation. The article also states that applicants who submit their application at the border or airport will be transferred to a Reception and Identification Center, where they will be registered and their application will be examined. If applicants do not have valid travel documents or have entered the country irregularly, they will be taken to a Reception and Identification Center for further examination. The article highlights the importance of providing truthful information and accurate details in the application, as providing false information or concealing facts may negatively affect the outcome of the application. **Summary 4** Access to international protection procedures is free and unrestricted, available to any third-country national or stateless person. Applications can be submitted at various Reception and Identification Centers on certain islands, within the country, or through an online platform. Application review can take 20 days to 6 months, depending on the case. Applicants must provide complete general information, including identity details, email address, biometric data, etc., as well as reasons for seeking protection. Interpreters are available to assist with communication during the process. False information or claims can negatively impact the application. **Summary 5** Access to international protection procedures is free for all third-country nationals or stateless persons. Initial applications are submitted at Reception and Identification Centers (RICs) on islands or in Evros. In mainland Greece, applications can be submitted at Malakasa and Diavata RICs after booking an online appointment. Those entering or staying illegally are transferred to RICs for reception and identification procedures, where they stay up to 25 days. Some applications are examined with priority. The process can take 20 days to 6 months. During registration, complete identity details, biometric data, and reasons for asylum are recorded with interpreter assistance.