Greece: Updated Certificate of Receipt Procedures

Key Points  

• Greece updated its process for issuing certificates of receipt to third-country nationals applying for long-term residence 

Overview  

The government of Greece announced changes to the notification process for electronic filing of documents for third-country nationals applying for long-term residence permits. These measures will include: 

• Proof of submission will be sent to the email registered with the filing application, including all data and documents registered in the initial residence permit application;  
• The applicant will receive an electronic copy of the document within 40 days of submission. The electronic copy will serve as proof of confirmation of a “certificate receipt.”  

What are the Changes?  

The government of Greece updated its process for issuing certificates of receipt to third-country nationals applying for long-term residence. Previously, the certificate of receipt was sent to the applicant at the time of the original application. 

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of Greece’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.