In everyday life, residents of Greece often encounter problems in their interactions with commercial organizations or public authorities. For the out-of-court resolution of such disputes, Greek legislation provides for two particularly important independent institutions: the Consumer Protection Service and the Citizens’ Rights Protection Service.

Under Law No. 5275/2026, Greece has introduced a major reform of its immigration legislation, which also addresses the status of third-country nationals who have lost their legal right to stay in the country.One of the most important changes is the introduction of a new residence permit category known as the “Second Chance” permit. This permit is designed for third-country nationals who previously lived legally in Greece for at least five years but later lost their residence