Do I have access to medical care before receiving the temporary protection status?
Yes. In Greece, access to public health services is available to all and free of charge.
As per the ministry:
‘With the presentation of your passport or the relevant service note from the Greek Police that you received upon your arrival in Greece, you have access to medical and nursing care in all public hospitals, nursing homes, municipal clinics, primary health care facilities, and Rehabilitation and Social Care Units for prescribing medicine, therapeutic operations and diagnostic examinations (circular of the Ministry of Health, Α.Π. Γ2δ / Γ.Π.οικ.17033, ΑΔΑ: 6ΥΟ0465ΦΥΟ-7ΕΕ). For your convenience and the best quality service provided by the medical staff, please make sure, if you have the opportunity, to be accompanied by someone who speaks Greek or English.
How do I start and/or complete the COVID vaccination?
You first have to receive your temporary protection card. The card will be given to you by the Asylum Service upon your full registration and it will indicate your Social Security Number (AMKA).
After activating your Social Security Numbers, you can fix an appointment to be vaccinated at the relevant website, which is available in English as well: https://emvolio.gov.gr/enAccommodation
Alternatively, you can fix an appointment through any pharmacy or through a Citizens’ Service Centre. When you have your appointment, you should hold an identification document. You should also know your Social Security number, as well as your vaccination number.