Announcement on repatriation of Greek citizens and extension of residence in the US for ESTA holders

The Consulate General of Greece in Boston is encouraging Greeks wishing to return to Greece to do so as soon as possible through existing commercial flights. Difficulties in moving from the US to Europe are increasing rapidly and constantly.

If you are unable to provide proof of your Greek citizenship, please email to issue a certificate in English.

Please report your Greek  name/surname/father’s name/ mother’s name/ year of birth and send an electronic copy of the page with your US passport information.

Greek citizens residing in the United States under the Visa Waiver Scheme (ESTA), who are currently prevented by the current situation (Pandemic - flight cancellations) from leaving the United States within the time limit set upon entry, may submit a personal application to the US authorities - the status is called "satisfactory departure".

Caution:

- This extension may not exceed a period of 30 days. If the final departure trip is made during this additional period of stay, the alien is deemed to have successfully completed his visit to the USA without exceeding the appointed time.

- The application regarding the extension of stay (i539) must be submitted before the expiration date of the permitted stay in the United States. Otherwise, it will be considered that the visitor has exceeded his ESTA status.

Interested parties can check their residence status at the USA at the link below:

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home

Applications regarding an extension of stay in the US can be made through the attached website:

https://www.uscis.gov/i539online

For more information, you can contact the CBP Deferred Inspection Offices in your area:

https://www.cbp.gov/contact/ports/deferred-inspection-sites  



As of March 20, those entering Greece are submitted to MANDATORY and not a voluntary home restriction for 14 days, subject to a fine of 5,000 euros.