Why am I detained? According to Greek law, third country nationals can be detained in order to be returned to their country of origin or a third country (eg Turkey), or for the examination of their asylum claim. Inform your friends and/or relatives regarding the detention facility where you are detained, so that they can seek help for you. In any case, the police must provide you with a written detention decision explaining the reasons why you are detained. You have the right to ask the Police to translate/explain key points of the decision in a language you understand. If you suffer from health problems (e.g. serious illness and/or disability, mental health issues, if you are pregnant, if you take medication etc.) you should inform the police and ask to see a doctor. Try to seek assistance from a lawyer as soon as possible. You have the right to consult a lawyer at your own expense anytime during your detention. You have the right to appeal to the Court against your detention. The State does not provide free legal aid to challenge detention. However, some organizations may be able to provide you with free legal services (lawyer free of charge). Contact them to find out if they can help. You can find a list including organizations offering legal services in the following link: https://help.unhcr.org/greece/where-to-seek-help/other-services/ Collect all the documents given to you by the Police as well as any other personal document (e.g. ID) that might be useful.