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Αναγγελία Άσκησης Επαγγέλματος Κοινωνικού Λειτουργού
At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE),
Regional units, General Directorate of Social Solidarity
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns announcement of the commencement for practicing the profession of social worker. Addressed to citizens.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL COHESION AND THE FAMILY
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
General Directorate of Social Solidarity
Application
Application Type
Application / Solemn Declaration
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Title
Application – Solemn declaration of the applicant (article 8 of Law 1599/1986) (Request description: Announcement of practicing the profession of social worker)
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Other
Administrative redress / Objection
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
In case no response has been provided before the above deadline, it is considered that the application of the interested party has been implicitly accepted (tacit approval) and the profession can be practiced (art. 3 of Law 3919/2011). The applicant, in the aforementioned case of tacit approval, may request a relevant certificate from the administrative authority responsible for issuing the act, in accordance with paragraph 4 of article 10 of 3230/2004 (Government Gazette 44/A/2004).
NACE
- 88.99 Other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c.
Output & Results
Output
Administrative Act, Decision, Document Production
Other information
Official title
Announcement of the Commencement for Practicing the Profession of Social Worker
Languages supported
Greek, English
Ways of provision
Establishment
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital), Application (handwritten)
N1
ΔΔ
13
2
0
0
10
0
96352
No
93600
93600
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
191615
88.99
7135, 5587
EU-GO
Supporting document
The procedure concerns announcement of the commencement for practicing the profession of social worker. Addressed to citizens.
14.67
14.67
4
0
1
3 months
1
Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.
No
No
2
Educational
The interested party must be a graduate of a State-recognised School of Social Work of Higher Education or of an equivalent corresponding School abroad.
No
No
3
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The interested party must not have been irrevocably convicted of a crime, theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, drug offense, intentional homicide, pedophilia, kidnapping or criminal offenses, for crimes of sexual exploitation of sexual life and for profiteering.
No
No
4
Administrative
The interested party should be a member of the relevant Regional Department of the Association of Social Workers of Greece case 1 of article 110 of L.4488 / 2017 (Government Gazette 137 / Α ’/ 2017).
No
No
1
Especially for the region of Cyclades an additional regional fee of 14,67 € is required, collected by decentralized services at the Peripheral Units of Andros, Thira, Kea-Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Syros, and Tinos, and is payable on the following bank account: Piraeus Bank - IBAN: GR3601727100005710052440659. The competent authority for more information is the Directory of Social Assistance of the Periphery of South Aegean.
14.67 €
Cost Calculation
One-off
Method of Payment
Bank cashier, Digital (web banking)
Type of Cost
Levy
No
1
Copy of degree from the Department of Social Administration of the Democritus University of Thrace in the field of Social Work
or
Degree from a Technological Educational Institution
or
decision of professional equivalence issued by the Ministry of Education and Religions
or
a copy of a degree from abroad with an official translation as well as an act of equivalence and correspondence issued by the competent Recognition Services (Institute of Technology and Research or DOATAP )
Proof of Study
Copy of degree from the Department of Social Administration of the Democritus University of Thrace in the field of Social Work
or
Degree from a Technological Educational Institution
or
decision of professional equivalence issued by the Ministry of Education and Religions
or
a copy of a degree from abroad with an official translation as well as an act of equivalence and correspondence issued by the competent Recognition Services (Institute of Technology and Research or DOATAP )
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2825
2
Copy of Criminal Record of general use (sought ex-officio)
Criminal Record Copy for General Use
No
4750
3
Two (2) photos of ID card dimensions
Photograph
No
8298
4
For Greek citizens: Photocopy of police ID card or of any public document certifying the identity of the person concerned
Identification document
For Greek citizens: Photocopy of police ID card or of any public document certifying the identity of the person concerned
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2244
5
For expatriates:
Expatriate identity card
or Residence permit for expatriate
Residence Permit
Yes
4178
6
For individuals who are citizens of a third country but are family members in a Greek family (that is, there are family members who are Greeks):
Residence card of a Greek family member
or Legal residence card
or Personal residence permit for third-country nationals
Residence Permit
Yes
4178
7
For individuals who are citizens of a third country and who legally live in Greece, including those who have the right to be internationally protected:
License for a long-term resident of a third country
Residence Permit
Yes
4178
8
For individuals who are adult citizens of third countries but were born in Greece or have successfully completed six classes of the Greek school system in Greece, before reaching the age of 23:
Second generation residence permit
Residence Permit
Yes
4178
9
For individuals who are citizens of a third country but had a residence permit in force when Law 3386/2005 was initially introduced, and who have completed ten years of legal residence in Greece during the last twelve years before submitting the relevant request:
Copy of ten year residence permit
Residence Permit
Yes
4178
10
For individuals who are citizens of a third country but are married with a cohabitation agreement with a Greek man or woman:
Certificate of marital status from which the conclusion of a cohabitation agreement with a Greek man or woman follows
Certificate of marital status
For individuals who are citizens of a third country but are married with a cohabitation agreement with a Greek man or woman:
Certificate of marital status from which the conclusion of a cohabitation agreement with a Greek man or woman follows
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/oikogeneia
Submission by:
Ex officio (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
4
Yes
3964
11
For individuals who are citizens of a third country and who eager to pursue a highly qualified employment:
Copy of EU blue card
Residence Permit
Yes
4178
12
Certificate of registration in the relevant Regional Section of the Association of Social Workers of Greece case 1 of article 110 of Law 4488/2017 (G.G. 137/A/2017)
Certificate
Certificate of registration in the relevant Regional Section of the Association of Social Workers of Greece case 1 of article 110 of Law 4488/2017 (G.G. 137/A/2017)
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
Law
75 έως και 113
4488
2017
137
Α
Royal decree
690
1961
163
Α
Description
On the license to practice the profession of social worker
It was amended as follows:
- Law 3918/2011 (Government Gazette 31/A/2011) no. 54 - Amendment of article 1 of P.D. 23/1992 (Qualifications), and par. 4 Article 77 - Repeal of Par. 6 Article 1 (Register)
- Decree 23/1992 (Government Gazette 6/A/1992) Article 11 - Repeal of Decree 690/1961 (On the licence to exercise the profession of social worker)
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19610100163
Joint Ministerial Decision
Υ7α/Γ.Π.οικ.46217
2012
1502
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/13310
2002
906
Β
Circular
Γ4β/Γ.Π. 22837
2017
Circular
Γ4β/Γ.Π.οικ.21572
2017
Circular
Υ7/Γ.Π./6701
2012
Law
32,50
5099
2024
48
Α
Joint Ministerial Decision
19173
2025
1783
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
11007
2025
3570
Β
Description
Amendment of Joint Ministerial Decision No 19173/8-4-2025 of the Ministers of the Interior and Digital Governance, ‘Abolition of the issuance of the certificate of marital status and the birth certificate for the processing of administrative procedures’ (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1783).
Legal references
https://ia37rg02wpsa01.blob.core.windows.net/fek/02/2025/20250203570.pdf
1
Start of procedure
No
No
2
Submission of Application - Solemn Declaration
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The interested party submits the Application-Solemn Declaration, together with the required supporting documents/forms, to the competent Department of the Directorate of Health and Social Welfare (Department of Social Solidarity) or to the KEP of their place of residence.
Notes
The staff member of the Directorate's Registry Office or of the KEP-EKE delivers to the citizen the certificate of submission of the request, indicating the file number of the request.
If, during the completeness check, it is found that the supporting documents/forms are not complete, the employee of the Registry Office or the KEP employee informs the interested party of the need to complete them and does not proceed with submission of the application.
The interested party submits the supporting documents/forms that had not been submitted during the initial submission.
Yes
No
3
Electronic submission of application and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Software
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Yes
No
4
Check of completeness of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The employee of the Directorate's Registry Office receives and checks the supporting documents submitted by the interested party as to their completeness.
No
No
5
Forwarding of application file and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The staff member of the Registry Department forwards the file to the Head of the Health Directorate (the file contains the application and the supporting documents).
No
No
6
Forwarding of application and supporting documents to the Department of Social Solidarity
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The Head of the Directorate assesses to which department the file should be forwarded and forwards it to the Department of Social Solidarity.
No
No
7
Check of correctness of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The employee of the Department of Social Solidarity checks the file of supporting documents as to the correctness of the supporting documents.
No
No
8
Ex officio search for criminal record
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The employee of the Department of Social Solidarity searches, through the ex officio procedure, for the interested party's criminal record.
No
No
9
Confirmation of degree authenticity
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The employee of the Department of Social Solidarity seeks, where applicable, confirmation of the interested party's degree from higher or higher-level educational institutions.
No
No
10
Drafting and forwarding of recommendation
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The employee of the Department forwards their recommendation that the legal conditions for practicing the profession are met, together with the file of supporting documents/forms, to the Head of the Department.
No
No
11
Signing of recommendation
Responsible for Implementation
Responsible Head of Department
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The Head of the Department checks the recommendation and the file of supporting documents/forms, signs the recommendation and forwards it, together with the file of supporting documents/forms, to the Head of the Directorate.
No
No
12
Signing of recommendation by the Director
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The Head of the Directorate checks the recommendation and the file of supporting documents/forms, signs the recommendation and forwards it, together with the file of supporting documents/forms, to the Head of the General Directorate.
No
No
13
Signing of recommendation by the General Director
Responsible for Implementation
Competent General Director
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The Head of the General Directorate checks the recommendation and the file of supporting documents/forms, signs the recommendation and forwards it, together with the file of supporting documents/forms, to the Deputy Regional Governor.
No
No
14
Signing of recommendation by the Deputy Regional Governor
Responsible for Implementation
Other
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The Deputy Regional Governor checks the recommendation and the supporting documents/forms file, signs the decision and forwards it, together with the supporting documents/forms file, to the Health / Health Services and Professions Department.
No
No
15
Informing about collection of the Certificate
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The employee of the Department of Social Solidarity informs the interested party to collect the Certificate.
No
Yes
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