At a glance
Points of service
Digital provision points
Remote Points of service
Number of required documents
Fees
44 €
Deadline of completion
20 days
Description
Basic information
Competent body
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Provided to
Related links
Last update
03/12/2024
Application
Application Type
Submission by:
Submitted by:
Notes:
- they have not been convicted of any criminal offence or any act relating to the exercise of the profession of manicurist/pedicurist; and
- they have acquired the required professional experience, as shown in the certificates of professional experience that they submit.
What you will need
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A copy of your diploma or certificate of attendance at a continuing vocational training programme at ...
Proof of Study
A copy of your diploma or certificate of attendance at a continuing vocational training programme at a KDBM or independent study centre, or a certificate of certification from EOPPEP.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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A photocopy of your identity card or passport. ...
Identification document
A photocopy of your identity card or passport.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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The health certificate of the applicant. ...
Certification
The health certificate of the applicant.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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A certificate from EFKA OAEE stating the period of time that the applicant has been practicing the p ...
Proof of Previous Service (conditional)
A certificate from EFKA OAEE stating the period of time that the applicant has been practicing the profession.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: For those working as freelancers, a certificate from EFKA OAEE must be submitted stating the period of time that the applicant has been practicing the profession.
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Insurance, Labour
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A detailed list of EFKA-IKA stamps with the work code or a certificate from your employer, certified ...
Proof of Previous Service (conditional)
A detailed list of EFKA-IKA stamps with the work code or a certificate from your employer, certified by the relevant labour inspectorate
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: Applicants working as salaried employees must submit a detailed list of EFKA-IKA stamps with their work code or an employer’s certificate, certified by the relevant labour inspectorate, certifying the period of time and the profession, and the stamps required.
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Insurance, Labour
Alternative document of: 2
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The residence permit in the case of a foreign citizen ...
Residence Permit (conditional)
The residence permit in the case of a foreign citizen
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: If the applicant is a foreign citizen (of a third country), they must be legally resident in Greece and submit a photocopy of their residence permit.
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Citizenship
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The work permit in the case of a foreign citizen ...
Work Permit (conditional)
The work permit in the case of a foreign citizen
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: If the applicant is a foreign citizen (of a third country), they must have acquired the right to work legally in Greece (photocopy of their work permit).
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Citizenship
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Photocopy of the Special Identity Card for Expatriates (EDOT) or
Uniform Residence Permit (ADET). ...
Residence Permit (conditional)
Photocopy of the Special Identity Card for Expatriates (EDOT) or Uniform Residence Permit (ADET).
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: If the applicant is an expatriate, they must provide: 1. A photocopy of the Special Identity Card for Expatriates (EDOT) or 2. Uniform Residence Permit (ADET)
Document submitted under requirements: Yes
Document’s requirement: Citizenship
Requirements
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Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The applicant has not been convicted of any criminal offence or any act relating to the exercise of the profession of manicurist/pedicurist.
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Prior Service
The applicant must declare on their honour the duration of their professional experience, as proved by their certificates of professional experience.
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Educational
The applicant must be a holder of:
1. A vocational education and training diploma, level 3, specialisation of a Vocational Training School (SEK) in ‘Cosmetic podiatry – nail care and onychoplasty’
or
2. A vocational training diploma at post-secondary vocational training level, specialisation of an institute of vocational training (IEK) in ‘Cosmetic podology and nail care’
or
3. A vocational education and training specialisation diploma, level 5, specialisation of an institute of vocational training (IEK), in ‘Cosmetic podiatry – nail care and onychoplasty’
or
4. Equivalent foreign qualifications in the above cases.
or
5. The applicant must have attended a continuing vocational training programme of EOPPEP (National Organisation for the Certification of Qualifications and Vocational Guidance) of at least 600 hours in a Lifelong Learning Centre (KDBM) or independent study centre with a completion date of 12/11/2012 in the field of manicurist/pedicurist services and have proven experience up to 1/12/2022 of 2 years or 600 days of paid or unpaid work in this profession in a hairdressing salon or barber’s shop, or a company providing manicurist/pedicurist services, or have teaching experience in the field of manicurist/pedicurist services.
The above conditions shall apply until 31/12/2023 for those meeting the criteria until 1/12/2022.
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Experts who do not have a diploma and hold a certificate of certification after successfully participating in EOPPEP examinations until 1/12/2022 and have at least 3 years of experience or 900 days of paid or unpaid work in a hairdressing salon or barber’s shop, or in a company providing manicurist/pedicurist services, or have teaching experience in this field, or submit a certificate of previous experience from a local authority in this profession.
The above conditions shall apply until 31/12/23 for those who meet the criteria until 1/12/2022.
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Prior Service
Applicants who hold a certificate of attendance of at least 600 hours of continuing vocational training at a Lifelong Learning Centre (KDBM) or independent study centre with a completion date up to 12/11/2012 in manicurist/pedicurist services and have proven experience up to 1/12/2022 of 2 years or 600 hours of paid or unpaid work in this profession in a hairdressing salon or barber’s shop, or in a company providing manicurist/pedicurist services, or have teaching experience in the field of manicurist/pedicurist services.
The above conditions shall apply until 31/12/2023 for those meeting the criteria until 1/12/2022.
or
Experts who do not hold a diploma and hold a certificate of certification after having successfully participated in EOPPEP examinations until 01/12/2022 and have at least 3 years of experience or 900 days of paid or unpaid work in a hairdressing salon or barber’s shop, or in a company providing manicure-pedicure services, or have teaching experience in this field, or submit a certificate of previous experience from a local authority in this profession.
The above conditions shall apply until 31/12/2023 for those meeting the criteria until 1/12/2022.
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Health
The applicant must not be suffering from a contagious disease or other disease compatible with their employment.
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Legal Residence
If the applicant is an expatriate or foreign citizen (of a third country), they must reside legally in the country and have acquired the right to work legally.
Fees
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Announcement of practising the profession of hand and foot care technician
44 €
e-Administrative Fee code 2388
Cost Calculation One-off
Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post
Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee
Fee Link Link
Related
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
Tacit approval
NACE
- 96.02 Hairdressing and other beauty treatment
Output & Results
Output
Steps
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Starting the procedure
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Receipt of the application / solemn declaration
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The applicant must submit the application / solemn declaration with the necessary supporting documents to the registry office of the municipality or to a Point of Single Contact (KEP-EKE).
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Electronic receipt of the application and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation Software
Μethod of Implementation Software action
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Registration of the application
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The registry office of the competent municipality or KEP-EKE receives and records the applicant’s application and issues the reference number received by the application or a certificate of registration of the application.
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Transfer of the application and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The registry office of the competent municipality forwards the application with the attached supporting documents to the Revenue Directorate.
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Assignment of the application to a competent department
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The Head of the Municipal Revenues Directorate assigns the application with the attached supporting documents to the Licensing and Commercial Operations Department.
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Assignment of the application to a rapporteur
Responsible for Implementation Department Head
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The head of the Licensing and Commercial Operations Department forwards the application with the attached supporting documents to the competent official of the Licensing and Commercial Operations Department.
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Checking the completeness of the supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The Licensing and Commercial Operations Department checks that the supporting documents are complete. If deficiencies are found in the application, the applicant will be informed with a view to submitting the correct supporting documents.
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Drawing up the draft certificate for practising the profession
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description If the file is complete, an official of the Licensing and Commercial Operations Department will draw up the draft certificate for practising the profession in question and forward it to the head of the Licensing and Commercial Operations Department for signature.
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Signature of the draft certificate for practising the profession
Responsible for Implementation Department Head
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The head of the Licensing and Commercial Operations Department signs the draft certificate for practising the profession in question and forwards it to the head of the Municipal Revenues Department for signature.
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Final signature of the draft certificate for practising the profession
Responsible for Implementation Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The head of the Municipal Revenues Directorate signs the draft certificate for practising the profession in question and forwards it to the competent Licensing and Commercial Operations Department.
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Issue of the certificate for practising the profession
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The Licensing and Commercial Operations Department sends the signed certificate for practising the profession of manicurist/pedicurist.
Other information
Official title
Languages supported
Ways of provision
Legislation
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Law 4957/2022 (Government Gazette 141/Α) Articles 403
Description Amendment to Article 108 of Law 4763/2020.
Legal references Link
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Law 4763/2020 (Government Gazette 254/Α) Articles 58,108
Description Validation of the learning outcomes of the KDBM. (Certificate of attendance and certification – Article 58). Article 108 of Law 4763/2020 amends Article 239 of Law 4281/2014 (Change in the date of the requirements).
Legal references Link
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Law 4281/2014 (Government Gazette 160/Α) Articles 237-242
Description Rules on conditions, supporting documents, special professional registers and disciplinary matters. Subsequent amendments were introduced by the provisions of: - Law 4559/2018 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 142, of 2018), Article 25(4) – Amendment to Article 239(2) and (4) of Law 4281/2014 (Acceptable qualifications – participation in examinations); - Law 4386/2016 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 83, of 2016) Article 42(9) – Amendment to Article 240 of Law 4281/2014 (Keeping a register); - Law 4512/2018, Article 244 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 5, of 2018) in Section H – Amendment to Article 239(1) of Law 4281/2014 (Qualifications and procedure for the exercise of a profession).
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision Δ1γ/Γ.Π./οικ.75644/2018 (Government Gazette 4715/Β)
Description Amendment of Υ1γ/Γ.Π/οικ.11361/13-03-2017 (Government Gazette 772 Β́) of the joint ministerial decision "Integration of procedures of competence of the Ministry of Health in KEP operating as Points of Single Contact (PSCs)" regarding the educational and training qualifications required for the exercise of the professions of hairdresser - barber and hand and foot care technician, in accordance with article 244 of Law 4512/2018 (Government Gazette 5 vol. A).
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision Υ1γ/ΓΠ/οικ.75888/2014 (Government Gazette 2377/Β)
Description Incorporation of the Ministry of Health’s competence procedures into the Citizens’ Service Centres (KEP) that operate as Points of Single Contact (EKE).
Legal references Link
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Ministerial Decision Υ1γ/Γ.Π./οικ.35797/2012 (Government Gazette 1199/Β)
Description Health certificate for workers in healthcare undertakings.
Legal references Link
- Circular Υ1γ/Γ.Π./οικ.60325/2012
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Life events
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End of Process
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