At a glance
Points of service
Digital provision points
Remote Points of service
Number of required documents
Fees
Provided without cost
Estimated Time
5 days
Estimated Time (digitally)
10 minutes
Description
Basic information
Competent body
Provided to
Related links
Notes
Last update
14/04/2025
Application
Application Type
Submission by:
Submitted by:
Title
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document
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A copy of your income tax declaration, form E1 ...
Proof of Residence
A copy of your income tax declaration, form E1
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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1.1
A recent mobile telephone or utility bill (e.g. landline bill, electricity bill, water bill, or gas ...
Proof of Residence
A recent mobile telephone or utility bill (e.g. landline bill, electricity bill, water bill, or gas bill)
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Alternative document of: 1
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1.2
A copy of your tax return form for the past financial year ...
Proof of Residence
A copy of your tax return form for the past financial year
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Alternative document of: 1
Requirements
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Establishment
Where required, permanent resident status shall be certified by the mayor or the president of the community. The relevant certificate is issued if applicants actually reside in the municipality or in the community, which they shall prove with the submission of a utility bill or a copy of their tax statement from the relevant tax office (DOY). If, on justified grounds, the status of permanent resident cannot be proved by the above supporting documents, it shall be proved by the applicants by any other suitable means of proof. The applicants’ solemn declaration cannot be used as the sole means of proof.
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Possession of passwords to enter software
Access to the gov.gr portal and digital issuance of the certificate requires the possession of taxisnet passwords. If the municipality of the applicants’ permanent residence is not on the list of municipalities that provide the certificate digitally, one can obtain the certificate by booking a digital appointment at myKEPlive, in order to be served by a KEP employee, where taxisnet passwords are also required.
Link Link
Output & Results
Output
Steps
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Physical identification of citizens
Responsible for Implementation KEP (ΚΕΠ) employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description Competent local authority or KEP employees check the completeness of citizen identification documents in order to proceed with their physical identification.
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Verification that requirements are met and supporting documents are provided
Responsible for Implementation KEP (ΚΕΠ) employee
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description KEP employees check that applicants meet the requirements and have the necessary supporting documents for the completion of the procedure.
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In case of incomplete supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation KEP (ΚΕΠ) employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description If, during the supporting document verification process, it is ascertained that a supporting document is missing, incomplete, or does not meet the requirements for the issuance of a permanent residence certificate, citizens are informed and the case is concluded.
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In case of correct and complete supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation KEP (ΚΕΠ) employee
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description If, during the supporting document verification process, it is ascertained that the documents are correct and complete, the competent employee shall proceed with the procedure for transfer from another municipality.
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Registering citizen information, creating a protocol and an application
Responsible for Implementation KEP (ΚΕΠ) employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description KEP employees register citizen details in the on the e-kep operating system, they create the application, and they register it.
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Forwarding the application and supporting documents to the competent municipality
Responsible for Implementation KEP (ΚΕΠ) employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description KEP employees send the file, by the most convenient means available, to the municipality where the applicant is a permanent resident, in order for the certificate of permanent residence to be issued.
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Delivery of a certificate of permanent residence to citizens
Responsible for Implementation KEP (ΚΕΠ) employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The competent department of the local municipality sends the certificate of permanent residence to the KEP and then it is delivered to citizens or it is sent to their email.
Digital steps
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Login with taxisnet passwords
Responsible for Implementation Third entity software
Μethod of Implementation Data input in software
Link Link
Description Applicants enter their taxisnet passwords in order to log into the system.
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Entering data into the system
Responsible for Implementation Institutional software
Μethod of Implementation Data input in software
Link Link
Description Applicants enter the details of their permanent residence.
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System login success
Responsible for Implementation Institutional software
Μethod of Implementation Data input in software
Description If the username and password are correct, the procedure will move forward.
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System login failure
Responsible for Implementation Institutional software
Μethod of Implementation Data input in software
Description If the username and password are incorrect, the procedure for the issuance of a certificate of permanent residence will not move forward.
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Loading address document
Μethod of Implementation Data input in software
Description Applicants scan and upload a document showing their permanent residence (E1, tax return, or utility bill).
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Submission of application
Responsible for Implementation Institutional software
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description Once applicants have checked all the information (personal details, contact details, home details, the attached necessary supporting documents, as well as the Municipality processing the application), they submit the application.
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Sending the certificate to the applicants
Responsible for Implementation Institutional software
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description Once the municipality has concluded the issuance of a certificate, it is sent to the applicants’ mailbox, and they are notified by email and text message (sms).
Other information
Alternative titles
Official title
Languages supported
Legislation
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Law 3463/2006 (Government Gazette 114/Α) Articles 279
Description This article describes how permanent resident status is certified and proven. In any case, the mayor may refuse to issue the certificate, citing specific reasons.
Legal references Link
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Ministerial Decision Ministerial Decision ΔΙΑΔΠ/Ε/6984/3-4-2006 of the Minister of the Interior, Public Administration, and Decentralisation/2006 (Government Gazette 480/Β)
Description Τhis decision states that the solemn declaration form for the above process is abolished and replaced with the correct utility bill receipt or tax return from the relevant tax office (DOY). Where permanent resident status cannot be substantiated by the above supporting documents, it may be proven by the applicant, by any appropriate means, but not solely by way of solemn declaration by the applicant.
Legal references Link
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Other CoS 1865/2002/
Description This decision of the Council of State defines the place of permanent residence. More specifically, the main place of residence is the place where the family resides (family home), which has the element of stability. According to that decision, the place of employment is a means of proving permanent residence.
Legal references Link
Categories
Τype of procedure
Trigger
Trigger (submission method)
Life events
Type
End of Process
Ιndefinite
