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Βεβαίωση άσκησης επαγγέλματος μαίας/μαιευτή
At a glance
Points of service
Regional units,
KEP (ΚΕΠ), Directorate for Public Health of the Regional Unit of the place of establishment of the person concerned
Digital provision points
- The service is not provided digitally
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns the issuance of a certificate of professional practice as a midwife, which is required for the practice of this profession in Greece.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Directorate for Public Health of the Regional Unit of the place of establishment of the person concerned
Application
Application Type
Application / Solemn Declaration
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Title
Application - Solemn Declaration
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
Within three months of the announcement of the exercise of the profession, the Service may prohibit the exercise of the profession in the event that the legal conditions for the profession are not met or do not result in their assistance from the evidence submitted; after the expiry of the above period it is presumed that the profession is carried out freely (Article 3 of Law 3919/2011-A 32). In the abovementioned case of implied authorisation, the person concerned may request a certificate from the issuing authority in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 10 of Law 3230/2004 (A44).
NACE
- 86.90 Other human health activities
Other information
Alternative titles
Licence to practice as a midwife
Official title
Certificate of professional qualification as a midwife
Languages supported
Greek, English
Ways of provision
Establishment
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten)
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4
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19476
No
8813100
1469100
Indefinite
Identification document
221960
86.90
5587, 9916
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Supporting document
The procedure concerns the issuance of a certificate of professional practice as a midwife, which is required for the practice of this profession in Greece.
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1
Educational
The person concerned shall be a graduate of the Department of Midwifery of Higher or Technical Education or of a foreign corresponding department.
No
No
2
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The person concerned must not have been convicted of any criminal offence or any act related to the exercise of his/her professional activities.
No
No
3
Professional
He/she must have previously been registered with the relevant Association of Midwives.
No
No
4
Establishment
The applicant must be permanently established in Greece.
No
No
1
The administrative fee is the same for all regions.
8 €
Cost Calculation
One-off
Method of Payment
Bank cashier
Type of Cost
Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
No
1
Photocopy of a Degree from the Department of Midwifery of a Higher or Technical Educational Institute.
Proof of Study
Photocopy of a Degree from the Department of Midwifery of a Higher or Technical Educational Institute.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2825
2
Photocopy of a foreign degree AND a Certificate of Equivalence with an AEI or TEI degree, issued by the competent Hellenic National Academic Recognition & Information Center or Institute of Technical Education Recognition Services.
Proof of Study
Photocopy of a foreign degree AND a Certificate of Equivalence with an AEI or TEI degree, issued by the competent Hellenic National Academic Recognition & Information Center or Institute of Technical Education Recognition Services.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Documents in foreign languages must bear the seal of The Hague, be legally validated and be accompanied by an official translation.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
1
Yes
2825
3
A copy of a foreign licence AND a certificate of inclusion to Directive 2005/36/EC (Article 41) and a licence to pursue a profession in the Member State of residence of the diploma and a certificate of existing professional status (for beneficiaries of the automatic recognition of professional qualifications Directive 2005/36/EC).
Proof of Study
A copy of a foreign licence AND a certificate of inclusion to Directive 2005/36/EC (Article 41) and a licence to pursue a profession in the Member State of residence of the diploma and a certificate of existing professional status (for beneficiaries of the automatic recognition of professional qualifications Directive 2005/36/EC).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Documents in foreign languages must bear the seal of The Hague, be legally validated and be accompanied by an official translation.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
1
Yes
2825
4
Copy of a degree in foreign affairs and a decision on a vocational equivalence issued by the Ministry of Education and Religion, Department of Application of European Legislation (ATEEN).
Proof of Study
Copy of a degree in foreign affairs and a decision on a vocational equivalence issued by the Ministry of Education and Religion, Department of Application of European Legislation (ATEEN).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Documents in foreign languages must bear the seal of The Hague, be legally validated and be accompanied by an official translation.
For beneficiaries of the general system of Directive 2005/36/EC.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
1
Yes
2825
5
Photocopy of a police ID card or any other identifying document.
Identification document
No
2244
6
Solemn Declaration stating: "I have not been convicted of any criminal act or any act relating to the exercise of my professional status" or otherwise "I have been convicted of the following crimes" (DDIB/A/25026/2006, FEC 1637(b).
Solemn Declaration
Solemn Declaration stating: "I have not been convicted of any criminal act or any act relating to the exercise of my professional status" or otherwise "I have been convicted of the following crimes" (DDIB/A/25026/2006, FEC 1637(b).
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Notes:
For the criminal offences that prevent the granting of a health professional licence see Article 27 par. 6 of Law 2646/1998, (OFFICIAL GAZETTE A 236).
In case of absence of a criminal record copy, an equivalent document issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority in the country of origin or provenance showing that the requests have been met. If the country of origin or provenance does not issue such a document, it may be replaced by a declaration on oath or, in States where there is no such declaration on oath, by a sworn statement made by the person concerned before a competent judicial or administrative authority or, where appropriate, a notary in the country of origin or provenance, who shall issue a certificate stating that the declaration on oath or solemn declaration has been made. Documents issued in accordance with the above may not be submitted more than three months after the date of their issue.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
7
Certificate of registration in the relevant Midwives Association.
Certificate
Certificate of registration in the relevant Midwives Association.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
8
Two (2) colour photographs (of ID card dimensions).
Photograph
No
8298
9
Certificate of registration as a citizen of an EU member state, or certificate of permanent residence - European Citizen Card (article 42 of Law 4071/2012, Government Gazette A 85), or identity card of an expatriate person, or residence permit of an expatriate person (article 81 of Law 4251/2014, Government Gazette A 80), or residence card of a Greek family member (or part of a cohabitation agreement with a Greek man or woman, see article 12 of Law 4251/2014, Government Gazette A 80). 4356/2015 Government Gazette A΄181 and Article 3 of Law No. 4443/2016 Government Gazette A΄232), or permanent residence card, or temporary residence permit for third country nationals (Articles 82,83,84,85,87 of Law 4251/2014 Government Gazette A΄80), or long-term resident permit for third country nationals (Articles 88,97,106 of Law No. 4251/2014 GG A΄80), or a second generation residence permit (Article 108 of Law 4251/2014 GG A΄80), a copy of the EU Blue Card (Articles 114 and 120 of Law 4251/2014 GG A΄80), or a copy of a 10-year residence permit (Article 138 of Law 4251/2014 Government GazetteA΄80).
Residence Permit
Certificate of registration as a citizen of an EU member state, or certificate of permanent residence - European Citizen Card (article 42 of Law 4071/2012, Government Gazette A 85), or identity card of an expatriate person, or residence permit of an expatriate person (article 81 of Law 4251/2014, Government Gazette A 80), or residence card of a Greek family member (or part of a cohabitation agreement with a Greek man or woman, see article 12 of Law 4251/2014, Government Gazette A 80). 4356/2015 Government Gazette A΄181 and Article 3 of Law No. 4443/2016 Government Gazette A΄232), or permanent residence card, or temporary residence permit for third country nationals (Articles 82,83,84,85,87 of Law 4251/2014 Government Gazette A΄80), or long-term resident permit for third country nationals (Articles 88,97,106 of Law No. 4251/2014 GG A΄80), or a second generation residence permit (Article 108 of Law 4251/2014 GG A΄80), a copy of the EU Blue Card (Articles 114 and 120 of Law 4251/2014 GG A΄80), or a copy of a 10-year residence permit (Article 138 of Law 4251/2014 Government GazetteA΄80).
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/polites-allon-kraton/khoregese-adeias-diamones-gia-exairetikous-logous
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
In the case of nationals of EU Member States or third-country nationals who have the rights of Community nationals
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Citizenship
No
4178
10
Certificate of Greek language proficiency at B2 level.
Certification
Certificate of Greek language proficiency at B2 level.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
For nationals of EU Member States or third country nationals who have the rights of Community nationals.
It is awarded by the Centre for Greek Language of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs or by the Teaching Centre for Modern Greek Language of the University of Athens or by the School of Modern Greek Language of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. The above certificate is not required for those who are graduates of secondary education or post-secondary education in Greece or graduates of a College or Greek University or who have a decision of equivalence of their degree by the Hellenic National Academic Recognition & Information Center (NARIC) after examinations.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Citizenship
No
8619
Legislative decree
1
2593
1953
256
Α
Presidential Decree
2
351
1989
159
Α
Description
Establishment of professional rights for graduates of the Departments of (a) Nursing, (b) Midwifery, (c) Health visitors graduates of the School of Health and Healthcare and (d) the Department of Management of Health and Healthcare Units of the Faculty of Management and Economics of the Technological Educational Institutions of Technology.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19890100159
Royal decree
2
206
1966
50
Α
Joint Ministerial Decision
ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/13310
2002
906
Β
Description
Establishment of administrative procedures and their respective forms that are carried out through the Citizen Service Centres (K.E.P.) as well, as amended by the Joint Ministerial Decision ΔΙΑΔΠ/E/24729/2006 (GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 1645 B).
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20020200906
Presidential Decree
40-43
38
2010
78
Α
Law
27
2646
1998
236
Α
Presidential Decree
51
2017
82
Α
Description
Adaptation of Greek legislation to the provisions of Directive 2013/55/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 (EU L 354, p. 132) “amendment of Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications (EU L 255, p. 22) and Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system (‘Regulation IMI’, EU L 316, p. 1)” and amendment of P.D. 38/2010 (A’ 78).
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20170100082
Law
164
4763
2020
254
Α
Description
National System of Vocational Education, Training and Lifelong Learning, incorporation into Greek legislation of Directive (EU) 2018/958 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 June 2018 on the control of proportionality prior to the establishment of a new legislative safeguard for occupations (EU L 173, ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Hellenic Republic and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on the Hellenic German Youth Foundation and other provisions.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20200100254
1
Submission of a printed Application - Solemn Declaration
Description
The person(s) concerned shall submit the Application - solemn declaration in paper form to the Public Health Directorate of the Regional Unit of his place of establishment either directly or through the KEPs.
No
No
2
Protocol - Assignment to a competent official
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The application shall be registered and assigned to an official for handling.
No
No
3
Verification of completeness
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The official shall check the correctness and completeness of the supporting documents.
No
No
4
Issue of a certificate of submission of supporting documents to the person concerned
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The official shall issue the certificate of submission of supporting documents to the person concerned.
No
No
5
Issue of a certificate of professional experience
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Issue of the certificate of professional experience.
Yes
No
6
Decision prohibiting the exercise of a profession when the legal requirements are not fulfilled
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
When the legal requirements are not met, a decision to prohibit the exercise of the profession is issued.
Yes
Yes
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