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Ανταλλαγή άδειας οδήγησης που έχει εκδοθεί από κράτος μέλος της Ε.Ε. με ελληνική αντίστοιχης κατηγορίας
At a glance
Digital provision points
- The service is not provided digitally
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns the exchange of a driving licence issued by a Member State of the EU with a Greek of equivalent category because of:
- an old form (issued before 19/01/2013) and an expiry date of more than 65 years, provided that its holder resides in Greece for more than two years
- expiration
- the application of penalties to driving licences in the Greek territory.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Title
Application for the exchange of a driving licence issued by an EU Member State with a Greek driving licence of the same category.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Hierarchical appeal/recourse
Administrative appeal or contentious appeal pursuant to Article 24 of Law No 2690/1999; the person concerned may apply, either by the administrative authority which issued the act, for the withdrawal or amendment of the decision (administrative appeal) or, by the authority led by the authority which adopted the act, for the annulment of the act (contentious appeal). The administrative authority, to which the application is submitted, shall notify the person concerned of its decision in respect of that application no later than thirty (30) days, unless otherwise provided for.
Output & Results
Output
Document Production
Other information
Alternative titles
Exchange of driving licence, Drivers licence exchange, Conversion of Driving Licence, Drivers licence Conversion
Official title
Exchange of a driving licence issued by an EU Member State with a Greek of the same category
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten)
C2
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33281
No
3456001
1728001
P15Y
Defined
Identification document
897577
185545
9916, 5587
Framers, SDG
Supporting document
The procedure concerns the exchange of a driving licence issued by a Member State of the EU with a Greek of equivalent category because of:
- an old form (issued before 19/01/2013) and an expiry date of more than 65 years, provided that its holder resides in Greece for more than two years
- expiration
- the application of penalties to driving licences in the Greek territory.
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1
Establishment
Applicants must permanently reside in Greece.
No
No
2
Educational
Applicants must have had the status of student or pupil for at least six (6) months in Greece, prior to the day of submission of the application and supporting documents.
Alternative condition of
1
Yes
Yes
3
Geographical
Applicants must have their residence in the area of the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the Regional Unit, in which the application is lodged.
No
No
4
Administrative
Applicants must hold a valid driving licence in Greek or EU Member States (including Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).
No
No
5
Age
Applicants must have completed:
• for category A, A1 and B1 the 16th year of age.
• for category A2, B and BE in the 18th year of age.
• for category A the 24th year of age.
• in case the person concerned is already holder of a driving licence for category A2 for two years, the required age is reduced from 24 to 20 years.
• for motor-cycles with an output greater than 15 kW in the 21st year of age.
No
No
6
Age
Applicants must have completed:
• for categories C1 and C1E completed the 18th year of his or her age.
• for categories C and CE to have completed the 21st year of his or her age or the 18th year with a Certificate of Professional Competence being compulsory
Yes
Yes
7
Age
Applicants must have completed:
• for categories D1 and D1E to have completed the 21st year of age
• for categories D and DE to have completed the 24th year of age or the 21st year with a Certificate of Professional Competence being compulsory.
Yes
Yes
8
Medical
Trainee drivers and drivers must be examined by a specialist doctor before undertaking any procedure concerning their driving licence for which a medical examination is required:
a) Pathologist and the related specialties of general practitioner, haematologist, gastroenterologist, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, rheumatologist, cardiologist, cardiologist, pulmonologist, nephrologist and a non-specialist doctor who has been licensed for at least five (5) years.
As part of the examination and history taking, in case of a suspected disease concerning arthymia, hearing, the nervous system, or any other disease for which a specialists opinion is required, the examinee is referred to a doctor of the corresponding specialty.
(b) Ophthalmologist,
(c) an otorhinolaryngologist (compulsory for those over 80 years of age),
(d) Neurologist or psychiatrist (compulsory for persons over 80 years of age).
The aforementioned doctors shall give an opinion on the state of health of the person concerned and issue medical health certificates which must include the obligatory classification of the person concerned as INCOMPETENT or NOT INCOMPETENT. Annex III of P.D. 51/2012 (A΄ 101).
No
No
1
Printing a Driving Licence form
30 €
No
1
A clear photocopy of an identity card issued by the police or a valid Greek passport.
Identification document
A clear photocopy of an identity card issued by the police or a valid Greek passport.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
For citizens of Greek nationality, these documents must indicate the identity of the person and his or her age.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2244
2
A clear photocopy of identity or valid passport.
Identification document
A clear photocopy of identity or valid passport.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
For citizens of another EU Member State, these documents must indicate the identity of the person and the age of the person.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
1
Yes
2244
3
A clear photocopy of a passport or other document permitting the entry into Greece or a document issued by a competent Greek authority.
Identification document
A clear photocopy of a passport or other document permitting the entry into Greece or a document issued by a competent Greek authority.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
For third-country nationals, these documents must indicate the identity of the person and his or her age.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
1
Yes
2244
4
A clear photocopy of any valid public document under the applicable provisions, provided that the person concerned is not a Greek national certifying the usual residence of the person concerned in Greece.
Residence Permit
A clear photocopy of any valid public document under the applicable provisions, provided that the person concerned is not a Greek national certifying the usual residence of the person concerned in Greece.
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:
The certificate of registration issued by a citizen of the EU, or a certificate of Permanent Residence Certificate issued by a Member State of the EU, or certificate of the application for a Type A residence permit for third-country nationals, or a Special Card of Identity of Expatriates. This document must have been issued at least 185 days before the date of submission of the application to the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the Regional Unit.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Establishment
No
4178
5
Original certificate from the school or college confirming student or pupil status.
Proof of Study
Original certificate from the school or college confirming student or pupil status.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
If the foreign national concerned has the status of student or pupil in Greece on the day of submission of the application and supporting documents, as well as for at least six (6) months before, then the submission of the original certificate of the school or college confirming the student or pupil status is required.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
4
Yes
2825
6
A clear photocopy of a valid driving licence.
Permit
A clear photocopy of a valid driving licence.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
If the driving licence of a Member State of the EU or of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein has expired, then the renewal process is followed at the same time.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4627
7
One (1) recent passport-type photo.
Photograph
No
8298
8
Certificate of successful completion of periodic training (Certificate of Professional Training), if required.
Certification
Certificate of successful completion of periodic training (Certificate of Professional Training), if required.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
For categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1,D1E, D and DE (professional categories).
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Administrative
No
8619
9
Solemn Declaration of Article 8 of Law 1599/1986.
Solemn Declaration
Solemn Declaration of Article 8 of Law 1599/1986.
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
Notes:
In this Solemn declaration, the person interested is responsible for stating that:
1. He has the usual residence in Greece (The complete details of his/her address).
2. He/she has a valid driving licence ....................., EU Member States (including Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and has not been removed from any authority. 3. He/she does not own / hold a third country driving licence...................
4. He/she wishes that his/her Group of Blood is stated ion the driving licence form and consents to his/her maintenance in the Department of Infrastructure and Transport Licence Register. 5.The VAT number
- If you hold a driving licence from a third country, the number of the licence, the country of issue and its compulsory submission with this application.
- The entry of the Blood Group on the driving licence form is done if the person concerned wishes to do so and completes it here.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
10
Application to print a driving licence.
Application
Application to print a driving licence.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
The application for a driving licence shall be signed only by the holder and not by the authorised person.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
6009
11
Authorisation or notarial power of a third person by the person directly concerned.
Enabling act
Authorisation or notarial power of a third person by the person directly concerned.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-exousiodoteses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Authorisation or notarial powers by the person(s) concerned/the person(s) empowered to act on his/her behalf for the purpose of carrying out the specific procedure, which also applies to the individual actions which may be required, provided that these actions are adequately described in the body of the authorisation or the procuring officer.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Administrative
No
3070
12
Evidence of payment/Publication of an administrative fee of 30€ (of the form ‘for use in the institution’).
Proof of payment / Receipt
Evidence of payment/Publication of an administrative fee of 30€ (of the form ‘for use in the institution’).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
It is issued by the Electronic Administrative Fee (e-paravolo) Application: with the code "28".
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7053
13
Provided that the citizen wants the blood group to be registered in the driving licence - "A copy of a Public Hospital or Private Microbiological Laboratory or the Police Identity Bulletin or the Army (for Greek citizens) in which the Blood Group is listed."
Document
Provided that the citizen wants the blood group to be registered in the driving licence - "A copy of a Public Hospital or Private Microbiological Laboratory or the Police Identity Bulletin or the Army (for Greek citizens) in which the Blood Group is listed."
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Health
No
4084
Presidential Decree
51
2012
101
Α
Description
Adaptation of Greek legislation to Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council dated 20 December 2006 as amended by Commission Directives 2008/65/EC dated 27 June 2008, 2009/113/EC dated 25 August 2009 and 2011/94/EU of the Commission dated 28 November 2011, as applicable.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20120100101
Law
52
4155
2013
120
Α
Presidential Decree
74
2008
112
Α
Description
Adaptation of Greek legislation to Directive 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council dated 15 July 2003 on the initial training and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles used for the transport of goods or passengers, amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/1985 and Council Directive 91/439/EEC and repealing Council Directive 76/914/EEC, as amended by Council Directives 2004/66/EC dated 26 April 2004 and 2006/103/EC dated 20 November 2006, as applicable.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20080100112
Ministerial Decision
50984/7947
2013
3056
Β
Ministerial Decision
Π.Ο.Λ.1163
2013
1675
Β
Ministerial Decision
29898/3378
2016
1318
Β
Description
Reset procedures for the implementation of the provisions of P.D. 74/2008 (A112) regarding the provision of a certificate of professional competence of initial training for the transport of passengers and goods.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20160201318
Ministerial Decision
30063/4796
2013
2643
Β
Description
Redefinition of the procedure and the details necessary for the approval of schools/training centres for drivers of passenger and freight transport vehicles, the approval of periodic training programmes, their obligations and their monitoring and other details, in accordance with the provisions of P.D. 74/2008 (A `112) as applicable.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130202643
European Regulation
9
2016/679
2016
Joint Ministerial Decision
18623/2372
2008
1697
Β
Description
Assignment to the Passport Directorate of the Headquarters of the Hellenic Police of the printing of driving licences issued by the Transport and Communications Services of the Prefectural Authorities of the country.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20080201697
Joint Ministerial Decision
οικ.102118/1438/Φ.4.1/18
2018
6100
Β
1
Receipt of an application and supporting documentation
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The official of the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the relevant Regional Unit receives the application for a driving licence issued by a Member State of the EU with a Greek corresponding category.
Notes
A similar procedure is carried out through KEPs.
No
No
2
Control of correctness and completeness
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The official of the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the relevant Regional Unit shall check the completeness and correctness of the supporting documents.
Notes
Where shortcomings are identified, the interested party(s) shall be informed of the need to provide additional information.
No
No
3
Application Protocol
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The official of the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the relevant Regional Unit shall register the application.
Notes
Same day.
No
No
4
Granting a Certificate of Application Submission
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The official of the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the relevant Regional Unit shall grant the person concerned an Application Submission Certificate.
Notes
Same day.
No
No
5
Checking for Foreign Driving Licence Authenticity
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The Directorate of Transport and Communications, after checking the supporting documents and finding that the statutory conditions are met, shall carry out the necessary control of the driving licence through the Union network of driving licences (RESPER). Where this is not possible, official information (documented or electronic) is required from the state authority which issued it, containing all the details of the licence and its holder.
No
No
6
Issue of Greek Driving Licence
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
An electronic entry is made in the Driving Licence Register.
No
No
7
Printing of a Driving Licence Form
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Co-responsible for Implementation
HELLENIC POLICE
Μethod of Implementation
Action of the executive / co-competent body
Description
It is sent by the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the Hellenic Police to the Passport Department of the Hellenic Police, information in electronic form, as the printing form, with the photography and signature of the interested party.
No
No
8
Receipt of the Greek Driving Licence and Delivery of Foreign Driving Licence
Responsible for Implementation
Competent body
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The person(s) concerned shall be given the driving licence in person by the Transport and Communications Directorate or by the KEP to which the application is made. The driving licence shall be issued, by signature, to the holder, who must be provided with the identity card or his valid passport, and to a person equipped with any legal instrument such as the authorised legal person for the authenticity of the signature or proxy.
Notes
The person(s) concerned shall issue the foreign driving licence at the time of receipt of the Greek driving licence, which shall be sent to the competent authority of its country of issue with relevant information.
No
Yes
Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport - Transports - Driving licences
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