ΔΔ:Conversion of a valid driving licence issued by the United Kingdom to an equivalent Greek driving licence

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At a glance

Points of service

Regional units, DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS

Digital provision points

• The service is not provided digitally

Number of required documents

6 to 7

Fees

From 108 to 198.15 €

Estimated Time

45 days

Description

The procedure concerns the conversion of a valid driving licence issued by the UK into an equivalent Greek driving licence as well as a valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) / Driver Training Certificate issued by the UK, provided that the applicant is of the prescribed age for each category, has acquired his/her habitual residence in Greece and is a beneficiary of the Withdrawal Agreement.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS

Provided to

Immigrants/Refugees, Drivers

Related links

Validity duration

15 years

Notes

1. United Kingdom (UK) means the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the British Crown Dependencies (Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey). Also applies to Gibraltar.

2. Any existing driving licence issued by the UK which is marked "Provisional Driving Licence" is not exchangeable for a Greek driving licence.

3. A category contained in a UK driving licence form with a date in point 4a of the form later than 02.02.2021 is not exchangeable, provided that on the date of point 4a, the person concerned had his/her usual residence in Greece.

4. No incorporation in a Greek license, P.E.I./Driver Training Certificate issued by the UK on a date later than 02.02.2021, if at the date of issue the person concerned had his/her usual residence in Greece.

5. In the case of an interested party who holds a Greek driving licence and applies for the exchange of categories issued by the UK, other than those of the Greek licence, it is permissible to incorporate the other categories in the Greek licence, provided that the relevant conditions are met.

6. In the event that the loss or theft of the driving licence to be exchanged (and/or the drivers licence (and/or the Drivers Education and Training Certificate to be incorporated) has been reported, the Transport and Communications Service shall inform the competent issuing authority.

7. The Transport and Communications Service, if it receives a Greek driving licence which has been exchanged with a driving licence issued by the UK, shall notify the issuing authority of any existing irregularities relating to the validity and the data it contains.

8. The Transport and Communications Service: - After the submission of the above documents, it carries out a check on the authenticity of the driving licence (and any P.E.I./Driver Training Certificate to be incorporated), in the course of which it requests by e-mail from the Issuing Authority an official notification, which is required to include all the necessary data of the licence (and any P.E.I./Driver Training Certificate to be incorporated). I.E./Driver Training Certificate) and of the holder and confirm that the licence (and any I.E./Driver Training Certificate to be incorporated) is not being held by any authority in the issuing country on the grounds of any penalty. This information is received by the Transport and Communications Agency directly from the competent licensing authority. If deemed necessary, the Transport and Communications Service may request the interested party to provide an official translation of the above information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or from a lawyer into Greek, at the request of the interested party.

9. The mandatory fees are fees 1,2,3, (60€, 30€ and 18€). The additional fees 4 and 5 are for category extensions and are issued for each additional category that the interested party wishes to convert.

Last update

03/11/2024

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application for conversion of a valid driving licence issued by the United Kingdom to an equivalent Greek driving licence

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

Means of redress or appeal:

Hierarchical appeal/recourse

Request for treatment or hierarchical appeal pursuant to article 24 of Law No. 2690/1999. The person concerned may request either the administrative authority which issued the act to revoke or amend it (application for cure), or the authority which presides over the one which issued the act to annul it (hierarchical appeal). The administrative authority to which the application is submitted must notify the person concerned of its decision on the application within thirty (30) days at the latest, unless a different time limit is laid down by special provisions.

Output & Results

Output

Document Production

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Conversion of driving licence, exchange of driving licence, conversion of licence, exchange of licence without theoretical and practical training, theoretical examination and test of qualifications and behaviour

Official title

Conversion of a valid driving licence issued by the United Kingdom to an equivalent Greek driving licence

Languages supported

Greek, English

Registries updated

Μητρώα της Γενικής Γραμματείας Μεταφορών

Legislation

Categories

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten)

Life events

Licences and compliance, Citizens and day-to-day life

Type

Outgoing

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1 Establishment To have been habitually resident in Greece for at least six (6) months prior to the date of submission of the application and supporting documents.

No No

2 Administrative Be a beneficiary of the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, published in the Official Journal of the European Union (L29/2020 Volume 63/31.1.2020)

No No

3 Geographical Reside in the area of the relevant Directorate of Transport and Communications of the Regional Unit to which the application is submitted.

No No

4 Administrative Do not hold any other Greek or EU Member State (including Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) or third country driving licence.

No No

5 Age Be at least 16 years of age - for the category AM. - for category A1, be 18 years of age. - for category A2, be at least 20 years of age. - for category A, be 24 years of age. If the person concerned has already held an A2 licence for two years, the age requirement is reduced from 24 to 22 years. - for categories B and BE: 18 years of age. - for categories C1 and C1E, to have reached the age of 18 years. - for categories C and CE, be 21 years of age or 18 years with Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC); for categories D1 and D1E, be 21 years of age; for categories D and DE, be 24 years of age or 21 years with Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

No No

6 Medical Candidate drivers and drivers, in order to proceed with any procedure concerning their driving licence for which a medical examination is required, must be examined by a doctor of the following specialities: a) Pathologist and the related specialities of general practitioner, haematologist, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, rheumatologist, 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, the examinee, in the case of a suspected disease of the arthymia, hearing, nervous system, or any other disease for which a specialists opinion is required, shall be referred to a doctor of the corresponding specialty. b) Ophthalmologist, c) Otolaryngologist (compulsory for those over 80 years of age), d) Neurologist or Psychiatrist (compulsory for those 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 COMPETENT or NOT COMPETENT.

No No

1 Driving licence (Granting-Extending-Renewal) 60 €

e-Administrative Fee code 20

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 https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

No

2 Print Driving Licence form 30 €

e-Administrative Fee code 28

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 https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

No

3 Initial granting of a category (AM or A1 or A2 or A or B) 18 €

e-Administrative Fee code 61

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 https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

No

4 Extension to category (BE, C1, C, C, D1, D, C1E, CE, D1E, DE) 108.15 €

e-Administrative Fee code 64

Cost Calculation Based on treaty

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

Yes

3

5 Extension to category (AM, A1, A2, A, B) 27.02 €

e-Administrative Fee code 62

Cost Calculation Based on treaty

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

Yes

3

1 A declaration stating: - The full details of his/her home address. - The full address of his/her address. - That the category(ies) of driving licence(s) issued by the UK to be exchanged are valid. In addition, that the VET/Driver Training Certificate to be incorporated is valid, in case of holding a valid VET/Driver Training Certificate issued by the UK. - That he/she does not hold any other driving licence of a Greek or EU Member State or of a third country and that it has not been withdrawn by any authority. - That he/she wishes to have his/her blood group recorded on the driving licence form and consents to its recording in the driving licence file of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and that it is entered on page 2, as item 14a, of the driving licence form. Solemn Declaration

A declaration stating: - The full details of his/her home address. - The full address of his/her address. - That the category(ies) of driving licence(s) issued by the UK to be exchanged are valid. In addition, that the VET/Driver Training Certificate to be incorporated is valid, in case of holding a valid VET/Driver Training Certificate issued by the UK. - That he/she does not hold any other driving licence of a Greek or EU Member State or of a third country and that it has not been withdrawn by any authority. - That he/she wishes to have his/her blood group recorded on the driving licence form and consents to its recording in the driving licence file of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and that it is entered on page 2, as item 14a, of the driving licence form.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

2 A photocopy of your identity card or valid passport. Identification document

A photocopy of your identity card or valid passport.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: If the person concerned is a citizen of another EU Member State, he/she submits a photocopy of his/her identity card or passport, while for a third country national a photocopy of his/her passport or other document, on the basis of which he/she is allowed to enter Greece or a document issued by a competent Greek authority is required. This document must show the identity of the person and his/her age.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

3 A simple photocopy of any valid public document under the applicable provisions, if the applicant is not a Greek citizen, certifying the habitual residence of the person concerned in Greece Residence Permit

A simple photocopy of any valid public document under the applicable provisions, if the applicant is not a Greek citizen, certifying the habitual residence of the person concerned in Greece

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Such as: - the Residence Permit. - the Certificate of Registration of a citizen of an EU Member State. - the Certificate of Permanent Residence of a citizen of an EU Member State. - the Residence Permit, which (according to what is written on its form) takes the place of a residence permit. - the Certificate of submission of supporting documents for the granting or renewal of a Type A Residence Permit. - the Special Identity Card of the Permanent Resident. The above document must have been issued at least one hundred and eighty-five (185) days before the day of submission of the application to the Transport and Communications Service. It is acceptable to submit, with the application, the above document before the expiry of the period of 185 days from its issuance. In this case, in order to fulfil the requirement of certification of the habitual residence of the person concerned in Greece, in addition to this document, at least two (2) additional proofs relating to the relevant critical period of time shall be submitted. Indicatively, two (2) of the following may be submitted: proof of taxation in Greece, proof of ownership or lease of a house, a document certifying the social security of the person concerned, proof of receipt of education for the children, energy or telephone or water bills, etc.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

No 4178

4 A photocopy of the valid driving licence issued by the UK and / or a photocopy of any valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) / Drivers Education Certificate issued by the UK. Vehicle driver's license

A photocopy of the valid driving licence issued by the UK and / or a photocopy of any valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) / Drivers Education Certificate issued by the UK.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: In case of loss or theft of the driving licence (and / or any P.E.I./Driver Training Certificate to be incorporated), the loss or theft is declared by the holder in the application - declaration and the submission of a photocopy is not required.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 1158

5 One (1) recent passport type photograph Photograph

One (1) recent passport type photograph

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/myphoto-gia-polites

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: MyPhoto for citizens

Notes: It is submitted to the Transport and Communications Directorate of the Regional Unit.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8298

6 At least two health certificates of medical examination Health certificate

At least two health certificates of medical examination

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Candidate drivers and drivers, in order to proceed with any procedure concerning their driving licence for which a medical examination is required, must be examined by a doctor of the following specialities: a) Pathologist and the related specialities of general practitioner, haematologist, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, rheumatologist, 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, the examinee, in the case of a suspected disease of the arthymia, hearing, nervous system, or any other disease for which a specialists opinion is required, shall be referred to a doctor of the corresponding specialty. b) Ophthalmologist, c) Otolaryngologist (compulsory for those over 80 years of age), d) Neurologist or Psychiatrist (compulsory for those 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 COMPETENT or NOT COMPETENT. Annex III of P.D. 51/2012 (A101). The medical examination of candidate drivers and drivers is carried out by any private doctor of the specialties listed in Annex III of P.D. 51/2012 (A 101) who maintains a legal medical practice in the country or by any doctor of the same specialties who is a member of a medical company of any legal form having its headquarters in the country. The aforementioned health certificates shall be accepted by the competent authority if they are submitted within six months of their issue.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5511

7 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 the printing of a driving licence shall be signed only by the holder of the driving licence and not by a person authorised by the holder.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 6009

European Regulation 9 2016/679 2016

Description On the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).

Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02016R0679-20160504&from=EL

Law 4850 2021 208 Α

Description Driving safely: modernisation of the framework for the training and examination of prospective drivers and drivers for the granting of driving licences, provisions on driving for people with disabilities, regulations on the registration and circulation of vehicles of historical interest, other provisions under the responsibility of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and other urgent regulations.

Legal references https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/nomothesia

Law 52 4155 2013 120 Α

Description National Electronic Public Procurement System and other provisions.

Legal references https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/nomothesia

Joint Ministerial Decision Δ30/A3/24136 2021 368 Β

Description Determination of the terms and conditions, the procedure and any other necessary details for the procedure for the exchange of a driving licence issued by the United Kingdom with a Greek driving licence of equivalent categories.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20210200368

ΑΔΑ ΩΚΩ7465ΧΘΞ-ΞΙ6

Presidential Decree 51 2012 101 Α

Description Adaptation of Greek legislation to Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006, as amended by Commission Directives 2008/65/EC of 27 June 2008, 2009/113/EC of 25 August 2009 and 2011/94/EU of 28 November 2011, as applicable.

Legal references https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/nomothesia

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.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/nomothesia

Ministerial Decision Π.Ο.Λ.1163 2013 1675 Β

Description Terms and conditions and collection/return procedures for the application of e-paravolo

Legal references https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/nomothesia

Presidential Decree 74 2008 112 Α

Description Adaptation of Greek legislation to Directive 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on the initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles for the carriage 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 of 26 April 2004 and 2006/103/EC

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20080100112

1 Receipt of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The employee of the Transport and Communications Service of the relevant Regional Unit receives the application - solemn declaration and the supporting documents for the conversion of a valid United Kingdom driving licence to an equivalent Greek driving licence without examinations.

Notes On the same day.

No No

P1D P1D

2 Correctness and completeness check

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The employee of the Transport and Communications Service of the relevant Regional Unit checks the completeness and correctness of the supporting documents.

Notes If shortcomings are identified, the interested party will be informed of the need to provide additional information.

No No

P1D P1D

3 Application Protocol

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The employee of the Transport and Communications Department of the Regional Unit concerned shall register the application.

Notes On the same day.

No No

P1D P1D

4 Issuance of a Certificate of Submission of a Request

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The employee of the Transport and Communications Service of the relevant Regional Unit gives the person concerned a Certificate of Submission of Application.

Notes On the same day.

No No

P1D P1D

5 Issue of Greek driving licence

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description An electronic entry is made in the Driving Licence Register.

Notes The Transport and Communications Service, after checking the supporting documents and finding that the legal requirements are met, grants the person concerned a Greek driving licence of the corresponding categories, with administrative validity as defined in Article 5 of p.d. 51/2012 (A 101), and incorporates in the Greek licence any valid P.E.I./Driver Training Certificate issued by the UK, with administrative validity until the expiry of the P.E.I./Driver Training Certificate to be incorporated. It also registers the necessary code numbers in the Greek licence issued, in accordance with the provisions of Annex I of p.d. 51/2012 (A 101).

No No

P1M P1M

6 Print Driving Licence Form

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Co-responsible for Implementation HELLENIC POLICE

Μethod of Implementation Action of the executive / co-competent body

Description The Transport and Communications Service of the P.E. sends the information in electronic form, as well as the print application, with the photograph and signature of the person concerned, to the Passport Directorate of the Hellenic Police.

No No

P7D P7D 31247

7 Receipt of Greek Driving Licence and Delivery of Foreign Driving Licence

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The person concerned receives the driving licence in person from the Transport and Communications Service. The driving licence shall be delivered, with signature, to its holder, who must be in possession of his/her identity card or valid passport, and to a person provided with any legal document such as a power of attorney duly authenticated for signature or a power of attorney.

Notes Upon receipt of the Greek driving licence, the person concerned is obliged to hand over the UK driving licence and any issued by the UK Driving Licence/Drivers Training Certificate, which are returned to the issuing authority through the diplomatic or consular mission of the issuing country in Greece.

No No

P1D P1D

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