ΔΔ:Notification of practising the profession of psychologist

88314653-9ad9-45ad-8ff6-4aaff79dc4ca 102804 Αναγγελία Άσκησης Επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου

• At a Glance
• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
• Fees
• Related
• Output
• Steps
• Digital steps
• Other information
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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regions, Public Health Directorates of the Regional Units

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)

Remote Points of service

myKEPlive

Number of required documents

3 to 14 + (

2

)

Fees

From 8 to 22.67 €

Deadline of completion

3 months

Description

The procedure concerns the notification of practising the profession of psychologist by the Public Health Directorates of the Regional Units and is addressed to natural persons.

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

Public Health Directorates of the Regional Units

Provided to

Health professionals and paramedical staff

Related links

Validity duration

Indefinite

Notes

You may choose how to receive the response by registered post at the address provided in the application, by collecting it in person from the service, by collecting it from a SPC, or through a representative.

Last update

08/11/2025

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Notification of practising the profession of psychologist

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

Means of redress or appeal:

Other In the event of a negative response, the applicant has the right to an application for review or an administrative appeal in accordance with Article 24 of Law 2690/1999 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 45). More specifically, applicants may request that the administrative authority that issued the act revoke or amend it (application for review), or that the authority having jurisdiction over the authority that issued the act annul it (administrative appeal). The administrative authority to which the relevant application is submitted must notify the applicant of its decision on the application no later than within thirty (30) days, unless a different deadline is set under specific provisions.

Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

Tacit approval

Within three (3) months from the notification of practising the profession, the Service may prohibit practise of the profession if the requisite legal conditions are not met or if the information submitted fails to show that they have been met. After expiry of the aforementioned deadline, it will be presumed that the profession may be freely practised Article 3 of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Issue I, No 32). In the event of tacit approval as described above, the applicant may request the issuance of the relevant certificate from the Administrative Authority competent for issuing the deed, in accordance with Article 10(4) of Law 3230/2004 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 44).

NACE

• 86.9 Other human health activities

Output & Results

Output

Administrative Act

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Application – solemn declaration for authorisation to pursue the occupation of psychologist

Official title

Notification of practising the profession of psychologist

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Announcements, Certificates, Profession Licenses

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten), email

Life events

Liberal professions, Health professionals

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

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   Identification document
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   EU-GO
   Supporting document

The procedure concerns the notification of practising the profession of psychologist by the Public Health Directorates of the Regional Units and is addressed to natural persons. 8.00 22.67 3 1 2

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1 Educational The person concerned must be a psychology department graduate from a higher education institution in Greece or an equivalent institution abroad. If the applicant holds a qualification from an institution abroad, they must also submit its academic equivalence from DOATAP or an equivalent and corresponding degree, in accordance with Circular No Γ4β/G.P.43304/17.07.2017 of our service, ‘Processing foreign language entries’. If the applicant is a national of an EU Member State and has obtained his or her professional qualifications in another Member State, either as a self-employed person or as a salaried employee, he or she must also submit a decision recognising professional equivalence or professional qualifications from the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN).

No No

2 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The applicant must not have been irrevocably convicted of a felony, theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, violation of the Narcotics Act, murder, infanticide, abduction, sexual offences, financial exploitation of sexual life, or profiteering.

No No

3 Professional If the applicant is a national of an EU Member State and has obtained his or her professional qualifications in another Member State, either as a self-employed person or as a salaried employee, he or she must also submit a decision recognising professional equivalence or professional qualifications from the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN).

Yes Yes

1 Authorisation to pursue the occupation of health professional 8 €

e-Administrative Fee code 5015

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 Especially for the region of Cyclades an additional regional fee of 14,67 € is required, collected by decentralized services at the Peripheral Units of Andros, Thira, Kea-Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Syros, and Tinos, and is payable on the following bank account: Piraeus Bank - IBAN: GR3601727100005710052440659. The competent authority for more information is the Department of Public Health of Cyclades of the Periphery of South Aegean. 0 € - 14.67 €

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (web banking)

Type of Cost Levy

No

1 A copy of your qualifications from a Greek institution. Proof of Study

A copy of your qualifications from a Greek institution.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2825

2 A copy of your degree from abroad AND a decision recognising the equivalence of that degree issued by the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN) of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports. Proof of Study

A copy of your degree from abroad AND a decision recognising the equivalence of that degree issued by the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN) of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Professional Equivalence in Accordance with the Presidential Decree 38/2010

Notes: Public documents from abroad, such as qualifications, must be submitted in translation, if they bear a Hague stamp (Apostille), when originating from an Authority of a country that is party to the Hague Convention, ratified by Law 1497/1984 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 188), and in all other cases, if they bear an attestation by the Greek Consular Authority of the country of origin of the document or by the Consular Authority of that country in Greece, and subsequently by the Validation Department of the CFSP of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the corresponding Office of Validations at the International Relations Service (IRS) of Thessaloniki (to validate the signature of the accredited officials of the foreign Diplomatic and Consular Authorities in Greece). The Apostille of the Hague Stamp is made on the original document and is preceded by its translation.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 1

Yes 2825

3 A copy of your degree from abroad, as well as a certificate of equivalence of the qualification issued by the competent recognition services of DOATAP or ITE. Proof of Study

A copy of your degree from abroad, as well as a certificate of equivalence of the qualification issued by the competent recognition services of DOATAP or ITE.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: Recognition of foreign first cycle (undergraduate degree) academic qualifications

Notes: Public documents from abroad, such as qualifications, must be submitted in translation, if they bear a Hague stamp (Apostille), when originating from an Authority of a country that is party to the Hague Convention, ratified by Law 1497/1984 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 188), and in all other cases, if they bear an attestation by the Greek Consular Authority of the country of origin of the document or by the Consular Authority of that country in Greece, and subsequently by the Validation Department of the CFSP of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the corresponding Office of Validations at the International Relations Service (IRS) of Thessaloniki (to validate the signature of the accredited officials of the foreign Diplomatic and Consular Authorities in Greece). The Apostille of the Hague Stamp is made on the original document and is preceded by its translation.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 1

Yes 2825

4 Two colour photographs of old-type ID card size. Photograph

Two colour photographs of old-type ID card size.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: MyPhoto for citizens

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8298

5 A copy of your identity card or any other identification document Digital copy of identity card

A copy of your identity card or any other identification document

Submission by: Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Persons, Software through interoperability

Notes: The search for the copy of the ID card shall be carried out exclusively by the competent officials of the case-handling bodies through the use of the ‘Digital copy of identity card’ electronic service that is located at: https://id-copy.services.gov.gr/.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 1474

6 A copy of your criminal record Criminal Record Copy for General Use

A copy of your criminal record

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou

Submission by: Ex officio (manual)

Submitted by: Public bodies

Relevant Procedure: Copy of Criminal Record

Notes: In the absence of a copy of a criminal record, an equivalent document issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority in the country of origin or provenance must be submitted, demonstrating that the relevant requirements have been met. Where no such a document is issued in the country of origin or provenance, it may be replaced by a sworn statement; or, in countries where there is no provision for such a sworn statement, it may be replaced by a solemn declaration submitted by the person concerned to the competent judicial or administrative authority or, as appropriate, to a notary in their country of origin or provenance, who will issue a certificate of submission of the sworn statement or solemn declaration. Any documents issued as per the above may not be submitted more than three months after the date on which they were issued.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4750

7 A residence card for family members of a Greek national. Data Sheet

A residence card for family members of a Greek national.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

No 3201

8 An EU citizen registration certificate Certificate

An EU citizen registration certificate

Submission by: Presented by the applicant (email), 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 EU nationals.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

Alternative document of: 7

Yes 9703

9 A permanent residence permit / European citizen card Certification

A permanent residence permit / European citizen card

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: In accordance with Article 42 of Law 4071/2012 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 85).

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

Alternative document of: 7

Yes 8619

10 An Identity Card for Expatriates Data Sheet

An Identity Card for Expatriates

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

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: Special Identity Card for Expatriates from Albania Special Identity Card for Expatriates from Turkey Special Identity Card for Expatriates from USSR countries

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

Alternative document of: 7

Yes 3201

11 A residence permit for expatriates Residence Permit

A residence permit for expatriates

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: In accordance with Article 81 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80).

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

Alternative document of: 7

Yes 4178

12 A permanent residence card. Data Sheet

A permanent residence card.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

Alternative document of: 7

Yes 3201

13 A personal residence permit for third-country nationals (Articles 82, 83, 84, 85 and 87 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)). Residence Permit

A personal residence permit for third-country nationals (Articles 82, 83, 84, 85 and 87 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)).

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

Alternative document of: 7

Yes 4178

14 A long-term residence permit for third-country nationals (Articles 88, 97, 106 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)). Residence Permit

A long-term residence permit for third-country nationals (Articles 88, 97, 106 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)).

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

Alternative document of: 7

Yes 4178

15 A copy of the EU Blue Card (Articles 114 and 120 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80). Certificate

A copy of the EU Blue Card (Articles 114 and 120 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80).

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

Alternative document of: 7

Yes 9703

16 Copy of the 10-year residence permit (Article 138 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)). Residence Permit

Copy of the 10-year residence permit (Article 138 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)).

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

Alternative document of: 7

Yes 4178

17 A certificate of family status indicating the conclusion of a civil partnership with a Greek citizen (Article 12 of Law 4356/2015 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 181) and Article 3 of Law 4443/2016 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 232)). Certificate of marital status

A certificate of family status indicating the conclusion of a civil partnership with a Greek citizen (Article 12 of Law 4356/2015 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 181) and Article 3 of Law 4443/2016 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 232)).

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

Alternative document of: 7

Yes 3964

18 Proof of payment of the EUR 36.00 stamp duty. Electronic Fee

Proof of payment of the EUR 36.00 stamp duty.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/pleromes-kai-parabola/elektroniko-parabolo-e-parabolo

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Proof of payment shall be provided in accordance with the relevant provisions, as in force Circ. No 1163/03-07-2013 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1675), Circ. No 1150/15-05-2014 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1357) and Circ. No 1131/24-06-2015 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1324).

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 3385

Ministerial Decision Γ5β/G.P. our ref. 42984 2019 2344 Β

Description Psychologists’ Code of Ethics.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20190202344

Joint Ministerial Decision Υ7α/Γ.Π.οικ.46217 2012 1502 Β

Description Simplification of procedures within the power of the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity, and their inclusion in the Citizens’ Service Centres (CSCs) operating as Single Points of Contact (SPC).

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20120201502

Circular Γ4β/G.P. 22837 2017

Description Proficiency in Greek.

Legal references https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/6%CE%A865465%CE%A6%CE%A5%CE%9F-%CE%9A1%CE%9A?inline=true

ΑΔΑ 6Ψ65465ΦΥΟ-Κ1Κ

Circular Υ7/Γ.Π./6701 2012

Description With regard to the provisions of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 32), as amended by Article 4(16) of Law 4038/2012 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 14).

Legal references https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/%CE%924%CE%924%CE%98-1%CE%A4%CE%98?inline=true

ΑΔΑ Β4Β4Θ-1ΤΘ

Joint Ministerial Decision ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/13310 2002 906 Β

Description Laying down administrative procedures and the respective forms also processed at Citizens’ Service Centres (CSCs).

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20020200906

Joint Ministerial Decision Γ5Β/G.P. our ref. 14015 2020 822 Β

Description Completion and amendment of Joint Ministerial Decision Υ7α/G.P. our ref 46217/4-5-2012 ‘Simplification of procedures within the power of the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity, and their inclusion in the Citizens’ Service Centres (CSCs) operating as Single Points of Contact (SPC)’ (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1502) and amendment to Joint Ministerial Decision Directorate for the Simplification of Procedures and Productivity (DIADP)/Α1/14839/31-7-2002 ‘Laying down administrative procedures and the respective forms that can also be handled at Citizen Service Centres (CSCs)’ (GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, SERIES II, No 1040).

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20200200822

Law 991 1979 278 Α

Description Exercising the profession of Psychologist in Greece. Amendments: - Law 2646/1998 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 236) Article 27(1) - Amendment to Article 1(1) of Law 2646/1998 (Competent implementing body), Article 2 - Repeal of Article 2 of Law 2646/1998 (Establishment of a Special Advisory Council), Article 27(1)(e) - Addition of Article 27(1) of Law 2646/1998 (Fee), Article 27(1)(c) - Amendment to Article 3(3) of Law 2646/1998 (Controls), Article 34(1)(b) – Repeal of Article 4 of Law 2646/1998 (Review of candidates), Article 27(1)(e) - Amendment to Article 5 of Law 2646/1998 (Revocation of certificate), Article 27(1)(f) - Amendment of Article 6 of Law 2646/1998 (Recovery of a certificate), Article 27(1)(g) - Amendment of Article 7 of Law 2646/1998 (The work of psychologists), Article 27 - Amendment to Article 10 of Law 2646/1998 (exceptional licenses until 1993) - Law 1991/1993 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 220) – Addition of Article 33(2)(f) of Law 2646/1998 (Fee), Article 33(3) - Addition of Article 2(6) of Law 2646/1998 (Terms of employment), Article 33(4) - Amendment to Article 8 of Law 2646/1998 (Possibility of registration with the Association of Greek Psychologists – AGP).

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19790100278

Law 27 2646 1998 236 Α

Description Development of the National Social Care System and other provisions.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19980100236

Law 33 1193 1981 220 Α

Description On protection from sexually transmitted diseases and the regulation of related matters.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19810100220

1 Receipt and registration of an application

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Application / Solemn Declaration is received together with the necessary supporting documents / forms by the Registry of the Region or by the Citizen Service Centres / Points of Single Contact (CSC-SPC).

No No

P1D P1D

2 Forwarding of the application to the competent Directorate of the Region

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The File (containing the application and supporting documents) shall be forwarded by an Official of the Registry Department or the CSC-SPC to the Head of the Health Directorate concerned.

No No

P15D P1D

3 Assigning the application to an official

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of the Directorate shall assess which department the file should be forwarded to and shall forward it to the Public Health / Health Services and Professions Department.

Notes The official of the Department shall inform the applicant if any of the supporting documents are incorrect, the applicant shall be informed and shall provide the correct supporting document / form.

No No

P15D P1D

4 Checking whether supporting documents are correct and searching for supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description The official of the Health / Health Services and Professions Department shall check the supporting document file as to whether the supporting documents are correct, they shall search for the criminal record of the applicant using the ex officio procedure, and they shall seek, as appropriate, confirmation from the higher education institutions of the applicants degree. The official of the Department shall inform the applicant if any of the supporting documents are incorrect, the applicant shall be informed and shall provide the correct supporting document / form

No No

P15D P1D

5 Acceptance of supporting documents by the official

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The official shall check the completeness of the supporting documents submitted.

Yes No

P15D P1D

4

6 Singing of the certificate by Regional Governor and registration of the outgoing document

Responsible for Implementation Head of the Region

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description The Department official shall forward their recommendation on whether the legal requirements are met for exercising the profession and the supporting document file through the hierarchy, up to the level of the Regional Governor.

Yes No

P15D P1D

5

7 Issuance of a Certificate of Practising the Profession to the Applicant

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The official of the Health / Health Services and Professions Department or of the CSC-SPC shall inform the applicant that the Certificate is available for receipt.

Notes If a period of three (3) months elapses from the notification of practising the profession and the Service has not issued a certificate to the applicant, the profession shall be presumed to be freely practised (Article 3 of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 32). In the event of tacit approval as described above, the applicant may request the issuance of the relevant certificate from the Administrative Authority competent for issuing the deed, in accordance with Article 10(4) of Law 3230/2004 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 44).

Yes Yes

P15D P1D

6

8 Rejection of supporting documents by the official

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The official finds that, according to the supporting documents, the requirements for issuing an authorisation to practise the profession are not met.

Yes No

P15D P1D

4

9 Signing of rejection response by the Director and registration of the outgoing document

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Signature

Description The Director shall sign the negative response.

Yes No

P15D P1D

10 Issuance of a rejection to the applicant

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Within three (3) months from the notification of practising the profession, the Service may prohibit practise of the profession if the requisite legal conditions are not met or if the information submitted fails to show that they have been met.

Notes In the event of a negative response, the applicant has the right to an application for review or an administrative appeal in accordance with Article 24 of Law 2690/1999 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 45). More specifically, applicants may request that the administrative authority that issued the act revoke or amend it (application for review), or that the authority having jurisdiction over the authority that issued the act annul it (administrative appeal). The administrative authority to which the relevant application is submitted must notify the applicant of its decision on the application no later than within thirty (30) days, unless a different deadline is set under specific provisions.

Yes Yes

P15D P1D

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