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|process_trigger_type=email, Application (handwritten)
 
|process_usage=Supporting document
 
|process_usage=Supporting document
 
|process_output_type=Document Production
 
|process_output_type=Document Production
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|process_delivery_type=Notification/Uploading document via Information System
 
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|process_sdg_resource=Administrative appeal
 
|process_sdg_resource=Administrative appeal
 
|process_sdg_notes=In the event of a negative response, the applicant has the right to apply for a review or lodge 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.
 
|process_sdg_notes=In the event of a negative response, the applicant has the right to apply for a review or lodge 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.
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|process_application_description=Application for automatic recognition of a qualification in specialised medicine obtained abroad.
 
|process_application_description=Application for automatic recognition of a qualification in specialised medicine obtained abroad.
 
|process_application_note=Contact email: pisinfo@pis.gr, eidikotites@pis.gr
 
|process_application_note=Contact email: pisinfo@pis.gr, eidikotites@pis.gr
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|process_rule_decision_number=38
 
|process_rule_decision_number=38
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2010
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2010
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|process_rule_article=Παράρτημα V 5.1.3. και 5.1.4.
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|process_rule_article=Annex V, 5.1.3. and 5.1.4.
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|process_rule_description=Types of specialist medical training – Evidence of formal qualifications of general practitioners
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=78
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=78
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
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|process_rule_decision_year=2013
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2013
 
|process_rule_article=22
 
|process_rule_article=22
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|process_rule_description=Regulations of the Ministry of Health and other provisions.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=252
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=252
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_number=Γ5α/Γ.Π.οικ. 64843
 
|process_rule_decision_number=Γ5α/Γ.Π.οικ. 64843
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2018
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2018
 +
|process_rule_description=Establishment, renaming of medical specialisations, determination of the duration and content of training for acquiring a qualification in specialised medicine
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=4138
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=4138
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
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|process_rule_decision_year=2019
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2019
 
|process_rule_article=8
 
|process_rule_article=8
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|process_rule_description=Issuing of a certificate to practise medicine and a specialised medicine qualification.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=1373
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=1373
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
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|process_rule_decision_number=35046
 
|process_rule_decision_number=35046
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2021
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2021
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|process_rule_description=Imposition of fees by the Panhellenic Medical Association for issuing certificates, qualifications, etc.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=3775
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=3775
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
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|process_rule_decision_year=2024
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2024
 
|process_rule_article=8
 
|process_rule_article=8
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|process_rule_description=Reform of the institution of the personal physician – Establishment of university health centres – Disability pensions for common diseases and other provisions.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=187
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=187
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_number=Γ5α/Γ.Π.οικ.22184
 
|process_rule_decision_number=Γ5α/Γ.Π.οικ.22184
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2025
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2025
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|process_rule_description=Recognition of specialised medicine qualifications from the United States of America (USA) - Completion of decision Γ5α/Γ.Π.οικ. 24768/29-03-2019 ‘Establishment, renaming of medical specialisations, determination of the duration and content of training for acquiring a qualification in specialised medicine’ (Government Gazette, Series II, No 4138).
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=2701
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=2701
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
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|process_rule_decision_number=Γ5α/Γ.Π. 24170
 
|process_rule_decision_number=Γ5α/Γ.Π. 24170
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2025
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2025
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|process_rule_description=Amending and supplementing Decision Γ5α/Γ.Π.οικ.24768/29-03-2019 of the Deputy Minister ‘Laying down the supporting documents, procedure, terms and conditions for issuing a certificate to practise medicine and a qualification in specialised medicine’ (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1373).
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=4163
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=4163
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
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|process_step_title=Submitting the application and supporting documents
 
|process_step_official=Action by a natural/legal person
 
|process_step_official=Action by a natural/legal person
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
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|process_step_duration_min=P1D
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|process_step_duration_max=P10D
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|process_step_description=Doctors registered on the PIS electronic platform must submit the application for the ‘automatic issuing of a specialised medicine qualification from the EU and the USA’ electronically, together with the necessary supporting documents in the corresponding entry field and click on the ‘Submit’ field with the cursor.
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|process_step_note=If the applicant does not click on this field, the application will not be registered.
 
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
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|process_step_title=Sending the payment code
 
|process_step_official=Other
 
|process_step_official=Other
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
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|process_step_duration_min=P1D
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|process_step_duration_max=P10D
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|process_step_description=Upon receipt of the application, the PIS will send the doctor a unique payment code relating to the application in question by email.
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|process_step_note=The applicant must deposit the corresponding amount and attach the relevant receipt. Attention: the payment code must be clearly visible on the receipt.
 
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=2
 
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|process_step_title=Awaiting receipt of additional supporting documents
 
|process_step_official=Other
 
|process_step_official=Other
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
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|process_step_duration_min=P1D
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|process_step_duration_max=P10D
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|process_step_description=Pending applications cannot remain active for longer than 90 days. If the applicant has not submitted the documents requested within this time, the application will automatically be cancelled.
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|process_step_note=The applicant will be informed about the supporting documents they must submit.
 
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=3
 
|process_step_previous_child=3
 
|process_step_previous_child=3
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|process_step_title=Deadline for receipt of additional supporting documents
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=3
 
|process_step_previous_child=3
 
|process_step_previous_child=3
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|process_step_title=Receipt of additional supporting documents
 
|process_step_official=Other
 
|process_step_official=Other
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
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|process_step_duration_min=P1D
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|process_step_duration_max=P10D
 
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=2
 
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|process_step_previous_child=2
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|process_step_title=Checking of supporting documents
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Inspection
 
|process_step_implementation=Inspection
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|process_step_duration_min=P1D
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|process_step_duration_max=P10D
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|process_step_description=The supporting documents are started to be checked as soon as the candidate has submitted all the necessary supporting documents.
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|process_step_note=Doctors may access their application whenever they wish in order to check the progress and status – pending, processing, completed – and add any further documents, if necessary, by pressing the ‘update’ button each time.
 
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|process_step_previous_child=6
 
|process_step_previous_child=6
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|process_step_title=Rejection of request
 
|process_step_official=Competent Public Agency
 
|process_step_official=Competent Public Agency
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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|process_step_duration_min=P1D
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|process_step_duration_max=P10D
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|process_step_description=If the conditions are not met, the applicant’s request will be rejected.
 
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|process_step_title=Issuing of the title
 
|process_step_official=Competent Public Agency
 
|process_step_official=Competent Public Agency
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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|process_step_duration_min=P1D
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|process_step_duration_max=P10D
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|process_step_description=Once the title has been issued, it will be posted electronically on the doctor’s application, so that they also have an electronic copy of the document.
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It will also be issued in physical form, together with two exact copies, which can be obtained by following the instructions sent by email.
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|process_step_note=Subsequently, the papyrus degree will be issued (only in physical form) and received in the same manner.
 
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|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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|process_step_duration_min=P1D
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|process_step_duration_max=P10D
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|process_step_description=The supporting documents are started to be checked as soon as the candidate has submitted all the necessary supporting documents.
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|process_step_note=Doctors may access their application whenever they wish in order to check the progress and status – pending, processing, completed – and add any further documents, if necessary, by pressing the button each time.
 
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|process_step_official=Competent Public Agency
 
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|process_step_official=Competent Public Agency
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
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|process_step_duration_min=PT1H
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|process_step_duration_max=P10D
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|process_step_description=Once the title has been issued, it will be posted electronically on the doctor’s application, so that they also have an electronic copy of the document.
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It will also be issued in physical form, together with two exact copies, which can be obtained by following the instructions sent by email.
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|process_step_note=Subsequently, the papyrus degree will be issued (only in physical form) and received in the same manner.
 
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|process_provision_digital_location_title=Panhellenic Medical Association electronic platform
 
|process_provision_digital_location_url=https://myrequests.pis.gr/Account/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
 
|process_provision_digital_location_url=https://myrequests.pis.gr/Account/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f
 
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|process_useful_link_url=https://pis.gr/category/iatriko-epaggelma/xorigisi-eidikotitas-ee/
 
|process_useful_link_url=https://pis.gr/category/iatriko-epaggelma/xorigisi-eidikotitas-ee/
 
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Latest revision as of 17:22, 30 March 2026



041285b8-54b7-40bf-ab53-d4adbeedc85b 412858 Αυτόματη Αναγνώριση Τίτλου Ιατρικής Ειδικότητας που αποκτήθηκε σε χώρα κράτος-μέλος της Ε.Ε. ή στις Η.Π.Α.

At a glance

Points of service

PANHELLENIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

5 to 7

Fees

30 €

Deadline of completion

3 months

Description

The procedure for the automatic recognition of qualifications concerns the legal and administrative recognition of specialised medicine qualifications acquired in the EU or in the USA, so that the holder of the specialised qualifications can practise medicine in Greece without the need for further examinations or additional training.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

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

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

PANHELLENIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Provided to

Doctors/Physicians

Related links

Validity duration

Indefinite

Notes

Foreign-language qualifications must bear the apostille stamp from the country in which they were acquired, be translated by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs or by a sworn translator of the Ionian University or by a lawyer in Greek territory or by an official translator at the Greek consulate in the country of origin or by the relevant service in the country of origin that corresponds with the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ translation service. Specialised medicine qualifications obtained in the USA and automatically recognised by this administrative procedure are valid only in Greece and are not subject to Directive 2005/36/EC, as in force at any given time.

Last update

30/03/2026

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application for automatic recognition of a qualification in specialised medicine obtained abroad.

Notes:

Contact email: pisinfo@pis.gr, eidikotites@pis.gr

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Administrative appeal

        In the event of a negative response, the applicant has the right to apply for a review or lodge 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.

        Output & Results

        Methods of receipt

        Notification/Uploading document via Information System

        Output

        Document Production

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Official title

            Automatic recognition of specialised medicine qualifications acquired in an EU Member State or in the USA

            Languages supported

            Greek, English

            Legislation

              Categories

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              email, Application (handwritten)

              Life events

              Health professionals

              Type

              Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

              N3


            • 1 Educational A qualification, i.e. a degree in medicine from a Greek higher education institution or qualifications from an EU Member State educational organisation recognised under the provisions of Presidential Decree 38/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 78) or a foreign qualification recognised by the DOATAP (Hellenic NARIC) as equivalent and corresponding to a degree in medicine in Greece.

              No No

            • 2 Educational A qualification in specialised medicine, obtained either a) in the EU or b) in the USA.

              No No

            • 3 Professional Possession of a certificate to practise medicine in Greece.

              No No

            • 4 Possession of passwords to enter software In order to submit the application digitally you will need to create an account on the Panhellenic Medical Association electronic platform for application submissions and be issued specific login details.

              No No

            • 1 Fee for automatic recognition of a medical specialisation. 30 €

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

              Fee Link https://pis.gr/109369/y%CF%80%CE%BF%CF%87%CF%81%CE%AD%CF%89%CF%83%CE%B7-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%B2%CE%BF%CE%BB%CE%AE%CF%82-%CF%84%CF%89%CE%BD-%CF%80%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%B1%CE%B2%CF%8C%CE%BB%CF%89%CE%BD-%CF%85%CF%80%CE%AD/

              No

            • 1 Photocopy of a degree from a school of medicine Proof of Study

              Photocopy of a degree from a school of medicine

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: A photocopy of a degree from a school of medicine at a Greek university or a certificate from the university registrar stating that the applicant has graduated or a photocopy of a degree from a university of a Member State of the European Union with the apostille stamp, accompanied by a photocopy of an official translation thereof. An attestation from the competent authority in the place of origin that the degree complies with Directive 2005/36/EC, as applicable only to qualifications obtained before the Member State’s accession to the EU. If no such attestation is not provided, the Panhellenic Medical Association (PIS) may seek it internally through the IMI system, allowing the corresponding title to be issued. In the case of degrees from countries outside the European Union, a photocopy of a the degree in the foreign language and a translation thereof with a photocopy of the decision on its equivalence and correspondence by the DOATAP or DIKATSA.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2825

            • 2 A photocopy of the identity card or passport or any public document certifying the identity of the applicant. Identification document

              A photocopy of the identity card or passport or any public document certifying the identity of the applicant.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2244

            • 3 A photocopy of the certificate to practise medicine in Greece. Certificate

              A photocopy of the certificate to practise medicine in Greece.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9703

            • 4 A photocopy of the doctor’s specialised medicine qualification obtained in the EU. Proof of Study

              A photocopy of the doctor’s specialised medicine qualification obtained in the EU.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: Included in Annex V 5.1.3 and 5.1.4. of Presidential Decree 38/2010 ‘Transposition into Greek law of Directive 2005/36/EC...’, as applicable.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2825

            • 5 A photocopy of the the doctor’s specialised medicine qualification obtained in the USA. Certificate

              A photocopy of the the doctor’s specialised medicine qualification obtained in the USA.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: A valid ‘Board of Certification’ certificate issued by the American Board of Medical Specialties. For specialised medicine qualifications from the USA submitted for recognition, their validity must be checked against the American Board of Medical Specialties database. If this is not the case, the Panhellenic Medical Association (PIS) will seek it internally.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 4

              Yes 9703

            • 6 A photocopy of the certificate of current occupational status, with reference to any disciplinary penalties imposed by the medical association of which they are a member abroad. Certification

              A photocopy of the certificate of current occupational status, with reference to any disciplinary penalties imposed by the medical association of which they are a member abroad.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Professional

              No 8619

            • 7 An attestation from the competent authority of the place of origin that the specialised medicine qualification complies with Directive 2005/36/EC, as applicable only to qualifications obtained before the Member State’s accession to the EU. Certificate

              An attestation from the competent authority of the place of origin that the specialised medicine qualification complies with Directive 2005/36/EC, as applicable only to qualifications obtained before the Member State’s accession to the EU.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: This attestation concerns the recognition of a specialised medicine qualification obtained in a Member State of the European Union. If no such attestation is not provided, the Panhellenic Medical Association (PIS) may seek it internally through the IMI system, allowing the corresponding title to be issued.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Administrative

              No 9703

            • 8 A certificate of completion of rural practice or mandatory personal physician practice or legal exemption thereof, in accordance with the applicable provisions. Certificate

              A certificate of completion of rural practice or mandatory personal physician practice or legal exemption thereof, in accordance with the applicable provisions.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: Issued by the Ministry of Health in accordance with the applicable provisions.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9703

            • Presidential Decree Annex V, 5.1.3. and 5.1.4. 38 2010 78 Α

              Description Types of specialist medical training – Evidence of formal qualifications of general practitioners

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=425107

            • Law 22 4208 2013 252 Α

              Description Regulations of the Ministry of Health and other provisions.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=485453

            • Decision Γ5α/Γ.Π.οικ. 64843 2018 4138 Β

              Description Establishment, renaming of medical specialisations, determination of the duration and content of training for acquiring a qualification in specialised medicine

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=575449

            • Ministerial Decision 8 24768 2019 1373 Β

              Description Issuing of a certificate to practise medicine and a specialised medicine qualification.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=576174

            • Ministerial Decision 35046 2021 3775 Β

              Description Imposition of fees by the Panhellenic Medical Association for issuing certificates, qualifications, etc.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=617300

            • Law 8 5157 2024 187 Α

              Description Reform of the institution of the personal physician – Establishment of university health centres – Disability pensions for common diseases and other provisions.

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=773735

            • Decision Γ5α/Γ.Π.οικ.22184 2025 2701 Β

              Description Recognition of specialised medicine qualifications from the United States of America (USA) - Completion of decision Γ5α/Γ.Π.οικ. 24768/29-03-2019 ‘Establishment, renaming of medical specialisations, determination of the duration and content of training for acquiring a qualification in specialised medicine’ (Government Gazette, Series II, No 4138).

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=782059

            • Ministerial Decision Γ5α/Γ.Π. 24170 2025 4163 Β

              Description Amending and supplementing Decision Γ5α/Γ.Π.οικ.24768/29-03-2019 of the Deputy Minister ‘Laying down the supporting documents, procedure, terms and conditions for issuing a certificate to practise medicine and a qualification in specialised medicine’ (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1373).

              Legal references https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=785113

            • 1 Submitting the application and supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Action by a natural/legal person

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description Doctors registered on the PIS electronic platform must submit the application for the ‘automatic issuing of a specialised medicine qualification from the EU and the USA’ electronically, together with the necessary supporting documents in the corresponding entry field and click on the ‘Submit’ field with the cursor.

              Notes If the applicant does not click on this field, the application will not be registered.

              No No


            • 2 Sending the payment code

              Responsible for Implementation Other

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description Upon receipt of the application, the PIS will send the doctor a unique payment code relating to the application in question by email.

              Notes The applicant must deposit the corresponding amount and attach the relevant receipt. Attention: the payment code must be clearly visible on the receipt.

              No No


            • 3 Awaiting receipt of additional supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Other

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description Pending applications cannot remain active for longer than 90 days. If the applicant has not submitted the documents requested within this time, the application will automatically be cancelled.

              Notes The applicant will be informed about the supporting documents they must submit.

              Yes No


            • 4 Deadline for receipt of additional supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action


              Yes Yes


            • 5 Receipt of additional supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Other

              Μethod of Implementation Software action


              Yes No


            • 6 Checking of supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The supporting documents are started to be checked as soon as the candidate has submitted all the necessary supporting documents.

              Notes Doctors may access their application whenever they wish in order to check the progress and status – pending, processing, completed – and add any further documents, if necessary, by pressing the ‘update’ button each time.

              Yes No


            • 7 Rejection of request

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Public Agency

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description If the conditions are not met, the applicant’s request will be rejected.

              Yes Yes


            • 8 Issuing of the title

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Public Agency

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Once the title has been issued, it will be posted electronically on the doctor’s application, so that they also have an electronic copy of the document. It will also be issued in physical form, together with two exact copies, which can be obtained by following the instructions sent by email.

              Notes Subsequently, the papyrus degree will be issued (only in physical form) and received in the same manner.

              Yes Yes


            • 9 Checking of supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The supporting documents are started to be checked as soon as the candidate has submitted all the necessary supporting documents.

              Notes Doctors may access their application whenever they wish in order to check the progress and status – pending, processing, completed – and add any further documents, if necessary, by pressing the button each time.

              Yes No


            • 10 Rejection of request

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Public Agency

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description If the conditions are not met, the applicant’s request will be rejected.

              Yes Yes


            • 11 Issuing of the title

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Public Agency

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Once the title has been issued, it will be posted electronically on the doctor’s application, so that they also have an electronic copy of the document. It will also be issued in physical form, together with two exact copies, which can be obtained by following the instructions sent by email.

              Notes Subsequently, the papyrus degree will be issued (only in physical form) and received in the same manner.

              Yes Yes




            • Issuing of a qualification in specialised medicine from the EU (automatic recognition)


            • Panhellenic Medical Association website
              • Retrieved from "https://en.mitos.gov.gr/index.php?title=ΔΔ:Automatic_recognition_of_specialised_medicine_qualifications_acquired_in_an_EU_Member_State_or_in_the_USA&oldid=72840"
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