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

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• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation (ATEEN), MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

Digital provision points

• Digital services of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs

Number of required documents

5 to 6

Fees

250 €

Deadline of completion

3 months

Description

This procedure concerns the recognition of professional qualifications and professional equivalence of a degree, in accordance with the provisions of PD 38/2010, in order to achieve the free provision of specific professional services within the European Union.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

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

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation (ATEEN)

Provided to

Self-employed, University Graduates, Scientists

Related links

Notes

There is an option for the deadline to be extended for one (1) month on occasion that fall under Chapters I & II of Title III of PD 38/2010.

Last update

20/07/2026

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

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

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application – Solemn Declaration about the recognition of professional equivalence of degree, signed by the interested person.

Notes:

In the Application - Solemn Declaration for the recognition of professional equivalence of a degree the interested party states the following: “Please acknowledge the professional equivalence of the title of formal higher education: TITLE FOR RECOGNITION: …………………………………… …………………………………… awarded by the UNIVERSITY: …………………………………… after studies at the COLLEGE: …………………………… ........... with the awarded titles of the Departments of AE ………………………, of the Hellenic Higher Education Institutions in within the framework of the domestic education system, with the terms and conditions of the legislation in force in Greece. "

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

Means of redress or appeal:

Administrative appeal

Output & Results

Output

Administrative Act, Document Production

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

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

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Decisions, Certificates

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

Life events

Recognition of professional qualifications

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

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   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
   900659
   
   
   
   
   8210, 7135
   
   EU-GO (support)
   Supporting document

This procedure concerns the recognition of professional qualifications and professional equivalence of a degree, in accordance with the provisions of PD 38/2010, in order to achieve the free provision of specific professional services within the European Union. 250.00 250.00 5 1 0

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1 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant shall have a TAXISnet username and password.

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

2 Prior Service Exercising of a legally regulated profession in another member-state (EU, EEA, Switzerland) either as a freelancer or as a salaried person, including those practicing free professions (for the recognition of professional qualifications).

No No

3 Professional Acquisition of the professional qualifications in the member-state of origin (EU, EEA, Switzerland), for the recognition of professional qualifications.

No No

4 Educational The applicant shall have acquired a formal higher education degree from another member-state or third country: - Of at least three years of studies and attendance, for a first cycle degree - Less than three years of studies and attendance for a post-graduate specialization degree, and - At least three years of studies and attendance for a doctoral cycle of studies (for the recognition of professional equivalence of degree).

No No

5 Citizenship The applicant shall be a national of an EU member-state or of a third country (for the recognition of professional equivalence of degree).

No No

6 Other The applicant shall not meet the requirements for the application of paragraph 1 of article 2 of PD 38/2010 on the recognition of professional qualifications (for the recognition of professional equivalence of degree).

No No

1 For the recognition of professional qualifications: administrative fee (e-paravolo): 100 €

e-Administrative Fee code 1385

Cost Calculation One-off

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

No

2 For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: administrative fee (e-paravolo): 100 €

e-Administrative Fee code 1386

Cost Calculation One-off

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

No

3 In cases of administrative recourse against the decision of the competent authority: administrative fee in favour of the state (e-paravolo): 50 €

e-Administrative Fee code 1387

Cost Calculation One-off

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

No

1 Clear photocopy of identity card or passport. Identification document

Clear photocopy of identity card or passport.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Is submitted for both the recognition of professional qualifications and the recognition of professional equivalence of degree.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

2 Possession of the degree to be recognized, validated in accordance with the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE seal), in the original or as a legally validated copy and with an official translation thereof. For countries that have not ratified the Convention or about which Greece has objected, and only for them, the validation is performed by the local Greek Consulate Services. Or For higher education degrees from the United Kingdom: these may be submitted as photocopies validated by the British Council and translated by a competent domestic authority. Or For higher education degrees from France: these may be submitted as photocopies validated by the Institut Français and translated by a competent domestic authority. Proof of Study

Possession of the degree to be recognized, validated in accordance with the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE seal), in the original or as a legally validated copy and with an official translation thereof. For countries that have not ratified the Convention or about which Greece has objected, and only for them, the validation is performed by the local Greek Consulate Services. Or For higher education degrees from the United Kingdom: these may be submitted as photocopies validated by the British Council and translated by a competent domestic authority. Or For higher education degrees from France: these may be submitted as photocopies validated by the Institut Français and translated by a competent domestic authority.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Is submitted for both the recognition of professional qualifications and the recognition of professional equivalence of degree.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2825

3 Official transcript of courses, with detailed grading of each year of study as well as the dates of admission and graduation which must be signed and bear the seal of the foreign higher education institute. It is submitted in a legally validated copy and with its official translation by the competent Greek authorities. Certification

Official transcript of courses, with detailed grading of each year of study as well as the dates of admission and graduation which must be signed and bear the seal of the foreign higher education institute. It is submitted in a legally validated copy and with its official translation by the competent Greek authorities.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Is submitted for both the recognition of professional qualifications and the recognition of professional equivalence of degree.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8619

4 Syllabus of the Institute degree, which shall include a presentation of the courses that the applicant has been taught. Proof of Study

Syllabus of the Institute degree, which shall include a presentation of the courses that the applicant has been taught.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Is submitted for both the recognition of professional qualifications and the recognition of professional equivalence of degree. Has to be submitted in Greek when requested by the competent service (Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation - ATEEN).

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2825

5 Certificate or Attestation of Professional Qualifications when the profession/education that is the object of the application is regulated by law in the country where the professional qualifications were acquired (e.g. registration in a professional Chamber, professional licence et al.). Certification

Certificate or Attestation of Professional Qualifications when the profession/education that is the object of the application is regulated by law in the country where the professional qualifications were acquired (e.g. registration in a professional Chamber, professional licence et al.).

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Is submitted for the recognition of professional qualifications.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8619

6 Data of Professional Experience when the profession or the corresponding education are not regulated by law in the member-state of origin, evidence of the last decade in which the professional activity is clearly defined and documented by means of insurance documents and employer attestations. Certificate of previous service

Data of Professional Experience when the profession or the corresponding education are not regulated by law in the member-state of origin, evidence of the last decade in which the professional activity is clearly defined and documented by means of insurance documents and employer attestations.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Is submitted for the recognition of professional qualifications.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational, Professional

No 1244

Presidential Decree 2,14,57Α,56,59,57 38 2010 78 Α

Description Adaptation of the Greek legislation to the Directive 2005/36/ΕC of the Eur. Parliament and Council of 7th September 2005, regarding recognition of professional skillset - Article 2 par. 1 & 3: Recognition of professional skillset, recognition of professional equivalence (Scope) - article 14 & 57 Α – Provision for imposing countervailing measures - articles 56 & 59 – Competent authorities - article 57 – procedure for the recognition of professional skill-set/qualifications, legal protection means Amendments: • Law 4763/2020 (GG 254/Α – 2020): - article 164 par.1 – addition of par. 11Α of PD 38/2010 (applications regarding recognition of degree titles of applicants that possess professional qualifications acquired in a third country and that have already been recognized in another member-state) - article 164 par. 7 – amending article 57 (legal means) - amending Law 4635/2019 (GG 167/Α - 2019), article 168 (recognition of professional equivalence of degree titles) • Law 4635/2019 (GG 167/Α - 2019), article 168 – amending Law 4610/2019 (GG 70/Α – 2019) article 98 par.3 (Re-introduction of professional equivalence regarding degree titles) • Law 4610/2019 (GG 70/Α – 2019), article 98 par.3 – abolishment of par.3 of article 4 of PD 38/2010 (recognition of professional equivalence of degree titles) • PD 51/2017 (GG Α 82/9.6.2017), amending PD 38/2010 - article 1 par.2 – Recognition of internships/traineeships (amending article 2 of PD 38/2010) • Law 4111/2013 (GG 2013 (GG 18/Α) – other amendments of PD 38/2010 • Law 4205/2013 (GG 242/Α) – other amendments of PD 38/2010 • Law 4093/2012 (GG 222/Α), amending PD 38/2010: - Θ16 – article 57 Α of PD 38/2010 (decision of the Head of the Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation - ATEEN - regarding countervailing measures), article 57 (procedure for the recognition)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20100100078

Joint Ministerial Decision ΔΙΑΔΠ/Φ.Α.2.1/25209 2011 2926 Β

Description Inclusion of the process of recognition of professional qualifications in accordance with Presidential Decree 38/2010 for processing through the Citizens Service Centers that operate as Points of Single Contact (KEP-EKE), in execution of the provisions of Law 3844/2010 (GG 63/A). This JMD was amended by JMD 117821/ΙΑ/2013 (GG 2192/Β).

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110202926

1 Start of procedure

No No

0 0

2 Submission of application

Responsible for Implementation Competent body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested party submits the application (for recognition of professional qualifications/professional equivalence of a qualification) and the required supporting documents to the Protocol Office of the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN) or to physical KEP-EKE.

Notes If the file is sent to ATEEN, a certificate of receipt is provided to the interested party within one (1) month.

Yes No

PT4H PT4H

1

3 Electronic submission of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Software

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The interested party may submit electronically the application (for recognition of professional qualifications/professional equivalence of a qualification) and the required supporting documents through the eugo portal.

Yes No

PT15M PT15M

1

4 Completeness check

Responsible for Implementation Competent body

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description A completeness check is carried out by the competent employee of ATEEN or the KEP-EKE and, if the file is not complete, the interested party is informed to submit the missing supporting documents. Where the application and supporting documents have been submitted to a KEP-EKE, and after the check has been completed, the file is forwarded to ATEEN.

No No

P3D P3D

5 Examination of file

Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of ATEEN examines the file and decides whether or not to issue a decision imposing compensation measures, namely: - an adaptation period or aptitude test, in the case of applications for recognition of professional qualifications, in accordance with Article 14 of Presidential Decree 38/2010, - a written professional equivalence test, where the examination of the application and the file reveals substantial differences between the study programme followed by the applicant and the study programme of a comparable higher education institution (AEI) degree in Greece.

No No

P10D P10D

6 Case of imposition of compensation measures

Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description If the Head of ATEEN decides in favour of imposing compensation measures, the interested party, after completing the relevant test, submits a new request to ATEEN accompanied by the relevant certificate of successful completion of the test.

No No

P10D P10D

7 Issuance of certificate

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN) issues, within three (3) months, the certificate of recognition of professional qualifications/professional equivalence of a qualification and informs the interested party. The interested party may lodge, once only, an administrative appeal before ATEEN against the decision and request the annulment or amendment of the decision of paragraph 1 of Article 54, within an exclusive deadline of sixty (60) days from its notification, and ATEEN notifies the appellant of its decision no later than within three (3) months.

No Yes

P3M P3M

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