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

6d040245-7708-4492-beeb-e7de89c09b0a 265852 Αναγνώριση Επαγγελματικών Προσόντων και Επαγγελματικής Ισοδυναμίας

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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

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

ΓΕΝΙΚΗ ΔΙΕΥΘΥΝΣΗ ΕΠΑΓΓΕΛΜΑΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΣΗΣ, ΚΑΤΑΡΤΙΣΗΣ, ΔΙΑ ΒΙΟΥ ΜΑΘΗΣΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΝΕΟΛΑΙΑΣ

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation (ATEEN)

Provided to

Citizens

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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

13/03/2025

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Official title

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

Languages supported

Greek, English

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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. 250 250 12 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/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

2 Administrative For the recognition of professional qualifications: Submission of application – Solemn Declaration wherein the interested party declares the following: "Please acknowledge my professional qualifications for practicing the profession: ………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………..which (qualifications) I acquired in the member-state:……………………………..........................…………………so that I may exercise the same profession in Greece, under the same conditions that Greek citizens exercise it."

No No

3 Administrative For the recognition of professional qualifications: Identity verification

No No

4 Prior Service For the recognition of professional qualifications: 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.

No No

5 Educational For the recognition of professional qualifications: Acquisition of the professional qualifications in the member-state of origin (EU, EEA, Switzerland).

No No

6 Administrative For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: Submission of application- Solemn Declaration in which the interested party declares the following: "Please acknowledge the professional equivalence of the formal higher education degree DEGREE TO BE RECOGNISED …………………………………………………. that was awarded by the UNIVERSITY ………………………………………………………………………………………………. following studies in the COLLEGE ………………………… with de-grees awarded by the Higher Education Institute Departments: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. of the Greek Higher Education Institutes within the framework of the Greek educational system, under the terms and conditions of the legislation in force in Greece."

No No

7 Administrative For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: Identity verification

No No

8 Citizenship For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: The applicant shall be a national of an EU member-state or of a third country

No No

9 Educational For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: 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 specialisation degree, and - At least three years of studies and attendance for a doctoral cycle of studies.

No No

10 Other For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: 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)

No No

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

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

No

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

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

No

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

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

No

1 For the recognition of professional qualifications: Application – Solemn Declaration signed by the interested party at the time of submission. If submitted by another person or sent by post, the signature of the interested party shall be validated by a Police Department or a Citizen Service Centre (KEP).

For the recognition of professional qualifications: Application – Solemn Declaration signed by the interested party at the time of submission. If submitted by another person or sent by post, the signature of the interested party shall be validated by a Police Department or a Citizen Service Centre (KEP).

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No Application"Application" is not a number.

2 For the recognition of professional qualifications: Clear photocopy of identity card or passport

For the recognition of professional qualifications: Clear photocopy of identity card or passport

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No Copy of document"Copy of document" is not a number.

3 For the recognition of professional qualifications: Possession of the degree to be recognised, 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.

For the recognition of professional qualifications: Possession of the degree to be recognised, 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 (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No Proof of Study"Proof of Study" is not a number.

4 For the recognition of professional qualifications: 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.

For the recognition of professional qualifications: 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 (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No Certification"Certification" is not a number.

5 For the recognition of professional qualifications: Syllabus of the Institute degree, which shall include a presentation of the courses that the applicant has been taught. To be submitted in Greek when requested by the competent service (Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation - ATEEN).

For the recognition of professional qualifications: Syllabus of the Institute degree, which shall include a presentation of the courses that the applicant has been taught. To be submitted in Greek when requested by the competent service (Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation - ATEEN).

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No Proof of Study"Proof of Study" is not a number.

6 For the recognition of professional qualifications: 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.)

For the recognition of professional qualifications: 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 (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No Certification"Certification" is not a number.

7 For the recognition of professional qualifications: 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.

For the recognition of professional qualifications: 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 (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No Certificate of previous service"Certificate of previous service" is not a number.

8 For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: Application – Solemn Declaration signed by the interested person

For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: Application – Solemn Declaration signed by the interested person

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No Application"Application" is not a number.

9 For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: Clear photocopy of identity card or passport

For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: Clear photocopy of identity card or passport

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No Copy of document"Copy of document" is not a number.

10 For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: Possession of the degree to be recognised, 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.

For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: Possession of the degree to be recognised, 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 (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No Proof of Study"Proof of Study" is not a number.

11 For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: 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. If the applicant had attended in the past a formal foreign higher education institute on a similar subject and has not obtained a degree, he/she may submit the official detailed grading of the said institute, in order to document a minimum of three years of studies.

For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: 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. If the applicant had attended in the past a formal foreign higher education institute on a similar subject and has not obtained a degree, he/she may submit the official detailed grading of the said institute, in order to document a minimum of three years of studies.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No Certification"Certification" is not a number.

12 For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: Syllabus of the Institute degree, which shall include a presentation of the courses that the applicant has been taught. To be submitted in Greek when required by the competent service (Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation - ATEEN).

For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: Syllabus of the Institute degree, which shall include a presentation of the courses that the applicant has been taught. To be submitted in Greek when required by the competent service (Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation - ATEEN).

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No Proof of Study"Proof of Study" is not a number.

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

Description Facilitation of the procedure via KEP-EKE (Citizen Service Centers-Points of Single Contact) Amendments: - MD 117821/ΙΑ (GG 2192/Β - 2013) – amending MD ΔΙΑΔΠ/Φ.Α.2.1/25209

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)

1 Submission of application and of required documents

Responsible for Implementation Other

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested person submits the application (for the recognition of professional qualifications / professional equivalence of degree) and the necessary supporting documents to the Protocol Office of the Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation (ATEEN) or to the KEP-EKE (Citizen Service Center-Points of Single Contact) If the dossier is sent to the Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation (ATEEN), an attestation of receipt is sent to the interested person within one (1) month.

No No

4 4

2 Completion check

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Check"Check" is not in the list (Software action, Signature, Manual Action, Digital signature, Action of the executive / co-competent body, Inspection, Citizen action) of allowed values for the "Process step implementation" property.

Description A competent employee of Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation (ATEEN) or of the KEP-EKE checks the dossier for completeness; if it is not complete, the interested person is notified, in order to provide the missing supporting documents. If the application and the supporting documents have been submitted to a KEP-EKE, once the check is completed, the file is forwarded to the ATEEN.

No No

3 3

3 Check of the file

Responsible for Implementation Head of Organization

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of the Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation (ATEEN) studies the file and the application and decides whether or not to issue a decision on compensatory measures, i.e. about the: - internship or aptitude test, in the case of applications for recognition of professional qualifications, in accordance with the provisions of article 14 of PD 38/2010 - written test of professional equivalence, if the examination of the application and the file show substantial differences between the study program attended by the applicant and the study program of a comparable degree of Higher Education Institutions (AEI) of Greece.

No No

10 10

4 Possibility of imposition of compensatory measures

Responsible for Implementation Other

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description If the Head of (Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation - ATEEN) decides in favour of the imposition of compensatory measures, then the interested party, after completing the said test, submits a request again to ΑΤΕΕΝ, accompanied by the relevant certificate of successful completion of the test.

No No

10 10

5 Decision and communication to the interested party

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation (ATEEN) issues within three 3 months the certificate of recognition of professional qualifications / professional equivalence of a degree and informs the interested party. The interested party may file a one-time administrative appeal before the Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation (ATEEN) against the decision, and request the annulment or the amendment of the decision of par. 1 of article 54 within an exclusive period of sixty (60) days from its notification; the ΑΤΕΕΝ notifies the applicant of its decision at most three (3) months later.

No Yes

3 3

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