ΔΔ:Announcement of the Commencement of the Exercise of Professional Activities by Graduates of the University or Technological Sector or the School of Engineering of AEN and by EU Citizens with Recognized Professional Qualifications

6cd010f2-0614-4f35-878d-cc09fcda893a 139078 Αναγγελία Έναρξης Άσκησης Επαγγελματικών Δραστηριοτήτων του ν. 3982/2011

• At a Glance
• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
• Fees
• Related
• Output
• Steps
• Digital steps
• Other information
• Feedback
• Legislation
• Categories
• Show Procedure
  • Steps
  • Digital Steps

At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regional units, Development Directorate, Vocational Department of the Region of the place of professional establishment or the place of permanent residence

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)

Number of required documents

1 to 6 + (

1

)

Fees

15 €

Deadline of completion

1 month

Description

The approval granted by the relevant Regional Unit to the natural person in order to beginning of the exercise of the professional activities of Law 3982/2011 (143 A ) by graduates or graduates of the university or technological sector or the School of Engineering of AEN (Merchant Marine Academy) and by the citizens of the EU with recognized professional qualifications

• as Technicians,
• as Architects and Plumbers foreman,
• as Combustion Installation Installers,
• as Welders and Electric Welders,
• as B and A Grade Master Welders and Electric Welders,
• as Engineering Installation Technicians,
• as Engineering Installation Architects,
• as Engineering Installation Architects,
• as Project Managers Installation Engineers of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Specialty as well
• as Technicians, Architects and Refrigeration Foreman. It is addressed to citizens.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF DEVELOPMENT

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Development Directorate, Vocational Department of the Region of the place of professional establishment or the place of permanent residence

Provided to

Craftsmen, Engineers

Related links

Validity duration

Indefinite

Last update

31/07/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

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

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application– Solemn Declaration of Article 8 of Law 1599/1986.

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:

Judicial redress

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

Tacit approval

In case of expiration of the deadline of one (1) month, it is considered that the application of the interested party has been tacitly accepted and that the announcement has been approved, according to par. 4 of article 14 of law 3844/2010 (AD 63) . The interested party in the aforementioned case of tacit approval may request the relevant certificate (attestation) from the competent administrative authority responsible for the issuance of the deed, according to par. 4 of article 10 of law 3230/2004 (AD 44).

NACE

• 43.2 Electrical, plumbing and other construction installation activities

Output & Results

Output

Administrative Act, Registry update

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

Announcement οf the Commencement of the Exercise of Professional Activities as per Law 3982/2011 (143 A ') by Graduates of the University or Technological Sector or The School Of Engineering of AEN and by EU Citizens With Recognized Professional Qualifications

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Registries updated

Ενιαίο Μητρώο Προσώπων (Φ/Ν) που ασκούν Τεχνικά Επαγγέλματα σύμφωνα με το ν. 3982/2011

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Announcements

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

N1

   ΔΔ
   
   11
   2
   0

0 10

   0
   
   

   49073
   
   No
   93600
   93600
   
   
   Indefinite
   
   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
   
   
   157113
   43.2
   
   7135, 5587
   
   EU-GO
   Supporting document

The approval granted by the relevant Regional Unit to the natural person in order to beginning of the exercise of the professional activities of Law 3982/2011 (143 A ) by graduates or graduates of the university or technological sector or the School of Engineering of AEN (Merchant Marine Academy) and by the citizens of the EU with recognized professional qualifications

• as Technicians,
• as Architects and Plumbers foreman,
• as Combustion Installation Installers,
• as Welders and Electric Welders,
• as B and A Grade Master Welders and Electric Welders,
• as Engineering Installation Technicians,
• as Engineering Installation Architects,
• as Engineering Installation Architects,
• as Project Managers Installation Engineers of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Specialty as well
• as Technicians, Architects and Refrigeration Foreman. It is addressed to citizens.

15.00 15.00 1 5 1

   1 month

,

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 Educational In order to announce the professional activity of Technician, Chief Technician and Foreman Plumber, the applicant must possess: - an Engineer’s degree that falls under the provisions of article 1 of Law 6422/1934

No No

3 Educational In order to announce the professional activity of Combustion Installation Technician, Chief Technician and Installer the applicant must possess: - an Engineers degree that falls under the provisions of article 1 of Law 6422/1934 or - a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology Engineer or Oil and Natural Gas Technology Engineer from the Technological Sector.

Yes Yes

4 Educational In order to announce the professional activity of Technician and Chief Technician of 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th Specialty, the applicant must possess: - an Engineers degree that falls under the provisions of article 1 of Law 6422/1934 or - a degree from the departments of Mechanical Engineering or Energy Technology (Mechanical Engineering) or Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology (Electrical Engineering) or Automation or Oil and Natural Gas Technology or Agricultural and Water Resources Engineering or Agricultural Machinery and Irrigations or Mechanical Engineering and Water Resources or Biosystem Engineering or Textile Engineering or Industrial Design or Shipbuilding or Antipollution Technology or Vehicles of the Technological Sector or - a degree from the School of Engineering of the Merchant Marine Academy as per Law 2638/1998.

Yes Yes

5 Educational In order to announce the professional activity of Foreman Installer Engineer of 1st Specialty, the applicant must possess: - an Engineers degree that falls under the provisions of article 1 of Law 6422/1934 or - a Degree from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering or Energy Technology (Mechanical Engineering) or Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology (Electrical Engineering) or Oil and Natural Gas Technology or Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources or Agricultural Machinery and Irrigations or Mechanical Engineering and Water Resources or Biosystems Engineering or Shipbuilding or Antipollution Technology of the Technological Sector.

Yes Yes

6 Educational In order to announce the professional activity of Foreman Technician of 2nd Specialty, the applicant must possess: - an Engineers degree that falls under the provisions of article 1 of Law 6422/1934 or •a Degree from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering or Energy Technology (Mechanical Engineering) or Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology (Electrical Engineering) or Automation or Oil and Natural Gas Technology or Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources or Agricultural Machinery and Irrigations or Mechanical Engineering and Water Resources or Biosystems Engineering or Shipbuilding or Textile Engineering or Industrial Design or Shipbuilding or Antipollution Technology or Vehicles of the Technological Sector.

Yes Yes

7 Educational In order to announce the professional activity of Foreman Technician of 3rd Specialty, the applicant must possess: - an Engineers degree that falls under the provisions of article 1 of Law 6422/1934 or - a Degree from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering or Energy Technology (Mechanical Engineering) or Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology (Electrical Engineering) or Automation or Oil and Natural Gas Technology or Agricultural Engineering and Water Resources or Agricultural Machinery and Irrigations or Mechanical Engineering and Water Resources or Biosystems Engineering or Shipbuilding or Textile Engineering or Industrial Design or Shipbuilding or Antipollution Technology or Vehicles of the Technological Sector.

Yes Yes

8 Educational In order to announce the professional activity of Foreman Technician of 4th Specialty, the applicant must possess: - an Engineers degree that falls under the provisions of article 1 of Law 6422/1934 or - a Degree from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering or Energy Technology (Mechanical Engineering) or Shipbuilding of the Technological Sector.

Yes Yes

9 Educational In order to announce the professional activity of Welder or Arc Welder, the applicant must possess: - an Engineers degree that falls under the provisions of article 1 of the Law 6422/1934 or - a Degree in Chemical Engineering or Metal Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering or Mining Engineering or - a Degree from a Technological Educational Institute (TEI) in the specialty of Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology Engineering or Shipbuilding Engineering.

Yes Yes

10 Educational In order to announce the professional activity of Welder or Arc Welder B Class, the applicant must possess: - an Engineers degree that falls under the provisions of article 1 of Law 6422/1934 or - a Degree in Chemical Engineering or Metal Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering or Mining Engineering or - a Degree from a Technological Educational Institute (TEI) in the specialty of Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology Engineer or Shipbuilding Engineering.

Yes Yes

11 Educational In order to announce the professional activity of Refrigeration Technician, Chief Technician or Foreman, the applicant must possess: - an Engineers degree that falls under the provisions of article 1 of Law 6422/1934 or - a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Energy Technology Engineering of the technological sector.

Yes Yes

12 Educational In the event that the person concerned has obtained one of the above qualifications abroad (either in or out of the European Union) the degree must have been recognized as equivalent to a domestic one.

Yes Yes

13 Educational In case the interested party is an EU citizen, and has acquired the professional qualifications in another Member State, either as self-employed or as an employee, he/she must have had his/her professional qualifications recognized.

Yes Yes

14 Educational In the event that the required specialty or direction qualifications do not follow from the above degrees, the applicant must prove the direction he/she followed, through the courses attended during his/her education.

No No

15 Educational In case the applicant is a qualified engineer, the proof of the qualifications can be substantiated by the respective professional license.

No No

1 Administrative fee: 15 €

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (web banking)

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

No

1 Photocopy of police ID or passport. Identification document

Photocopy of police ID or passport.

Submission by: Ex officio (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

2 In case the applicant is a citizen outside the EU: a residence or work permit issued in accordance with the provisions in force is also submitted. Work Permit

In case the applicant is a citizen outside the EU: a residence or work permit issued in accordance with the provisions in force is also submitted.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

No 9197

3 Clear photocopy of the respective degree for each professional activity. Proof of Study

Clear photocopy of the respective degree for each professional activity.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2825

4 EU citizens who have acquired their professional qualifications in another member state, either as self-employed or as employees, a Decision for the recognition of their professional qualifications by the SAEP must also be submitted. Official document

EU citizens who have acquired their professional qualifications in another member state, either as self-employed or as employees, a Decision for the recognition of their professional qualifications by the SAEP must also be submitted.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

No 6440

5 A detailed table of grades per course taught. In case the degree has been obtained abroad, a corresponding translation of the above table. Proof of Study

A detailed table of grades per course taught. In case the degree has been obtained abroad, a corresponding translation of the above table.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

No 2825

6 In case the interested party is a qualified engineer: Clear photocopy of professional license. Proof of Work

In case the interested party is a qualified engineer: Clear photocopy of professional license.

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

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Citizenship

No 8181

7 In case any of the degrees has been obtained abroad (either in or out of the EU), an Equivalence and Correspondence Decision from DOATAP (NARIC) must also be submitted. Official document

In case any of the degrees has been obtained abroad (either in or out of the EU), an Equivalence and Correspondence Decision from DOATAP (NARIC) must also be submitted.

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

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Educational

No 6440

Law 32 4608 2019 66 Α

Description Replacement of existing licenses

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20190100066

Law 112 4314 2014 265 Α

Description Date of commencement of licenses

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20140100265

Law 3982 2011 143 Α

Description Procedure - Definitions - Scope of responsibility

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110100143

Presidential Decree 1 99 2018 187 Α

Description Regulation of the profession of engineer by defining the professional rights for each specialty

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20180100187

Presidential Decree 1 2013 3 Α

Description Prerequisites - Supporting Documents - Procedure – Checks

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130100003

Presidential Decree 115 2012 200 Α

Description Prerequisites - Supporting Documents - Procedure – Checks

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20120100200

Presidential Decree 112 2012 197 Α

Description Prerequisites - Supporting Documents - Procedure – Checks

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20120100197

Presidential Decree 114 2012 199 Α

Description Prerequisites - Supporting Documents - Procedure – Checks

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20120100199

Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 455/22/Φ.Γ.9.6.4 2013 32 Β

Description Inclusion in ΚΕP-EKE, Administrative fee

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130200032

Joint Ministerial Decision οικ. 368/12/Φ.Γ.9.6.4 2013 24 Β

Description Type, content and procedure for issuing opening announcement certificates

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130200024

1 Initiation 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 - Solemn Declaration to the Protocol Office of the competent Region or to KEP-EKE.

Yes No

P1D P1D

1

3 Electronic submission of application and supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Software

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Yes No

PT15M PT15M

1

4 Registration of application

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description A staff member of the Protocol Office of the competent Region or of KEP-EKE receives and electronically registers the Application - Solemn Declaration with the required supporting documents attached and issues to the interested party the protocol number or Certificate of Submission of Request, as applicable (Protocol Office of the competent Region / KEP-EKE).

No No

P1D P1D

5 Forwarding of application

Responsible for Implementation Competent body

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description A staff member of the Protocol Office forwards the Application - Solemn Declaration, with the required supporting documents attached, to the Directorate of Technical Professions and Installation Safety.

No No

P1D P1D

6 Assignment of application

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of the Directorate of Technical Professions and Installation Safety of the competent Region assigns the Application - Solemn Declaration and the required attached supporting documents to the Head of the Department of Professions.

No No

P1D P1D

7 Assignment of application

Responsible for Implementation Responsible Head of Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Head of the Department of Professions assigns the Application - Solemn Declaration with the required supporting documents attached to the competent staff member of the Department of Professions.

No No

P1D P1D

8 Completeness check

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description A staff member of the Department of Professions of the competent Region checks the completeness and correctness of the supporting documents.

No No

P1D P1D

9 Actions in case of deficiencies in the file

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description If deficiencies are found in the application, a staff member of the Department of Professions drafts an information document regarding the deficiencies found and forwards it through the hierarchy for signature up to the level of the Head of the Directorate of Technical Professions and Installation Safety, and then sends it to the interested party by any appropriate means.

No No

P1D P1D

10 Submission of missing documents - Completion of the application file

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested party submits the supporting documents that were found to be missing from their application.

No No

P1D P1D

11 Completeness check

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description If the file is complete and correct, a staff member of the Department of Professions enters the necessary data in OPS-PA and automatically receives the unique number of the Announcement Certificate.

No No

P1D P1D

12 Issuance of Announcement Certificate

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description A staff member of the Department of Professions drafts an Announcement Certificate and an Invitation to the interested party to come and collect their Announcement Certificate, and forwards them to the Head of the Department of Professions for signature.

No No

P1D P1D

13 Notification for collection of the Announcement Certificate

Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description A staff member of the Department of Professions informs the interested party to come and collect the announcement certificate within 15 days.

No Yes

P1D P1D