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4. He/she wishes that his/her Group of Blood is stated ion the driving licence form and consents to his/her maintenance in the Department of Infrastructure and Transport Licence Register. 5.The VAT number
 
4. He/she wishes that his/her Group of Blood is stated ion the driving licence form and consents to his/her maintenance in the Department of Infrastructure and Transport Licence Register. 5.The VAT number
 
*If you hold a driving licence from a third country, the number of the licence, the country of issue and its compulsory submission with this application.
 
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Revision as of 11:25, 6 October 2023



3baf542e-b0e0-406b-98af-2bbf4c4ba6b1 785062 Ανταλλαγή άδειας οδήγησης που έχει εκδοθεί από κράτος μέλος της Ε.Ε. με ελληνική αντίστοιχης κατηγορίας

At a glance

Points of service

Regional units, KEP (ΚΕΠ)

Digital provision points

  • The service is not provided digitally

Number of required documents

6 to 10

Fees

30 €

Estimated Time

45 days

Description

The procedure concerns the exchange of a driving licence issued by a Member State of the EU with a Greek of equivalent category because of:

- an old form (issued before 19/01/2013) and an expiry date of more than 65 years, provided that its holder resides in Greece for more than two years - expiration

- the application of penalties to driving licences in the Greek territory.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION

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


Provided to

Citizens

Related links

Validity duration

15 years

Last update

14/04/2025

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application for the exchange of a driving licence issued by an EU Member State with a Greek driving licence of the same category.


What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Hierarchical appeal/recourse

        Administrative appeal or contentious appeal pursuant to Article 24 of Law No 2690/1999; the person concerned may apply, either by the administrative authority which issued the act, for the withdrawal or amendment of the decision (administrative appeal) or, by the authority led by the authority which adopted the act, for the annulment of the act (contentious appeal). The administrative authority, to which the application is submitted, shall notify the person concerned of its decision in respect of that application no later than thirty (30) days, unless otherwise provided for.

        Output & Results

        Output

        Document Production

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Alternative titles

            Exchange of driving licence, Drivers licence exchange, Conversion of Driving Licence, Drivers licence Conversion

            Official title

            Exchange of a driving licence issued by an EU Member State with a Greek of the same category

            Languages supported

            Greek, English

            Registries updated

            Μητρώο αδειών οδήγησης

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Applications

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (handwritten)

              Life events

              Citizens and day-to-day life, Vehicles

              Type

              Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

              C2

              ,


            • 1 Establishment Applicants must permanently reside in Greece.

              Link https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/analytiki-parousiasi-kathe-diadikasias-xorigisis-a-o

              No No

            • 2 Educational Applicants must have had the status of student or pupil for at least six (6) months in Greece, prior to the day of submission of the application and supporting documents.

              Yes Yes

            • 3 Geographical Applicants must have their residence in the area of the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the Regional Unit, in which the application is lodged.

              Link https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/analytiki-parousiasi-kathe-diadikasias-xorigisis-a-o

              No No

            • 4 Administrative Applicants must hold a valid driving licence in Greek or EU Member States (including Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).

              Link https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/analytiki-parousiasi-kathe-diadikasias-xorigisis-a-o

              No No

            • 5 Age Applicants must have completed: • for category A, A1 and B1 the 16th year of age. • for category A2, B and BE in the 18th year of age. • for category A the 24th year of age. • in case the person concerned is already holder of a driving licence for category A2 for two years, the required age is reduced from 24 to 20 years. • for motor-cycles with an output greater than 15 kW in the 21st year of age.

              Link https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/analytiki-parousiasi-kathe-diadikasias-xorigisis-a-o

              No No

            • 6 Age Applicants must have completed: • for categories C1 and C1E completed the 18th year of his or her age. • for categories C and CE to have completed the 21st year of his or her age or the 18th year with a Certificate of Professional Competence being compulsory

              Link https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/analytiki-parousiasi-kathe-diadikasias-xorigisis-a-o

              Yes Yes

            • 7 Age Applicants must have completed: • for categories D1 and D1E to have completed the 21st year of age • for categories D and DE to have completed the 24th year of age or the 21st year with a Certificate of Professional Competence being compulsory.

              Link https://www.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/analytiki-parousiasi-kathe-diadikasias-xorigisis-a-o

              Yes Yes

            • 8 Medical Trainee drivers and drivers must be examined by a specialist doctor before undertaking any procedure concerning their driving licence for which a medical examination is required: a) Pathologist and the related specialties of general practitioner, haematologist, gastroenterologist, gastroenterologist, endocrinologist, rheumatologist, cardiologist, cardiologist, pulmonologist, nephrologist and a non-specialist doctor who has been licensed for at least five (5) years. As part of the examination and history taking, in case of a suspected disease concerning arthymia, hearing, the nervous system, or any other disease for which a specialists opinion is required, the examinee is referred to a doctor of the corresponding specialty. (b) Ophthalmologist, (c) an otorhinolaryngologist (compulsory for those over 80 years of age), (d) Neurologist or psychiatrist (compulsory for persons over 80 years of age). The aforementioned doctors shall give an opinion on the state of health of the person concerned and issue medical health certificates which must include the obligatory classification of the person concerned as INCOMPETENT or NOT INCOMPETENT. Annex III of P.D. 51/2012 (A΄ 101).

              Link https://www.yme.gr/images/articleimages/adeies odigisis/nomothesia/Pd 51 12 A101 kod no.pdf

              No No

            • 1 Printing a Driving Licence form 30 €

              e-Administrative Fee code 28

              Cost Calculation One-off

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

              Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

              Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

              No

            • 1 A clear photocopy of an identity card issued by the police or a valid Greek passport. Identification document

              A clear photocopy of an identity card issued by the police or a valid Greek passport.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: For citizens of Greek nationality, these documents must indicate the identity of the person and his or her age.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2244

            • 2 A clear photocopy of identity or valid passport. Identification document

              A clear photocopy of identity or valid passport.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: For citizens of another EU Member State, these documents must indicate the identity of the person and the age of the person.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 1

              Yes 2244

            • 3 A clear photocopy of a passport or other document permitting the entry into Greece or a document issued by a competent Greek authority. Identification document

              A clear photocopy of a passport or other document permitting the entry into Greece or a document issued by a competent Greek authority.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: For third-country nationals, these documents must indicate the identity of the person and his or her age.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 1

              Yes 2244

            • 4 A clear photocopy of any valid public document under the applicable provisions, provided that the person concerned is not a Greek national certifying the usual residence of the person concerned in Greece. Residence Permit

              A clear photocopy of any valid public document under the applicable provisions, provided that the person concerned is not a Greek national certifying the usual residence of the person concerned in Greece.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/polites-allon-kraton/khoregese-adeias-diamones-gia-exairetikous-logous

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: The certificate of registration issued by a citizen of the EU, or a certificate of Permanent Residence Certificate issued by a Member State of the EU, or certificate of the application for a Type A residence permit for third-country nationals, or a Special Card of Identity of Expatriates. This document must have been issued at least 185 days before the date of submission of the application to the Directorate of Transport and Communications of the Regional Unit.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Establishment

              No 4178

            • 5 Original certificate from the school or college confirming student or pupil status. Proof of Study

              Original certificate from the school or college confirming student or pupil status.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: If the foreign national concerned has the status of student or pupil in Greece on the day of submission of the application and supporting documents, as well as for at least six (6) months before, then the submission of the original certificate of the school or college confirming the student or pupil status is required.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 4

              Yes 2825

            • 6 A clear photocopy of a valid driving licence. Permit

              A clear photocopy of a valid driving licence.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: If the driving licence of a Member State of the EU or of Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein has expired, then the renewal process is followed at the same time.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4627

            • 7 One (1) recent passport-type photo. Photograph

              One (1) recent passport-type photo.

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8298

            • 8 Certificate of successful completion of periodic training (Certificate of Professional Training), if required. Certification

              Certificate of successful completion of periodic training (Certificate of Professional Training), if required.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: For categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1,D1E, D and DE (professional categories).

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Administrative

              No 8619

            • 9 Solemn Declaration of Article 8 of Law 1599/1986. Solemn Declaration

              Solemn Declaration of Article 8 of Law 1599/1986.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Relevant Procedure: ΔΔ:265882

              Notes: In this Solemn declaration, the person interested is responsible for stating that: 1. He has the usual residence in Greece (The complete details of his/her address). 2. He/she has a valid driving licence ....................., EU Member States (including Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) and has not been removed from any authority. 3. He/she does not own / hold a third country driving licence................... 4. He/she wishes that his/her Group of Blood is stated ion the driving licence form and consents to his/her maintenance in the Department of Infrastructure and Transport Licence Register. 5.The VAT number

              • If you hold a driving licence from a third country, the number of the licence, the country of issue and its compulsory submission with this application.
              • The entry of the Blood Group on the driving licence form is done if the person concerned wishes to do so and completes it here.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7320

            • 10 Application to print a driving licence. Application

              Application to print a driving licence.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: The application for a driving licence shall be signed only by the holder and not by the authorised person.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 6009

            • 11 Authorisation or notarial power of a third person by the person directly concerned. Enabling act

              Authorisation or notarial power of a third person by the person directly concerned.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-exousiodoteses

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Relevant Procedure: ΔΔ:621658

              Notes: Authorisation or notarial powers by the person(s) concerned/the person(s) empowered to act on his/her behalf for the purpose of carrying out the specific procedure, which also applies to the individual actions which may be required, provided that these actions are adequately described in the body of the authorisation or the procuring officer.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Administrative

              No 3070

            • 12 Evidence of payment/Publication of an administrative fee of 30€ (of the form ‘for use in the institution’). Proof of payment / Receipt

              Evidence of payment/Publication of an administrative fee of 30€ (of the form ‘for use in the institution’).

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: It is issued by the Electronic Administrative Fee (e-paravolo) Application: with the code "28".

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7053

            • 13 Provided that the citizen wants the blood group to be registered in the driving licence - "A copy of a Public Hospital or Private Microbiological Laboratory or the Police Identity Bulletin or the Army (for Greek citizens) in which the Blood Group is listed." Document

              Provided that the citizen wants the blood group to be registered in the driving licence - "A copy of a Public Hospital or Private Microbiological Laboratory or the Police Identity Bulletin or the Army (for Greek citizens) in which the Blood Group is listed."

              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: Health

              No 4084

            • Presidential Decree 51 2012 101 Α

              Description Adaptation of Greek legislation to Directive 2006/126/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 as amended by Commission Directives 2008/65/EC of 27 June 2008, 2009/113/EC of 25 August 2009 and 2011/94/EU of the Commission of 28 November 2011, as applicable.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20120100101

            • Law 52 4155 2013 120 Α

              Description National System of Electronic Public Contracts and other provisions.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130100120

            • Presidential Decree 74 2008 112 Α

              Description Adaptation of Greek legislation to Directive 2003/59/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 July 2003 on the initial training and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles used for the transport of goods or passengers, amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 3820/1985 and Council Directive 91/439/EEC and repealing Council Directive 76/914/EEC, as amended by Council Directives 2004/66/EC of 26 April 2004 and 2006/103/EC of 20 November 2006, as applicable.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20080100112

            • Ministerial Decision 50984/7947 2013 3056 Β

              Description Drivers' license, training and examination of candidates for motorcycle drivers, motorcycles and cars.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130203056

            • Ministerial Decision Π.Ο.Λ.1163 2013 1675 Β

              Description Conditions and procedures for recovery-return for the application of an electronic paradox

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130201675

            • Ministerial Decision 29898/3378 2016 1318 Β

              Description Reset procedures for the implementation of the provisions of n.o. 74/2008 (A'112) regarding the provision of a certificate of professional competence (P.E.I.) of initial training for the transport of passengers and goods.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20160201318

            • Ministerial Decision 30063/4796 2013 2643 Β

              Description Redefinition of the procedure and the details necessary for the approval of schools/training centres for drivers of passenger and freight transport vehicles, the approval of periodic training programmes, their obligations and their monitoring and other details, in accordance with the provisions of d.d.74/2008 (A `112) as applicable.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130202643

            • European Regulation 9 2016/679 2016

              Description Article 9(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons ... repealing Directive 95/46/EC

              Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:02016R0679-20160504&from=EL

            • Joint Ministerial Decision 18623/2372 2008 1697 Β

              Description Indicate the Passport Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters of the printing of driving licences issued by the Transport and Communication Services of the Prefecture of the country.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20080201697

            • Joint Ministerial Decision οικ.102118/1438/Φ.4.1/18 2018 6100 Β

              Description Amendment of No 47563/4181/6-8-2014 (B2254) (https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20140202254) Decision of the Ministers for Administrative Reform and Electronic Governance and Infrastructure, Transport and Networks on ‘Definition of administrative procedures and their respective forms, also handled through the Civil Service Centres (CSUs)’.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20180206100

            • 1 Receipt of an application and supporting documentation

              Responsible for Implementation Competent body

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The official of the Transport and Communications Service of the relevant Regional Unit receives the application for a driving licence issued by a Member State of the EU with a Greek corresponding category.

              Notes A similar procedure is carried out through JEPs.

              No No


            • 2 Control of fitness and completeness

              Responsible for Implementation Competent body

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The official of the Transport and Communications Department of the relevant Regional Unit shall check the completeness and correctness of the supporting documents.

              Notes Where shortcomings are identified, the interested party(s) shall be informed of the need to provide additional information.

              No No


            • 3 Application Protocol

              Responsible for Implementation Competent body

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The official of the Transport and Communications Service of the relevant Regional Unit shall register the application.

              Notes It's morning.

              No No


            • 4 Certification attestation

              Responsible for Implementation Competent body

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The official of the Transport and Communications Department of the relevant Regional Unit shall give the person concerned a Request Certificate.

              Notes It's morning.

              No No


            • 5 Checking for Foreign Driving Licence authenticity

              Responsible for Implementation Competent body

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The Transport and Communications Service, after checking the supporting documents and finding that the statutory conditions are met, shall carry out the necessary control of the driving licence through the Union network of driving licences (RESPER). Where this is not possible, official information (documented or electronic) is required from the state authority which issued it, containing all the elements of the licence and its holder.

              No No


            • 6 Edition of Greek Driving Licence

              Responsible for Implementation Competent body

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description E-mail entry in the Driving Licence Register.

              No No


            • 7 Driving Licence Form

              Responsible for Implementation Competent body

              Co-responsible for Implementation HELLENIC POLICE

              Μethod of Implementation Action of the executive / co-competent body

              Description It is sent by the Transport and Communications Department of the Hellenic Police to the Passport Department of the Hellenic Police, information in electronic form, as the printing form, with the photography and signature of the interested party.

              No No


            • 8 Receipt of Greek Driving Licence and Delivery of Foreign Driving Licence

              Responsible for Implementation Competent body

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The person(s) concerned shall be given the driving licence in person by the Transport and Communications Directorate or by the JEP to which the application is made. The driving licence shall be issued, by signature, to the holder, who must be provided with the identity card or his valid passport, and to a person equipped with any legal instrument such as the authorised legal person for the authenticity of the signature or proxy.

              Notes The person(s) concerned shall issue the foreign driving licence at the time of receipt of the Greek driving licence, which shall be sent to the competent authority of its country of issue with relevant information.

              No Yes


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