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Μετατροπή ισχύουσας άδειας οδήγησης από την Ελβετία σε αντίστοιχης κατηγορίας ελληνική χωρίς εξετάσεις
At a glance
Digital provision points
- The service is not provided digitally
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns the conversion of a driving licence issued by Switzerland to a Greek equivalent category, provided that the applicant has the age required for each category and has acquired his usual residence in Greece.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Title
Request to print a driver's license.
Notes:
The application for a driving licence shall be signed only by the holder and not by the authorised person.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Hierarchical appeal/recourse
Application for a treatment or a hierarchical action 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 modification of it (demand for a treatment) or, by the authority which is the head of the act, for the annulment of the act (superarchical 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
Other information
Alternative titles
Convert Driving Licence, exchanging driver’s licence, Diploma conversion, exchange of diplomas
Official title
Convert Valid Driving Licence issued by Switzerland to corresponding categories of Driving Licence Greek without Theoretical Examination and Testing of Qualifications and Behaviour
Languages supported
Greek, English
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten)
C2
ΔΔ
7
0
33281
No
P10DT1S
P10DT1S
P15Y
Defined
Identification document
897577
185545
5587, 9916
Framers"Framers" is not in the list (EU-GO, EU-GO (support)) of allowed values for the "Process source" property., SDG"SDG" is not in the list (EU-GO, EU-GO (support)) of allowed values for the "Process source" property.
Supporting document
The procedure concerns the conversion of a driving licence issued by Switzerland to a Greek equivalent category, provided that the applicant has the age required for each category and has acquired his usual residence in Greece.
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1
Establishment
To have the usual residence of his/her in Greece or that he/she has the status of the student/student or student/student for at least six (6) months in Greece, before the date of lodging the application and supporting documents.
No
No
2
Geographical
To have his/her residence in the area of the Regional Unit's Transport and Communications Directorate concerned, to which the application is filed.
No
No
3
Administrative
To hold a valid driving licence which it is required to convert.
No
No
4
Administrative
Do not hold another EU Greek or EU Member State’s driving licence (including Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) or a third country.
No
No
5
Age
To have completed • for category AM the 16th year of age. • for category A1 the 18th year of his/her age. • for category A2 the 20th year of age. • for category A2 the 24th year of his/her age. • where the person concerned is already holder of a licence of category A2 for two years, the required age is reduced from 24 to 22 years. • for categories B and BE the 18th year of age. • for categories C1 and C1E to have completed the 18th year of his/her age. • for categories C and CE to have completed the 21st year of his/her age or the 18th year of P.E.I. compulsory • for categories D1 and D1E to have completed the 21st year of his/her age. • for categories D and DE to have completed the 24th year of her/her or 21s.
No
No
6
Medical
Applicants and guides for any procedure concerning their licence for medical examination must be considered by a specialist who is: a) Pathologist and the relevant qualifications of the general doctor, haematologist, gastrointestinalologist, endocrine, rheumatologist, cardiologist, nephromanologist, nephromanologist, nephrotic, as well as by a doctor without specialisation who holds a professional license for at least five (5) years.
No
No
1
Single - Renewal of driving licence categories
108 €
No
2
Extension to category (IT, A1, A2, A, B)
27.02 €
No
3
Extension to category (BE, C1, C, D1, D, C1E, CE, D1E, DE)
108.15 €
Yes
2
1
A clear photocopy of a police identity card or applicable Greek passport.
Identification document
A clear photocopy of a police identity card or applicable Greek passport.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
For citizens with Greek citizenship, these documents must indicate the identity of the person and the age of the person.
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 with the nationality 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 photocopy of a foreign passport or other document permitting its entry into Greece or a document issued by a competent Greek authority.
Identification document
A photocopy of a foreign passport or other document permitting its 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 the age of the person.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
1
Yes
2244
4
Just a photocopy of any applicable 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
Just a photocopy of any applicable 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:
As is the residence permit, the Certificate of Residence of Citizenship of the EU, the Certificate of Permanent Residence of a Member State of the EU, the Certificate of Certificate of Certificate of Grant or Renewal of a Type A residence permit, the Special Identity Card of Hosogens. This document must have been issued at least 185 days before the date of the application to the Regional Unit's Transport and Communications Directorate.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Establishment
No
4178
5
Confirmation of the school or school, attesting the student or student status of the person concerned, to a prototype.
Proof of Study
Confirmation of the school or school, attesting the student or student status of the person concerned, to a prototype.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
If the foreign national concerned on the day on which the application was lodged and supporting documents has the status of student/student or student/student in Greece and for at least six (6) months ago.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Educational
Alternative document of:
4
Yes
2825
6
Valid driving licence.
Permit
Valid driving licence.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
The Occupied Foreign Driving Licence.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4627
7
Translation of the foreign licence by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or by a lawyer.
Translation
Translation of the foreign licence by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or by a lawyer.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
From 01-09-2021 the process of simplifying the official translation of documents was initiated. Through the single digital portal gov.gr the search for a certified translator is provided.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
1994
8
A (1) recent passport type photo.
Photograph
A (1) recent passport type photo.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
To be presented to Regional Unit Transport and Communications Directorate
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8298
9
At least two health certificates for medical examination.
Health certificate
At least two health certificates for medical examination.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Candidates and guides for any procedure concerning their driving licence for which medical examination is required must be considered by a specialist: a) Pathologist and related specialities of the general doctor, haematologist, gastro-intestinal, endocrine, rheumatologist, cardiologist, nepheologist, nephromanologist, nephrotic, as well as by a doctor without a qualification who holds a professional license for at least five (5) years.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
5511
10
Head of State I (Article 8 n.1599/1986)
Solemn Declaration
Head of State I (Article 8 n.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
Notes:
By stating that: 1. I have my usual residence in Greece . 2. I have valid driving licence, ..................... (insert country of issue and the number of the licence) and I have not been withdrawn from any authority. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
11
Request to print a driver's license.
Application
Request to print a driver's license.
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
12
Authorisation or notarial service of a third person by the person directly concerned
Enabling act
Authorisation or notarial service 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 (in person or by post), Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
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
13
Provided that the citizen wishes to register the blood group in the driving licence - "A copy of a Public Hospital or Private Microbiological Laboratory or the Police Identity Bulletin or the Army (for Greek nationals) in which the Blood Team is listed."
Document
Provided that the citizen wishes to register the blood group in the driving licence - "A copy of a Public Hospital or Private Microbiological Laboratory or the Police Identity Bulletin or the Army (for Greek nationals) in which the Blood Team is listed."
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Health
No
4084
14
Evidence of payment/Publication of 108€ (of the form ‘for use in the institution’) by code. 39.
Proof of payment / Receipt
Evidence of payment/Publication of 108€ (of the form ‘for use in the institution’) by code. 39.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
It is about a single paradox for driving licences.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7053
15
Evidence of payment/Principle of paradox 27.02€ Expansion into category (IT, A1, A2, A2, B) (of the form characterized "for use in the institution") by code 62.
Proof of payment / Receipt
Evidence of payment/Principle of paradox 27.02€ Expansion into category (IT, A1, A2, A2, B) (of the form characterized "for use in the institution") by code 62.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Ability
No
7053
16
Evidence of payment/Principle of parachute 108.15€ Expansion into category (BE, C1, C, D1, D, C1E, CE, D1E,DE) (of the form ‘for use in the institution’) by code. 64.
Proof of payment / Receipt
Evidence of payment/Principle of parachute 108.15€ Expansion into category (BE, C1, C, D1, D, C1E, CE, D1E,DE) (of the form ‘for use in the institution’) by code. 64.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Ability
No
7053
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.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/nomothesia
Law
52
4155
2013
120
Α
Law
1333
1983
31
Α
Description
Proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community, and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community, and Regulation (EEC) No 574/72 laying down the procedure for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 1408/71 on the application of social security schemes to employed persons, to self-employed persons and to members of their families moving within the Community.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19830100031
Ministerial Decision
50984/7947
2013
3056
Β
Ministerial Decision
Α.1047/20
2020
979
Β
European Regulation
9
2016/679
2016
Law
4850
2021
208
Α
Description
Driving safely: Modernisation of framework for training and examination of candidate drivers and drivers for the granting of vehicle driving licences, provisions on driving disabled persons, arrangements for the registration and movement of vehicles of historical interest, other provisions of responsibility of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and other emergency arrangements.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20210100208
Joint Ministerial Decision
18623/2372
2008
1697
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
οικ.102118/1438/Φ.4.1/18
2018
6100
Β
1
Receipt of an application and supporting documentation
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The official of the Transport and Communications Service of the Regional Unit concerned receives the application for a declaration/responsible statement and documents for conversion of a valid driving licence from Switzerland into a corresponding category of Greek without examinations.
Notes
The same procedure is applied through JEPs.
No
No
2
Control of fitness and completeness
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
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 Employee
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 Employee
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
Issue of Greek Driving Licence
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
E-mail entry in the Driving Licence Register.
No
No
6
Driving Licence Form
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
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 well as the application for printing, with photography and signature of the interested party.
No
No
7
Receipt of Greek Driving Licence and Delivery of Foreign Driving Licence
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The person(s) concerned shall be given the driving licence in person by the Transport and Communications Service or by the JEP to which the application is made. The driving licence shall be issued, by signature, to his/her holder, who must be provided with his/her police card or with his/her valid passport and to a person equipped with any legal instrument such as the lawfully authorised 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 returned to the issuing authority.
No
Yes
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