Difference between revisions of "ΔΔ:Notification of practising the profession of psychologist"

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|process_provision_org_owner_directory=640279
 
|process_provision_org_owner_directory=640279
 
|process_provision_org_group_remote=8256
 
|process_provision_org_group_remote=8256
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|process_provision_org_group=7135, 9603
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|process_provision_org_group=9603, 7135
 
|process_provision_org_directory=Public Health Directorates of the Regional Units
 
|process_provision_org_directory=Public Health Directorates of the Regional Units
 
|process_remarks=You may choose how to receive the response by registered post at the address provided in the application, by collecting it in person from the service, by collecting it from a SPC, or through a representative.
 
|process_remarks=You may choose how to receive the response by registered post at the address provided in the application, by collecting it in person from the service, by collecting it from a SPC, or through a representative.
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 +
|process_evidence_description=A residence permit for expatriates
 +
|process_evidence_note=In accordance with Article 81 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80).
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 +
|process_evidence_description=A permanent residence card.
 
}}
 
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{{process evidences
 
{{process evidences
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 +
|process_evidence_description=A personal residence permit for third-country nationals (Articles 82, 83, 84, 85 and 87 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)).
 
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{{process evidences
 
{{process evidences
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 +
|process_evidence_description=A long-term residence permit for third-country nationals (Articles 88, 97, 106 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)).
 
}}
 
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{{process evidences
 
{{process evidences
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 +
|process_evidence_description=A copy of the EU Blue Card (Articles 114 and 120 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80).
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process evidences
 
{{process evidences
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 +
|process_evidence_description=Copy of the 10-year residence permit (Article 138 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)).
 
}}
 
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{{process evidences
 
{{process evidences
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 +
|process_evidence_description=A certificate of family status indicating the conclusion of a civil partnership with a Greek citizen (Article 12 of Law 4356/2015 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 181) and Article 3 of Law 4443/2016 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 232)).
 
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{{process evidences
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 +
|process_evidence_description=Proof of payment of the EUR 36.00 stamp duty.
 
|process_evidence_related_url=https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/pleromes-kai-parabola/elektroniko-parabolo-e-parabolo
 
|process_evidence_related_url=https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/pleromes-kai-parabola/elektroniko-parabolo-e-parabolo
 +
|process_evidence_note=Proof of payment shall be provided in accordance with the relevant provisions, as in force Circ. No 1163/03-07-2013 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1675), Circ. No 1150/15-05-2014 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1357) and Circ. No 1131/24-06-2015 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1324).
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process rules
 
{{process rules
 
|process_rule_type=Ministerial Decision
 
|process_rule_type=Ministerial Decision
−
|process_rule_decision_number=Γ5β/Γ.Π. οικ. 42984
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|process_rule_decision_number=Γ5β/G.P. our ref. 42984
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2019
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2019
 +
|process_rule_description=Psychologists’ Code of Ethics.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=2344
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=2344
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
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|process_rule_decision_number=Υ7α/Γ.Π.οικ.46217
 
|process_rule_decision_number=Υ7α/Γ.Π.οικ.46217
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2012
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2012
 +
|process_rule_description=Simplification of procedures within the power of the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity, and their inclusion in the Citizens’ Service Centres (CSCs) operating as Single Points of Contact (SPC).
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=1502
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=1502
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
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{{process rules
 
{{process rules
 
|process_rule_type=Circular
 
|process_rule_type=Circular
−
|process_rule_decision_number=Γ4β/Γ.Π. 22837
+
|process_rule_decision_number=Γ4β/G.P. 22837
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2017
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2017
 +
|process_rule_description=Proficiency in Greek.
 
|process_rule_ada=6Ψ65465ΦΥΟ-Κ1Κ
 
|process_rule_ada=6Ψ65465ΦΥΟ-Κ1Κ
 
|process_rule_url=https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/6%CE%A865465%CE%A6%CE%A5%CE%9F-%CE%9A1%CE%9A?inline=true
 
|process_rule_url=https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/6%CE%A865465%CE%A6%CE%A5%CE%9F-%CE%9A1%CE%9A?inline=true
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|process_rule_decision_number=Υ7/Γ.Π./6701
 
|process_rule_decision_number=Υ7/Γ.Π./6701
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2012
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2012
 +
|process_rule_description=With regard to the provisions of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 32), as amended by Article 4(16) of Law 4038/2012 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 14).
 
|process_rule_ada=Β4Β4Θ-1ΤΘ
 
|process_rule_ada=Β4Β4Θ-1ΤΘ
 
|process_rule_url=https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/%CE%924%CE%924%CE%98-1%CE%A4%CE%98?inline=true
 
|process_rule_url=https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/%CE%924%CE%924%CE%98-1%CE%A4%CE%98?inline=true
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|process_rule_decision_number=ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/13310
 
|process_rule_decision_number=ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/13310
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2002
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2002
 +
|process_rule_description=Laying down administrative procedures and the respective forms also processed at Citizens’ Service Centres (CSCs).
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=906
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=906
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
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{{process rules
 
{{process rules
 
|process_rule_type=Joint Ministerial Decision
 
|process_rule_type=Joint Ministerial Decision
−
|process_rule_decision_number=Γ5Β/Γ.Π.οικ.14015
+
|process_rule_decision_number=Γ5Β/G.P. our ref. 14015
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2020
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2020
 +
|process_rule_description=Completion and amendment of Joint Ministerial Decision Υ7α/G.P. our ref 46217/4-5-2012 ‘Simplification of procedures within the power of the
 +
Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity, and their inclusion in the Citizens’ Service Centres (CSCs) operating as Single Points of Contact (SPC)’ (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1502) and amendment to Joint Ministerial Decision Directorate for the Simplification of Procedures and Productivity (DIADP)/Α1/14839/31-7-2002 ‘Laying down administrative procedures and the respective forms that can also be handled at Citizen Service Centres (CSCs)’ (GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, SERIES II, No 1040).
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=822
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=822
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
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|process_rule_decision_number=991
 
|process_rule_decision_number=991
 
|process_rule_decision_year=1979
 
|process_rule_decision_year=1979
 +
|process_rule_description=Exercising the profession of Psychologist in Greece.
 +
Amendments:
 +
- Law 2646/1998 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 236) Article 27(1)
 +
- Amendment to Article 1(1) of Law 2646/1998 (Competent implementing body), Article 2
 +
- Repeal of Article 2 of Law 2646/1998 (Establishment of a Special Advisory Council), Article 27(1)(e)
 +
- Addition of Article 27(1) of Law 2646/1998 (Fee), Article 27(1)(c)
 +
- Amendment to Article 3(3) of Law 2646/1998 (Controls), Article 34(1)(b) – Repeal of Article 4 of Law 2646/1998 (Review of candidates), Article 27(1)(e)
 +
- Amendment to Article 5 of Law 2646/1998 (Revocation of certificate), Article 27(1)(f)
 +
- Amendment of Article 6 of Law 2646/1998 (Recovery of a certificate), Article 27(1)(g)
 +
- Amendment of Article 7 of Law 2646/1998 (The work of psychologists), Article 27
 +
- Amendment to Article 10 of Law 2646/1998 (exceptional licenses until 1993)
 +
- Law 1991/1993 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 220) – Addition of Article 33(2)(f) of Law 2646/1998 (Fee), Article 33(3)
 +
- Addition of Article 2(6) of Law 2646/1998 (Terms of employment), Article 33(4)
 +
- Amendment to Article 8 of Law 2646/1998 (Possibility of registration with the Association of Greek Psychologists – AGP).
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=278
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=278
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_year=1998
 
|process_rule_decision_year=1998
 
|process_rule_article=27
 
|process_rule_article=27
 +
|process_rule_description=Development of the National Social Care System and other provisions.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=236
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=236
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_rule_decision_year=1981
 
|process_rule_decision_year=1981
 
|process_rule_article=33
 
|process_rule_article=33
 +
|process_rule_description=On protection from sexually transmitted diseases and the regulation of related matters.
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=220
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=220
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 +
|process_step_title=Receipt and registration of an application
 
|process_step_official=Competent Department
 
|process_step_official=Competent Department
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 +
|process_step_duration_min=P1D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P1D
 +
|process_step_description=The Application / Solemn Declaration is received together with the necessary supporting documents / forms by the Registry of the Region or by the Citizen Service Centres / Points of Single Contact (CSC-SPC).
 
}}
 
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{{process steps
 
{{process steps
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 +
|process_step_title=Forwarding of the application to the competent Directorate of the Region
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 +
|process_step_duration_min=P1D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P15D
 +
|process_step_description=The File (containing the application and supporting documents) shall be forwarded by an Official of the Registry Department or the CSC-SPC to the Head of the Health Directorate concerned.
 
}}
 
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{{process steps
 
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 +
|process_step_title=Assigning the application to an official
 
|process_step_official=Competent Director
 
|process_step_official=Competent Director
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 +
|process_step_duration_min=P1D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P15D
 +
|process_step_description=The Head of the Directorate shall assess which department the file should be forwarded to and shall forward it to the Public Health / Health Services and Professions Department.
 +
|process_step_note=The official of the Department shall inform the applicant if any of the supporting documents are incorrect, the applicant shall be informed and shall provide the correct supporting document / form.
 
}}
 
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{{process steps
 
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 +
|process_step_title=Checking whether supporting documents are correct and searching for supporting documents
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Inspection
 
|process_step_implementation=Inspection
 +
|process_step_duration_min=P1D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P15D
 +
|process_step_description=The official of the Health / Health Services and Professions Department shall check the supporting document file as to whether the supporting documents are correct, they shall search for the criminal record of the applicant using the ex officio procedure, and they shall seek, as appropriate, confirmation from the higher education institutions of the applicants degree. The official of the Department shall inform the applicant if any of the supporting documents are incorrect, the applicant shall be informed and shall provide the correct supporting document / form
 
}}
 
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{{process steps
 
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=4
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=4
 
|process_step_previous_child=4
 
|process_step_previous_child=4
 +
|process_step_title=Acceptance of supporting documents by the official
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 +
|process_step_duration_min=P1D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P15D
 +
|process_step_description=The official shall check the completeness of the supporting documents submitted.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process steps
 
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=5
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=5
 
|process_step_previous_child=5
 
|process_step_previous_child=5
 +
|process_step_title=Singing of the certificate by Regional Governor and registration of the outgoing document
 
|process_step_official=Head of the Region
 
|process_step_official=Head of the Region
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
 +
|process_step_duration_min=P1D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P15D
 +
|process_step_description=The Department official shall forward their recommendation on whether the legal requirements are met for exercising the profession and the supporting document file through the hierarchy, up to the level of the Regional Governor.
 
}}
 
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{{process steps
 
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=6
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=6
 
|process_step_previous_child=6
 
|process_step_previous_child=6
 +
|process_step_title=Issuance of a Certificate of Practising the Profession to the Applicant
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 +
|process_step_duration_min=P1D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P15D
 +
|process_step_description=The official of the Health / Health Services and Professions Department or of the CSC-SPC shall inform the applicant that the Certificate is available for receipt.
 +
|process_step_note=If a period of three (3) months elapses from the notification of practising the profession and the Service has not issued a certificate to the applicant, the profession shall be presumed to be freely practised (Article 3 of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 32). In the event of tacit approval as described above, the applicant may request the issuance of the relevant certificate from the Administrative Authority competent for issuing the deed, in accordance with Article 10(4) of Law 3230/2004 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 44).
 
}}
 
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{{process steps
 
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=4
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=4
 
|process_step_previous_child=4
 
|process_step_previous_child=4
 +
|process_step_title=Rejection of supporting documents by the official
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 +
|process_step_duration_min=P1D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P15D
 +
|process_step_description=Rejection of supporting documents by the official
 +
|process_step_note=The official finds that, according to the supporting documents, the requirements for issuing an authorisation to practise the profession are not met.
 
}}
 
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{{process steps
 
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=Yes
 
|process_step_child=Yes
 +
|process_step_title=Signing of rejection response by the Director and registration of the outgoing document
 
|process_step_official=Competent Director
 
|process_step_official=Competent Director
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
 +
|process_step_duration_min=P1D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P15D
 +
|process_step_description=The Director shall sign the negative response.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process steps
 
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=9
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=9
 
|process_step_previous_child=9
 
|process_step_previous_child=9
 +
|process_step_title=Issuance of a rejection to the applicant
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 
|process_step_implementation=Manual Action
 +
|process_step_duration_min=P1D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P15D
 +
|process_step_description=Within three (3) months from the notification of practising the profession, the Service may prohibit practise of the profession if the requisite legal conditions are not met or if the information submitted fails to show that they have been met.
 +
|process_step_note=In the event of a negative response, the applicant has the right to an application for review or an administrative appeal in accordance with Article 24 of Law 2690/1999 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 45). More specifically, applicants may request that the administrative authority that issued the act revoke or amend it (application for review), or that the authority having jurisdiction over the authority that issued the act annul it (administrative appeal). The administrative authority to which the relevant application is submitted must notify the applicant of its decision on the application no later than within thirty (30) days, unless a different deadline is set under specific provisions.
 
}}
 
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{{process provision digital locations
 
{{process provision digital locations
 
|process_provision_digital_location_url=https://eugo.gov.gr/en/services/102804/
 
|process_provision_digital_location_url=https://eugo.gov.gr/en/services/102804/
 
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Revision as of 09:52, 30 July 2025



88314653-9ad9-45ad-8ff6-4aaff79dc4ca 102804 Αναγγελία Άσκησης Επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου

At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regions, Public Health Directorates of the Regional Units

Digital provision points

Remote Points of service

myKEPlive

Number of required documents

3 to 14 + (
2
)

Fees

From 8 to 22.67 €

Deadline of completion

3 months

Description

The procedure concerns the notification of practising the profession of psychologist by the Public Health Directorates of the Regional Units and is addressed to natural persons.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

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

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Public Health Directorates of the Regional Units

Provided to

Health professionals and paramedical staff

Related links

Validity duration

Indefinite

Notes

You may choose how to receive the response by registered post at the address provided in the application, by collecting it in person from the service, by collecting it from a SPC, or through a representative.

Last update

08/11/2025

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Notification of practising the profession of psychologist


What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Other In the event of a negative response, the applicant has the right to an application for review or an administrative appeal in accordance with Article 24 of Law 2690/1999 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 45). More specifically, applicants may request that the administrative authority that issued the act revoke or amend it (application for review), or that the authority having jurisdiction over the authority that issued the act annul it (administrative appeal). The administrative authority to which the relevant application is submitted must notify the applicant of its decision on the application no later than within thirty (30) days, unless a different deadline is set under specific provisions.

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

        Tacit approval

        Within three (3) months from the notification of practising the profession, the Service may prohibit practise of the profession if the requisite legal conditions are not met or if the information submitted fails to show that they have been met. After expiry of the aforementioned deadline, it will be presumed that the profession may be freely practised Article 3 of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Issue I, No 32). In the event of tacit approval as described above, the applicant may request the issuance of the relevant certificate from the Administrative Authority competent for issuing the deed, in accordance with Article 10(4) of Law 3230/2004 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 44).

        NACE

        • 86.9 Other human health activities

        Output & Results

        Output

        Administrative Act

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Alternative titles

            Application – solemn declaration for authorisation to pursue the occupation of psychologist

            Official title

            Notification of practising the profession of psychologist

            Languages supported

            Greek, English

            Ways of provision

            Establishment

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Announcements, Certificates, Profession Licenses

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (handwritten), email

              Life events

              Liberal professions, Health professionals

              Type

              Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

              N1

              ,,,


            • 1 Educational The person concerned must be a psychology department graduate from a higher education institution in Greece or an equivalent institution abroad. If the applicant holds a qualification from an institution abroad, they must also submit its academic equivalence from DOATAP or an equivalent and corresponding degree, in accordance with Circular No Γ4β/G.P.43304/17.07.2017 of our service, ‘Processing foreign language entries’. If the applicant is a national of an EU Member State and has obtained his or her professional qualifications in another Member State, either as a self-employed person or as a salaried employee, he or she must also submit a decision recognising professional equivalence or professional qualifications from the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN).

              No No

            • 2 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The applicant must not have been irrevocably convicted of a felony, theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, violation of the Narcotics Act, murder, infanticide, abduction, sexual offences, financial exploitation of sexual life, or profiteering.

              No No

            • 3 Professional If the applicant is a national of an EU Member State and has obtained his or her professional qualifications in another Member State, either as a self-employed person or as a salaried employee, he or she must also submit a decision recognising professional equivalence or professional qualifications from the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN).

              Yes Yes

            • 1 Authorisation to pursue the occupation of health professional 8 €

              e-Administrative Fee code 5015

              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 copy of your qualifications from a Greek institution. Proof of Study

              A copy of your qualifications from a Greek institution.

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2825

            • 2 A copy of your degree from abroad AND a decision recognising the equivalence of that degree issued by the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN) of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports. Proof of Study

              A copy of your degree from abroad AND a decision recognising the equivalence of that degree issued by the Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN) of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

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

              Notes: Public documents from abroad, such as qualifications, must be submitted in translation, if they bear a Hague stamp (Apostille), when originating from an Authority of a country that is party to the Hague Convention, ratified by Law 1497/1984 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 188), and in all other cases, if they bear an attestation by the Greek Consular Authority of the country of origin of the document or by the Consular Authority of that country in Greece, and subsequently by the Validation Department of the CFSP of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the corresponding Office of Validations at the International Relations Service (IRS) of Thessaloniki (to validate the signature of the accredited officials of the foreign Diplomatic and Consular Authorities in Greece). The Apostille of the Hague Stamp is made on the original document and is preceded by its translation.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 1

              Yes 2825

            • 3 A copy of your degree from abroad, as well as a certificate of equivalence of the qualification issued by the competent recognition services of DOATAP or ITE. Proof of Study

              A copy of your degree from abroad, as well as a certificate of equivalence of the qualification issued by the competent recognition services of DOATAP or ITE.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Relevant Procedure: Recognition of foreign first cycle (undergraduate degree) academic qualifications

              Notes: Public documents from abroad, such as qualifications, must be submitted in translation, if they bear a Hague stamp (Apostille), when originating from an Authority of a country that is party to the Hague Convention, ratified by Law 1497/1984 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 188), and in all other cases, if they bear an attestation by the Greek Consular Authority of the country of origin of the document or by the Consular Authority of that country in Greece, and subsequently by the Validation Department of the CFSP of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the corresponding Office of Validations at the International Relations Service (IRS) of Thessaloniki (to validate the signature of the accredited officials of the foreign Diplomatic and Consular Authorities in Greece). The Apostille of the Hague Stamp is made on the original document and is preceded by its translation.

              Document submitted under requirements: No

              Alternative document of: 1

              Yes 2825

            • 4 Two colour photographs of old-type ID card size. Photograph

              Two colour photographs of old-type ID card size.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Relevant Procedure: MyPhoto for citizens

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8298

            • 5 A copy of your identity card or any other identification document Digital copy of identity card

              A copy of your identity card or any other identification document

              Submission by: Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

              Submitted by: Persons, Software through interoperability

              Notes: The search for the copy of the ID card shall be carried out exclusively by the competent officials of the case-handling bodies through the use of the ‘Digital copy of identity card’ electronic service that is located at: https://id-copy.services.gov.gr/.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 1474

            • 6 A copy of your criminal record Criminal Record Copy for General Use

              A copy of your criminal record

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou

              Submission by: Ex officio (manual)

              Submitted by: Public bodies

              Relevant Procedure: Copy of Criminal Record

              Notes: In the absence of a copy of a criminal record, an equivalent document issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority in the country of origin or provenance must be submitted, demonstrating that the relevant requirements have been met. Where no such a document is issued in the country of origin or provenance, it may be replaced by a sworn statement; or, in countries where there is no provision for such a sworn statement, it may be replaced by a solemn declaration submitted by the person concerned to the competent judicial or administrative authority or, as appropriate, to a notary in their country of origin or provenance, who will issue a certificate of submission of the sworn statement or solemn declaration. Any documents issued as per the above may not be submitted more than three months after the date on which they were issued.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4750

            • 7 A residence card for family members of a Greek national. Data Sheet

              A residence card for family members of a Greek national.

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              No 3201

            • 8 An EU citizen registration certificate Certificate

              An EU citizen registration certificate

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: For nationals of EU Member States or third-country nationals who have the rights of EU nationals.

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              Alternative document of: 7

              Yes 9703

            • 9 A permanent residence permit / European citizen card Other Document

              A permanent residence permit / European citizen card

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: In accordance with Article 42 of Law 4071/2012 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 85).

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              Alternative document of: 7

              Yes 7475

            • 10 An Identity Card for Expatriates Data Sheet

              An Identity Card for Expatriates

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Relevant Procedure: Special Identity Card for Expatriates from Albania Special Identity Card for Expatriates from Turkey Special Identity Card for Expatriates from USSR countries

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              Alternative document of: 7

              Yes 3201

            • 11 A residence permit for expatriates Residence Permit

              A residence permit for expatriates

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: In accordance with Article 81 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80).

              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              Alternative document of: 7

              Yes 4178

            • 12 A permanent residence card. Data Sheet

              A permanent residence card.

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              Alternative document of: 7

              Yes 3201

            • 13 A personal residence permit for third-country nationals (Articles 82, 83, 84, 85 and 87 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)). Permit

              A personal residence permit for third-country nationals (Articles 82, 83, 84, 85 and 87 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)).

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              Alternative document of: 7

              Yes 4627

            • 14 A long-term residence permit for third-country nationals (Articles 88, 97, 106 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)). Permit

              A long-term residence permit for third-country nationals (Articles 88, 97, 106 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)).

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              Alternative document of: 7

              Yes 4627

            • 15 A copy of the EU Blue Card (Articles 114 and 120 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80). Certificate

              A copy of the EU Blue Card (Articles 114 and 120 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80).

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              Alternative document of: 7

              Yes 9703

            • 16 Copy of the 10-year residence permit (Article 138 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)). Permit

              Copy of the 10-year residence permit (Article 138 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)).

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              Alternative document of: 7

              Yes 4627

            • 17 A certificate of family status indicating the conclusion of a civil partnership with a Greek citizen (Article 12 of Law 4356/2015 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 181) and Article 3 of Law 4443/2016 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 232)). Certificate from a Local Government Organization

              A certificate of family status indicating the conclusion of a civil partnership with a Greek citizen (Article 12 of Law 4356/2015 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 181) and Article 3 of Law 4443/2016 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 232)).

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Citizenship

              Alternative document of: 7

              Yes 7358

            • 18 Proof of payment of the EUR 36.00 stamp duty. Electronic Fee

              Proof of payment of the EUR 36.00 stamp duty.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/pleromes-kai-parabola/elektroniko-parabolo-e-parabolo

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: Proof of payment shall be provided in accordance with the relevant provisions, as in force Circ. No 1163/03-07-2013 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1675), Circ. No 1150/15-05-2014 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1357) and Circ. No 1131/24-06-2015 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1324).

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 3385

            • Ministerial Decision Γ5β/G.P. our ref. 42984 2019 2344 Β

              Description Psychologists’ Code of Ethics.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20190202344

            • Joint Ministerial Decision Υ7α/Γ.Π.οικ.46217 2012 1502 Β

              Description Simplification of procedures within the power of the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity, and their inclusion in the Citizens’ Service Centres (CSCs) operating as Single Points of Contact (SPC).

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20120201502

            • Circular Γ4β/G.P. 22837 2017

              Description Proficiency in Greek.

              Legal references https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/6%CE%A865465%CE%A6%CE%A5%CE%9F-%CE%9A1%CE%9A?inline=true

              ΑΔΑ 6Ψ65465ΦΥΟ-Κ1Κ

            • Circular Υ7/Γ.Π./6701 2012

              Description With regard to the provisions of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 32), as amended by Article 4(16) of Law 4038/2012 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 14).

              Legal references https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/%CE%924%CE%924%CE%98-1%CE%A4%CE%98?inline=true

              ΑΔΑ Β4Β4Θ-1ΤΘ

            • Joint Ministerial Decision ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/13310 2002 906 Β

              Description Laying down administrative procedures and the respective forms also processed at Citizens’ Service Centres (CSCs).

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20020200906

            • Joint Ministerial Decision Γ5Β/G.P. our ref. 14015 2020 822 Β

              Description Completion and amendment of Joint Ministerial Decision Υ7α/G.P. our ref 46217/4-5-2012 ‘Simplification of procedures within the power of the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity, and their inclusion in the Citizens’ Service Centres (CSCs) operating as Single Points of Contact (SPC)’ (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1502) and amendment to Joint Ministerial Decision Directorate for the Simplification of Procedures and Productivity (DIADP)/Α1/14839/31-7-2002 ‘Laying down administrative procedures and the respective forms that can also be handled at Citizen Service Centres (CSCs)’ (GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, SERIES II, No 1040).

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20200200822

            • Law 991 1979 278 Α

              Description Exercising the profession of Psychologist in Greece. Amendments: - Law 2646/1998 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 236) Article 27(1) - Amendment to Article 1(1) of Law 2646/1998 (Competent implementing body), Article 2 - Repeal of Article 2 of Law 2646/1998 (Establishment of a Special Advisory Council), Article 27(1)(e) - Addition of Article 27(1) of Law 2646/1998 (Fee), Article 27(1)(c) - Amendment to Article 3(3) of Law 2646/1998 (Controls), Article 34(1)(b) – Repeal of Article 4 of Law 2646/1998 (Review of candidates), Article 27(1)(e) - Amendment to Article 5 of Law 2646/1998 (Revocation of certificate), Article 27(1)(f) - Amendment of Article 6 of Law 2646/1998 (Recovery of a certificate), Article 27(1)(g) - Amendment of Article 7 of Law 2646/1998 (The work of psychologists), Article 27 - Amendment to Article 10 of Law 2646/1998 (exceptional licenses until 1993) - Law 1991/1993 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 220) – Addition of Article 33(2)(f) of Law 2646/1998 (Fee), Article 33(3) - Addition of Article 2(6) of Law 2646/1998 (Terms of employment), Article 33(4) - Amendment to Article 8 of Law 2646/1998 (Possibility of registration with the Association of Greek Psychologists – AGP).

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19790100278

            • Law 27 2646 1998 236 Α

              Description Development of the National Social Care System and other provisions.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19980100236

            • Law 33 1193 1981 220 Α

              Description On protection from sexually transmitted diseases and the regulation of related matters.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19810100220

            • 1 Receipt and registration of an application

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Application / Solemn Declaration is received together with the necessary supporting documents / forms by the Registry of the Region or by the Citizen Service Centres / Points of Single Contact (CSC-SPC).

              No No


            • 2 Forwarding of the application to the competent Directorate of the Region

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The File (containing the application and supporting documents) shall be forwarded by an Official of the Registry Department or the CSC-SPC to the Head of the Health Directorate concerned.

              No No


            • 3 Assigning the application to an official

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The Head of the Directorate shall assess which department the file should be forwarded to and shall forward it to the Public Health / Health Services and Professions Department.

              Notes The official of the Department shall inform the applicant if any of the supporting documents are incorrect, the applicant shall be informed and shall provide the correct supporting document / form.

              No No


            • 4 Checking whether supporting documents are correct and searching for supporting documents

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection

              Description The official of the Health / Health Services and Professions Department shall check the supporting document file as to whether the supporting documents are correct, they shall search for the criminal record of the applicant using the ex officio procedure, and they shall seek, as appropriate, confirmation from the higher education institutions of the applicants degree. The official of the Department shall inform the applicant if any of the supporting documents are incorrect, the applicant shall be informed and shall provide the correct supporting document / form

              No No


            • 5 Acceptance of supporting documents by the official

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The official shall check the completeness of the supporting documents submitted.

              Yes No


            • 6 Singing of the certificate by Regional Governor and registration of the outgoing document

              Responsible for Implementation Head of the Region

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description The Department official shall forward their recommendation on whether the legal requirements are met for exercising the profession and the supporting document file through the hierarchy, up to the level of the Regional Governor.

              Yes No


            • 7 Issuance of a Certificate of Practising the Profession to the Applicant

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description The official of the Health / Health Services and Professions Department or of the CSC-SPC shall inform the applicant that the Certificate is available for receipt.

              Notes If a period of three (3) months elapses from the notification of practising the profession and the Service has not issued a certificate to the applicant, the profession shall be presumed to be freely practised (Article 3 of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 32). In the event of tacit approval as described above, the applicant may request the issuance of the relevant certificate from the Administrative Authority competent for issuing the deed, in accordance with Article 10(4) of Law 3230/2004 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 44).

              Yes Yes


            • 8 Rejection of supporting documents by the official

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Rejection of supporting documents by the official

              Notes The official finds that, according to the supporting documents, the requirements for issuing an authorisation to practise the profession are not met.

              Yes No


            • 9 Signing of rejection response by the Director and registration of the outgoing document

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature

              Description The Director shall sign the negative response.

              Yes No


            • 10 Issuance of a rejection to the applicant

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description Within three (3) months from the notification of practising the profession, the Service may prohibit practise of the profession if the requisite legal conditions are not met or if the information submitted fails to show that they have been met.

              Notes In the event of a negative response, the applicant has the right to an application for review or an administrative appeal in accordance with Article 24 of Law 2690/1999 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 45). More specifically, applicants may request that the administrative authority that issued the act revoke or amend it (application for review), or that the authority having jurisdiction over the authority that issued the act annul it (administrative appeal). The administrative authority to which the relevant application is submitted must notify the applicant of its decision on the application no later than within thirty (30) days, unless a different deadline is set under specific provisions.

              Yes Yes



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