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Μετατροπή ισχύουσας άδειας οδήγησης που εκδόθηκε από το Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο σε αντίστοιχης κατηγορίας ελληνική άδεια οδήγησης
At a glance
Points of service
Regional units, DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Digital provision points
- The service is not provided digitally
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns the conversion of a valid driving licence issued by the UK into an equivalent Greek driving licence as well as a valid Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) / Driver Training Certificate issued by the UK, provided that the applicant is of the prescribed age for each category, has acquired his/her habitual residence in Greece and is a beneficiary of the Withdrawal Agreement.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Title
Application for conversion of a valid driving licence issued by the United Kingdom to a corresponding category of Greek driving licence
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 led by the authority which adopted the act, for the annulment of it (terarchical appeal); the administrative authority to which the application is submitted must 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 a diploma without theoretical and practical training, theoretical examination and qualification and behavioural test
Official title
Conversion of a valid driving licence issued by the United Kingdom to a corresponding category of Greek driving licence
Languages supported
Greek, English
Registries updated
Μητρώα της Γενικής Γραμματείας Μεταφορών
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten)
ΔΔ
7
0
0
0
8
33281
No
3628800
3628800
466560000
Identification document
897577
520167
5587
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 valid driving licence issued by the UK to a Greek equivalent category as well as issued by the UK, valid Certificate of Occupational Certification (Occupational Certification) / Guide Training Bulletin, provided that the applicant has the usual residence for each age category in Greece and is the beneficiary of the Departure Agreement.
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1
Establishment
To have its usual residence for at least six (6) months in Greece before the date on which the application and supporting documents were lodged.
No
No
2
Administrative
Be a beneficiary of the Agreement of Accession of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community, published in the Official Journal of the European Union (L29/2020 Volume 63/31.1.20)
No
No
3
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
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
Driving licence (Addition-Expansion-Renewation)
60 €
No
2
Print Driving Licence forms
30 €
No
3
Initial category administration (IT or A1 or A2 or A or B)
18 €
No
4
Extension to category (BE, C1, C, D1, D, C1E, CE, D1E, DE)
108.15 €
Yes
3
5
Extension to category (IT, A1, A2, A, B)
27.02 €
Yes
3
1
Responsible statement to indicate: - The full details of his address of residence. - The Tax Recruitment Number (VAT) - that the category/categories of the U.K. licence issued by the UK is in force. Moreover, that the driver's/driver's training document is valid, in case of possession by the UK of a valid driver's/Driver Training Document. - That he does not hold another driving licence issued by Greece or a Member State of the EU or a third country and has not been removed from any authority. - That he wishes to register his Group's Blood in the driving licence form and he agrees to keep it in the driver's driving record of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and is registered on page 2, as a 14a, of the driving licence form.
Solemn Declaration
Responsible statement to indicate: - The full details of his address of residence. - The Tax Recruitment Number (VAT) - that the category/categories of the U.K. licence issued by the UK is in force. Moreover, that the driver's/driver's training document is valid, in case of possession by the UK of a valid driver's/Driver Training Document. - That he does not hold another driving licence issued by Greece or a Member State of the EU or a third country and has not been removed from any authority. - That he wishes to register his Group's Blood in the driving licence form and he agrees to keep it in the driver's driving record of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and is registered on page 2, as a 14a, of the driving licence form.
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 the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Relevant Procedure:
ΔΔ:265882, ,
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
2
Photocopy of the police ID or valid passport.
Identification document
Photocopy of the police ID or valid passport.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
If the person concerned has the nationality of another EU Member State, he shall provide a photocopy of the identity or passport, and a photocopy of the passport or other document is required for a third-country national to enter Greece or a document issued by a competent Greek authority. This document requires that the identity of the person and his age be established.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
2244
3
Just a photocopy of any applicable public document on the basis of 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 on the basis of the applicable provisions, provided that the person concerned is not a Greek national certifying the usual residence of the person concerned in Greece
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
In this case, for the purpose of fulfilling the requirement for the habitual residence of the person concerned in Greece, at least two (2) additional evidence relating to the period of 185 days from the date of issue of the document concerned may be submitted to the Transport and Communications Service. In addition to this document, there may be no proof that the following documents have been issued: (a) the residence permit is validated by a permanent resident of a Member State of the EU. - the ID card, which is issued at least eighty (185) prior to the date of submission of the application to the Transport and Communications Service.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Citizenship
No
4178
4
A photocopy of the valid driving licence issued by the UK and/or a photocopy of any valid P.E.I./Guide Training Document issued by the UK.
Permit
A photocopy of the valid driving licence issued by the UK and/or a photocopy of any valid P.E.I./Guide Training Document issued by the UK.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
In the event of loss or theft of the driving licence (and/or any incorporation of an E.E.I./Guide Training Document), the loss or theft shall be declared by the holder in the application – responsible declaration and the photocopy shall not be required.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4627
5
A (1) Recent Image of Passport Type
Photograph
A (1) Recent Image of Passport Type
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
It is presented to the Regional Unit for Transport and Communications.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
8298
6
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 relevant 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
7
Application for a driver's license
Application
Application for 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
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.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/nomothesia
Law
52
4155
2013
120
Α
Joint Ministerial Decision
Δ30/A3/24136
2021
368
Β
Description
To lay down the terms and conditions of the procedure and any other details necessary for the procedure for exchanging a driving licence issued by the United Kingdom with corresponding categories of Greek driving licence.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20210200368
ΑΔΑ
ΩΚΩ7465ΧΘΞ-ΞΙ6
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
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.yme.gr/metafores/adeies-odigisis/nomothesia
Ministerial Decision
Π.Ο.Λ.1163
2013
1675
Β
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 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 Directive 2004/66/EC of 26 April 2004 and 2006/103/EC of 20 November 2006.
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20080100112
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 solemn declaration and supporting documents for the conversion of a valid UK driving licence into a corresponding category of Greek without an examination.
Notes
It's morning.
No
No
2
Control of fitness and completeness
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 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
Daylight
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
Daylight
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.
Notes
The Transport and Communications Service, after checking the supporting documents and finding that the statutory conditions are met, grants the Greek licence to the Greek operator of the respective categories, with administrative power as defined in Article 5 of the Law 511/2012 (A 101), as well as incorporating the necessary codes into the Greek licence issued by the UK, in accordance with Annex I to the Guide Training Document, with administrative power until the end of the entry into force of the Guide Training Document. It also registers the necessary codes to the Greek licence issued in accordance with Annex I to the Law 51/2012 (A 101).
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 a driving licence in person by the Transport and Communications Service. The driving licence shall be issued, by signature, to his/her holder, who must be provided with his/her police/identity card or with his/her valid passport and to a person equipped with any legal document such as the authorised legal person for the authenticity of the signature or proxy.
Notes
The person(s) concerned shall issue a driving licence at the time of the receipt of the Greek driving licence to the UK and any driving licence issued by the UK.P.E.I./P.I./Guide Training Document(s) which are returned to the Office via the issuing country's diplomatic or consular mission in Greece.
No
No
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