Notification of practising the profession of psychologist

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



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

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

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

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (handwritten), email

              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 Residence Permit

              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 4178

            • 12 Data Sheet

              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 Permit

              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 Permit

              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 Certificate

              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 Permit

              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 Certificate from a Local Government Organization

              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 Electronic Fee

              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


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 3385

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            • Joint Ministerial Decision Υ7α/Γ.Π.οικ.46217 2012 1502 Β
            • Circular Γ4β/Γ.Π. 22837 2017
            • Circular Υ7/Γ.Π./6701 2012
            • Joint Ministerial Decision ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/13310 2002 906 Β
            • Joint Ministerial Decision Γ5Β/Γ.Π.οικ.14015 2020 822 Β
            • Law 991 1979 278 Α
            • Law 27 2646 1998 236 Α
            • Law 33 1193 1981 220 Α
            • 1

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action


              No No


            • 2

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action


              No No


            • 3

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action


              No No


            • 4

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Inspection


              No No


            • 5

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action


              Yes No


            • 6

              Responsible for Implementation Head of the Region

              Μethod of Implementation Signature


              Yes No


            • 7

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action


              Yes Yes


            • 8

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action


              Yes No


            • 9

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Signature


              Yes No


            • 10

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action


              Yes Yes



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