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Αναγγελία Άσκησης Επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου
At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Regions, Public Health Directorates of the Regional Units
Number of required documents
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
Application
Application Type
Application / Solemn Declaration
Submission by:
Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Title
Notification of practising the profession of psychologist
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
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:
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).
Output & Results
Output
Administrative Act
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
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten), email
N1
ΔΔ
4
4
0
0
13
0
19476
No
6566400
518400
Indefinite
Identification document
640279
86.9
7135, 9603
8256
EU-GO
Supporting document
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.
8.00
22.67
3
1
2
3 months
,,,
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 €
No
2
Especially for the region of Cyclades an additional regional fee of 14,67 € is required, collected by decentralized services at the Peripheral Units of Andros, Thira, Kea-Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Syros, and Tinos, and is payable on the following bank account: Piraeus Bank - IBAN: GR3601727100005710052440659. The competent authority for more information is the Department of Public Health of Cyclades of the Periphery of South Aegean.
0 € - 14.67 €
Cost Calculation
One-off
Method of Payment
Bank cashier, Digital (web banking)
Type of Cost
Levy
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
Certification
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
8619
10
An Identity Card for Expatriates
Data Sheet
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)).
Residence 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
4178
14
A long-term residence permit for third-country nationals (Articles 88, 97, 106 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)).
Residence 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
4178
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)).
Residence 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
4178
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 of marital status
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:
Ex officio (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Citizenship
Alternative document of:
7
Yes
3964
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/Γ.Π. οικ. 42984
2019
2344
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
Υ7α/Γ.Π.οικ.46217
2012
1502
Β
Description
Simplification of procedures falling within the remit of the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity and their inclusion in Citizen Service Centres operating as Points of Single Contact.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2012/1502/pdf
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
Description
Supplement and amendment of Joint Ministerial Decision Y7a/G.P. oik. 46217/4-5-2012, “Simplification of procedures falling within the remit of the
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2020/822/pdf
Law
991
1979
278
Α
Law
27
2646
1998
236
Α
Law
33
1193
1981
220
Α
Joint Ministerial Decision
Γ5β/Γ.Π. οικ. 46063
2025
5665
Β
Description
Amendment and replacement of Article 1 of Joint Ministerial Decision ref. Y7a/G.P.oik.46217/4-5-2012, “Simplification of procedures falling within the remit of the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity and their inclusion in Citizen Service Centres operating as Single Service Centres” (Series II, 1502)
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2025/5665/pdf
Law
32,50
5099
2024
48
Α
Joint Ministerial Decision
19173
2025
1783
Β
Description
Abolition of the issuance of the certificate of marital status and the birth certificate for the processing of administrative procedures.
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2025/1783/pdf
Joint Ministerial Decision
11007
2025
3570
Β
Description
Amendment of Joint Ministerial Decision No 19173/8-4-2025 of the Ministers of the Interior and Digital Governance, ‘Abolition of the issuance of the certificate of marital status and the birth certificate for the processing of administrative procedures’ (Government Gazette, Series II, No 1783).
Legal references
https://api.et.gr/apiFEK/2/2025/3570/pdf
1
Receipt and registration of application
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The Application-Solemn Declaration together with the necessary supporting documents/forms is received by the Registry Office of the Region or by KEP-EKE.
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 staff member of the Protocol Department or of the KEP-EKE forwards the file, which contains the application and the supporting documents, to the Head of the relevant Health Directorate.
No
No
3
Assignment of the application to an employee
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The Head of the Directorate assesses which department the file should be forwarded to and forwards it to the Department of Public Health / Health Services and Professions.
Notes
The employee of the Department informs the interested party if any of the supporting document forms is not correct; the interested party is informed and submits the correct supporting document – form.
No
No
4
Check of correctness and search for supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The employee of the Department of Health / Health Services and Professions checks the file of supporting documents as to the correctness of the supporting documents, searches ex officio for the interested party's criminal record and, where applicable, seeks confirmation from higher or higher-level educational institutions of the interested party's degree. The employee of the Department informs the interested party if any of the supporting document forms is not correct; the interested party is informed and provides the correct supporting document/form
No
No
5
Signing of draft certificate and registration of outgoing document
Responsible for Implementation
Other
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The employee of the Department forwards their recommendation stating that the legal requirements for practising the profession are met, together with the file of supporting document forms, through the hierarchy up to the level of the Regional Governor.
Yes
No
6
Issuance of certificate
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The employee of the Department of Health / Health Services and Professions or of KEP-EKE informs the interested party to collect the Certificate.
Yes
Yes
7
Signing of draft rejection response and registration of outgoing document
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The Director signs the negative reply.
Yes
No
8
Issuance of rejection reply to the interested party
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Within three (3) months from the announcement of practice of the profession, the Service may prohibit its practice if the legal requirements are not met or if their fulfilment is not established by the submitted information.
Notes
In the event of a negative reply, the applicant has the right to submit an application for remedy or a hierarchical appeal under Article 24 of Law 2690/1999 (Government Gazette A 45). In particular, the interested party may request either from the administrative authority that issued the act its revocation or amendment (application for remedy) or from the authority hierarchically superior to the one that issued the act its annulment (hierarchical appeal). The administrative authority to which the relevant application is submitted must notify the interested party of its decision on that application within thirty (30) days at the latest, unless a different deadline is provided for by special provisions.
Yes
Yes
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