Notification of practising the profession of psychologist
Application – solemn declaration for authorisation to pursue the occupation of psychologist
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
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).
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.
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).
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
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.
Authorisation to pursue the occupation of health professional
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.
A copy of your qualifications from a Greek institution.
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.
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.
Two colour photographs of old-type ID card size.
A copy of your identity card or any other identification document
A residence card for family members of a Greek national.
A permanent residence permit / European citizen card
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)).
A long-term residence permit for third-country nationals (Articles 88, 97, 106 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)).
A copy of the EU Blue Card (Articles 114 and 120 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80).
Copy of the 10-year residence permit (Article 138 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80)).
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)).
Proof of payment of the EUR 36.00 stamp duty.
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.
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/.
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.
For nationals of EU Member States or third-country nationals who have the rights of EU nationals.
In accordance with Article 42 of Law 4071/2012 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 85).
In accordance with Article 81 of Law 4251/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 80).
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).
Public Health Directorates of the Regional Units
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.
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).
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).
Laying down administrative procedures and the respective forms also processed at Citizens’ Service Centres (CSCs).
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).
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).
Development of the National Social Care System and other provisions.
On protection from sexually transmitted diseases and the regulation of related matters.
Amendment and replacement of article 1 of the joint ministerial decision under reference Y7a/G.P. 46217/4-5-2012 "Simplification of procedures under the responsibility of the Ministry of Health and Social Solidarity and their integration into the KEPs that operate as Single Service Centers (SSCs)"
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
The official shall check the completeness of the supporting documents submitted.
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.
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.
The official finds that, according to the supporting documents, the requirements for issuing an authorisation to practise the profession are not met.
The Director shall sign the negative response.
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.
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.
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).
Receipt and registration of an application
Forwarding of the application to the competent Directorate of the Region
Assigning the application to an official
Checking whether supporting documents are correct and searching for supporting documents
Acceptance of supporting documents by the official
Singing of the certificate by Regional Governor and registration of the outgoing document
Issuance of a Certificate of Practising the Profession to the Applicant
Rejection of supporting documents by the official
Signing of rejection response by the Director and registration of the outgoing document
Issuance of a rejection to the applicant