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

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS

Description

This procedure concerns the recognition of professional qualifications and professional equivalence of a degree, in accordance with the provisions of PD 38/2010, in order to achieve the free provision of specific professional services within the European Union.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation (ATEEN), MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
Digital provision points
Number of Documents0
Cost250 €
Deadline of Implementation90 days
Process Diagram

Conditions

Exercising of a legally regulated profession in another member-state (EU, EEA, Switzerland) either as a freelancer or as a salaried person, including those practicing free professions (for the recognition of professional qualifications).

Acquisition of the professional qualifications in the member-state of origin (EU, EEA, Switzerland), for the recognition of professional qualifications.

The applicant shall have acquired a formal higher education degree from another member-state or third country: - Of at least three years of studies and attendance, for a first cycle degree - Less than three years of studies and attendance for a post-graduate specialization degree, and - At least three years of studies and attendance for a doctoral cycle of studies (for the recognition of professional equivalence of degree).

The applicant shall be a national of an EU member-state or of a third country (for the recognition of professional equivalence of degree).

The applicant shall not meet the requirements for the application of paragraph 1 of article 2 of PD 38/2010 on the recognition of professional qualifications (for the recognition of professional equivalence of degree).

Fees / Imposts

  • For the recognition of professional qualifications: administrative fee (e-paravolo):
    Fee code
    1385
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
  • For the recognition of professional equivalence of degree: administrative fee (e-paravolo):
    Fee code
    1386
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
  • In cases of administrative recourse against the decision of the competent authority: administrative fee in favour of the state (e-paravolo):
    Fee code
    1387
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
  • Application – Solemn Declaration about the recognition of professional equivalence of degree, signed by the interested person.
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Note
    In the Application - Solemn Declaration for the recognition of professional equivalence of a degree the interested party states the following: “Please acknowledge the professional equivalence of the title of formal higher education: TITLE FOR RECOGNITION: …………………………………… …………………………………… awarded by the UNIVERSITY: …………………………………… after studies at the COLLEGE: …………………………… ........... with the awarded titles of the Departments of AE ………………………, of the Hellenic Higher Education Institutions in within the framework of the domestic education system, with the terms and conditions of the legislation in force in Greece. "
    Applicant status
    Persons
Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Professional Equivalence in Accordance with the Presidential Decree 38/2010
What you will need
1Clear photocopy of identity card or passport.Identification document
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
Is submitted for both the recognition of professional qualifications and the recognition of professional equivalence of degree.
2Possession of the degree to be recognized, validated in accordance with the Hague Convention (APOSTILLE seal), in the original or as a legally validated copy and with an official translation thereof. For countries that have not ratified the Convention or about which Greece has objected, and only for them, the validation is performed by the local Greek Consulate Services. Or For higher education degrees from the United Kingdom: these may be submitted as photocopies validated by the British Council and translated by a competent domestic authority. Or For higher education degrees from France: these may be submitted as photocopies validated by the Institut Français and translated by a competent domestic authority.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
Is submitted for both the recognition of professional qualifications and the recognition of professional equivalence of degree.
3Official transcript of courses, with detailed grading of each year of study as well as the dates of admission and graduation which must be signed and bear the seal of the foreign higher education institute. It is submitted in a legally validated copy and with its official translation by the competent Greek authorities.Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
Is submitted for both the recognition of professional qualifications and the recognition of professional equivalence of degree.
4Syllabus of the Institute degree, which shall include a presentation of the courses that the applicant has been taught.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
Is submitted for both the recognition of professional qualifications and the recognition of professional equivalence of degree. Has to be submitted in Greek when requested by the competent service (Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation - ATEEN).
5Certificate or Attestation of Professional Qualifications when the profession/education that is the object of the application is regulated by law in the country where the professional qualifications were acquired (e.g. registration in a professional Chamber, professional licence et al.).Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
Is submitted for the recognition of professional qualifications.
6Data of Professional Experience when the profession or the corresponding education are not regulated by law in the member-state of origin, evidence of the last decade in which the professional activity is clearly defined and documented by means of insurance documents and employer attestations.Certificate of previous service
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
Notes
Is submitted for the recognition of professional qualifications.

Online request

Submit a new application for the selected procedure.

Legislation

  • Description
    Adaptation of the Greek legislation to the Directive 2005/36/ΕC of the Eur. Parliament and Council of 7th September 2005, regarding recognition of professional skillset - Article 2 par. 1 & 3: Recognition of professional skillset, recognition of professional equivalence (Scope) - article 14 & 57 Α – Provision for imposing countervailing measures - articles 56 & 59 – Competent authorities - article 57 – procedure for the recognition of professional skill-set/qualifications, legal protection means Amendments: • Law 4763/2020 (GG 254/Α – 2020): - article 164 par.1 – addition of par. 11Α of PD 38/2010 (applications regarding recognition of degree titles of applicants that possess professional qualifications acquired in a third country and that have already been recognized in another member-state) - article 164 par. 7 – amending article 57 (legal means) - amending Law 4635/2019 (GG 167/Α - 2019), article 168 (recognition of professional equivalence of degree titles) • Law 4635/2019 (GG 167/Α - 2019), article 168 – amending Law 4610/2019 (GG 70/Α – 2019) article 98 par.3 (Re-introduction of professional equivalence regarding degree titles) • Law 4610/2019 (GG 70/Α – 2019), article 98 par.3 – abolishment of par.3 of article 4 of PD 38/2010 (recognition of professional equivalence of degree titles) • PD 51/2017 (GG Α 82/9.6.2017), amending PD 38/2010 - article 1 par.2 – Recognition of internships/traineeships (amending article 2 of PD 38/2010) • Law 4111/2013 (GG 2013 (GG 18/Α) – other amendments of PD 38/2010 • Law 4205/2013 (GG 242/Α) – other amendments of PD 38/2010 • Law 4093/2012 (GG 222/Α), amending PD 38/2010: - Θ16 – article 57 Α of PD 38/2010 (decision of the Head of the Autonomous Department for the Application of European Legislation - ATEEN - regarding countervailing measures), article 57 (procedure for the recognition)
    Legal references
  • Description
    Inclusion of the process of recognition of professional qualifications in accordance with Presidential Decree 38/2010 for processing through the Citizens Service Centers that operate as Points of Single Contact (KEP-EKE), in execution of the provisions of Law 3844/2010 (GG 63/A). This JMD was amended by JMD 117821/ΙΑ/2013 (GG 2192/Β).
    Legal references

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Process code
265852
NACE code
Description of NACE code
Legal means of protection or appeal
Administrative appeal 

Other Information

Languages supported
EnglishGreek

Remarks

There is an option for the deadline to be extended for one (1) month on occasion that fall under Chapters I & II of Title III of PD 38/2010.

ID: 265852

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