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Certificate of professional qualification as a midwife - National Registry of Administrative Public Services

Certificate of professional qualification as a midwife

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



d34ac008-4b00-4325-a34e-7da32345adca 243878 Βεβαίωση άσκησης επαγγέλματος μαίας/μαιευτή

At a glance

Points of service

Regional units, KEP (ΚΕΠ), Directorate for Public Health of the Regional Unit of the place of establishment of the person concerned

Digital provision points

  • The service is not provided digitally

Number of required documents

5 to 7

Fees

From 8 to 22.67 €

Deadline of completion

3 months

Description

The procedure concerns the issuance of a certificate of professional practice as a midwife, which is required for the practice of this profession in Greece.

Basic information


Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Directorate for Public Health of the Regional Unit of the place of establishment of the person concerned

Related links

Validity duration

Indefinite

Last update

07/08/2026

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Application - Solemn Declaration


What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Judicial redress

        Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

        Tacit approval

        Within three months of the announcement of the exercise of the profession, the Service may prohibit the exercise of the profession in the event that the legal conditions for the profession are not met or do not result in their assistance from the evidence submitted; after the expiry of the above period it is presumed that the profession is carried out freely (Article 3 of Law 3919/2011-A 32). In the abovementioned case of implied authorisation, the person concerned may request a certificate from the issuing authority in accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 10 of Law 3230/2004 (A44).

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          Output & Results

          Output

          Decision

          Steps

            Digital steps

              Other information

              Alternative titles

              Licence to practice as a midwife/midwife

              Official title

              Certificate of professional qualification as a midwife

              Languages supported

              Greek, English

              Ways of provision

              Establishment

              Legislation

                Categories

                Τype of procedure

                Trigger

                Applied for

                Trigger (submission method)

                Application (handwritten)

                Type

                Outgoing

                End of Process

                Ιndefinite

                N1


              • 1 Educational The person concerned shall be a graduate of the Department of Midwifery of Higher or Technical Education or of a foreign corresponding department.

                No No

              • 2 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The person concerned must not have been convicted of any criminal offence or any act related to the exercise of his/her professional activities.

                No No

              • 3 Professional He/she must have previously been registered with the relevant Association of Midwives.

                No No

              • 4 Establishment The applicant must be permanently established in Greece.

                No No

              • 1 The administrative fee is the same for all regions. 8 €

                Cost Calculation One-off

                Method of Payment Bank cashier

                Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

                No

              • 1 Photocopy of a Degree from the Department of Midwifery of a Higher or Technical Educational Institute. Proof of Study

                Photocopy of a Degree from the Department of Midwifery of a Higher or Technical Educational Institute.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 2825

              • 2 Photocopy of a foreign degree AND a Certificate of Equivalence with an AEI or TEI degree, issued by the competent Hellenic National Academic Recognition & Information Center or Institute of Technical Education Recognition Services. Proof of Study

                Photocopy of a foreign degree AND a Certificate of Equivalence with an AEI or TEI degree, issued by the competent Hellenic National Academic Recognition & Information Center or Institute of Technical Education Recognition Services.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: Documents in foreign languages must bear the seal of The Hague, be legally validated and be accompanied by an official translation.

                Document submitted under requirements: No

                Alternative document of: 1

                Yes 2825

              • 3 A copy of a foreign licence AND a certificate of inclusion to Directive 2005/36/EC (Article 41) and a licence to pursue a profession in the Member State of residence of the diploma and a certificate of existing professional status (for beneficiaries of the automatic recognition of professional qualifications Directive 2005/36/EC). Proof of Study

                A copy of a foreign licence AND a certificate of inclusion to Directive 2005/36/EC (Article 41) and a licence to pursue a profession in the Member State of residence of the diploma and a certificate of existing professional status (for beneficiaries of the automatic recognition of professional qualifications Directive 2005/36/EC).

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: Documents in foreign languages must bear the seal of The Hague, be legally validated and be accompanied by an official translation.

                Document submitted under requirements: No

                Alternative document of: 1

                Yes 2825

              • 4 Copy of a degree in foreign affairs and a decision on a vocational equivalence issued by the Ministry of Education and Religion, Department of Application of European Legislation (ATEEN). Proof of Study

                Copy of a degree in foreign affairs and a decision on a vocational equivalence issued by the Ministry of Education and Religion, Department of Application of European Legislation (ATEEN).

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: Documents in foreign languages must bear the seal of The Hague, be legally validated and be accompanied by an official translation. For beneficiaries of the general system of Directive 2005/36/EC.

                Document submitted under requirements: No

                Alternative document of: 1

                Yes 2825

              • 5 Photocopy of a police ID card or any other identifying document. Identification document

                Photocopy of a police ID card or any other identifying document.

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/oikogeneia/oikogeneiake-katastase/pistopoietiko-ithageneias

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 2244

              • 6 Solemn Declaration stating: "I have not been convicted of any criminal act or any act relating to the exercise of my professional status" or otherwise "I have been convicted of the following crimes" (DDIB/A/25026/2006, FEC 1637(b). Solemn Declaration

                Solemn Declaration stating: "I have not been convicted of any criminal act or any act relating to the exercise of my professional status" or otherwise "I have been convicted of the following crimes" (DDIB/A/25026/2006, FEC 1637(b).

                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: Persons

                Relevant Procedure: ΔΔ:265882

                Notes: In the absence of a copy of a criminal record, the presentation of an equivalent document issued by a competent judicial or administrative authority in the country of origin or of origin, showing that the applications are met. If the country of origin or origin does not grant such a document, it may be replaced by a sworn certificate or by a declaration made by the person concerned before the competent judicial or administrative authority or where appropriate a notary of the country of origin or the official declaration issued in accordance with the above, cannot be submitted after three months of the date of issue.

                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 7320

              • 7 Acknowledgement of registration on the Mauritius Association of Mauritius Certificate

                Acknowledgement of registration on the Mauritius Association of Mauritius

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 9703

              • 8 Two (2) colour photographs (identification dimensions) Photograph

                Two (2) colour photographs (identification dimensions)

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons


                Document submitted under requirements: No


                No 8298

              • 9 Acknowledgement of a citizen of a Member State of the European Union, or a certificate of permanent residence-card of a European citizen (Article 42 of Law 4071/2012 FEC I 85), or of an identity card of a homogeneous nature, or a residence permit (Article 81 of Law 4251/2014 FEC a ^80), or residence permit of a member of a family member of a Greek (or part of a cohabitation agreement with a Greek or Greek) see Article 12 nr. 4356/2015 FEC A ^181 and Article 3 Ν. 4443/2016 FEC A ^232), or a permanent residence permit or residence permit of a third-country national (Article 82,83,85,87 of Law No 4251/2014 FEC) or a second-generation residence permit (Article 108 of Law 4251/2014 FEC and Article 138 of the A.E.80), or a copy of the A. Residence Permit

                Acknowledgement of a citizen of a Member State of the European Union, or a certificate of permanent residence-card of a European citizen (Article 42 of Law 4071/2012 FEC I 85), or of an identity card of a homogeneous nature, or a residence permit (Article 81 of Law 4251/2014 FEC a ^80), or residence permit of a member of a family member of a Greek (or part of a cohabitation agreement with a Greek or Greek) see Article 12 nr. 4356/2015 FEC A ^181 and Article 3 Ν. 4443/2016 FEC A ^232), or a permanent residence permit or residence permit of a third-country national (Article 82,83,85,87 of Law No 4251/2014 FEC) or a second-generation residence permit (Article 108 of Law 4251/2014 FEC and Article 138 of the A.E.80), or a copy of the A.

                Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/polites-allon-kraton/khoregese-adeias-diamones-gia-exairetikous-logous

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: In the case of nationals of EU Member States or third-country nationals who have the rights of Community nationals

                Document submitted under requirements: Yes

                Document’s requirement: Citizenship

                No 4178

              • 10 Certificate of Greek Higher Education B2. Certification

                Certificate of Greek Higher Education B2.

                Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

                Submitted by: Persons

                Notes: For nationals of Member States of the EU or of third-country nationals who have the rights of Community nationals. This certificate is issued by the Centre of the Greek Language of the Ministry of Education and Religion or by the School of New Greek Language of the EKP or by the School of New Greek Language of the Aristotle University of Athens. This certificate is not required for those who are secondary or postgraduate education graduates in Greece or graduates of college or Greek University or who have a decision to equalise their degree by the IOATAP (DICATSA) after examinations.

                Document submitted under requirements: Yes

                Document’s requirement: Citizenship

                No 8619

              • Legislative decree 1 2593 1953 256 Α

                Description On the exercise of the Mauritius profession and on the training of the Midwives

                Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19530100256

              • Presidential Decree 2 351 1989 159 Α

                Description Establishment of professional rights for graduates in Sections (a) Nursing, (b) Maternity, (c) Visitors to Health of the School of Health and Welfare and (d) the Department of Health and Welfare of the School of Management and Economics of Educational Institutions

                Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19890100159

              • Royal decree 2 206 1966 50 Α

                Description Amending and supplementing from 15-12-1955 Vassilios D/Opera Association of Midwives Sciences

                Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19660100050

              • Joint Ministerial Decision ΔΙΑΔΠ/Α1/13310 2002 906 Β

                Description Establishment of administrative procedures and their respective forms and through the Civil Service Centres (K.E.P.), as amended by IPA/E/24729/2006 CYA (GB 1645 B)

                Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20020200906

              • Presidential Decree 40-43 38 2010 78 Α

                Description Adaptation of Greek legislation to Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications.

                Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20100100078

              • Law 27 2646 1998 236 Α

                Description Development of the National Social Care System and other provisions.

                Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19980100236

              • Presidential Decree 51 2017 82 Α

                Description Adaptation of Greek legislation to the provisions of Directive 2013/55/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 November 2013 (OJ L 354, p. 132) “amendment of Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications (OJ L 255, p. 22) and Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 on administrative cooperation through the internal market information system (‘Regulation IMI’, OJ L 316, p. 1)” and amendment of d. 38/2010 (A’ 78).

                Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20170100082

              • Law 164 4763 2020 254 Α

                Description National System of Vocational Education, Training and Lifelong Learning, incorporation into Greek legislation of Directive (EU) 2018/958 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 June 2018 on the control of proportionality prior to the establishment of a new legislative safeguard for occupations (OJ L 173, ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Hellenic Republic and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany on the Hellenic German Youth Foundation and other provisions.

                Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20200100254

              • 1 Submission of a form application - declaration responsible


                Description The person(s) concerned shall submit the paper application - responsible statement to the Public Health Directorate of the Regional Unit of his place of establishment either directly or through JEPs.

                No No


              • 2 Protocol - entrustment to a competent official

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The application shall be registered and assigned to an official for handling.

                No No


              • 3 Verification of completeness

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Inspection

                Description The staff member shall check the correctness and completeness of the supporting documents.

                No No


              • 4 Acknowledgement of supporting documents to the person concerned

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description The staff member shall issue the certificate of supporting documentation to the person(s) concerned.

                No No


              • 5 Issue of a certificate of professional experience

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description A certificate of professional experience shall be issued.

                Yes No


              • 6 Decision to ban a profession where legal conditions are not met

                Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

                Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

                Description Where legal conditions are not met, a decision to ban a profession shall be adopted.

                Yes Yes


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