Certificate for the free provision of services by health professionals

From National Registry of Administrative Public Services



e26be74b-5c9b-4b48-a316-06bdbe39b672 267459 Βεβαίωση για την ελεύθερη παροχή υπηρεσιών επαγγελματιών υγείας

At a glance

Points of service

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

7

Fees

Provided without cost

Estimated Time

Description

The procedure concerns the issuance of a Certificate of Adequacy for the temporary and occasional provision of services of a nurse/midwife/health visitor/nurse assistant/rescuer - ambulance crew, based on Article 7 of Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications. The issuing authority is obliged to send a copy of the certificate to the professional organisation concerned (for nurses, midwives and health visitors).

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

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


Validity duration

1 year

Notes

It concerns the temporary and occasional provision of services in Greece by professionals who are nationals of an EU member state, including Greek nationals, who are legally established in these states and have the legal qualifications for the exercise there of the professions of Annex VIII and the professions of Annex V of P.D. 38/2010 (Government Gazette 78 A) under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health.

Last update

17/06/2024

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Persons

Title

Declaration of temporary and occasional provision of services

Notes:

The Declaration is submitted at the time of the first provision of services by the provider (at the first movement from a Member State to Greece to provide services and before the provision of services) or in case of a substantial change in the situation certified by the documents accompanying the first declaration. The above declaration shall be renewed once a year if the provider intends to provide services in Greece during that year.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related


        Means of redress or appeal:

        Judicial redress

        The certificate does not constitute a prerequisite for the exercise of the right of free provision of services, which is acquired only by submitting the written declaration of article 7 par. 1 of Directive 2005/36/EC (Article 7 of Presidential Decree 38/2010) accompanied by the documents provided for in par. 2, without prejudice to the cases referred to in par. 3 and 5 of Article 7 of Presidential Decree No 38/2010. 5 (control during the first provision of services in the professions of the general system) after the time limits have expired, the services may be provided.

        NACE

        • 86.9 Other human health activities

        Output & Results

        Output

        Administrative Act

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Alternative titles

            Declaration of temporary and occasional provision of services

            Official title

            Certificate of freedom to provide services

            Languages supported

            Greek

            Ways of provision

            Cross-border

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (handwritten), Application (digital)

              Type

              Outgoing
              N2

              ,,,


            • 1 Professional Certificate issued by a competent professional authority in the Member State of establishment to the effect that the provider is lawfully pursuing his professional activities and that he is not, even temporarily, prohibited from pursuing those activities at the time the certificate is issued.


              No No

            • 2 Educational For the professions listed in Annex V - nurses/midwives: Evidence of professional qualifications: evidence of formal qualifications, in accordance with Annex V to Directive 2005/36/EC, accompanied by a certificate of conformity issued by the Member State of establishment, stating that the holders qualifications are indeed those referred to in the Directive.


              No No

            • 3 Identity Copy of passport or identity of the provider


              No No

            • 4 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses Certificate of absence of temporary or definitive suspensions of the professional licence or criminal convictions, in accordance with the legislation in force.


              No No

            • 5 Educational A declaration regarding the applicants knowledge of the Greek language required for the exercise of the profession in Greece.


              No No

            • 6 Insurance A declaration of any existing insurance guarantee or similar means of personal or collective protection covering the professional liability of the provider.


              No No

            • 7 Tax In the event of the application of a proficiency test, in accordance with par. 5 of Article 7 of PD 38/2010, any relevant expenditure shall be covered in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 7 of PD 38/2010.


              No No

            • 1 Copy of identity card or passport Proof of Citizenship

              Copy of identity card or passport

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: The supporting documents are submitted with the declaration. The 7-day time limit starts to run from the date of receipt of all supporting documents.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2712

            • 2 A certificate issued by a competent professional authority in the Member State of establishment to the effect that the provider is lawfully pursuing his professional activities and that he is not, even temporarily, prohibited from pursuing those activities at the time the certificate is issued. Work Permit

              A certificate issued by a competent professional authority in the Member State of establishment to the effect that the provider is lawfully pursuing his professional activities and that he is not, even temporarily, prohibited from pursuing those activities at the time the certificate is issued.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: The supporting documents shall be submitted in a certified photocopy and in an official translation in the Greek language (except for passport/identity data). The validation of copies and the official translation may be made either in the State of origin or in Greece.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9197

            • 3 Evidence of professional qualifications: evidence of formal qualifications in accordance with Annex V to Directive 2005/36/EC, as applicable, accompanied by a certificate of professional competence (certificate of conformity with Directive 2005/36/EC) issued by the competent authorities of the Member State of origin.a certificate of professional competence issued by the Member State of establishment attesting that the holders qualifications are indeed those referred to in Directive 2005/36/EC. Proof of Study

              Evidence of professional qualifications: evidence of formal qualifications in accordance with Annex V to Directive 2005/36/EC, as applicable, accompanied by a certificate of professional competence (certificate of conformity with Directive 2005/36/EC) issued by the competent authorities of the Member State of origin.a certificate of professional competence issued by the Member State of establishment attesting that the holders qualifications are indeed those referred to in Directive 2005/36/EC.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: The supporting documents shall be submitted in a certified photocopy and officially translated in the Greek language (except for passport/identity card). The validation of copies and the official translation can be made either in the State of origin or in Greece.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2825

            • 4 Certification of the absence of temporary or definitive suspensions of the professional licence or criminal convictions, in accordance with the legislation in force. Proof of Work

              Certification of the absence of temporary or definitive suspensions of the professional licence or criminal convictions, in accordance with the legislation in force.

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: The documents are submitted in a certified photocopy and an official translation in Greek (except for the passport/identity card details). The authentication of copies and the official translation can be done either in the country of origin or in Greece.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8181

            • 5 Declaration regarding the applicants knowledge of the Greek language required for the exercise of the profession in Greece (B2 level certificate of Greek language proficiency) Declaration

              Declaration regarding the applicants knowledge of the Greek language required for the exercise of the profession in Greece (B2 level certificate of Greek language proficiency)

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

              Submitted by: Persons

              Notes: Not required for secondary or secondary post-secondary education graduates in Greece or college or Greek University graduates.

              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9429

            • 6 Disclosure of information on any existing insurance coverage or similar personal or collective protection instruments covering his/her professional liability (name of the insurance company, insurance policy number), and other information provided in Article 1 of PD 38/2010. Declaration

              Disclosure of information on any existing insurance coverage or similar personal or collective protection instruments covering his/her professional liability (name of the insurance company, insurance policy number), and other information provided in Article 1 of PD 38/2010.

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9429

            • 7 For the professions covered by the general system of Directive 2005/36/EC, where a test of competence is imposed in accordance with par. 5 of Article 7 of PD 38/2010, any relevant expenditure shall be covered in accordance with paragraph 7 of Article 7 of the PD. Proof of payment / Receipt

              For the professions covered by the general system of Directive 2005/36/EC, where a test of competence is imposed in accordance with par. 5 of Article 7 of PD 38/2010, any relevant expenditure shall be covered in accordance with paragraph 7 of Article 7 of the PD.

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

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 7053

            • Presidential Decree 7 38 2010 78 Α

              Description Prior declaration in case of relocation of the provider (Article 7 of Directive 2005/36/EC) as amended by the Presidential Decree 51/2017 (Government Gazette 82 A) See Article 9 of PD 38/2010

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

            • Presidential Decree 1 par. 7 51 2017 82 Α

              Description Incorporation of Directive 2013/55/EU amending Directive 2005/36/EC

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

            • Joint Ministerial Decision 4 και 5 78477/ΙΑ/2011 2011 2271 Β

              Description Free provision of services in Greece by professionals who are nationals of EU member states, in accordance with the provisions of articles 5 to 9 of P.D. 38/2010.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110202271

            • Circular Γ4β/Γ.Π.22837/5-5-2017 2017

              Description Regarding the type of health attestation

              Legal references https://diavgeia.gov.gr/doc/%CE%A8%CE%A1%CE%96%CE%A4465%CE%A6%CE%A5%CE%9F-%CE%A6%CE%A4%CE%A3

              ΑΔΑ ΨΡΖΤ465ΦΥΟ-ΦΤΣ

            • 1 Receipt of a form application - solemn declaration

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action


              No No


            • 2 Recording - Assignment to a competent official

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action


              No No


            • 3 Verification of completeness

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action


              No No


            • 4 Issue of a statutory service certificate

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Notes Concerns the professions listed in Annex V to Directive 2005/36/EC (nurses, midwives). In the event of justified suspicions as to the authenticity of the supporting documents submitted, the Region shall notify the provider in writing and set a further reasonable deadline for the issue of the certificate.

              Yes Yes


            • 5 Information of the provider to carry out a professional qualification check

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Notes It concerns the first provision of services, in the case of legally regulated professions in the general system (medicine nurses, rescuers).

              Yes Yes


            • 6 Issue of a statutory service certificate

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Notes After the Region has checked the professional qualifications of the provider (in the first provision of services in the case of the regulated professions in the general system of Directive 2005/36/EC)

              Yes Yes


            • 7 Information of the provider on the submission to a proficiency test

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Description During the first provision of services, in the case of regulated professions in the general system of Directive 2005/36/EC

              Yes No


            • 8 Decision of the Department for the Implementation of European Legislation (ATEEN) on the adequacy test

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Ministry

              Μethod of Implementation Action of the executive / co-competent body

              Description During the first provision of services, in the case of regulated professions in the general system of Directive 2005/36/EC

              Notes The competent authority (Department for the Implementation of European Legislation - ATEEN) must provide the provider with the opportunity to prove that he/she has acquired the knowledge, skills and competences he/she lacked (aptitude test), in case of a substantial difference between his/her professional qualifications and the training required by Greek legislation, to the extent that this difference cannot be compensated for through professional experience or knowledge, skills and competences acquired through lifelong learning.

              No No


            • 9 Issue of a certificate of lawful supply of services

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee

              Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

              Notes The provision of the service must be able to start within one month of the date on which the decision on the proficiency test is taken (Department for the Implementation of European Legislation).

              No Yes


            • 10 Completion of the procedure



              No Yes


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