Greece - Exchange Or Convert Foreign Driving License (EU Driving License)

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Procedure

1.) The application must be submitted to the Transport and Communications Department of applicant?s place of residence.

?2.) The foreign driving licence will be returned to the issuing country?s relevant authority by the competent Transport and Communications Department.

?3.) Should the applicant hold another driving licence, issued by Greece or another EU Member State (including Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein), this must be handed over so that a new licence incorporating all vehicle categories and subcategories that he/she is authorized to drive may be issued.

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Required Documents

1.) Application ? form

?2.) Photocopy of identity card or Greek passport if applicant is a Greek national

?3.) Photocopy of passport if applicant is a foreign national

4.) ? A translation of the foreign licence by the Foreign Ministry or a lawyer

?5.) The foreign driving licence, which must be valid

?6.) Photocopy of a valid establishment or residence permit or other equivalent document, if applicant is not a Greek national, issued at least 185 days before the application or 95 days if applicant is a national of the EU or Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein and which will still be valid until the day of reception of the Greek driving licence.

?7.) Two recent passport-type photographs (coloured)

?8.) A Public Revenue Office receipt for the payment of the required fixed stamp duties and third party levies of 18 euros for categories A? and B? and 108.15 euros for the remaining categories.

Office Locations & Contacts

Address Resurrection 2 and Tsigante, PO 101 91 Papagos (next to the metro stop "National Defense")

Tel 210 6508000

E-mail [email protected]

Url http://www.yme.gr and http://www.yme.gov.gr

Greek Local Driver License Offices : Local Driver License Office

Eligibility

The applicant must:

?- Have his ordinary place of residence in Greece.

?- Hold a valid driving licence issued by a EU Member State or by Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.

?- Not hold another driving licence issued by Greece or another EU Member State (including Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein).

?- Have reached the required age for each driving licence category.

Fees

Cost

82 ? 108.15 euros

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

Time needed for document to be issued.

Depends on the competent Regional Government Transport and Communications Department.

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Instructions

This Service is provided by the Citizens Service Centers.

Competent Department: The Regional Government Transports and Communications Department of applicant?s place of residence.

Required Information

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

Conversion happens when a valid driving license issued by a European Union Member State is exchange for a Greek Driving License.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks

http://www.yme.gr/index.php?tid=537

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