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Car Licenses
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The process of training to drive a car usually starts at the age of 18. From this point onwards, there is no restriction on the age of the candidate.

For the novice driver who obtains a new type of license, the obligation to renew his license is every 15 years, including necessary medical examinations, until the age of 65. Thereafter, renewal is required every three years as long as doctors confirm the driver's fitness.

Holders of a car driving license are allowed to drive vehicles in several categories:

Category B1: It is only addressed to people who already have a driver's license of this category, issued by foreign authorities, when exchanging or converting to a Greek license.
Category B: It is allowed to drive cars with a maximum permissible mass of up to 3,500 kg, designed to transport up to eight (8) passengers, in addition to the driver. They can also be combined with a trailer, provided the total mass does not exceed 4,250 kg, and they can be driven with a category B driving licence.

 

 

     
     
 

To start the process of learning and obtaining a driver's license, the first step is the issuance of the Training & Examination Card (DEE).

If this is your first time in this field, you should:

  • You have a VAT number: You must have a Tax Registry number.
  • You have a Greek ID or residence or work permit: The ID or permit must be valid for at least 185 days.
  • You provide 2 passport-style photos (4cm x 6cm): 4 photos are needed for the various registrations.
  • You go through a Pathologist & Ophthalmologist: Medical approval from a pathologist and an ophthalmologist is required.
  • You issue & pay the corresponding fees (via e-Receipt):
    Driving license Grant-Extension-Renewal code 20
    Consolidated Initial Grant of category code 32
    Theoretical Examination M.S.TH.E.Y.O. code 2037
    Qualification and behavior test code 2038
  • You fill it out Diploma Printing Application: Submit a request to print the diploma.
  • You fill it out Application for Initial Grant (M-TAO01) of H.M.E.: Submission of an application to start the granting process.

In case you wish to extend your diploma, you must:

  • You have a VAT number: Necessary for every procedure, the number of the Tax Registry.
  • You provide 2 photos for the diploma (4cm x 6cm): They are needed for the various registrations.
  • You have a Greek ID or residence or work permit: The ID or permit must be valid for at least 185 days.
  • You have a motorcycle driving license: It is required when you wish to extend to a specific vehicle category.
  • You issue & pay the corresponding fees (via e-Receipt):
    Consolidated Extension to category code 33
    Qualification and behavior test code 2038
  • You fill it out Diploma Printing Application: Submit a request to print the diploma.
  • You fill it outApplication for Initial Grant (M-TAO02) of H.M.E.: Submission of an application to start the granting process.
 

 

 

If it is your first time in the field and your training card has been issued, the next step is to proceed with the theoretical and practical training before the driving test.

For the theoretical training, you must attend 21 hours of theory at KETHEVO (Centre for Theoretical Training of Candidate Drivers). This will give you the knowledge you need to pass the theory test, covering topics such as driving signals.

For practical training, you must complete 25 hours of practical driving in a training car, with either an automatic or manual transmission. This will give you the necessary comfort in handling the car, knowledge of the Road Traffic Code, economical driving skills and parking skills, preparing you for the practical driving tests.

If you already have a motorcycle license, your obligation is limited to 18 hours of practical driving and examination.