How to Get a Category B Driving License in Greece: Steps, Fees and gov.gr Guide
Step-by-step guide to getting your Category B car driving license in Greece: digital application on gov.gr, medical checkups, e-Paravolo state fees, minimum lesson hours and exams.
Key takeaways at a glance
- The application starts digitally on gov.gr using your Taxisnet credentials, eliminating in-person queues at regional transport offices.
- You need medical examinations from a contracted general practitioner (pathologist) and ophthalmologist, plus passport-style digital photos.
- Minimum mandatory training is 21 hours of classroom theory and 25 hours of practical driving lessons with a licensed driving school.
- State e-Paravolo fees for initial registration, card printing and taking the theory and practical tests total approximately 118 EUR (excluding driving school tuition and doctor visits).
1. Who can apply for a Greek Category B driving license
Navigating Greek bureaucracy to get your car driving license (Category B) can feel overwhelming if you do not know the exact sequence of digital steps, doctor appointments and state fee codes.
You can apply if you are at least 18 years old (or 17 under the accompanied driving scheme) and have your normal residence in Greece for at least 185 days per calendar year, or have been enrolled as a student in Greece for at least 6 months.
2. The 5 digital steps on gov.gr
- Log in to drivers-vehicles.services.gov.gr using your personal Taxisnet credentials and start a new initial driving license application.
- Link your digital passport-style photo and signature specimen via the myPhoto system through a certified photographer.
- Visit a contracted general practitioner (pathologist) and an ophthalmologist with the 4-digit PIN generated by gov.gr so they can upload your medical fitness certificates.
- Generate and pay the required state e-Paravolo fee codes via Greek online banking.
- Assign your chosen Driving School inside the portal so the regional authority issues your Candidate Training & Examination Card (DEE).
3. Breakdown of official state fees (e-Paravolo)
Your total cost consists of driving school tuition (lessons and exam car usage) plus fixed state e-Paravolo fees paid to the Greek state:
| State Fee Description | Amount | When It Is Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Initial driving license issuance fee | €50.00 | During the initial gov.gr application |
| Initial license stamp duty | €18.00 | During the initial application |
| Plastic driving license card printing fee | €30.00 | Before final card issuance |
| Theory exam participation fee (per attempt) | €10.00 | Before booking the theory test |
| Practical driving test fee (per attempt) | €10.00 | Before booking the road test |
Why passing the theory exam on your first try matters
Every failed theory attempt requires paying a new €10 exam fee and waiting weeks for the next available slot at the regional transport center.
4. Minimum lesson hours and preparing in English
First-time Category B candidates must complete at least 21 hours of classroom theory training and 25 hours of practical on-road instruction with an accredited driving school.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Candidate Training Card (DEE) valid in Greece?
Your DEE card is valid for 3 years from its date of issue. Both the theory test and the practical road test must be passed within that 3-year window.
Can I take the official Ministry theory test in English?
Yes. When your driving school books your theory exam slot, you can request the English language interface on the Ministry touchscreen terminal.
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