Delegates
Delegate
Panagiotis Siaperas
Teacher and Researcher
Alternate 1
Aris Papageorgiou
Working in Greece
General Information
Main language(s) spoken in Greece
Greek
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Required
1. The occupational therapist with a Degree from the Greek occupational therapy school: From the Social Welfare Department of the Prefecture of the place / city they live.
2. The occupational therapist with a degree from other European countries schools: From the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs: DOATAP and SAEP departments: [email protected]; [email protected]
2. The occupational therapist with a degree from other European countries schools: From the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs: DOATAP and SAEP departments: [email protected]; [email protected]
Practicing Requirements
Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice
Greek
Employment Opportunities
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
1. For positions in the Public sector, from the Ministries of Health and Education:
Ministry of Health: https://www.moh.gov.gr/articles/newspaper/proslhpseis-diorismoi (External) ↗
Ministry of Education: https://www.minedu.gov.gr/ (External) ↗
2. For positions in the Private sector:
The Unemployment office: https://www.oaed.gr (External) ↗
The Hellenic Association of Ergotherapists: https://pse.org.gr/ (External) ↗
From classified ads in the newspapers
Ministry of Health: https://www.moh.gov.gr/articles/newspaper/proslhpseis-diorismoi (External) ↗
Ministry of Education: https://www.minedu.gov.gr/ (External) ↗
2. For positions in the Private sector:
The Unemployment office: https://www.oaed.gr (External) ↗
The Hellenic Association of Ergotherapists: https://pse.org.gr/ (External) ↗
From classified ads in the newspapers
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
For the EU citizens work and residence permits are not required. For the non EU citizens residence and work permit requirements vary and details should be obtained from the Greek Embassy or Consul in the applicant’s own country.
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Panhellenic Association of Ergotherapists and was last updated on 8th April 2026. WFOT is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or changes in the information provided. This information is intended as a guide and should be independently verified before making any decisions.
Education Programmes
WFOT Approved Programmes in Greece
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