Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, June 3rd, citizens can obtain a Personal Number (P.A.) through the myinfo.gov.gr application.
This initiative aims to enhance public service delivery and close existing gaps in state registry connections, which have caused inconveniences for citizens and hindered service efficiency.
The rollout of the P.A. was announced by the Ministers of Digital Governance, Dimitris Papastergiou, and Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, along with General Secretary of Information Systems and Digital Governance, Dimosthenis Anagnostopoulos, at a press conference on June 2nd at the Ministry of Digital Governance. AADE Governor Giorgos Pitsilis was also in attendance.
You can view the Personal Number presentation HERE.
The P.A. has two main functions: first, it serves as a unique identification number for all citizen interactions with the government, eliminating the need for multiple identifiers. Second, it aids in rectifying errors and inconsistencies caused by fragmented state registries, ultimately improving the quality and speed of public services.
Previously, citizens had to manage four distinct identification numbers. Now, the P.A. ensures that the primary state registries maintain the same verified and accurate data for each citizen, with full respect for personal data privacy.
See the presentation regarding identity cards HERE.
Established by Law 4727/20, the P.A. consists of three alphanumeric characters as a prefix, followed by the citizen’s Tax Identification Number (AFM). Starting June 3rd, the P.A. will be printed on identity cards for which applications are submitted, and it will be integrated into the digital ID within the Gov.gr Wallet by June. Citizens can also check their P.A. at any time via the myinfo.gov.gr application.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Personal Number
1. What is the Personal Number (P.A.) and its purpose?
The P.A. verifies the identity of individuals in transactions with public sector entities.
2. When can citizens start receiving their P.A.?
From Tuesday, June 3rd, citizens can visit pa.gov.gr for a detailed guide. This page will direct them to the myinfo.gov.gr platform to issue their P.A.
3. Can a citizen who lacks an AFM obtain a P.A.?
The issuance of a P.A. requires a Tax Identification Number (AFM). Therefore, citizens without an AFM must first apply to the AADE to obtain one.
4. Do citizens need to get a P.A. before obtaining a new identity card? Can they get both simultaneously?
Citizens must first obtain a P.A. before applying for a new identity card. A P.A. must be issued prior to the issuance of a new type of identity card; this can be done via the myinfo.gov.gr platform if they have Taxisnet credentials.
5. If a citizen has already received a new identity card, do they need to replace it?
Citizens with a new identity card that does not include the P.A. do not need to replace it; those cards will remain valid until their official replacement or expiration.
6. What if a citizen with a new identity card wants to obtain one that includes the P.A.?
They may request a replacement by following the standard procedure and submitting the necessary documentation (such as scheduling an appointment and paying any applicable fees).
7. How can citizens lacking Taxisnet credentials or digital skills obtain a P.A.?
Starting June 23, citizens without Taxisnet credentials and those who are not digitally savvy can receive help at Citizens’ Service Centers (KEP) and Consular Authorities.
8. Is the P.A. secure?
The P.A. is an identification number, not an access number to any registry, making it entirely secure.
9. What data cannot be corrected by citizens, and what should they do if they find errors in their Civil Registry information?
Citizens can confirm their name, surname, date of birth, municipality, AMKA, and ID number, which will then update the relevant public administration registries. If discrepancies are found in the Civil Registry, citizens must contact their local municipality to request corrections.
10. Some claim that the P.A. is a way to collect citizens’ personal data. What’s your response?
The P.A. serves as a single identification number for all public service interactions and helps resolve issues caused by registry errors. It also closes gaps in registry interconnectivity while ensuring the protection of personal data. Those who oppose the P.A. have not previously objected to the various other identifiers used across state registries.
11. How is personal data protected?
Data protection is maintained through strict compliance with regulations set by the Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA). The P.A. simplifies interactions while simultaneously reinforcing privacy and data security.
12. How is data protection ensured through the P.A.?
Protection occurs through verifying individual identities securely, using a single identifier, minimizing personal data exposure, and reducing errors from manual processes. Data protection is integrated into the P.A. from the design stage onward.
13. Concerns about citizen profiling with the P.A.
Contrary to such claims, the P.A. aims to remedy long-standing administrative issues faced by citizens. By consolidating multiple registries, it alleviates bureaucratic burdens while safeguarding personal data.
14. How many P.As are assigned to an individual, and can it change?
Each individual receives a P.A. only once, which remains unique and unchanged throughout their lifetime.
15. What does the P.A. consist of?
It comprises 12 alphanumeric characters, including a 3-character prefix and the individual’s 9-digit Tax Identification Number (AFM).
16. What characters are allowed in the P.A.’s alphanumeric section?
Only the digits 0-9 and uppercase Greek letters with corresponding Latin variants are permitted. The third character functions as a validation check digit.
17. How and when will the P.A. be issued?
The P.A. can be obtained via the myinfo.gov.gr application, where citizens can confirm their details. For the first three months post-launch, they may choose 2 of the 3 alphanumeric characters. After September 5, the P.A. will automatically be issued to those who have not yet obtained it.
18. What is the current identification model for citizens in Greece and its issues?
The existing system is decentralized, with each authority managing its identification process, leading to multiple unlinked registries and inconsistencies in data and citizen services.
19. Why was the P.A. deemed necessary?
To implement a unified digital policy for secure identification across the public sector, enhancing interoperability, privacy safeguards, and service delivery.
20. What are the benefits of merging the P.A. into identity cards?
This integration creates a unique link between physical and digital identities, enhances security, improves citizen services, and simplifies P.A. use for citizens.
21. How can a citizen update their contact information?
Only through the National Communication Registry (EMEp) at emep.gov.gr.
22. What to do if errors are found in a citizen’s data?
Citizens confirm their correct personal details and can request updates accordingly. If discrepancies exist with Civil Registry data, they should reach out to their municipal registry for corrections.
23. How is information confirmation completed?
By selecting “Submit” on the declaration form, all registries are automatically updated with the confirmed information.
24. Who can confirm information or issue a P.A. for minors?
Legal guardians can perform this task. If their relationship is electronically confirmed, they can complete it through myinfo.gov.gr; otherwise, they will need to visit a KEP or Consular Authority with the appropriate documentation.
25. Can a citizen confirm or correct information for others?
Yes, they may do so for their minor children or individuals they support legally.
26. How are those under judicial support served?
Through in-person visits to a KEP with the necessary documentation.
27. What about residents living abroad?
They can use the myinfo.gov.gr application if they have TAXISnet credentials or visit a Consular Authority with the required documents.
28. What if someone does not confirm their data?
They will be unable to issue a P.A. and will not have the option to select two alphanumeric characters.
29. What applies to Third Country Nationals?
They can obtain a P.A. as long as they have an AFM. However, they cannot currently correct registry data using the Ministry of Interior’s Civil Registry. Future updates will integrate this registry into myinfo.gov.gr.
30. How can a P.A. be issued?
Three options are available: A) Via the myinfo.gov.gr application B) In-person at a KEP C) In-person at a Consular Authority
31. What is required for P.A. issuance at a KEP or Consular Authority?
A personal visit (except where full legal incapacity applies), along with supporting documents.
32. What is the issuance process for the P.A.?
1. The citizen logs into myinfo.gov.gr
2. Confirms their personal information
3. Selects “Issue P.A.”
- A prefix of 3 alphanumeric characters
- Options for the first 2 characters: 10 digits (0–9) and 14 uppercase Greek letters with corresponding Latin forms
• The 3rd character is automatically generated as a check digit for validation.
• The citizen then selects “Issue P.A.”
33. What is needed to access the myinfo.gov.gr service?
TAXISnet credentials (GGPSYΔ) and a registered mobile number in the National Communication Registry (EMEp) for two-factor authentication (SMS/OTP).
34. What features does the myinfo.gov.gr application provide?
Citizens can view how their information appears in government registries, confirm or correct their personal data, issue a P.A. (selecting the first two characters), and access the same features for:
• Minor dependents
• Individuals under their guardianship or judicial support through KEP or Consular Authorities.
Procedure for Issuing the Personal Number (P.A.)
• Citizens log into the myinfo.gov.gr application using their TaxisNet credentials and two-factor authentication (OTP) sent to their registered mobile number in the National Communication Registry (EMEp – emep.gov.gr).
• In the app, they will see the personal information recorded in the Civil Registry and confirm the identifiers associated with the following registries:
a) Civil Registry of the Ministry of Interior
b) Tax Registry of the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR)
c) Unified AMKA-EMAES Registry of the e-Government Center for Social Security (IDIKA S.A.)
d) ID Card Registry for Greek Citizens maintained by the Hellenic Police (EL.AS.)
e) National Communication Registry (EMEp) managed by the General Secretariat of Information Systems and Digital Governance.
• They select “Edit Information” and indicate if each field is “Correct” or “Incorrect” for:
- Full name and date of birth (as verified by the Civil Registry)
- Municipality of registration
- AMKA
- ID card number (ΑΔΤ)
- Tax Identification Number (AFM)
- Contact details (mobile number, email, and address) – these can only be updated through EMEp.
• If a field is marked as “Incorrect”, they must fill in the corrected information.
• The citizen confirms their correct details (full name, date of birth, municipality, AMKA, and ID number), and the registries of Public Administration will be updated accordingly. However, if the input does not match the Civil Registry, they need to contact their municipality for corrections.
• To issue the P.A., they choose the first two digits from a dropdown list consisting of 24 alphanumeric characters: 10 digits (0–9) and 14 uppercase Greek letters that have visually similar counterparts in the Latin alphabet.
The third character is automatically generated as a check digit.
• The process concludes when the citizen clicks “Issue P.A.”
Note:
The P.A. is issued only once, is unique, and does not change.
Starting from September 5, the P.A. will be automatically assigned to citizens who haven’t yet taken action to obtain it.
Moreover, citizens can verify their personal data through the myinfo.gov.gr application and issue a P.A. for their minor children if they hold an AFM (Tax Identification Number).
Citizens living abroad with TaxisNet credentials can obtain their P.A. via myinfo.gov.gr.
Those without TaxisNet credentials or who lack digital skills (such as elderly citizens) will be able to obtain a P.A. at KEP offices or Consular Authorities, beginning on June 23.
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