Q17: WHY ARE TAXISNET, AMKA, AND AFM IMPORTANT?


TaxisNet codes, tax registration numbers (AFM) and AMKA/ P.A.A.Y.P.A. (Provisional Insurance and Health Care Number) are necessary to access state services. TaxisNet codes are the key to accessing the platforms as everything is done online. The initial request to issue TaxisNet codes is made electronically through this site (only available in Greek). Once AMKA /P.A.A.Y.P.A. are issued, there is automatic access to public health care.

Regarding the issuance of the criminal record, responsible are the Greek KEP (Citizen Service Centers) to which the pesron should contact. The issuance could be in person  (even if there are no   TaxisNet codes) or through the website (https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou) using the ΤaxisΝet codes.  In both cases there is a possibility an update of the contact details for the National Contact Register (EMEP) to be requested that can be done independently through the website (https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/ethniko-metroo-epikoinonias-emep) with the TaxisNet codes. The duration of the copy of the criminal record is 3 months from the date of issue.