Exactly one month remains for citizens to complete the necessary steps and obtain their Personal Number, as it will be implemented on November 5th. It should be noted that if the process is not completed, there will be complications in transactions with the government. It is reminded that the Personal Number will constitute the new basic identification tool and will gradually replace the tax identification number (AFM) and social security number (AMKA). For its activation, login to the gov.gr platform with personal Taxisnet codes and confirmation of personal data is required. If you cannot do it yourself online, then you will need to visit a Citizens’ Service Center (KEP) or a Consular Authority.
Read: Minor’s Personal Number: How it is issued – Complete guide
How to obtain your Personal Number
The process is digital and simple:
The citizen enters the myinfo.gov.gr application with Taxisnet codes.
Confirms their personal information.
Selects “Issue P.N.”.
How the Personal Number is created
The Personal Number is automatically created with the following system:
- It consists of 12 alphanumeric characters, of which at least 9 are numbers.
- It includes 3 alphanumeric elements as a prefix and the 9 digits of the individual’s tax identification number.
- Only digits 0–9 and capital letters of the Greek alphabet that have a corresponding Latin character are allowed in the alphanumeric elements.
- The third digit is automatically generated as a validity check digit.
After the citizen completes the process by selecting “Issue P.N.”.
Why you must obtain your Personal Number
Those who do not proceed with activating their Personal Number risk facing problems with basic services such as:
- Submitting tax returns
- Paying insurance contributions
- Electronic transactions with the government
In short, by November 5th all citizens must have obtained their new Personal Number in order to continue their transactions with public services uninterrupted.
