Employee Movement Certificate

1. When do the citizen movement restrictions take effect?

From Monday, March 23, 2020 at 6 AM, effective until April 6, 2020 at 6 AM.

2. Are there exceptions for citizens required to comply?

Yes, there are exceptions. The restriction does not apply to those serving in the security forces and armed forces, as well as medical and nursing staff and authorized personnel of the General Secretariat for Civil Protection for the performance of their duties.

3. In which cases will citizen movement be permitted?

Citizen movement will be permitted for the following restrictively listed reasons:

a) Commuting to and from work during working hours.

b) Going to a pharmacy or visiting a doctor, if recommended after prior communication.

c) Going to an operating store for essential goods, where delivery is not possible.

d) Going to the bank, to the extent that electronic transactions are not possible.

e) Movement to provide assistance to people in need.

f) Attending a ceremony (e.g., funeral, wedding, baptism, or similar ceremonies) under the conditions stipulated by law.

g) Physical exercise outdoors or walking a pet, individually or in pairs, maintaining a necessary distance of 1.5 meters in the latter case.

h) One-time return to the place of permanent residence.

4. Who and how will compliance with the above exceptions be monitored?

The Hellenic Police is tasked with monitoring citizen movement. Additionally, the Municipal Police, Port Authorities in their area of responsibility, and the National Transparency Authority participate in the inspection work where necessary. Citizens must carry their identity card or passport, as well as a movement certificate.

5. Will there be fines for those who do not comply?

Yes. For each violation detected, an administrative fine of one hundred and fifty (150) euros will be imposed.

6. What is a movement certificate?

For the needs of restricted movements, two types of documents are created.
The first, the Type A certificate, concerns employee movements, is completed once and is provided under the personal responsibility of the signatory by the employer or their legal representative in the case of a legal entity, or, in the case of a freelancer or self-employed person, by themselves. It contains the employee’s full name, place of residence, and place of employment, as well as their arrival and departure times. The employee must carry it with them during their commutes to and from work.

For other cases (going to a supermarket, pharmacy, bank, etc.) and for each individual movement, citizens must complete the Type B certificate each time with their full name, place of residence, and destination, as well as the specific reason for the movement.

7. Can I use a handwritten certificate?

It is also possible to complete a handwritten form if access to the website is not feasible. The handwritten certificate must contain the following information:

Name/Surname

Home address

Reason for movement falling under the above permitted categories and destination address

Date, time, signature

8. Can I alternatively declare my movements by other means (e.g., mobile phone) to avoid completing handwritten certificates?

Yes, it is possible to send a free telecommunication message (SMS) to the special number 13033 directly from the interested party’s mobile phone each time a citizen leaves their residence. In this message, the citizen must state their full name, home address, and the reason corresponding to leaving the house (cases b to h). The SMS must be in the format:

X [space] full name and home address

where X is the reason for leaving with the number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 corresponding to the following justifications:

1) Going to a pharmacy or visiting a doctor, if recommended after prior communication.

2) Going to an operating store for essential goods, where delivery is not possible.

3) Going to the bank, to the extent that electronic transactions are not possible.

4) Movement to provide assistance to people in need.

5) Attending a ceremony (e.g., funeral, wedding, baptism, or similar ceremonies) under the conditions stipulated by law.

6) Physical exercise outdoors or walking a pet, individually or in pairs, maintaining a necessary distance of 1.5 meters in the latter case.

You will receive as a reply:

Movement [space] X [space] full name and home address

In case of inspection, you must present the SMS along with your identity card.

9. What if my work is outside the city where I reside?

If an employee’s out-of-town movement is absolutely necessary, they must carry two certificates (Type A Certificate and Type B Certificate).

10. What if, at the start of the movement restriction, I am in another part of Greece away from my permanent residence and need to return? Will I be permitted?

Of course, in this case, a Special Use Residence Certificate will also be required, which can be obtained free of charge from the AADE website, or a copy of the E1 income tax declaration.

11. Which public places am I not allowed to go to?

As of Monday, March 23, playgrounds, outdoor sports areas, organized marinas, parks, and groves are closed, and citizens are prohibited from staying there.

12. Does the movement restriction affect the operation of businesses that have remained open until today by state decision (e.g., supermarkets, bakeries, pharmacies, gas stations, etc.)?

No. The operation of businesses and public services that have remained open continues normally, now strictly taking into account the guidelines for employee movement to and from them.

13. Will public transport continue to operate?

Public transport operates at a limited frequency during the day, ensuring sufficient movement, especially during employee commuting hours. Privately owned vehicles may circulate for all the reasons-exceptions provided above, only with the driver and up to one passenger.

Source: Taxheaven.gr