How to Get a Category AM Driving Licence in Greece?

Greece sets AM’s minimum age at 16, matching the EU baseline, though you’ll need written parental or guardian consent if you’re under 18. This piece covers what AM authorizes, the genuinely substantial minimum training hours, more extensive than in many EU countries, and the official e-paravolo fees involved.

What category does AM cover?

AM authorizes two- or three-wheeled vehicles with a maximum design speed not exceeding 45 km/h and an engine displacement not exceeding 50 cc (or power not exceeding 4 kW for electric motors).

Minimum age

You need to be 16 to hold an AM. If you’re under 18, you’ll additionally need a signed declaration of written consent from whoever exercises parental responsibility or guardianship over you.

Minimum training hours

Greece’s AM training requirement is genuinely substantial compared to many EU countries. If you don’t already hold another driving license, you’ll need 21 hours of general Traffic Code (KΟK) theory, 10–11 hours of motorcycle-specific theory, and 14 hours of practical motorcycle riding instruction. If you already hold a Category B (car) license, the requirement reduces to around 11 hours of motorcycle theory and 12 hours of practical riding. Youu skip the general Traffic Code content since you’ll have already covered it for your car license.

Documents you’ll need

• Four color passport-style photographs (or just two if you’re upgrading from an existing amateur license category, since medical certificates aren’t required again)
• Identity documents
• A declaration confirming your permanent residence and tax registration number (ΑΦΜ)
• A declaration confirming you don’t hold another Greek or EU member state driving license
• Medical certificates from an authorized doctor, if this is your first license application

Official e-paravolo fees

Greece’s electronic fee system (e-paravolo) applies several separate charges: an initial category grant fee (around €50, code 21), a licence printing fee (€30, code 28), stamp duty for the initial category grant (€18, code 61), a theory exam fee (€10, code 24), and a practical exam fee (€10, code 25). Banks may add a small commission on top of each fee, so budget slightly above the headline figures. Exact figures can be adjusted periodically, so confirm current amounts before applying.

The educational card

Once you submit your documents, you receive an educational card (εκπαιδευτική κάρτα), valid for three years, which allows you to sit both the theory and practical exams within that window.

The theory and practical exams

The theory exam covers Traffic Code rules, road signs, and safe riding practices. The practical exam assesses genuine handling, control, and safe riding behavior on an AM-appropriate moped.

Historical moped license conversion

Before Category AM was introduced, Greece issued separate moped licenses through the Traffic Police. Holders of these older licenses had until 18 January 2015 to convert them to the modern AM category without the usual exam process; this conversion window has since closed.

Where applications are handled

Applications go through the Transport and Communications Service (Υπηρεσία Μεταφορών και Επικοινωνιών) of your Regional Unit or Region, based on your registered address.

What does it cost overall?

Beyond official e-paravolo fees, driving school tuition for the required theory and practical hours adds further cost, varying by school and region. Since AM requires more hours than in some neighboring countries, budget accordingly and compare a few local driving schools before enrolling.

Automatic transmission

As with other EU-aligned systems, testing on an automatic-transmission moped typically restricts the resulting license to automatic machines only.

Upgrading to A1, A2 or full Category A

If you already hold AM (or A1), progressing to the next motorcycle category requires only around 7 hours of additional riding lessons and the practical exam, with no fresh theory requirement, since you’ll have already covered the core material. Greece runs A1 from 18, A2 from 20, and full Category A from 24, or earlier with sufficient prior category experience.

No license needed for very low-power mopeds

Mopeds with a maximum design speed capped at 25 km/h don’t require a driving license at all in Greece, a genuinely useful lower tier if you don’t need the full 45 km/h AM category.

Validity

An AM license is valid for 15 years from the date of issue.

Tips that actually help

• If you already hold a car license, your AM training hours are reduced. Confirm the reduced requirement with your driving school.
• Sort out parental consent early if you’re under 18, since it’s a standard requirement.
• Keep track of your educational card’s three-year validity window, since you need to complete both exams within it.
• Compare driving school pricing across your area, since the substantial required hours make cost differences add up.

Where does this fit going forward?

AM in Greece involves genuinely more structured training than in many neighboring countries, though the process itself is straightforward once you understand the requirements. If your plans extend toward professional driving down the line, take a look at the driver section, browse current vacancies, or see who’s hiring among employers on FastDriver.eu, alongside our broader job guides. Our driving license in Greece and license eligibility pages provide the broader picture.

Declaration

This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Fees, training requirements, and administrative rules can change and may vary by region in Greece. Always confirm current requirements with official Greek sources before making decisions, such as the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport. FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for decisions made based on this information.