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Notification of Operation of Main Tourist Accommodation Facilities

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

Description

The procedure relates to actions to be taken by the main tourist accommodation operator (hotel, organised tourist camping site, youth hostels) before the business starts its operation. The notification procedure has replaced the Special Operation Mark. The planned inspection of the lawful operation of the accommodation facilities shall be carried out on an ex post basis by the competent authorities.

At a glance

Points of ServiceGeneral Secretariat of Tourism Policy and Development, Regional Tourism Services, Special Service for the Promotion and Authorisation of Tourism Investments (EUPATE), MINISTRY OF TOURISM
Digital provision pointsNotification
Number of Documents0
Cost~ 3 - 10
Process Diagram

Conditions

Incorporation of a business (sole proprietor, partnership) * To set up a company, see the link below:

Existence of a building permit or construction permit issued by the relevant local authority or other competent authority: For sites which have been conserved, in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of Law 3843/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue 62), a copy of the application confirming that the site conservation procedure has been completed shall be kept at the facility, in accordance with Article 6(5) of Law 3843/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue 62). For constructions or uses that have been subjected to the provisions of Article 24 of Law 4014/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue 209) and the provisions of Law 4178/2013, the certificate of completion of the procedure, in accordance with Article 2 of Decision 41498/26.9.2011 of the Minister for Administrative Reform and e-Governance, the Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate Change and the Minister for Justice, Transparency and Human Rights (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue 2167) or the certificate of payment of 30% of the total fine from the IT system of the Technical Chamber of Greece shall be kept at the facility.

The applicant has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony.

In the case where the facility is environmentally licensed and in accordance with the terms and conditions for the management and disposal of liquid waste laid down in the decision approving the environmental terms or in the standard environmental commitments and is connected to the sewerage network of the local authority concerned, proof of connection to that network must be kept at the facility.

Where necessary in accordance with Chapter A of Law 4014/2011 and Annex VI to Decision No 1958/2012 (Government Gazette, Series II Issue 21) of the Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate Change, a decision approving the environmental terms (AEPO) must be issued for projects or activities falling under category A of Annex VI to Decision No 1958/2012 (Government Gazette, Series II Issue 21) of the Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate Change, as in force, or a declaration of inclusion under Standard Environmental Commitments (SEC) for projects or activities falling under category B of that annex, in compliance with the procedure stipulated by Article 3 of Joint Ministerial Decision No 59845/2012 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 3438).

The active fire safety requirements for buildings are met.

Fees / Imposts

  • Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of a Category 5* hotel per room.
    Fee code
    5976
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
  • Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of a Category 4* hotel per room.
    Fee code
    5977
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
  • Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of a Category 3* hotel per room.
    Fee code
    5978
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
  • Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of a Category 2* hotel per room.
    Fee code
    5979
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
  • Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of a Category 1* hotel per room.
    Fee code
    5980
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
  • Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of an organised tourist camp per spot.
    Fee code
    5726
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
  • Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of an organised tourist camp per house.
    Fee code
    5727
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
  • Fee in favour of the Greek State for the notification of a tourist accommodation facility within traditional buildings (regardless of category) per room.
    Payment type
    Tax Office cashier
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
  • Fee in favour of the Greek State for the notification of a youth hostel per bed.
    Fee code
    2437
    Payment type
    Digital (web banking)Hellenic PostBank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification with TAXISnet codes
    Notification of operation of main tourist accommodation facilities
    What you will need
    1Copy of the proof of submission of the notification, issued automatically by the electronic system.Proof of Work
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    2Construction permit from the city planning department of the local authority concerned or another competent authority or a certificate of completion of the procedure for conserving the site in accordance with the provisions of Law 3843/2010 or Law 4178/2013 and the plans and designs accompanying them, as appropriate.Βuilding permit
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    3Solemn declaration by the applicant that the applicant has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    4Proof of connection to the sewerage system of the local authority concernedEnvironmental Compliance Receipt
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    5Fire safety certificate for the entire facilityCertification
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    6A decision on the Approval of Environmental Terms or a declaration of subjection to Standard Environmental Commitments (SEC).Environmental Compliance Receipt
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment
    7Certificate from the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and number of decision of approval of the distinctive title.Certificate
    Filed by
    Ex officio (manual)Keep within business establishment
    8- Certificate of qualified engineer, member of the Technical Chamber of Greece or a qualified engineer who is a member of the Professional-Scientific Society of Engineers of Technological Education (EETEM), stating that the swimming pool has been constructed in a sound manner and in accordance with the applicable electromechanical adequacy requirements. - Solemn declaration by a qualified engineer that it meets the applicable specifications of Article 2(1) of Law 3766/2009 - Building permit or certificate of completion of the procedure for conserving the site in accordance with the provisions of Law 3843/2010 or Law 4178/2013 or a certificate of inclusion under Article 24 of Law 4014/2011 - Drawing signed by a qualified engineer - Technical Report of a Qualified Engineer, member of the Technical Chamber of Greece - Solemn Declaration of the applicant that the safety rules are met, in accordance with the health provisionsDrawings/studies by an engineer/architect
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishment

    Legislation

    • Description
      Chapter A: Procedures for the operation of tourism enterprises
      Legal references
    • Description
      Conversion into notification, supporting documents
      Legal references
    • Description
      Specifications and supporting documents for swimming pools
      Legal references
    • Description
      Specifications and criteria for star classification
      Legal references
    • Description
      Technical and operational specifications of organised tourist camping sites
      Legal references
    • Description
      Specifications-requirements for the establishment and operation of youth hostels
      Legal references
    • Description
      Issue of certificate of classification of hotels, organised tourist camping sites and rented furnished rooms/apartments into star and key categories respectively.
      Legal references

    About

    Process code
    414324
    NACE code
    55.1
    Description of NACE code
    Hotels and similar accommodation

    Other Information

    Languages supported
    English
    Ways of provision
    Establishment

    Remarks

    1. Fees are calculated proportionally to capacity and the maximum cost is not indicated because it depends on the number of the accommodation facilitys rooms. 2. The main tourist accommodation facilities must have an approved distinctive title. 3. Hotels and organised tourist camping sites must, within 50 days of their notification of operation, issue a classification certificate from the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

    ID: 414324

    Name: Notification of Operation of Main Tourist Accommodation Facilities