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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 ServiceAvailable only digitally
Digital provision points
Number of Documents0
CostVariable
Deadline of Implementation10 minutes
Process Diagram

Conditions

Incorporation of a business (sole proprietor, partnership) * To set up a company, see the link below:
Related link
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

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 link
    https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

  • 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 link
    https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

  • 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 link
    https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

  • 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 link
    https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

  • 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 link
    https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

  • Camping (all categories) per site
    Fee code
    5094
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
    Fee link
    https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=1

  • Camping (all categories) per cabin
    Fee code
    5095
    Payment type
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee
    Fee link
    https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

  • 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
    Bank cashierDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Hellenic Post
    Type
    e-Administrative Fee

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification with TAXISnet codes
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    Notification of Operation of Main Tourist Accommodation Facilities
    What you will need
    1Construction 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 establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    2Solemn declaration by the applicant that the applicant has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony.Solemn Declaration
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    3Proof of connection to the sewerage system of the local authority concernedEnvironmental Compliance Receipt
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    If necessary.
    4Fire safety certificate for the entire facilityFire safety certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    It is issued by the competent Fire Department for tourist accommodation facilities with a capacity of fifty-one (51) beds or more. Otherwise, a fire protection study must be filed.
    5A 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 establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    Notes
    If necessary.
    6Certificate of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (HCH) and decision number for the approval of a distinctive title.Certificate
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Applicant status
    Legal entitiesPersons
    7Supporting documents for the lawful operation of swimming pools.Digital file
    Filed by
    Keep within business establishmentSubmitted by the applicant (digital)
    Notes
    Provided that the operator of the accommodation is also the operator of the swimming pool, the notification of the swimming pools of tourist accommodation establishments must be submitted at the same time as the notification of the tourist accommodation establishment itself, and the operator must have available the supporting documents concerning the swimming pool as specified in procedure MITOS 357446.

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    Legislation

    • Description
      Chapter A: operating procedures for tourism undertakings
      Legal references
      Link

    • Description
      Specifications and criteria for star classification
      Legal references
      Link

    • Description
      Technical and operational specifications of organised tourist camping sites
      Legal references
      Link

    • Description
      Specifications-requirements for the establishment and operation of youth hostels
      Legal references
      Link

    • 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
      Link

    • Description
      Notification procedure for the opening of tourist accommodations under Article 1 of Law 4276/2014, through the Integrated Information System for the Exercise of Activities and Inspections (OPS-ADE).
      Legal references
      Link

    • Description
      Notification procedure for the commencement of operation of swimming pools within tourist accommodations and special tourism infrastructure facilities via the Integrated Information System for the Exercise of Activities and Inspections (OPS-ADE).
      Legal references
      Link

    About

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

    Other Information

    Remarks

    The procedure is carried out by the competent Tourism Service (Regional Tourism Services or Special Service for the Promotion and Authorisation of Tourism Investments (EYPPATE)) of the General Secretariat for Tourism Policy and Development. 1. The fees are calculated according to the capacity (number of rooms) of the tourist accommodation establishment. The maximum cost cannot be determined in advance because it depends on the number of rooms in the tourist accommodation establishment. 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. 4. NB! The notification of the swimming pools of the tourist accommodation is now submitted with the notification of the tourist accommodation establishment in the MIS https://openbusiness.mindev.gov.gr/, provided that the operator of the tourist accommodation establishment is the same as the operator of the swimming pool. The documents relating to the swimming pool are specified in procedure MITOS 357446.

    ID: 414324

    Name: Notification of Operation of Main Tourist Accommodation Facilities

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