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Announcement of the Profession of Tour Guide

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

Description

The procedure concerns the submission of an application for the profession of tour guide

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Directorate of Tourism Education and Training, MINISTRY OF TOURISM
Number of Documents0
Cost20 €
Deadline of Implementation10 days
Process Diagram

Conditions

The applicant must not have been irrevocably convicted of a felony or one of the misdemeanors of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, counterfeiting, aggravated assault, drug offences or offences relating to public morals.

The interested party should be a holder of a tour guide diploma of the Ministry of Tourism (former OTEK) according to article 2 of law 710/1977, as amended by case 2 of sub-paragraph ID.1. of the first article of law 4093/2012

Or in case they have acquired professional rights as a tourist guide in another EU Member State, they must have their professional qualifications recognized by the Council for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications (S.A.E.P.), in accordance with the procedures of Title III of P.D. 38/2010 (A 78) "Adaptation of Greek legislation to Directive 2005/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of September 7, 2005, regarding the recognition of professional qualifications" (Government Gazette A 78), as applicable.

Or the interested party should be a graduate of the accelerated training programs for tour guides under paragraph 2 of article 14 of Law No. 710/1977

The person concerned must have completed his military service. Not required for nationals of other EU Member States.

Fees / Imposts

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document

  • Application – Solemn declaration of the applicant (article 8 of Law 1599/1986)
    Related link
    https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Note
    It is included as Model 1 in Ministerial Decision No. 16368/2013 "Determining supporting documents for the submission of a practice announcement of the profession of a tour guide - Register of Guides - Inclusion of the procedure for submitting the announcement for the practice of the profession of a tour guide in KEPs that operate as CSR." (B΄ 1808).
    Applicant status
    Persons
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Announcement of the Profession of Tour Guide
What you will need
1Photocopy of identity card or passportIdentification document
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
2Extract from the general criminal record, issued in the last three months or equivalent document, if the applicant is a citizen of another EU Member State, from which it appears that the applicant has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony or any of the misdemeanors of theft, embezzlement, fraud, extortion, forgery, forgery, grievous bodily harm, violation of drug or morals provisions.Criminal Record Copy for General Use
Filed by
Ex officio (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Notes
to be obtained officially if issued by a domestic authority
3A copy of a copy of the qualification, which proves the right to exercise the profession of tour guide, according to article 2 of Law No. 710/1977, as amended by case 2 of sub-paragraph ID.1. of Article 1 of Law No. 710/1977, as amended by case 2 of sub-paragraph ID.1. of Article 1 of Law No. 710/1977. 4093/2012Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
4A recent color ID photoPhotograph
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
5Certificate of military status (to be requested by the authorities)Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Notes
In case of a male.
6Copy of relevant training diploma obtained in another EU member state and a copy of the decision for the recognition of professional qualifications, which is granted by the Council for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications, in accordance with the procedure of Title III of p.d. 38/2010 "Adaptation of Greek legislation to Directive 2005/36 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 September 2005, on the recognition of professional qualifications" (Government Gazette AD 78), as in force.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Civil servants
7Certificate of successful attendance of the fast-paced programs of paragraph 2 of article 14 of law 710/1977, as in force.Proof of Study
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons
8Proof of deposit fee for registration in the relevant Register.Electronic Fee
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Persons

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Legislation

  • Description
    Type and content of diplomas of the Guiding Schools of the Ministry Tourism
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Prerequisites - Supporting Documents – Procedure
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    About tour guides
    Legal references
    Link

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Process code
655394
NACE code
79.9
Description of NACE code
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Rules for non-response by the competent authority and legal consequences
Tacit approval

In case no response has been provided before the above deadline, it is considered that the application of the interested party has been implicitly accepted (tacit approval) and the licence has been issued, according to par. 4 of article 14 of Law 3844/2010 (GG 63/A/2010). The applicant, in the aforementioned case of tacit approval, may request a relevant certificate from the administrative authority responsible for issuing the act, in accordance with paragraph 4 of article 10 of 3230/2004 (Government Gazette 44/A/2004).

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ID: 655394

Name: Announcement of the Profession of Tour Guide

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