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Special Operating Label for thalassotherapy centres

Basic information

Institutional Body

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

Description

The procedure pertains to the granting of a Special Operation Label for the operation of thalassotherapy centres.

At a glance

Points of ServicePoints of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), MINISTRY OF TOURISM
Number of Documents0
Cost~ 80 - 400 €
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 the appropriate area – ownership or concession of use for at least 10 years from the date of submission of the application for the suitability of the area.

The applicant has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony

Submission of an Environmental Impact Study for approval, which shall be submitted to the Special Service for the Promotion and Licensing of Tourism Investments (EYPATE) of the Ministry of Tourism, shall be duly checked as to the suitability of the land on which the thalassotherapy centre will be built, and shall then be forwarded to the competent department of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy. The interested party must submit the Environmental Condition Approval within five (5) years from the date of submission to the EYPATE. failing which the SOL shall be automatically revoked and the thalassotherapy centre shall be sealed by decision of the Head of the relevant Regional Tourism Service.

Fees / Imposts

  • Granting of Special Operation Mark to Thalassotherapy centres
    Fee code
    2395
    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

  • In the event of a change of operator, proof of payment of a fee shall be submitted to KAE 3741 of EUR 80.00 (20% * EUR 400.00).
    Payment type
    Tax Office cashier
    Type
    Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

What you will need

Identification and signature verification means
Identification document

  • Application Application/solemn declaration containing the details of the applicant natural or legal person, their tax identification number (TIN) and the Public Finance Office (DOY) to which they belong. The name of the thalassotherapy centre to be approved shall also be stated in the same application.
    Filed by
    Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
    Applicant status
    Legal entities, Persons
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Special Operation Label for thalassotherapy centres
What you will need
1Title deeds or lease agreements in the case of a leased enterprise.Property titles
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
2A copy of the applicant’s general criminal record (representative of the managing body or lessee) showing that the applicant has not been finally convicted of a felony. The supporting document shall be sought by the service if it is issued by a national authority. Natural persons holding the nationality of another state shall submit an equivalent document.Criminal Record Copy for General Use
Filed by
Ex officio (manual)Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
3A certificate from the competent engineer, in accordance with his or her professional rights: – on the sound operation of the sewerage system, on the hygienic disposal of waste water from sanitation areas or a confirmation from the relevant local authority that the centre is connected to the municipal sewerage network, – to ensure the sound operation of the seawater treatment system before the disposal of the waste water.Certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
4A certificate or attestation of microbiological testing of the seawater used, issued by the Health Service of the relevant Regional Unit or by other accredited laboratories in accordance with the procedure laid down after checks and sampling have been carried out, in accordance with the health provisions in force for bathing waters.Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
5A document issued by a state or other accredited laboratory in accordance with the prescribed procedure, certifying that the salt content of the seawater to be used differs no more than 2% from that of offshore water (reference point), i.e. that its chloride content is between 17% and 23%; that that water does not contain more than 0.5 mg/l of hydrocarbons of petroleum origin (expressed as chrysene), and that its radioactivity content is within the natural limits.Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
6Certificate of suitability of radiation protection.Certification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
7Fire safety certificate for the entire installation.Fire safety certificate
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
8A solemn declaration by the managing body or the operator (in the case of a leased undertaking) that the health-code requirements of the applicable legislation have been met.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
9An electrician’s certificate attesting the sound operation of the electricity supply of the thalassotherapy centreCertification
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
10Building permit or construction permit issued by the relevant local authority or other competent authority.Βuilding permit
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
11Environmental Impact Study (EIA) for the approval of environmental conditions of the thalassotherapy centre.Environmental Compliance Receipt
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
12Solemn Declaration under Law 1599/1986 of the managing body or the lessee of the undertaking stating the full name and specialisation of the responsible doctor, their alternate, and their registration number with the relevant medical association.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
13Rules of procedure of the undertakingRegulation
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons
14Solemn Declaration by the management body or the lessee of the undertaking that the technical and operational specifications of Article 3 of Joint Ministerial Decision 1506/2018 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 356), as amended and in force, are met.Solemn Declaration
Filed by
Submitted by the applicant (digital)Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Applicant status
Legal entitiesPersons

Legislation

  • Description
    Installation specifications and Special Operating Label
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Technical and operational specifications of Thalassotherapy centres, inclusion in KEPs/PSCs
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    Terms and conditions of operation of spa therapy units, thermal spa tourism centres, and thalassotherapy centres, procedure – supporting documents for SOL
    Legal references
    Link

  • Description
    On swimming pools with instructions for their construction and operation
    Legal references
    Link

About

Process code
885346
NACE code
96.04
Description of NACE code
Physical well-being activities
Legal means of protection or appeal
Judicial redress 

If the above deadline expires, it shall be presumed that the Special Operating Label has been issued in accordance with Article 14(4) of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 63) and the interested party may request a certificate to that effect from the authority competent to grant it, which must issue it.

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