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Άδεια Ίδρυσης Μονάδων Θεραπείας Απεξάρτησης από τα Ναρκωτικά στην Ελλάδα
At a glance
Points of service
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Digital provision points
- The service is not provided digitally
Number of required documents
Description
This procedure concerns the granting of operating permits for drug rehabilitation Units under Article 58(1)(c) and (2) of Law 4139/2013 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 74) with their registered office in Greece that meet the conditions.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Public bodies
Title
Application for an operating permit for a drug rehabilitation unit under Article 58(1)(c) and (2) of Law 4139/2013 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 74) with registered office in Greece.
Notes:
The application by the organisation shall be submitted to the Directorate for Addiction Treatment of the Ministry of Health and must be accompanied by a dossier of supporting documents as described in Article 7(3) of Ministerial Decision No Δ2α/Γ.Π.οικ.119/2-1-2025 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 16).
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Administrative appeal, Hierarchical appeal/recourse
Application for review or administrative appeal in accordance with Section 24 of Law 2690/1999. Applicants may request either that the administrative authority which issued the act revoke or amend it (request for review), or that the authority having jurisdiction over the authority which issued the act annul it (appeal). The administrative authority to which the relevant application is submitted must notify the applicant of its decision on the application no later than within thirty (30) days, unless a different deadline is set under specific provisions.
Output & Results
Methods of receipt
In person or by post
Other information
Official title
Operating Permit for Drug Rehabilitation Units in Greece
Languages supported
Greek, English
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten)
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19476
No
7948800
3110400
Indefinite
Identification document
800237
8210
Input in another process
This procedure concerns the granting of operating permits for drug rehabilitation Units under Article 58(1)(c) and (2) of Law 4139/2013 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 74) with their registered office in Greece that meet the conditions.
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Of Causality
Any organisation wishing to apply for an operating permit for a drug rehabilitation unit must meet the criteria set out in Article 58(1)(c) and (2) of Law 4139/2013.
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No
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Operating regulation of the unit, as per the provisions of Article 3 of Ministerial Decision No Δ2α/ΓΠ.οικ.119/2-1-2025 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 16).
Regulation
Operating regulation of the unit, as per the provisions of Article 3 of Ministerial Decision No Δ2α/ΓΠ.οικ.119/2-1-2025 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 16).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Public bodies
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
5658
2
Narrative report documenting compliance with the Key Operating Principles of the drug rehabilitation units of
Article 58 of Law 4139/2013, as per the provisions of Article 2(2) of Ministerial Decision No Δ2α/ΓΠ.οικ.119/2-1-2025 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 16).
Report
Narrative report documenting compliance with the Key Operating Principles of the drug rehabilitation units of
Article 58 of Law 4139/2013, as per the provisions of Article 2(2) of Ministerial Decision No Δ2α/ΓΠ.οικ.119/2-1-2025 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 16).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Public bodies
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
6631
3
Characteristics and background brief of the relevant activities conducted by the organisation that will operate the Unit, as well as the organisation’s expertise and experience in running rehabilitation units.
Report
Characteristics and background brief of the relevant activities conducted by the organisation that will operate the Unit, as well as the organisation’s expertise and experience in running rehabilitation units.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Public bodies
Notes:
If the organisation is operating for the first time in the sector
of drug rehabilitation, the above supporting document may be omitted.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Administrative
No
6631
4
A detailed functional interconnection report with services at different levels of the health system (and in particular health care services, related and/or supplementary dependency treatment services, social care services and specialist medical care to address possible accompanying problems (cases of co-consumerisation).
Report
A detailed functional interconnection report with services at different levels of the health system (and in particular health care services, related and/or supplementary dependency treatment services, social care services and specialist medical care to address possible accompanying problems (cases of co-consumerisation).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons, Public bodies
Notes:
Narrative report on operational integration with services at various levels of the healthcare system (specifically primary healthcare services, related and/or complementary addiction treatment services, social services and specialist medical care to address any potential associated health issues (co-morbidities).
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
6631
5
Narrative report describing the site and facilities of the Unit and documenting its plan based on the proposed services.
Report
Narrative report describing the site and facilities of the Unit and documenting its plan based on the proposed services.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons, Public bodies
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
6631
6
Technical study on the fitness for purpose and floor plan of the proposed site, as per Article 4 of Ministerial Decision No Δ2α/Γ.Π.οικ.119/1-2-2025 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 16).
Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect
Technical study on the fitness for purpose and floor plan of the proposed site, as per Article 4 of Ministerial Decision No Δ2α/Γ.Π.οικ.119/1-2-2025 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 16).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons, Public bodies
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
5768
7
Economic study describing the sources of funding of the Unit and its viability.
Economic study
Economic study describing the sources of funding of the Unit and its viability.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Public bodies
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4868
8
Proposed scientific director and his/her CV, which must demonstrate the required qualifications as per Article 5 of Ministerial Decision No Δ2α/Γ.Π.οικ.119/1-2-2025 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 16).
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Proposed scientific director and his/her CV, which must demonstrate the required qualifications as per Article 5 of Ministerial Decision No Δ2α/Γ.Π.οικ.119/1-2-2025 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 16).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Public bodies
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7597
9
Full copy of criminal record
Criminal Record Copy for General Use
No
4750
10
Certificates of the legal person showing non-bankruptcy, non-submission of application for bankruptcy, non-submission of application for conciliation-restructuring, non-submission of application for liquidation, as per the applicable legislation in force from time to time.
Certification
Certificates of the legal person showing non-bankruptcy, non-submission of application for bankruptcy, non-submission of application for conciliation-restructuring, non-submission of application for liquidation, as per the applicable legislation in force from time to time.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Public bodies
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
8619
11
Certificate of no outstanding tax obligations.
Tax clearance certificate
No
3461
12
Certificate of no outstanding social security obligations.
Social Security Clearance Certificate (eEFKA)
No
9447
13
Submission of articles of association
Notarary document
No
3139
14
Solemn declaration confirming no changes or amendments to the organisation’s articles of association or to its legal representatives or managers.
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
Law
21
4958
2022
142
Α
Description
After the third subparagraph of Article 58(2) of Law No 4139/2013 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 74), new fourth, fifth and sixth subparagraphs are added as follows: The competent authority for the establishment, oversight and revocation of operating permits for Counselling Centres, physical and mental rehabilitation and social reintegration Centres or other such non-profit units beyond those recognised under Article 51 is the Ministry of Health, following a recommendation from the National Committee for Drug Policy Planning and Coordination. A decision of the Minister of Health shall determine the basic principles and specifications, terms, conditions, supporting documents, procedure and any other matters relating to the granting of operating permits for the above units. Legal or natural persons operating rehabilitation programmes or providing rehabilitation services without the required permit shall be liable to imprisonment of between three (3) months and one (1) year and an administrative fine of EUR 30 000 to EUR 50 000. The administrative fine shall be imposed by decision of the Governor of the relevant Health Authority. A Joint Ministerial Decision of the Ministers of Health and Finance shall determine the imposition procedure as well as any other issue relating to the imposition and collection of said administrative fine. Organisations operating rehabilitation programmes or providing rehabilitation services without the necessary permit must submit an application for a permit by 31 December 2022.
Legal references
https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=618542
Law
91 παρ. 5
4600
2019
43
Α
Description
A second and third subparagraph are added to Article 58(2) as follows: A decision of the Minister of Health shall determine the basic principles and specifications, terms, conditions, supporting documents, procedure and any other matters relating to the granting of operating permits for the above units. Legal or natural persons operating rehabilitation programmes or providing rehabilitation services without the required permit shall be liable to imprisonment of between three (3) months and one (1) year and an administrative fine of EUR 30 000 to EUR 50 000.
Legal references
https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=567891
Law
58
4139
2013
74
Α
Description
Programming to address substance addiction within the meaning of Article 1 is divided into three levels:
a) prevention – awareness
b) therapeutic rehabilitation
c) social reintegration.
The competent authority for the establishment, oversight and revocation of operating permits for Counselling Centres, physical and mental rehabilitation and social reintegration Centres or other such non-profit units beyond those recognised under Article 51 is the Ministry of Health, following a recommendation from the National Committee for Drug Policy Planning and Coordination.
A Joint Ministerial Decision of the Ministers of Justice, Transparency and Human Rights and Health shall approve the programmes implemented at detainment facilities.
Legal references
https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=486103
Ministerial Decision
7
Δ2α/ΓΠ.οικ.119
2025
16
Β
Law
58
5129
2024
124
Α
Description
Establishment and oversight of addiction treatment units by bodies apart from approved prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration organisations.
Legal references
https://search.et.gr/el/fek/?fekId=769314
1
Receipt of application by the competent Directorate of the Ministry of Health, accompanied by dossier with supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Submission of an application by the applicant to establish a drug rehabilitation unit to the competent Directorate, accompanied by a dossier containing the required supporting documents.
No
No
2
Formal examination of the application and dossier of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
Examination of the application dossier by the relevant Directorate to verify submission of all required supporting documents (formal examination).
No
No
3
Accurate and complete supporting document dossier
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
If the supporting document dossier submitted is accurate and complete, the competent Directorate shall forward the application and the dossier to the Committee of Article 50 of Law 4139/2013 for a relevant opinion.
Yes
No
4
Inaccurate or incomplete supporting document dossier – Document for submission of additional information
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
If the supporting document dossier submitted is inaccurate or incomplete, the competent Directorate shall send a document to the applicant specifying any omissions or inaccuracies concerning said dossier for the appropriate corrective actions.
Yes
No
5
Receipt of additional supporting documents and verification by the competent Directorate
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
Re-examination of the organisation’s supporting documents, following observations from the relevant Directorate of the Ministry of Health.
Notes
If the organisation fails to submit the required supporting documents and does not comply with the written instructions, it will be excluded from the right to an operating permit.
Yes
No
6
Forwarding of dossier to the Committee of Article 50 of Law 4139/2013
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The complete dossier shall be forwarded to the competent Committee.
No
No
7
Opinion of the competent Committee
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Commitee
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
Examination and issuance of (positive or negative) opinion by the Committee of Article 50 of Law 4139/2013 concerning establishment of a Drug Rehabilitation Unit by the applicant organisation.
Notes
In case of a negative opinion by the Committee, the competent Directorate shall inform the organisation in writing.
No
No
8
Issuance of ministerial decision following opinion of the Committee
Responsible for Implementation
Competent General Director
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
Issuance of a ministerial decision establishing the Drug Rehabilitation Unit by the competent Directorate of the Ministry of Health.
No
No
9
Notification of the decision to the applicant organisation
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The decision granting the operating permit is notified to the applicant organisation via post and email.
No
Yes
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