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Άδεια εμπορίας περιστρόφων-πιστολίων, όπλων σκοποβολής, σκοπευτικών διοπτρών, μερών, φυσιγγίων, καλύκων και καψυλλίων αυτών
At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE),
Police Stations,
Country Security Sub-Directorates, Country Security Departments
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns the granting of a license to an interested party in order to trade in firearms, ammunition and other such items, with natural or legal persons who must meet certain legal conditions in order to be able to purchase these species. Aimed at citizens and businesses.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF CITIZEN PROTECTION
Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure
HELLENIC POLICE
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Title
An application in which the interested party states the reasons and type of the requested permit as well as the following information: (1) For natural person: Surname, First name, Father’s name, Mother’s name, date and place of birth, home address, no. of Identity card or passport, date of issue and issuing Authority, profession, telephone and email. (2) For a legal entity: Name or trade name and registered office, as well as the above details of the legal representative.
Also, the quantity of firearms and ammunition, which will be stored, must be noticed.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:
In any cace, the competent Police Authority issues a response, either positive (licence to trade in explosives) or negative (rejecting the request). Lack of response does not imply tacit approval or rejection of the request.
NACE
- 46.18 Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products
Other information
Official title
Licence to trade in revolvers, semi-automatic pistols, shotguns, hunt-ing weapons, weapons for the destruction of adhesive material, sniper rifles, spare parts, cartridges, hunting powder, and firearms of Category A’ and long firearms of category B (as provided in Annex I of Law 2168/4993) and their parts as samples
Languages supported
Greek, English
Ways of provision
Establishment
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (handwritten)
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23371
No
41472000
15552000
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
31247
46.18
7135, 4272, 4895, 5092
EU-GO
Supporting document
The procedure concerns the granting of a license to an interested party in order to trade in firearms, ammunition and other such items, with natural or legal persons who must meet certain legal conditions in order to be able to purchase these species. Aimed at citizens and businesses.
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Company law
Βusiness formation (individual, corporate) For company establisment see the link below.
No
No
2
Possession of passwords to enter software
The applicant must have TAXISNET codes.
No
No
3
Health
The applicant must not suffer from or have been treated for a major mental disorder or severe personality disorder. In case of a legal entity, this condition concerns all the representatives and managers in order for SA. and Ltd. and the well-established partners in order for limited partnership company or general partnership company.
No
No
4
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The applicant has not been irrevocably convicted of a) any misdemeanor that is prosecuted ex officio and committed with intent, for which a sentence of imprisonment of at least 2 years was imposed b) any misdemeanor provided by the provisions of L.2168 / 93 and L.3500 / 2006. Also, not to have been prosecuted for: a) acts punishable by felony, b) violations of drug laws and protection of society from organized crime, for terrorist acts, for violations of provisions relating to fishing with explosives or toxic substances and for violations of no. 15 of L.2168 / 93 c) transactions provided in L.3500 / 2006. In case of a legal entity, this condition concerns all the representatives and managers in order for SA. and Ltd. and the well-established partners in order for limited partnership company or general partnership company.
No
No
5
Technical
Taking the measures provided by law and the permit for the installation and operation of warehouses as well as the measures safely indicated by the competent Police Authority.
No
No
6
Urban planning
Existence of a warehouse and observance of urban planning regulations and conditions for legal use of the installation and operation space of the business.
No
No
7
Professional
Incompatible qualities of the applicant. In case of a legal entity, this condition concerns all the representatives and managers in order for SA. and Ltd. and the well-established partners in order for limited partnership company or general partnership company.
No
No
1
Trading license for items L.2168 / 93 or L.456 / 76, manufacture / repair / assembly, charging / retreading of weapon cartridges.
151.2 €
No
1
Proof of having paid the administrative fee
Electronic Fee
No
3385
2
Certificate of a psychiatrist in which is stated by the interested party the mental health of him. In case of a SA or a Ltd company, the above certificate is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or a limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners.
Health certificate
Certificate of a psychiatrist in which is stated by the interested party the mental health of him. In case of a SA or a Ltd company, the above certificate is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or a limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
5511
3
Certified copy of the act of appointment of a representative of the board of directors of a SA company.
Criminal Record Copy for General Use
No
4750
4
A solemn declaration in which it is stated that the interested party does not fall under the prohibitive provisions of article 18 of L.2168 / 1993 and that he does not become a fugitive. In case of a SA or Ltd company, the above solemn declaration is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners.
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
5
Certified copy of the act of appointment of a representative of the board of directors of a SA company or certified copy of the articles of association or company in the case of a legal entity of another form.
Legal documents from legal entities
Certified copy of the act of appointment of a representative of the board of directors of a SA company or certified copy of the articles of association or company in the case of a legal entity of another form.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities
Notes:
The above supporting document is submitted once and only in case of amendment of the articles of association an obligation of re-submission is created.
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Document’s requirement:
Company law
No
9338
6
Certified copy of the factory or laboratory operating license.
License to use
Certified copy of the factory or laboratory operating license.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9848
7
Fire safety certificate of the competent Fire Department.
Certification
Fire safety certificate of the competent Fire Department.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
6
Yes
8619
8
Certified copy of the lease agreement or other official document, in which it appears that the use of the property is granted for the specific purpose and for a specified time. If the property is privately owned, a solemn declaration is submitted by the interested party.
Property titles
Certified copy of the lease agreement or other official document, in which it appears that the use of the property is granted for the specific purpose and for a specified time. If the property is privately owned, a solemn declaration is submitted by the interested party.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
6
Yes
2905
9
Α solemn declaration (Law 1599/86), in which is stated:
(a) That the current urban planning regulations allow the operation of the specific business on the property and the use of the space has not been changed.
(b) That the regulation of the apartment building, in which the property is located, allows the operation of the above business and that the majority of the tenants of the apartment building are not opposed to its operation.
is submitted by the property owner.
Solemn Declaration
Α solemn declaration (Law 1599/86), in which is stated:
(a) That the current urban planning regulations allow the operation of the specific business on the property and the use of the space has not been changed.
(b) That the regulation of the apartment building, in which the property is located, allows the operation of the above business and that the majority of the tenants of the apartment building are not opposed to its operation.
is submitted by the property owner.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
6
Yes
7320
10
Certificate of engineer in which the floor, the square meters as well as its main and auxiliary spaces are to be found.
Certificate
Certificate of engineer in which the floor, the square meters as well as its main and auxiliary spaces are to be found.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
6
Yes
9703
11
In case of the stored quantities of ammunition are larger than those provided for in Article 1 par. 2 of 3329/1989 M.D., a certified copy of the warehouse operating license is submitted by the applicant.
Rule
In case of the stored quantities of ammunition are larger than those provided for in Article 1 par. 2 of 3329/1989 M.D., a certified copy of the warehouse operating license is submitted by the applicant.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Notes:
In case of a interested party is going to store the explosives for sale in a third partys warehouse, a certified copy of the warehouse operating license is required, which will be accompanied by a copy of a lease agreement or another official document, where it is stated that the warehouse owner grants it for storage certain quantities of explosives by type and for a specific time.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
1127
12
In case of using a store: The quantities of weapons and ammunition to be stored.
Solemn Declaration
Yes
7320
13
A solemn declaration, in which is noticed that the applicant, his spouses and his blood and in law relatives are not members of boards of shooting clubs and they are not owners or tenants shooting ranges, is submitted by the applicant. In case of a SA or Ltd company, the above solemn declaration is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners.
Solemn Declaration
A solemn declaration, in which is noticed that the applicant, his spouses and his blood and in law relatives are not members of boards of shooting clubs and they are not owners or tenants shooting ranges, is submitted by the applicant. In case of a SA or Ltd company, the above solemn declaration is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
14
Three (3) photografs.
Photograph
No
8298
15
A solemn declaration in which it is stated that the interested party: a. is not the owner or employee of a Private Security Services Company or a Private Investigation Office, b. is not a partner or a manager in an any legal form Private Security Services Company c. is not a member of the board of directors or a representative of a company which participates in a percentage of at least 15% of the capital of the said companies, nor a manager or a shareholder in a SA compsny with the same percentage, d. is not a partner or a manager in an any legal form Private Investigation Office. In case of a SA or Ltd company, the above solemn declaration is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners.
Solemn Declaration
A solemn declaration in which it is stated that the interested party: a. is not the owner or employee of a Private Security Services Company or a Private Investigation Office, b. is not a partner or a manager in an any legal form Private Security Services Company c. is not a member of the board of directors or a representative of a company which participates in a percentage of at least 15% of the capital of the said companies, nor a manager or a shareholder in a SA compsny with the same percentage, d. is not a partner or a manager in an any legal form Private Investigation Office. In case of a SA or Ltd company, the above solemn declaration is submitted by representatives and managers and in case of a general or limited parthership company, it is submitted by the general partners.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by:
Legal entities, Persons
Relevant Procedure:
Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
16
A Solemn Declaration that the applicant and their relatives (blood or in law till the second grade) are not members of the board of directors of any shooting union and they do not own or exploit shooting ranges.
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
17
A solemn declaration, in which is noticed if in the same place, which the store will be, there is other company, which is included in the par. 4 of a. 4 3009/2/28-γ m.d., is submitted by the applicant.
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
Law
6
2168
1993
147
Α
Law
2
2518
1997
164
Α
Ministerial Decision
3009/2/23-α
1994
696
Β
Ministerial Decision
3009/2/28-γ
1994
461
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
1016/6/291-μγ
2011
2636
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
7011/1058-ιδ
2004
1338
Β
Joint Ministerial Decision
3009/2/176-α
2020
4686
Β
Law
4678
2020
70
Α
1
Starting process
No
No
2
Receipt of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
Description The interested party submits his application with the supporting documents to the local Police Station or to the local Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ-ΕΚΕ). In case of non-submission by him, it is necessary to confirm his signatures by authorities.
Notes
Notes In case of the application with the supporting documents are submitted in a Point of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ-ΕΚΕ), the employee, who receives them, sends them to the local Police Station.
Yes
No
3
e-submittion of supporting documents.
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Yes
No
4
Check of the documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The Police Station check the completeness and correctness of submitting documents.
No
No
5
Business inspection
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
After the check of the submitting douments, the Local Police Station appoints a three-member committee of ranks with an officer for business inspection.
No
No
6
Forwarding of submitted documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
The competent Police Department submits the application with the attached supporting documents, the inspection report as well as a report with its suggestion to the Police Competent Directorate.
No
No
7
Forwarding of submitted documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
The Competent Police or Security Directorate, after receiving the application with the supporting documents attached to it and the inspection report, submits them to the State Security Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, with the relevant opinion.
No
No
8
Issuance of a Decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The State Security Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, after checking the submitted application, the supporting documents attached to it, as well as the conclusion of the inspection report, proceeds to issue its Decision (positive or negative).
No
No
9
Negative Decision.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
If the submitted supporting documents do not justify the issuance of the trade in licence or the interested party has not complied with the required protection measures to his business, the request is rejected.
Notes
In this case, the interested party has the right to appeal in front of the Head of the Security Branch until one month from the notification of the decision.
Yes
No
10
Positive Decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
In case the submitted supporting documents meet the conditions, the request is accepted and the trade in licence is issued.
Notes
The Decision is forwarded to the Local Security or Police Directorate as well as to the Local Tax Office.
Yes
No
11
Forwarding of the decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The issued decision is forwarded to the Local Police Department in order to be served on the interested party.
No
No
12
Receipt of the decision by the interested party.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Manual Action
Description
The decision is served on the interested party.
No
Yes
13
Negative result of business inspection.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
In case of the result of business inspection is negative, the interested party concerned is instructed to take the necessary measures within a certain time limit.
Yes
No
14
Positive result of business inspection
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
After the expiration of the deadline and if it is ascertained that the necessary security measures have been taken, a relevant reference is made in the report drawn up.
Yes
No
15
Negative result of business inspection
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
After the expiration of the set deadline and in case of non-compliance with the required security measures, the interested party is informed that his request will be rejected and a relevant report is prepared.
Yes
No
16
Positive result of business inspection.
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Department
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
In case of the necessary security measures have been taken, a relevant reference is made in the report drawn up.
Yes
No
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