Notification of provision of recreational diving services

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• At a Glance
• Basic information
• Application
• What you will need
• Requirements
• Fees
• Related
• Output
• Steps
• Digital steps
• Other information
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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Port Authorities, Port Police Directorate

Digital provision points

• National Single Digital Gateway – gov.gr
• EUGO portal (information only)

Number of required documents

6 to 12

Fees

1,330 €

Deadline of completion

50 days

Description

The procedure concerns the granting of a certificate of compliance with the legal requirements for practising the profession of recreational diving services provider.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS AND INSULAR POLICY

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

HELLENIC COAST GUARD

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Port Police Directorate

Provided to

Businesses, Legal Entities

Related links

Last update

03/12/2024

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

Application / solemn declaration on: ‘Notification of provision of recreational diving services’.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

Rules concerning a lack of reply from the competent authority and the legal consequences for the use:

Tacit approval

Once the period of fifty (50) days has expired, it is presumed that the profession is freely exercised (Article 3 of Law 3919/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 32)), as currently in force. The Port Authority prohibits the specific profession from being exercised after expiry of the deadline set, whenever it is established that the legal requirements for the profession to be exercised are not met.

NACE

• 85.51 Sports and recreation education

Output & Results

Output

Document Production

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Recreational diving services provider

Official title

Notification of provision of recreational diving services

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Announcements, Applications, Certificates

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Application (handwritten)

Life events

Licences and compliance

Type

Outgoing

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1 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant should hold TAXISnet codes for the digital submission of the application via the single digital gateway gov.gr.

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/arxes/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/anexartete-arkhe-demosion-esodon-aade/elektronike-eggraphe-diakheirise-kodikon-taxisnet

No No

2 Company law Incorporation of a business (sole proprietor, partnership)

• To set up a company, see the link below.

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

No No

3 Citizenship The applicant must be a Greek national or a national of a Member State of the European Union (EU) or of the European Economic Area (EEA) or a national of a third country who holds a residence and work permit in Greece. In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by at least one of its legal representatives.

No No

4 Age The applicant must have reached the age of 18, for the calculation of which their date of birth is taken into account. In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by at least one of its legal representatives.

No No

5 Professional The applicant must be certified by a Diver Certification Body (Organisation) referred to in Article 4 of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273), for the provision of diver training services and certified by an accredited certification body for products of the Member States of the European Economic Area (EEA), for the provision of organised/guided diving services or rental of diving equipment services.

No No

6 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The applicant must not have convictions for murder, espionage, robbery, theft, embezzlement, fraudulent bankruptcy, smuggling, tax evasion, active or passive bribery, counterfeiting, forgery, breach of trust, fraud, extortion, defamation, sexual offence, economic exploitation of sexual life, infringement of the Law on Narcotic Drugs and Intermediaries, illegal fishing using explosives or chemicals or plant materials or devices producing electrical discharges, infringement of Emergency Law 192/1936 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 438) or any conviction by which even partial deprivation of civil rights was imposed, or a final or irrevocable conviction, and 5 years have elapsed for misdemeanours or 10 years for criminal offences. In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by at least one of its legal representatives.

No No

7 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The applicant must not be under prosecution as a wanted person or fugitive from justice. In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by at least one of its legal representatives.

No No

8 Bankruptcy law The applicant must not have submitted for bankruptcy or been declared to be in a state of bankruptcy, and must not have filed an application for custodial or ancillary judicial support or been not been placed under custodial or ancillary judicial support. In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by at least one of its legal representatives.

No No

9 Labour The applicant must not have a stake in the shareholding structure or management of an organisation recognised in accordance with Article 4 of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273). In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by at least one of its legal representatives.

No No

10 Labour The applicant must comply with the existing labour legislation for the staff they employ.

No No

11 Insurance The applicant must comply with existing social security legislation for the staff they employ.

No No

12 Tax The applicant must have submitted a work commencement declaration to the competent Tax Office for the profession in question.

No No

13 Medical The applicant must be healthy and capable of practising the profession in question. In the case of a legal person, the condition must be met by at least one of its legal representatives.

No No

14 Insurance The applicant must be covered for civil liability, in accordance with Article 12 of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273).

No No

15 Building The applicant must have premises.

No No

16 Technical Only in the case of organised/guided diving services, instead of premises, the provider may have a professional motorised vessel used exclusively for the activity in question, which complies with the technical specifications laid down by the legislation in force for its category and destination, with valid certificates.

Alternative condition of 15

Yes Yes

17 Administrative If they have a vessel, whether owned or leased, its certificates must be valid.

No No

18 Technical If they rent out diving equipment, they must properly maintain the system for the production of divers’ breathing gases, in accordance with the technical specifications of the system manufacturer.

No No

19 Professional Where the provider participates in scuba diver training, they must hold a scuba diving instructor certificate.

No No

1 For exercising professional activity 30 €

e-Administrative Fee code 4832

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=1

No

2 Recreational diving service provider licence 1200 €

e-Administrative Fee code 3115

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=1

No

3 Contribution to the Special Branch for Economic Support of Maritime Pension Fund Beneficiaries (ECOEMN). 100 €

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Checkout of a competent authority, Digital (web banking)

Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

Fee Link https://edla.hcg.gr/apptypes/payment help/

No

1 Identity card or other identification document such as passport, driving licence or personal primary insurance document, in clear copy. Identification document

Identity card or other identification document such as passport, driving licence or personal primary insurance document, in clear copy.

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 2244

2 Certificate of recognition by a divers certification body referred to in Article 4 of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273) for the provision of diving training services. Certification

Certificate of recognition by a divers certification body referred to in Article 4 of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273) for the provision of diving training services.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: If the supporting document is submitted electronically, the provisions of Article 1 of Law 4250/2014 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 74), as amended and in force, shall apply.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8619

3 Certificate from a body accredited by the National Accreditation System (ESYDAE) or by another national accreditation body / member of the relevant Multi-Lateral Agreement (MLA) of the European cooperation on accreditation, for the provision of organised/guided diving services or rental of diving equipment services. Certification

Certificate from a body accredited by the National Accreditation System (ESYDAE) or by another national accreditation body / member of the relevant Multi-Lateral Agreement (MLA) of the European cooperation on accreditation, for the provision of organised/guided diving services or rental of diving equipment services.

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: 2

Yes 8619

4 A solemn declaration under Law 1599/1986 stating that:

1. I have not been convicted of murder, espionage, robbery, theft, embezzlement, fraudulent bankruptcy, smuggling, tax evasion, passive or active bribery, counterfeiting, forgery, breach of trust, fraud, extortion, defamation, sexual offence, economic exploitation of sexual life, infringement of the Law on Narcotic Drugs and Intermediaries, illegal fishing using explosives or chemicals or plant materials or devices producing electrical discharges, infringement of Emergency Law 192/1936 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 438) or any conviction by which even partial deprivation of civil rights has been imposed, or convicted by a final or irrevocable judgement, and 5 years have elapsed for misdemeanours or 10 years for criminal offences.
2. I am not a wanted person or a fugitive from justice.
3. I am not in a state of bankruptcy, custodial or ancillary support and no application has been submitted to enter any of the above states.
4. I do not participate in the shareholding structure or management of an organisation recognised in accordance with Article 4 of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273).
5. I comply with the existing labour and insurance legislation for the staff employed by me (the statement in case 5 included only if the service provider has staff)
6. I hold declaration of commencement of work No………………………….for the activity of the Recreational Diving Services Provider, which has been issued to me by the Tax Office..........................................

Solemn Declaration

A solemn declaration under Law 1599/1986 stating that:

1. I have not been convicted of murder, espionage, robbery, theft, embezzlement, fraudulent bankruptcy, smuggling, tax evasion, passive or active bribery, counterfeiting, forgery, breach of trust, fraud, extortion, defamation, sexual offence, economic exploitation of sexual life, infringement of the Law on Narcotic Drugs and Intermediaries, illegal fishing using explosives or chemicals or plant materials or devices producing electrical discharges, infringement of Emergency Law 192/1936 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 438) or any conviction by which even partial deprivation of civil rights has been imposed, or convicted by a final or irrevocable judgement, and 5 years have elapsed for misdemeanours or 10 years for criminal offences.
2. I am not a wanted person or a fugitive from justice.
3. I am not in a state of bankruptcy, custodial or ancillary support and no application has been submitted to enter any of the above states.
4. I do not participate in the shareholding structure or management of an organisation recognised in accordance with Article 4 of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273).
5. I comply with the existing labour and insurance legislation for the staff employed by me (the statement in case 5 included only if the service provider has staff)
6. I hold declaration of commencement of work No………………………….for the activity of the Recreational Diving Services Provider, which has been issued to me by the Tax Office..........................................

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: Persons

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

5 A solemn declaration under Article 8 of Law 1599/1986, in which the legal representative of the legal person states that: 1. I have not been convicted of murder, espionage, robbery, theft, embezzlement, fraudulent bankruptcy, smuggling, tax evasion, passive or active bribery, counterfeiting, forgery, breach of trust, fraud, extortion, defamation, sexual offence, economic exploitation of sexual life, infringement of the Law on Narcotic Drugs and Intermediaries, illegal fishing using explosives or chemicals or plant materials or devices producing electrical discharges, infringement of Emergency Law 192/1936 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 438) or any conviction by which even partial deprivation of civil rights has been imposed, or convicted by a final or irrevocable judgement, and 5 years have elapsed for misdemeanours or 10 years for criminal offences. 2. I am not a wanted person or a fugitive from justice. 3. I am not in a state of bankruptcy, custodial or ancillary support and no application has been submitted to enter any of the above states. 4. I do not participate in the shareholding structure or management of an organisation recognised in accordance with Article 4 of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273). 5. (Legal persons name) holds declaration of commencement of work No …………………………. for the specific activity, which has been granted by the Tax Office …..................…, is not in a state of bankruptcy, bankruptcy settlement, conciliation, receivership, liquidation or other similar state, and no application has been filed to be placed under any of the above, and complies with the applicable labour and insurance legislation for the staff it employs (declared if it employs staff). Solemn Declaration

A solemn declaration under Article 8 of Law 1599/1986, in which the legal representative of the legal person states that: 1. I have not been convicted of murder, espionage, robbery, theft, embezzlement, fraudulent bankruptcy, smuggling, tax evasion, passive or active bribery, counterfeiting, forgery, breach of trust, fraud, extortion, defamation, sexual offence, economic exploitation of sexual life, infringement of the Law on Narcotic Drugs and Intermediaries, illegal fishing using explosives or chemicals or plant materials or devices producing electrical discharges, infringement of Emergency Law 192/1936 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 438) or any conviction by which even partial deprivation of civil rights has been imposed, or convicted by a final or irrevocable judgement, and 5 years have elapsed for misdemeanours or 10 years for criminal offences. 2. I am not a wanted person or a fugitive from justice. 3. I am not in a state of bankruptcy, custodial or ancillary support and no application has been submitted to enter any of the above states. 4. I do not participate in the shareholding structure or management of an organisation recognised in accordance with Article 4 of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273). 5. (Legal persons name) holds declaration of commencement of work No …………………………. for the specific activity, which has been granted by the Tax Office …..................…, is not in a state of bankruptcy, bankruptcy settlement, conciliation, receivership, liquidation or other similar state, and no application has been filed to be placed under any of the above, and complies with the applicable labour and insurance legislation for the staff it employs (declared if it employs staff).

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

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 4

Yes 7320

6 Health certificate from a general practitioner or a doctor specialising in hyperbaric medicine, certifying the providers health and ability to practice the specific profession. Health certificate

Health certificate from a general practitioner or a doctor specialising in hyperbaric medicine, certifying the providers health and ability to practice the specific profession.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: A health certificate is not required if the provider does not participate in the training of scuba divers. When the health certificate / medical certificate is issued by a public hospital, then a clear copy of the original must be submitted. When the health certificate / medical certificate is issued by a private doctor, then a clear copy is submitted from a copy previously certified by a lawyer.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Labour

No 5511

7 Title deed or lease agreement of the providers premises or other document that provides legal rights to use business premises. Property titles

Title deed or lease agreement of the providers premises or other document that provides legal rights to use business premises.

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 2905

8 Insurance policy Insurance contract

Insurance policy

Relevant link: http://www1.eaee.gr/

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: An insurance policy in force, as provided for in Article 12 of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273).

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 6183

9 Clear photocopies of the vessel’s certificates, showing the originals. Certification

Clear photocopies of the vessel’s certificates, showing the originals.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: If the provider has a vessel.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Technical

No 8619

10 Certificate by product certification body for the proper maintenance of the divers breathing gas production system, according to the technical specifications of the systems manufacturer Certification

Certificate by product certification body for the proper maintenance of the divers breathing gas production system, according to the technical specifications of the systems manufacturer

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: In the case of rental of diving equipment.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Technical

No 8619

11 Table of staff employed as instructors Status of staff / associates

Table of staff employed as instructors

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 7338

12 A clear photocopy of the company’s articles of association, including any amendments thereto, which provide for the performance of such work. Legal documents from legal entities

A clear photocopy of the company’s articles of association, including any amendments thereto, which provide for the performance of such work.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9338

13 Recent (within the last 6 months) certificate or attestation from the competent department, as applicable, mentioning the legal person’s legal representative. Legal documents from legal entities

Recent (within the last 6 months) certificate or attestation from the competent department, as applicable, mentioning the legal person’s legal representative.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9338

14 Scuba diver instructor certificate. Certificate of previous service

Scuba diver instructor certificate.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)

Submitted by: Legal entities, Persons

Notes: Submitted if the provider or, in the case of a legal person, the legal representative participates in the training of scuba divers.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Administrative

No 1244

Joint Ministerial Decision 513.12/13/118b 2013 35 Β

Description Simplification and inclusion in Citizens’ Service Centres (KEP) operating as points of single contact (PSCs) of eleven (11) administrative procedures within the remit of the Ministry of Shipping and the Aegean / Hellenic Coast Guard Headquarters in accordance with the provisions of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 63) pursuant to Directive 2006/123/EC.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20130200035

Joint Ministerial Decision 21866 2011 2652 Β

Description Simplification and inclusion in Citizens’ Service Centres (KEP) operating as points of single contact (PSCs) of five (5) administrative procedures under the responsibility of the Ministry of Citizen Protection pursuant to the provisions of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 63 of 3.5.2010).

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110202652

Ministerial Decision 2123/02/06 2006 449 Β

Description Supporting documents submitted for recognition of scuba diver certification body and reasons for extending the deadline for issuing an acceptance decision. This decision was amended with Ministerial Decision 2133.1/50848/2018 (Government Gazette, Series ΙΙ, No 3324).

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20060200449

Ministerial Decision 2133.1/50848 2018 3324 Β

Description Amendment to Decision No 2123/02/06/28-3-2006 of the Minister for Mercantile Marine on laying down terms and conditions for the issuing of a licence for providers of recreational diving services, inspection procedures and prohibitions on exercising the activity (Government Gazette, Series II, No 449).

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20180203324

1 Launching of procedure

No No

0 0

2 Receipt of the application by physical means

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The interested party shall submit the application/notification to the Port Authority of their choice, accompanied by the required supporting documents.

Yes No

PT1M PT1M

1

3 Digital receipt of the application

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The interested party shall submit the application/notification electronically to the Port Authority of their choice, accompanied by the required supporting documents, via the Single Digital Gateway gov.gr.

Yes No

PT30S PT10S

1

4 Vetting of supporting documents

Μethod of Implementation Inspection

Description The supporting documents submitted are vetted.

No No

P50D P10D

5 Non-fulfilment of requirements

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Within fifty (50) days of the notification, the Port Authority prohibits the exercise of the profession in the event that the legal requirements are not met or their fulfilment does not arise from the submitted documentation. The period referred to above has the nature of the obligation to wait and postpone commencement of exercise imposed on the person concerned to pursue the profession in question, to enable the Port Authority to carry out its vetting.

Yes Yes

P1M P20D

4

6 Fulfilment of requirements

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Port Authority checks the supporting documents and finds that the legal requirements are met.

Yes No

P1M P20D

4

7 Issue of a certificate of compliance with legal requirements

Description The Port Authority issues a certificate that the legal requirements for exercising the profession of Recreational Diving Services Provider are met.

No Yes

P2D P1D

Application categories within the competence of the Port Police

https://edla.hcg.gr/apptypes/categories/ Application categories within the competence of the Port Police