ΔΔ:Import permit for weapons or objects classified as collectibles, historical relics, or family heirlooms

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

Points of service

Country Security Sub-Directorates, Country Security Departments, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Police Stations, State Security Divivsion / Hellenic Police Headquarters

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)

Number of required documents

3 + (

1

)

Fees

50.4 €

Deadline of completion

4 months

Description

The procedure refers to the issuing of an import permit for weapons or objects designated as collectibles, historical relics or family heirlooms. This is a permit granted to an undertaking seeking to import weapons or objects under Law 2168/1993 that are classified as collectibles, historical relics or family heirlooms. It is addressed to businesses.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF CITIZEN PROTECTION

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

HELLENIC POLICE

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

State Security Divivsion / Hellenic Police Headquarters

Provided to

Businesses

Related links

Last update

24/09/2025

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

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

Submitted by:

Legal entities

Title

Application for the import permit indicating the details of the items, as well as the following information: (1) In case of a sole proprietorship: Last Name, First Name, Fathers Name, Mothers Name, date and place of birth, home address, ID or passport number, date of issue and issuing authority, occupation, telephone number and email. (2) In case of a legal person: Name or trade name and registered office, as well as the aforementioned details of the legal representative. It should be expressly stated that the application relates to a trader.

Notes:

The application shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the statutes (for legal persons) and any subsequent amendment thereto.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

See also

Commencement of Operation and Attribution of Tax Registration Number to Service Providers, Legal Entities (without Establishment)

Means of redress or appeal:

Administrative appeal

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

Other

In all cases, the competent Police Authority replies either positively (by issuing a permit) or negatively (by issuing a decision to reject the request). The absence of a reply does not imply implicit approval or rejection of the request.

NACE

• 46.18 Agents specialised in the sale of other particular products

Output & Results

Output

Decision

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Alternative titles

Permission to import weapons or objects listed in Law 2168/1993, classified as collectibles or historical relics or family heirlooms

Official title

Import permit for weapons or objects classified as collectibles, historical relics or family heirlooms

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (handwritten), email

Life events

Licences and compliance

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

N1

   ΔΔ
   
   6
   2
   0

0 6

   0
   
   

   23371
   
   No
   900
   900
   
   
   
   
   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
   954798
   31247
   
   46.18
   
   4895, 5092, 7135, 4272
   
   EU-GO
   Other

The procedure refers to the issuing of an import permit for weapons or objects designated as collectibles, historical relics or family heirlooms. This is a permit granted to an undertaking seeking to import weapons or objects under Law 2168/1993 that are classified as collectibles, historical relics or family heirlooms. It is addressed to businesses. 50.40 50.40 3 0 1

   4 months

1 Company law Establishment of a business ("sole proprietorship", "partnership")

• For company formation see the link below

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

No No

2 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant must be a TAXISnet credentials holder

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

No No

3 Professional The applicant must be a trader of weapons or objects listed in Law No. 2168/1993, which are classified as collectibles, historical relics or family heirlooms.

No No

4 Certification Weapons to be imported must be designated as collectibles, historical relics or family heirlooms and be accompanied, where required, by a disablement certificate.

No No

5 Technical The prescribed safety measures must be complied with.

No No

1 Import/transport permit (for trading) 50.4 €

e-Administrative Fee code 6021

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=2

No

1 Proof of payment of the fee. Electronic Fee

Proof of payment of the fee.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/pleromes-kai-parabola/elektroniko-parabolo-e-parabolo

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 3385

2 Certificate - solemn declaration - public documents, on the classification of the items as collectibles, historical relics or family heirlooms. Certification

Certificate - solemn declaration - public documents, on the classification of the items as collectibles, historical relics or family heirlooms.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8619

3 A trade permit for weapons or objects classified as collectibles, historical relics or family heirlooms. Rule

A trade permit for weapons or objects classified as collectibles, historical relics or family heirlooms.

Submission by: Ex officio (digital)

Notes: The trading permit shall be sought from the records of the competent authority in the region in which the commercial activity is carried out.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 1127

4 A solemn declaration submitted to the competent Criminal Investigation Department, containing the full details of the manufacturer and importer, the type, name and technical characteristics of the items. The declaration shall be accompanied by photographs, drawings and any other information relating to the type of weapons. Solemn Declaration

A solemn declaration submitted to the competent Criminal Investigation Department, containing the full details of the manufacturer and importer, the type, name and technical characteristics of the items. The declaration shall be accompanied by photographs, drawings and any other information relating to the type of weapons.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/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

No 7320

Law 2 παρ. 2 περ. ζ΄ , 18, 19, 20 2168 1993 147 Α

Description Import from abroad.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19930100147

Law 4678 2020 70 Α

Description Amendment of the provisions of Law 2168/1993 (A147) "Regulation of matters relating to weapons, ammunition, explosives, explosive devices and other provisions", harmonization of Greek legislation with Directive (EU) 2017/853 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 amending Council Directive 91/477/EEC on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons and adoption of the necessary additional measures for the implementation of the European Commissions Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2403.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20200100070

Joint Ministerial Decision 1016/6/291-μγ 2011 2636 Β

Description Processing via Citizens Service Center-Single Point of Contact (KEP-EKE), application form.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110202636

Ministerial Decision 3009/2/84-δ 2004 1208 Β

Description Terms, conditions and procedure for the classification of weapons and other objects listed in Law 2168/1993 as collectibles, historical relics or family heirlooms. Granting of permits for the import, trade and possession of these objects.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20040201208

Joint Ministerial Decision 7011/10/58-ιδ 2004 1338 Β

Description Establishment of a deadline for the processing of citizens cases, which fall within the competence of the Ministry of Public Order

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20040201338

Ministerial Decision 3009/2/177-α 2020 4705 Β

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20200204705

1 Initiation of the proceedure

No No

0 0

2 Receiving the supporting documents.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The applicant submits the application along with the attached documents to the locally competent Police Station or Security Department or Sub-Directorate or to the Citizens Service Centre (KEP) that operates as a Single Point of Contact (KEP-EKE). In case of submission by other than the applicant, the solemn declarations must be signed by the applicant and certified to that effect.

Notes If the application and the supporting documents are submitted to the KEP, the employee who receives the application forwards it to the Security Department or the Police Station of the place where the commercial activity is carried out.

Yes No

0 0

1

3 Electronic Submission of Application and Supporting Documents

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Yes No

PT15M PT15M

1

4 Checking the supporting documents.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

Description The Security Department or Sub-Directorate or Police Station checks the completeness and correctness of the application and the supporting documents.

No No

0 0

5 Forwarding the supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

Description The competent Police Station or Security Department or Sub-Directorate forwards the application with the attached documents, along with its recommendation, to the superior Police or Security Directorate.

No No

0 0

6 Issuance of a decision

Responsible for Implementation Competent Director

Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

Description The Security or Police Directorate, after evaluating the submitted application and the supporting documents attached to it, issues its decision (positive or negative).

Notes In the event of a negative decision, the person concerned shall have the right to lodge an appeal within one month of the decision being served.

No No

0 0

7 Forwarding the decision to the competent Police Station or Security Department or Sub-division

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

Description The decision issued is forwarded to the competent Police Station or Security Department or Sub-Directorate for service on the applicant.

Notes In the event of a negative decision, the person concerned shall have the right to lodge an appeal within one month of the decision being served.

No No

0 0

8 Service of the Decision on the applicant

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The decision is served on the applicant.

Notes In the event of a negative decision, the person concerned shall have the right to lodge an appeal within one month of the decision being served.

No Yes

0 0