ΔΔ:Licence to import deactivated firearms

36198823-e050-4bd0-9f48-89a29e6179ab 851533 Άδεια εισαγωγής απενεργοποιημένων πυροβόλων όπλων

• 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

Police Stations, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Country Security Departments, State Security Directorate S.A.

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)
• EUGO portal (only information)

Number of required documents

5 to 6 + (

2

)

Fees

50.4 €

Deadline of completion

4 months

Description

The procedure concerns the granting of an import licence for deactivated firearms. It is addressed to businesses.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF CITIZEN PROTECTION

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

HELLENIC POLICE

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

State Security Directorate S.A.

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, Persons

Title

An application for import indicating the details of the firearms, as well as the following information: (1) Surname, 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 the case of a legal entity: Name or trade name and registered office, as well as the above mentioned details of the legal representative. It must be expressly stated that it concerns a merchant.

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 issues a positive (issuing a permit) or negative (issuing a decision to reject the request) response. The absence of a response 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, Document Production

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

License for the import of deactivated firearms

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Application (handwritten), email

Life events

Licences and compliance

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

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   6
   2
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   23371
   
   No
   900
   900
   
   
   
   
   Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
   
   31247
   
   46.18
   
   4272, 7135, 5092
   
   EU-GO
   Supporting document

The procedure concerns the granting of an import licence for deactivated firearms. It is addressed to businesses. 50.40 50.40 5 1 2

   4 months

1 Company law Establishment of an enterprise (individual, company)

• In the case of company establishment, 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 holder of a TAXISnet login credentials.

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

No No

3 Labour Be a merchant in firearms.

No No

4 Health In the case of an individual enterprise, the applicant must not be suffering from and have not been hospitalised for a major mental disorder or serious personality disorder. in any other form of business this requirement applies to all representatives and managers in the case of S.A. and limited liability companies and general partners in the case of general partnership companies and limited partnership companies.

No No

5 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses In the case of an individual enterprise, the applicant must not have been irrevocably convicted of a. any misdemeanour prosecuted ex officio and committed with intent, for which a prison sentence of at least 2 years was imposed and b. any misdemeanour provided for by the provisions of Law 2168/93 and Law 3500/2006. Also, the applicant must not have been prosecuted for: a. acts punishable as a felony, b. violations of the laws on drugs and protection of society from organised crime, terrorist acts, violations of provisions concerning fishing with explosives or toxic substances and violations of Article 15 of Law 2168/93, c. acts provided for in Law 3500/2006. In any other case of an enterprise, this requirement applies to all representatives and managers in the case of companies limited by shares and partnerships and to partners in the case of companies limited by shares and partnerships.

No No

6 Technical Deactivated weapons to be imported must be accompanied by a certificate of deactivation issued by an official verification authority of the country of origin.

No No

7 Technical The prescribed security measures must be complied with.

No No

1 Import/transport authorisation (for marketing) 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 Administrative fee proof of payment. Proof of payment / Receipt

Administrative fee proof of payment.

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 7053

2 Certificate of a psychiatrists certificate of a psychiatrists speciality, showing the mental health status of the person concerned in the case of individual enterprise or of the representatives and managers in the case of Public Limited Companies (S.A.) and Limited Liability Companies and of the General Partners in the case of General Partnership Companies and Limited Partnership Companies or of the members of the board of directors in the case of associations. Health certificate

Certificate of a psychiatrists certificate of a psychiatrists speciality, showing the mental health status of the person concerned in the case of individual enterprise or of the representatives and managers in the case of Public Limited Companies (S.A.) and Limited Liability Companies and of the General Partners in the case of General Partnership Companies and Limited Partnership Companies or of the members of the board of directors in the case of associations.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: This certificate shall be delivered by the medical practitioner to the person who requested his or her examination in a sealed envelope and shall be valid as long as the issued licence and shall be submitted only in the event that three years have elapsed since the previous one. This document is not required when the requested license is to be issued within three (3) years of the license for which all required documents were submitted.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5511

3 A Formal Declaration of the person concerned, in accordance with Law 1599/86, stating that the applicant does not fall under the prohibitive provisions of Article 18 of Law 2168/1993 and that he/she is not a fugitive from justice or punishment. In the case of an individual enterprise, it concerns the representative of the enterprise, while in any other form of business it concerns all representatives and managers in the case of S.A. and limited liability companies and general partners in the case of general partnership companies and limited partnership companies. Solemn Declaration

A Formal Declaration of the person concerned, in accordance with Law 1599/86, stating that the applicant does not fall under the prohibitive provisions of Article 18 of Law 2168/1993 and that he/she is not a fugitive from justice or punishment. In the case of an individual enterprise, it concerns the representative of the enterprise, while in any other form of business it concerns all representatives and managers in the case of S.A. and limited liability companies and general partners in the case of general partnership companies and limited partnership companies.

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

Notes: This document is not required when the requested licence is to be issued within three (3) years of the grant of the licence for which all the required documents have been submitted.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

4 A complete copy of the criminal record (Type A) of the person concerned in the case of an individual enterprise or of the representatives and managers in the case of a limited liability company (SA) and a limited liability company (ltd) and of the general partners in the case of a general partnership and a limited partnership company. Criminal Record Copy for General Use

A complete copy of the criminal record (Type A) of the person concerned in the case of an individual enterprise or of the representatives and managers in the case of a limited liability company (SA) and a limited liability company (ltd) and of the general partners in the case of a general partnership and a limited partnership company.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/dikaiosune/poiniko-metroo/antigrapho-poinikou-metroou

Submission by: Ex officio (digital)

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4750

5 A certified copy of the act of appointment of the representative of the board of directors of the public limited company (SA). A certified copy of the articles of association or corporate statutes in the case of a legal entity of another form. Legal documents from legal entities

A certified copy of the act of appointment of the representative of the board of directors of the public limited company (SA). A certified copy of the articles of association or corporate statutes in the case of a legal entity of another form.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: The above documents are submitted once and only in case of amendment of the articles of association is there an obligation to submit them again.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9338

6 Certificate of deactivation of a third country verification authority. Certification

Certificate of deactivation of a third country verification authority.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: In the case of a third country verification authority, not recognized by the European Union, the items to be imported, immediately after their entry and within one (1) month from their receipt by the customs office of entry, are transferred, with the same authorization, to a Greek verification authority, in order to confirm that they have become permanently unfit for use, to receive the required marking and to issue a certificate of deactivation.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8619

7 A formal declaration to be submitted to the competent Criminal Investigation Department, containing 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 armaments. Solemn Declaration

A formal declaration to be submitted to the competent Criminal Investigation Department, containing 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 armaments.

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

8 Licence to trade deactivated firearms. Permit

Licence to trade deactivated firearms.

Submission by: Ex officio (digital)

Notes: The marketing licence shall be sought from the records of the competent authority in the district in which the commercial activity is carried out.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4627

Law 4678 2020 70 Α

Description Amendment of the provisions of Law 2168/1993 (Α 147) "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/ΕΟΚ 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

Law 2 παρ. 2 περ. ιστ, 18, 19 2168 1993 147 Α

Description Regulation of issues related to weapons, ammunition, explosives, explosive devices and other provisions.

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

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

Description Simplification and integration into the Citizen Service Centres (KEP) operating as Single Service Centres of procedures under the jurisdiction of the Hellenic Police in execution of the provisions of Law 3844/2010 (Government Gazette Α63).

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

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

Description Determination of the deadline for the processing of citizens cases under the responsibility of the Ministry of Public Order.

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

Ministerial Decision 1, περ. 11Α παρ. i άρθρου 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9,10 3009/2/23-α 1994 696 Β

Description Supporting documents and procedure for issuing the licences provided for by the provisions of Law 2168/1993 and Law 456/1976.

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=19940200696

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

Description Amendment of decisions of the Minister of Public Order.

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

1 Initiation of proceedings

No No

0 0

2 Receipt of supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The person concerned submits his/her application with the supporting documents attached to it to the locally competent Police Station or Department or Security Sub-Division or to the Citizen Service Centre (KEP) operating as a Single Service Centre. If the person concerned does not submit the application, it is necessary to have his/her signature certified on aFormal Declaration.

Notes If the application and the supporting documents are submitted to the Single Service Centre, the official who receives the application shall forward it to the Security Department or the Police Department 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 of supporting documents.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

Description The Department or Sub-Division of Security or Police Station shall check the completeness and correctness of the application and supporting documents.

No No

0 0

5 Submission of supporting documents

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

Description The competent Police Department or Department or Sub-Division of Security shall submit the application with the attached supporting documents, with its recommendation to the Head of the Police or Security Directorate.

No No

0 0

6 Issuance of a decision

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

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

Notes In the event of a negative decision, the person concerned has the right to lodge an appeal within one month of the notification of the decision.

No No

0 0

7 Forwarding to the competent police station or department or subdivision of security.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

Description The issued decision shall be forwarded to the competent police department or division or subdivision of the security service for service on the person concerned.

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

No No

0 0

8 Receipt of the decision by the person concerned.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Description The decision shall be served on the person concerned.

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

No Yes

0 0

https://eugo.gov.gr/en/services/36198823-e050-4bd0-9f48-89a29e6179ab/ EUGO portal (only information)