At a glance
Points of service
Digital provision points
Number of required documents
Fees
37.93 €
Deadline of completion
50 days
Description
Basic information
Notes
Last update
11/03/2025
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
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Declaration of commencement of commercial scuba diving. ...
Declaration of commencement of commercial scuba diving.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.
Submitted by: Persons
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Identity card or other identification document such as passport, driving licence or insurance card f ...
Identity card or other identification document such as passport, driving licence or insurance card from one of the main insurance funds as provided for in Article 3(4) of Law 2690/1999 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 45), as currently in force.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.
Submitted by: Persons
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Scuba diver certificate issued in accordance with the General Ports Regulation No 5 (Government Gaze ...
Scuba diver certificate issued in accordance with the General Ports Regulation No 5 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 858/1994), as currently in force or in accordance with Article 17(3) of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273).
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.
Submitted by: Persons
Alternative document of: 2
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Scuba diver certificate issued by the School of Underwater Demolition (SYK) branch of the Level 2 Li ...
Scuba diver certificate issued by the School of Underwater Demolition (SYK) branch of the Level 2 Lifelong Learning Center (KDBM-2) of the PALASKAS Training Centre (KE).
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.
Submitted by: Persons
Alternative document of: 2
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Scuba diver certificate. ...
Scuba diver certificate.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.
Submitted by: Persons
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Certificates from commercial diving service providers showing service as a trainee diver. ...
Certificates from commercial diving service providers showing service as a trainee diver.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.
Submitted by: Persons
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A copy of a certificate of commencement commercial diver traineeship ...
A copy of a certificate of commencement commercial diver traineeship
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.
Submitted by: Persons
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A solemn declaration under Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 75), stating ...
A solemn declaration under Article 8 of Law 1599/1986 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 75), stating the following: (1) I am not a fugitive from justice. (2) I have not been finally or irrevocably convicted of theft of antiquities; robbery; intentional homicide; smuggling, possession, use of or trafficking in drugs; exploitation of prostitutes or human trafficking; statutory rape; rape; sexual assault; theft; forgery; fraud; embezzlement; illegal fishing using explosive, chemical or plant materials; intentional shipwrecking; under the law on intermediaries. Or I have been finally or irrevocably convicted, and 5 years have passed in the case of misdemeanours or 10 years in the case of criminal offences.
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.
Submitted by: Persons
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Medical certificates attesting to fitness to work as a scuba diver, after examination by a pathologi ...
Medical certificates attesting to fitness to work as a scuba diver, after examination by a pathologist or general practitioner, cardiologist, pulmonologist/tuberculologist, psychiatrist, ophthalmologist or doctor specialising in hyperbaric medicine. The doctors referred to above may practice privately or in public hospitals and, if necessary, may collaborate with doctors of any speciality (private practice or public hospitals) in order to provide the person concerned with the corresponding certificate attesting to his/her suitability to work as a diver.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (manual)"Submitted by the applicant (manual)" is not in the list (Ex officio (manual), Ex officio (digital), Presented by the applicant, Submitted by the applicant (digital), Keep within business establishment, Presented by the applicant (email), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post), Demonstration via gov.gr Wallet, Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (in person)) of allowed values for the "Process evidence submission type" property.
Submitted by: Persons
Requirements
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Age
Applicants must have reached the age of twenty (20) and must not be more than seventy (70) years of age.
Link Link
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Educational
Hold a certificate issued in accordance with the training programme of an organisation recognised in accordance with the provisions of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273), following training from a provider of recreational scuba diving services authorised by the organisation.
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Educational
Hold a scuba diver certificate issued by the School of Underwater Demolition (SYK) branch of the Level 2 Lifelong Learning Centre (KDBM-2) of the PALASKAS Training Centre (KE).
Alternative condition of 2
Link Link
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Educational
Hold a certificate from the Kalymnos Diving Center.
Alternative condition of 2
Link Link
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Educational
Hold scuba diver certification issued in accordance with the General Ports Regulation No 5 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 858/1994), as currently in force or in accordance with Article 17(3) of Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273).
Alternative condition of 2
Link Link
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Prior Service
They must have experience as trainee divers in commercial diving, in Greece or abroad, of one (1) year for holders of scuba diving certification from the Kalymnos Diving Center, or two (2) years for holders of scuba diver certification issued in accordance with the General Ports Regulation No 5 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 858/1994) or Law 3409/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 273), or holders of a scuba diver certificate issued by the School of Underwater Demolition (SYK) branch of the Level 2 Lifelong Learning Center (KDBM-2) of the PALASKAS Training Centre (KE).
Link Link
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Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
They must not be fugitives from justice or have been finally or irrevocably convicted of theft of antiquities; robbery; intentional homicide; smuggling, possession, use of or trafficking in drugs; exploitation of prostitutes or human trafficking; statutory rape; rape; sexual assault; theft; forgery; fraud; embezzlement; illegal fishing using explosive, chemical or plant materials; intentional shipwrecking; under the law on intermediaries. If they have been finally or irrevocably convicted, 5 years must have passed in the case of misdemeanours and 10 years in the case of criminal offences.
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Health
They must be healthy and capable of practising the profession of commercial scuba diver.
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Fees
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For exercising commercial 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 Link
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Scuba diver’s licence
2.93 €
e-Administrative Fee code 3143
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 Link
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Contribution to the Special Branch for Economic Support of Maritime Pension Fund Beneficiaries.
5 €
Cost Calculation One-off
Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking)
Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
Fee Link Link
Output & Results
Output
Steps
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Issue of certificate of submission
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description The port authority to which the declaration is submitted shall issue the interested party with a certificate of submission of an application.
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Conduct of examinations
Responsible for Implementation Collective body
Description Once the person concerned has been granted the certificate of submission of the application, he/she must then be deemed qualified following an oral and practical examination by a three-member committee appointed by decision of the Head of the Port Authority.
Notes Those who hold a certificate in Underwater Demolition or from a Hellenic Navy Diving School and have served in the Underwater Missions Unit of the Hellenic Coast Guard, as a combat diver specialist, are exempt from the examinations.
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Fulfilment of legal requirements – issue of a certificate
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Check"Check" is not in the list (Software action, Signature, Manual Action, Digital signature, Action of the executive / co-competent body, Inspection) of allowed values for the "Process step implementation" property.
Description If it is established that the conditions laid down have been met, the port authority shall issue to the person who submitted the declaration a certificate attesting to the fulfilment of legal requirements (certificate) for commencing commercial scuba diving.
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Legal conditions not met – notification of interested party
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Description The port authority shall prohibit commercial scuba diving activity if the legal conditions for doing so are not met or if the information submitted does not show that they are met, notifying the person concerned.
Other information
Alternative titles
Official title
Languages supported
Legislation
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Ministerial Decision 2133.1/56004/2020 (Government Gazette 3975/Β)
Description Approval of an amendment to the General Ports Regulation No 10 ‘On commercial diving’.
Legal references Link
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Ministerial Decision 2133.1/38725/2020 (Government Gazette 2625/Β)
Description Approval of an amendment to the General Ports Regulation No 10 ‘On commercial diving’.
Legal references Link
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Ministerial Decision 2133.1/43711/2019 (Government Gazette 2396/Β)
Description Approval of an amendment to the General Ports Regulation No 10 ‘On commercial diving’.
Legal references Link
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Ministerial Decision 3131.1/20/1995 (Government Gazette 978/Β)
Description Approval of an amendment to the General Ports Regulation No 10 ‘On commercial diving’.
Legal references Link
Categories
Τype of procedure
Trigger
Trigger (submission method)
Type
End of Process
Ιndefinite
