ΔΔ:Notification of Operation of Main Tourist Accommodation Facilities

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• Basic information
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• What you will need
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At a glance

Points of service

Available only digitally

Digital provision points

• Open Business
• EUGO portal (information only)

Number of required documents

4 to 7

Fees

Variable

Deadline of completion

10 minutes

Description

The procedure relates to actions to be taken by the main tourist accommodation operator (hotel, organised tourist camping site, youth hostels) before the business starts its operation. The notification procedure has replaced the Special Operation Mark. The planned inspection of the lawful operation of the accommodation facilities shall be carried out on an ex post basis by the competent authorities.

Basic information

Competent body

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

DIRECTORATE LEGISLATIVE COORDINATION AND GOOD LEGISLATION

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

General Secretariat of Tourism Policy and Development, Regional Tourism Services, Special Service for the Promotion and Authorisation of Tourism Investments (EUPATE)

Provided to

Businesses, Citizens, Legal Entities

Related links

Notes

1. Fees are calculated proportionally to capacity and the maximum cost is not indicated because it depends on the number of the accommodation facilitys rooms.

2. The main tourist accommodation facilities must have an approved distinctive title.

3. Hotels and organised tourist camping sites must, within 50 days of their notification of operation, issue a classification certificate from the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels.

Last update

24/09/2025

Application

Application Type

Notification/Announcement

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by:

Persons, Legal entities

Title

A notification where information is provided about:

- the operator exercising the activity, - the location of the facility (address and geographical coordinates), - the activity exercised (NACE code, capacity, stars, etc.), - swimming pools,

- additional facilities (stores of sanitary interest (KYE), playgrounds, etc.).

Notes:

The platform lists on a case-by-case basis: number of building permit or certificate of completion of the conservation procedure, reference number of fire safety certificate and the environmental terms approval decision (AEPO) or subjection to standard environmental commitments, number of certificate of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and number of decision approving the distinctive title, as well as the fee payment code.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

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)

NACE

• 55.10 Hotels and similar accommodation
• 55.30 Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

Output & Results

Output

Document Production

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

Notification of operation of main tourist accommodation facilities

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Notifications

Trigger

Notification/Announcement

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital)

Life events

Business establishment and operation, Tourism

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

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   Φορέας:MINISTRY OF TOURISM"Φορέας:MINISTRY OF TOURISM" is not a number.
   
   No
   5
   5
   
   
   
   
   Identification with TAXISnet codes
   DIRECTORATE LEGISLATIVE COORDINATION AND GOOD LEGISLATION"DIRECTORATE LEGISLATIVE COORDINATION AND GOOD LEGISLATION" is not a number.
   MINISTRY OF TOURISM"MINISTRY OF TOURISM" is not a number.
   
   55.10, 55.30
   
   Reported Body"Reported Body" is not a number.
   
   SDG"SDG" is not in the list (EU-GO, EU-GO (support)) of allowed values for the "Process source" property., EU-GO
   Supporting document

The procedure relates to actions to be taken by the main tourist accommodation operator (hotel, organised tourist camping site, youth hostels) before the business starts its operation. The notification procedure has replaced the Special Operation Mark. The planned inspection of the lawful operation of the accommodation facilities shall be carried out on an ex post basis by the competent authorities. 3 10 3 4 1

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

• To set up a company, 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 have TAXISnet codes.

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

No No

3 Urban planning Existence of a building permit or construction permit issued by the relevant local authority or other competent authority: For sites which have been conserved, in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of Law 3843/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue 62), a copy of the application confirming that the site conservation procedure has been completed shall be kept at the facility, in accordance with Article 6(5) of Law 3843/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue 62). For constructions or uses that have been subjected to the provisions of Article 24 of Law 4014/2011 (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue 209) and the provisions of Law 4178/2013, the certificate of completion of the procedure, in accordance with Article 2 of Decision 41498/26.9.2011 of the Minister for Administrative Reform and e-Governance, the Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate Change and the Minister for Justice, Transparency and Human Rights (Government Gazette, Series I, Issue 2167) or the certificate of payment of 30% of the total fine from the IT system of the Technical Chamber of Greece shall be kept at the facility.

No No

4 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The applicant has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony.

No No

5 Environmental In the case where the facility is environmentally licensed and in accordance with the terms and conditions for the management and disposal of liquid waste laid down in the decision approving the environmental terms or in the standard environmental commitments and is connected to the sewerage network of the local authority concerned, proof of connection to that network must be kept at the facility.

No No

6 Building The active fire safety requirements for buildings are met.

No No

7 Environmental Where necessary in accordance with Chapter A of Law 4014/2011 and Annex VI to Decision No 1958/2012 (Government Gazette, Series II Issue 21) of the Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate Change, a decision approving the environmental terms (AEPO) must be issued for projects or activities falling under category A of Annex VI to Decision No 1958/2012 (Government Gazette, Series II Issue 21) of the Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate Change, as in force, or a declaration of inclusion under Standard Environmental Commitments (SEC) for projects or activities falling under category B of that annex, in compliance with the procedure stipulated by Article 3 of Joint Ministerial Decision No 59845/2012 (Government Gazette, Series II, No 3438).

No No

1 Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of a Category 5* hotel per room. 10 €

e-Administrative Fee code 5976

Cost Calculation Quantitative

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

No

2 Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of a Category 4* hotel per room. 8 €

e-Administrative Fee code 5977

Cost Calculation Quantitative

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

Yes

1

3 Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of a Category 3* hotel per room. 6 €

e-Administrative Fee code 5978

Cost Calculation Quantitative

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

Yes

1

4 Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of a Category 2* hotel per room. 4 €

e-Administrative Fee code 5979

Cost Calculation Quantitative

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

Yes

1

5 Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of a Category 1* hotel per room. 4 €

e-Administrative Fee code 5980

Cost Calculation Quantitative

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

Yes

1

6 Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of an organised tourist camp per spot. 5 €

e-Administrative Fee code 5726

Cost Calculation Quantitative, Based on condition

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

Yes

1

7 Fee in favour of the Greek State for notification of an organised tourist camp per house. 10 €

e-Administrative Fee code 5727

Cost Calculation Quantitative, Based on condition

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

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/welcome.htm

Yes

1

8 Fee in favour of the Greek State for the notification of a tourist accommodation facility within traditional buildings (regardless of category) per room. 10 €

Cost Calculation Quantitative, Based on condition

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

Yes

1

9 Fee in favour of the Greek State for the notification of a youth hostel per bed. 3 €

e-Administrative Fee code 2437

Cost Calculation Quantitative

Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

Yes

1

1 Copy of the proof of submission of the notification, issued automatically by the electronic system.

Copy of the proof of submission of the notification, issued automatically by the electronic system.

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 6866

2 Construction permit from the city planning department of the local authority concerned or another competent authority or a certificate of completion of the procedure for conserving the site in accordance with the provisions of Law 3843/2010 or Law 4178/2013 and the plans and designs accompanying them, as appropriate. Βuilding permit

Construction permit from the city planning department of the local authority concerned or another competent authority or a certificate of completion of the procedure for conserving the site in accordance with the provisions of Law 3843/2010 or Law 4178/2013 and the plans and designs accompanying them, as appropriate.

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2243

3 Solemn declaration by the applicant that the applicant has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony. Solemn Declaration

Solemn declaration by the applicant that the applicant has not been irrevocably convicted of a felony.

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Relevant Procedure: ΔΔ:ΔΔ:Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

4 Proof of connection to the sewerage system of the local authority concerned Environmental Compliance Receipt

Proof of connection to the sewerage system of the local authority concerned

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Notes: If necessary.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Environmental

No 9681

5 Fire safety certificate for the entire facility Certification

Fire safety certificate for the entire facility

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Notes: It is issued by the competent Fire Department for tourist accommodation facilities with a capacity of fifty-one (51) beds or more.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Building

No 8619

6 A decision on the Approval of Environmental Terms or a declaration of subjection to Standard Environmental Commitments (SEC). Environmental Compliance Receipt

A decision on the Approval of Environmental Terms or a declaration of subjection to Standard Environmental Commitments (SEC).

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Notes: If necessary.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Environmental

No 9681

7 Certificate from the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and number of decision of approval of the distinctive title. Certificate

Certificate from the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and number of decision of approval of the distinctive title.

Submission by: Ex officio (manual), Keep within business establishment

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

8 - Certificate of qualified engineer, member of the Technical Chamber of Greece or a qualified engineer who is a member of the Professional-Scientific Society of Engineers of Technological Education (EETEM), stating that the swimming pool has been constructed in a sound manner and in accordance with the applicable electromechanical adequacy requirements. - Solemn declaration by a qualified engineer that it meets the applicable specifications of Article 2(1) of Law 3766/2009 - Building permit or certificate of completion of the procedure for conserving the site in accordance with the provisions of Law 3843/2010 or Law 4178/2013 or a certificate of inclusion under Article 24 of Law 4014/2011 - Drawing signed by a qualified engineer - Technical Report of a Qualified Engineer, member of the Technical Chamber of Greece - Solemn Declaration of the applicant that the safety rules are met, in accordance with the health provisions Drawings / studies by an engineer / architect

- Certificate of qualified engineer, member of the Technical Chamber of Greece or a qualified engineer who is a member of the Professional-Scientific Society of Engineers of Technological Education (EETEM), stating that the swimming pool has been constructed in a sound manner and in accordance with the applicable electromechanical adequacy requirements. - Solemn declaration by a qualified engineer that it meets the applicable specifications of Article 2(1) of Law 3766/2009 - Building permit or certificate of completion of the procedure for conserving the site in accordance with the provisions of Law 3843/2010 or Law 4178/2013 or a certificate of inclusion under Article 24 of Law 4014/2011 - Drawing signed by a qualified engineer - Technical Report of a Qualified Engineer, member of the Technical Chamber of Greece - Solemn Declaration of the applicant that the safety rules are met, in accordance with the health provisions

Submission by: Keep within business establishment

Notes: If one or more swimming pools are in operation in the tourist accommodation facility, the operator shall keep an additional dossier with the supporting documents referred to in paragraph 4 of Article 4 of Joint Ministerial Decision 7888/2017.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Technical

No 5768

Law 4276 2014 155 Α

Description Chapter A: Procedures for the operation of tourism enterprises

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wEc63YDhn5AeXdtvSoClrL8vQU7OEDJhqR5MXD0LzQTLWPU9yLzB8V68knBzLCmTXKaO6fpVZ6Lx9hLslJUqeiQXVE2QczVZhPPlL2Jym5-giOEBRxnz0MJLoKFTVM9lo8.

Joint Ministerial Decision 8592 2017 1750 Β

Description Conversion into notification, supporting documents

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Joint Ministerial Decision 7888 2017 1654 Β

Description Specifications and supporting documents for swimming pools

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wEsrjP0JAlxBXdtvSoClrL8q9xsRI7tQcZ zJjLAILKFuJInJ48 97uHrMts-zFzeyCiBSQOpYnT00MHhcXFRTsCbpFv2B6V8xoS42776pcwNApKMnNTe1EiDC7iesjars.

Ministerial Decision 216 2015 10 Β

Description Specifications and criteria for star classification

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wE4q6ggiv8WTXdtvSoClrL89ssLDClX8R3tIl9LGdkF52dKwsMi1xmmyqxSQYNuqAGCF0IfB9HI6hq6ZkZV96FIy3-QFYtpxgwBy csxTZ3Xy20RZpElmIdVM4GxTfNN-o.

Ministerial Decision 14129 2015 1476 Β

Description Technical and operational specifications of organised tourist camping sites

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wE4q6ggiv8WTXdtvSoClrL8RC-n 7hz1t0fP1Rf9veiteJInJ48 97uHrMts-zFzeyCiBSQOpYnT00MHhcXFRTsa-gP-gd8y8hAAQA qTH8W5J4ccvuzLlCCDBq7CZiWUU.

Ministerial Decision 26036 2014 3510 Β

Description Specifications-requirements for the establishment and operation of youth hostels

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Ministerial Decision 4418 2019 972 Β

Description Issue of certificate of classification of hotels, organised tourist camping sites and rented furnished rooms/apartments into star and key categories respectively.

Legal references http://www.et.gr/idocs-nph/search/pdfViewerForm.html?args=5C7QrtC22wFqnM3eAbJzrXdtvSoClrL8OJuUcvVRPSd5MXD0LzQTLf7MGgcO23N88knBzLCmTXKaO6fpVZ6Lx3UnKl3nP8NxdnJ5r9cmWyJWelDvWS 18kAEhATUkJb0x1LIdQ163nV9K--td6SIufA1QeHOWsjXtRNOngvEYkvgqfhlck3tW3iC8L34UY0k

1 Launching of procedure

No No

10 10

2 E-submission of application

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The interested party submits an application for notification via the electronic notify business system (https://www.notifyRegional Tourism Service (PYT) for 1-3* hotels, campibusiness.gov.gr/assets/index.html) to (a) the competent ng sites and youth hostels or to (b) the Special Authority for Promoting and Licensing of Tourism Investment Projects (EYPATE) for 4-5* hotels with a capacity of more than 100 beds and camping sites of more than 100 people. Each notification submitted shall receive a unique electronic number through the system.

No No

10 10

3 Notification of notification

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The competent PYT (Tourist Businesses and Professions Department) or EYPATE shall forward the notification, within 5 business days, to the competent Fire Department, Health Service, Labour Inspectorate authority, City Planning Service, Environment Service, Environment, Construction, Energy and Mines Inspectorate, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels and any other competent authority at its discretion and they may carry out the inspections provided for by law.

No Yes

5 5

https://eugo.gov.gr/en/services/08546e2d-38cf-4d7f-832e-4d85307754ee/ EUGO portal (information only)

https://www.notifybusiness.gov.gr/assets/index.html Notification

Tourism Legislation Portal

https://mintour.gov.gr/nomothesia/pyli-toyristikis-nomothesias/ Tourism Legislation Portal