At a glance
Points of service
Digital provision points
Number of required documents
Fees
49.67 €
Estimated Time
50 days
Description
Basic information
Competent body
Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Provided to
Last update
03/11/2024
Application
Application Type
Submission by:
Submitted by:
Title
Notes:
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification document, Identification with TAXISnet codes
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A clear copy of an identity card or other identification document, such as a passport, driving licen ...
Identification document
A clear copy of an identity card or other identification document, such as a passport, driving licence or an insurance card from one of the main insurance companies.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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A clear copy of the degree of the Department of Physical Education and Sports of a higher education ...
Proof of Study
A clear copy of the degree of the Department of Physical Education and Sports of a higher education institution – a Greek university and a specialist diploma obtained in Greece or an equivalent obtained abroad.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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This applies to candidates from 18 to 45 years of age. Recent (issued within the last month) certifi ...
Health certificate
This applies to candidates from 18 to 45 years of age. Recent (issued within the last month) certificates or attestations from medical doctors specialising in psychiatry, dermatology, general or occupational medicine and cardiology, whether private or from public hospitals, showing that the applicant is mentally healthy, does not suffer from a contagious disease and is medically fit to practise the profession of lifeguard.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: 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 must be submitted which has been generated from a copy previously certified by a lawyer. Electronic medical certificates issued in accordance with the procedure described in Joint Ministerial Decision No 4062/02-8-2021 (Official Government Gazette, Series II, No 3549) are also accepted.
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This relates to candidates aged between 45 and 60 years of age. Recent (issued within the last month ...
Health certificate
This relates to candidates aged between 45 and 60 years of age. Recent (issued within the last month) medical certificates-attestations from physicians specialising in General or Occupational Medicine, Pulmonology – Phthisiology, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology and Dermatology, certifying that, within the scope of each physician’s specialty, the applicant a) is not suffering from a contagious disease and b) is medically fit to carry on the profession in question. A health certificate-attestation from a cardiologist, certifying that the applicant is not suffering from a cardiovascular disease must also be submitted.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: 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 must be submitted which has been generated from a copy previously certified by a lawyer. Electronic medical certificates issued in accordance with the procedure described in Joint Ministerial Decision No 4062/02-8-2021 (Official Government Gazette, Series II, No 3549) are also accepted.
Alternative document of: 3
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A clear copy of the speedboat operator’s licence. ...
Permit
A clear copy of the speedboat operator’s licence.
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Relevant Procedure: ΔΔ:,
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A solemn declaration in which the applicant declares that:
1. ‘I am not under prosecution as a wante ...
Solemn Declaration
A solemn declaration in which the applicant declares that: 1. ‘I am not under prosecution as a wanted person or a fugitive from justice. 2. I have not been convicted of intentional manslaughter, espionage, robbery, theft, misappropriation, fraudulent bankruptcy, smuggling, tax evasion, active corruption, passive corruption, counterfeiting, forgery, breach of duty, fraud, extortion, slander, offences against sexual freedom, exploitation of sexual life, infringement of the law on narcotics and on intermediaries, illegal fishing using explosives or chemicals or plant materials or devices that produce electric discharge, infringement of Emergency Law 192/1936 and, generally, have not been convicted to serve any penalty entailing even partial deprivation of civil rights or convicted by de jure non-appealable or irrevocable judgment, or I have been convicted and five years have elapsed in the case of a misdemeanour or 10 years have elapsed in the case of a felony’.
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
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Three recent photographs for an ID card/passport. ...
Photograph
Three recent photographs for an ID card/passport.
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (in person or by post)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: PHOTOGRAPH SPECIFICATIONS The photograph to be used must have a width of at least 450 pixels and a height of 513 to 531 pixels. Sizes smaller than this will not be accepted, but larger sizes may be accepted if they have the appropriate height/width ratio (from 1.14 to 1.18). For example, a photograph with a width of 1000 pixels will be allowed if its height is between 1140 and 1180 pixels. If the attached photographs do not comply with these specifications, they will not be accepted.
Requirements
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Age
The person concerned must have reached the age of eighteen (18). Age is calculated based on date (rather than year) of birth.
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Educational
The person concerned must be a graduate of the Department of Physical Education and Sports of a higher education institution – a Greek university, with a specialist diploma in swimming or other water sports or a graduate of an equivalent foreign school.
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Health
The person concerned must not suffer from any contagious disease.
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Ability
The person concerned must be medically fit to practise the profession in question and must not suffer from any cardiovascular disease.
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Possession of passwords to enter software
To submit the application online via the gov.gr portal applicants must have TAXISnet codes.
Link Link
Fees
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To carry on a 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 Link
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Lifeguard licence
14.67 €
e-Administrative Fee code 3119
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 (ΕΚΟΕΜΝ).
5 €
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)
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Output & Results
Output
Steps
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Initiating the procedure
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Submitting the application in person
Responsible for Implementation Competent Office
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description Interested parties or persons legally authorised by them must submit the application to the local port authorities.
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Submitting the application online via gov.gr
Responsible for Implementation Competent Office
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description The application with the necessary supporting documents can be submitted online via the gov.gr portal.
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Checking supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description The supporting documents attached to the application are checked by the competent department.
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Compliance with the requirements – Granting of authorisation
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Signature
Description Issuance and granting of a lifeguard licence by the competent maritime authority.
Notes The person concerned will receive the reply by email or by registered mail.
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Non-compliance with the requirements
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Manual Action
Description Failure to comply with the requirements, rejection of the application and notification of the person concerned.
Other information
Alternative titles
Official title
Languages supported
Legislation
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Presidential Decree 71/2020 (Government Gazette 166/Α)
Description Lifeguard training schools, issuing of lifeguard licences, compulsory recruitment of lifeguards on organised or non-organised beaches.
Legal references Link
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Ministerial Decision 2133.3/9813/2021 (Government Gazette 695/Β)
Description Information system for the electronic issuing of certificates of compliance with legal requirements for the establishment and operation of a lifeguard training school, tests for prospective lifeguards, and granting/renewal of lifeguard licences.
Legal references Link