Approval for the operation of ski resorts
Request for approval of a ski centre operation
The application shall be digitally submitted to the Integrated Information System for Activities and Controls or through the Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ-ΕΚΕ).
Business creation (individual, corporate)
The applicant shall hold a TAXISnet code for the submission of the application by digital means.
Prior to the issue of the operating authorisation, the Regional Tourism Service of the Ministry of Tourism shall carry out an autopsy on behalf of the Authorising Authority at the premises of the Ski Resort, in order to establish the assistance of legal operating conditions.
The applicant, in the case of a natural person, or his legal representative, in case of a legal person, shall not be convicted irrevocably to a felony or to any of the offences of theft, misappropriation, fraud, extortion, forgery, serious physical harm, infringement of the provisions on drugs or the provisions on morals.
Decision on the approval of Environmental Conditions in force.
A privately-owned ambulance or availability assurance by the nearest Health Center or Hospital in the area
A doctor must be available in the facility during business hours.
Possession of passwords to enter software
Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses
The procedure concerns the approval for the operation of the activity of ski resorts, as an installation of special tourism infrastructure.
A lease agreement, in case of a leased undertaking, or a property title, in case of a private undertaking.
Confirmation of a space of primary use signed by a private engineer, pursuant to Article 107 of Law 4495/2017, which states the precise location of the ski resort buildings, the total area of the main sites, the landmark attestation by the relevant Building Service (NORM) and expressly confirms that the site is legally existing - with regard to the construction and use of ski resort and fulfils all legal conditions for the main use area to operate as a ski centre, in accordance with the applicable Construction and Building Regulation, the Fire Protection Regulation, the applicable general and specific urban provisions, as well as the building specifications for the specific activity legislation specific to this site.
The procedure concerns the issue of a copy of a Criminal Record, which is granted: a) in the criminal proceedings and b) in the issue of an Administrative Act of a public authority where required by the law as a supporting document; the period of validity of the copy is normally 3 months; it is possible to issue electronic copies from the Civil Service Bureau bodies as well, where the Criminal Record copy is legally necessary for the completion of an administrative act of their competence. If, for any reason, it is not possible to issue the certificate electronically, the person concerned shall make a digital appointment on myKEPlive in order to be served by a Point of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ-ΕΚΕ) official via conference call.
A study on passive fire protection for the building facilities of the ski centre housed in buildings falling within the scope of P.D. 41/2018 (A 80) or P.D. 71/1988 (A 32), as well as a study on active fire protection; these studies should be copies of the officially submitted building permits (e-adeies) and/or fire protection information systems. If the studies have not been submitted through the information systems, then they should come from the physical file kept at the Building and/or the Fire Service and bear a stamp of the respective Office.
Approval of the construction and operation of cableway installations granted by an accredited, according to the provisions in force, Inspection and Certification Body, in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17021 standard or other equivalents that are internationally acceptable.
Ambulance registration, if privately-owned
Accreditation for the disposal of an ambulance from the nearest to the Health Center or Hospital in the area.
A contract of employment of a general practitioner or a pathologist or an orthopaedic specialist during the operation of the Ski Resort or a certificate of hospital or health centre for the medical coverage at the premises of the Resort.
Documents legitimising the application submission (statute/ statute amendments, company changes, etc.) shall be searched by means of the (General Commercial Register) GEMI. If there is no obligation to register in the GEMI, these supporting documents shall be provided by the applicant.
Installer Qualifications: (a) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical-Electrical Engineering or Naval Engineering from a National or an Equivalent School, or (b) Degree in Engineering from a technological school of the above specialisations from a National or an Equivalent Higher School. The equivalence of Diploma or Degree is demonstrated by an Act of Recognition from the Hellenic National Academic Recognition and Information Center.
Evidence of three-year-experience of the Installation Officer in Lift facilities. (The experience is proven by an employers attestation and attestation of the insurer or by proof of service).
The procedure concerns the issue of a copy of a Criminal Record, which is granted: a) in the criminal proceedings and b) in the issue of an Administrative Act of a public authority where it is legally required as a supporting document; the period of validity of the copy is normally 3 months; it is possible to issue electronic copies from the Civil Service Bureau bodies as well, where a Criminal Record copy is a legally necessary supporting document for the completion of an administrative act of their competence. If, for any reason, it is not possible to issue the certificate electronically, the person concerned shall book a digital appointment on myKEPlive to be served by a Point of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ-ΕΚΕ) official via conference call.
Private contract between the operator of the activity and the installation manager.
Decision approving Environmental Conditions
A copy of a criminal record for general use, issued within the last three months, proving that the applicant is a natural person, or his legal representative, in case of a legal person, and has not been irrevocably convicted for a crime or one of the offences of theft, embezzlement, extortion, blackmail, forgery, serious physical harm, infringement of the provisions on drugs or the provisions on morals. The supporting document shall be sought by a national authority, following submission of a copy of an Identity Card issued by the Police.
A criminal record copy of general use, issued within the last three months, proving that the person to be approved has not been irrevocably convicted for a crime or any of the offences including theft, embezzlement, extortion, forgery, serious physical harm, and infringement of the provisions on drugs or the provisions relating to morals. The document shall be sought at a service level, in case it is issued by a domestic authority, upon submission of a copy of an Identity Card issued by the Police.
Granting authorisation for the operation of the activity of Ski Centres
SPECIAL AUTHORITY FOR PROMOTING AND LICENSING TOURISM INVESTMENT PROJECTS (EYPATE)
Definition of specifications for the establishment and operation of Ski Resorts.
Establishment of a procedure for authorising the operation of ski resorts.
Simplification of the operating framework for ski resorts — Chapter LI.
Arrangements for ski resorts. Amendments: — Law 4926/2022 (Series I, 82), Article 109: amendment of the title and scope; — Law 4875/2021 (Series I, 250), Article 45: amendment concerning the deadline for submitting the decision approving the environmental conditions of ski resorts; — Law 4582/2018 (Series I, 208), Article 87: amendment of Article 13 of Law 4179/2013 (conditions for granting a Special Operating Mark to existing and operating ski resorts); — Law 4374/2016 (Series I, 50), Article 11: replacement of point (b) of paragraph 2 of Article 13 of Law 4179/2013 (conditions for granting a Special Operating Mark to existing and operating ski resorts); — Ministerial Decision 22145/2014 (Series II, 2887): amendment of Article 13 of Law 4179/2013 (extension of the deadline for submitting the supporting documents provided for in the first sentence of paragraph 2a of Article 13, and amendment of the conditions for granting a Special Operating Mark to existing and operating ski resorts); — Law 4276/2014 (Series I, 155), Articles 19 and 51: amendment of Article 13 of Law 4179/2013 (conditions for granting a Special Operating Mark to existing and operating ski resorts).
Establishment of a Special Service for the Promotion and Licensing of Tourism Investments within the Hellenic Tourism Organisation. Amendments: — Law 4688/2020 (Series I, 101), paragraph 3, Article 51: amendment of paragraph 2 of Article 12 of Law 4002/2011 (responsibilities of the Special Service); — Law 4179/2013 (Series I, 175), Article 14: amendment of Article 12 of Law 4002/2011 (transfer of the Special Service from the Hellenic Tourism Organisation to the Ministry of Tourism); — Law 4070/2012 (Series I, 82), Article 148: amendment of Article 12 of Law 4002/2011 (responsibilities and staffing of the Special Service’s planning office); — Law 4030/2011 (Series I, 249), Article 46: amendment of Article 12 of Law 4002/2011 (responsibilities of the Special Service’s planning office).
The application shall be received by the Department of Protocol, registered and charged to the Directorate responsible.
The staff member shall examine the supporting documents in the file as to their correctness and completeness.
In case the file is not complete, the applicant shall be informed by phone, e-mail or registered document for its correct completion and re-submission of the file.
The applicant shall submit the additional supporting documents requested for the completeness and correctness of the file, registered by the Department of Protocol and charged to the staff responsible by the Director of the Special Promotion and Authorisation Service for Tourism Investments.
The draft accreditation act in accordance with the existing legislative provisions shall be drawn up taking into account all supporting documents attached to the application.
The document is digitally signed by the staff member, charged by the supervisor for signature, returned to the author and assigned to the Ministry of Protocol Number of the Ministry.
The person concerned shall be informed about the administration of the Special Operational System and the Operation Approval shall be transmitted.
The audit in the file concerns the completeness and correctness of the supporting documents and the compliance with the conditions of the application legislation.
Receipt of an application with a file of supporting documents
Receipt and protocol of supplemental folder
Information to be given to interested parties