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, Country Security Departments, Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Country Security Sub-Directorates

Digital provision points

• EUGO portal (information only)

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

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

31/07/2026

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

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

Submitted by:

Legal entities

Title

Application for the import of arms items and the following particulars: (1) For an individual undertaking: Surname, Name, Mothername, Date and place of birth, address of residence, ID or passport, date of issue and issuing Authority, profession, telephone and email. (2) For a legal person: name or commercial name and registered office, as well as the above elements of the legal representative.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document

Print

Requirements

Fees

Related

See also

ΔΔ:ΔΔ:Commencement of Operations and Attribution of Tax Registration Number to Service Providers, Legal Entities (with 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

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)

email, Application (handwritten), Application (digital)

Life events

Retail trade - Wholesale

Type

Outgoing

End of Process

Ιndefinite

N1

   ΔΔ
   
   6
   2
   0

0 6

   0
   
   

   23371
   
   No
   450.0
   450.0
   
   
   
   
   Identification with TAXISnet codes, Identification document
   954798
   31247
   
   46.18
   
   4272, 5092, 4895, 7135
   
   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 concerns the granting of an import licence for deactivated firearms. It is addressed to businesses. 50.40 50.40 6 0 2

   120 days

1 Company law Business recommendation (individual, corporate) *For company recommendation see 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 shall be a TAXISnet code holder.

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 gun dealer.

No No

4 Health The applicant should not have and not have been hospitalised for major mental disorder or serious personality disorder. In the case of a legal person, the condition applies to all representatives and managers in order for anonymity company (AE) and a limited liability company (EEPE) and the co-workers in order for a homogeneous company (OE) and a related company (EU).

No No

5 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses The applicant shall not have been sentenced to an irrevocable sentence for: a) any breach of his or her own indictment and committed for which at least two (2) years have been sentenced; b) any breach of any provisions of Law 2168/1993 and Law 3500/2006. Also, not to have been brought against the criminal prosecution for: a) acts punishable to the extent of a crime, b) violations of the laws on drugs and society protection against organised crime, for terrorist acts, infringements of provisions concerning fishing with explosives or toxic substances, and infringements of Article 15 of Law 2168/1993, c) acts provided for in Law 3500/2006.

No No

6 Technical Deactivated weapons to be imported shall be accompanied by a certificate of deactivation of a public verification authority of the country of origin.

No No

7 Technical Compliance with the safety measures provided for.

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 (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

1 Proof of the wrongful payment. Proof of payment / Receipt

Proof of the wrongful 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 Neurologist-psychologist’s or pathologist’s state of mental health for a person or representatives and managers for anonymity Company (AE) and a Limited Responsibility Company (EPE) and of the cowardly partners for a Homogeneous Company (OE) and Territorial Company (EU) or members of the Board of Directors for Associations. Health certificate

Certificate of Neurologist-psychologist’s or pathologist’s state of mental health for a person or representatives and managers for anonymity Company (AE) and a Limited Responsibility Company (EPE) and of the cowardly partners for a Homogeneous Company (OE) and Territorial Company (EU) or members of the Board of Directors for Associations.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: The certificate shall be delivered by the doctor, the person who requested examination in a sealed dossier and shall be valid as well as the licence issued, and shall be lodged only in the event of the expiry of three years from the former; this supporting document shall not be required when the requested authorisation is to be issued within three (3) years of the authorisation, for which all the supporting documents have been submitted.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 5511

3 A solemn declaration of 1599/1986 of the interested parties stating that the declaration does not fall within the prohibitions laid down in Article 18 of Law 2168/1993 and that it is not a fugitive or a fugitive, in order to obtain an individual undertaking or representatives and managers for the purpose of the IAEA and a limited liability company (EDC) and the co-working partners for the Homogeneous Company (OEC) and the Enteror-Russian Company (EU). Solemn Declaration

A solemn declaration of 1599/1986 of the interested parties stating that the declaration does not fall within the prohibitions laid down in Article 18 of Law 2168/1993 and that it is not a fugitive or a fugitive, in order to obtain an individual undertaking or representatives and managers for the purpose of the IAEA and a limited liability company (EDC) and the co-working partners for the Homogeneous Company (OEC) and the Enteror-Russian Company (EU).

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: ΔΔ:ΔΔ:Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Notes: This justification shall not be required when the requested authorisation is to be issued within three (3) years following the authorisation, for which all the supporting documents have been submitted.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

4 Full copy of the Criminal Register (Type I), of the person concerned for an individual company or representatives and managers for anonymity Company (AE) and a limited liability company (EPE) and of the co-working partners for a homogeneous company (OE) and autronised Company (EU). Criminal Record Copy for General Use

Full copy of the Criminal Register (Type I), of the person concerned for an individual company or representatives and managers for anonymity Company (AE) and a limited liability company (EPE) and of the co-working partners for a homogeneous company (OE) and autronised Company (EU).

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 a representative of the Board of Directors of the Company (AE). A certified copy of the statute or company for a legal person of another form. Legal documents from legal entities

A certified copy of the act of appointment of a representative of the Board of Directors of the Company (AE). A certified copy of the statute or company for a legal person of another form.

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

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: The above documents shall be submitted once and only in the event of an amendment to the Statute.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9338

6 Deactivation certificate of a third country verification authority. Certification

Deactivation certificate 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 verification authority of a third country, not recognised by the European Union, the items to be imported, immediately after their entry into, and within 1 month of their receipt from the customs office of entry, shall be transported, with the same permission to the Greek verification authority, in order to confirm that they have become definitively inappropriate for use, to receive the intended marking and to issue a certificate of deactivation.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8619

7 Responsible statement submitted to the relevant Criminal Investigation Service, containing the complete information of the manufacturer and importer, the type, the name and technical characteristics of the articles; in the declaration accompanying photographs, drawings and any other information on the type of weapon. Solemn Declaration

Responsible statement submitted to the relevant Criminal Investigation Service, containing the complete information of the manufacturer and importer, the type, the name and technical characteristics of the articles; in the declaration accompanying photographs, drawings and any other information on the type of weapon.

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: ΔΔ:ΔΔ:Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

8 Marketing authorisation for deactivated firearms. Permit

Marketing authorisation for deactivated firearms.

Submission by: Ex officio (digital)

Notes: The marketing authorisation shall be sought from the register of the competent authority in the region of which the commercial activity is carried out.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 4627

Law 4678 2020 70 Α

Description Amendment of provisions of Law 2168/1993 (A'147) on issues relating to arms, ammunition, explosives, explosives and other provisions), harmonisation of Greek legislation by Directive (EU) 2017/853 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 amending Council Directive 91/477/EEC on the control of the acquisition and possession of weapons and the adoption of additional measures necessary for the implementation of the European Commission 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 Arrangement of issues relating 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 in the Civil Service Centres (KEPs) operating as Single Services Centres (CDEs) procedures for the competence of the Greek Police in implementation of the provisions of Law 3844/2010 (LGP I 63).

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

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

Description To lay down a deadline for the handling of civil cases, 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 Documents and procedures provided for in 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 Public Order Minister's Decisions.

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 shall submit his application with the supporting documents attached to the local police department or Department or Security Sub-department or the Civil Service Centre (CSU) operating as a Single Service Centre (CEP-ECE). If he fails to submit his signatures to the Heads of Statement.

Notes In the event of submission of the application and supporting documents to the JEP-EKE, the person receiving it shall send it to the Security Department or the Police Department of the place where the trade is carried out.

Yes No

0 0

1

3 Electronic Submission of Application and Supporting Documents

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Yes No

900 900

1

4 Checking of supporting documents.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

Description The Department or Security Directorate shall carry out a verification of 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 Security Directorate shall submit the application with the supporting documents attached to it by its recommendation to the Head of Police or Security Directorate.

No No

0 0

6 Judgment

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

Description The Security or Police Directorate shall, after checking the application submitted and the supporting documents attached thereto, issue its decision (positive or negative).

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

No No

0 0

7 Transmission to the competent Police Department or Department or Security Directorate.

Responsible for Implementation Competent Department

Μethod of Implementation Digital signature

Description The decision shall be forwarded to the competent Police Department or Department or Security Directorate for its service to 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 the decision being served.

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 party concerned.

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

No Yes

0 0

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