Published in the Government Gazette (FEK 6/A/20-1-2025)

Law 5170/2025 introduces new rules for short-term rental properties (Airbnb-style), environmental classification of accommodations, the simplification of procedures for establishing tourism enterprises, and specific provisions for strengthening tourism infrastructure. It also includes urgent measures related to health-insurance premiums and other areas.

Key Provisions

• Short-term rental properties must meet specific safety, legal, and operational requirements.
• Environmental classification system is established for accommodations.
• Simplification of licensing procedures for car rental offices, motorcycle/quad rental businesses, and shipbroking agencies.
• New framework for tourism infrastructure projects, including marinas and revitalization centers.
• Health-insurance premium adjustments will apply starting January 1, 2026.

Short-Term Rental Property Specifications

According to Article 111 of Law 4446/2016, short-term rental properties must comply with the following:

1. Primary-use spaces (as defined in Law 4067/2012) with natural lighting, ventilation, and air-conditioning. Minimum ceiling height: 2.50 m for new buildings.
2. Liability insurance covering damages and accidents.
3. Safety requirements: certified electrical installation (electrician’s declaration), fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, RCD/anti-shock devices, and emergency exit signage.
4. Health & safety: pest-control and disinfestation certificates, first-aid kit, and an emergency contact guide.

Non-compliance will result in a €5,000 administrative fine imposed by inspectors from the Ministry of Tourism.

Effective date: October 1, 2025.

Other Notable Provisions

• Establishment of environmental classification system for tourism accommodations.
• Simplification of licensing for car rental and motorbike/quad rental offices and shipbroking agencies (supplementing Law 4442/2016).
• Amendments to Law 2160/1993 regarding marina creation.
• Health-insurance premium increases will be indexed starting January 1, 2026.

Table of Contents (Official)

Part A – Short-Term Rental Specifications & Accommodation Classification

• Articles 1–5: Specifications, environmental classification, and enabling provisions

Part B – Simplification of Framework for Car/Motorbike Rental & Shipbroking Offices

• Articles 6–19: Establishment, notification, inspections, sanctions, transitional provisions

Part C – Provisions for Tourism Infrastructure

• Articles 20–28: Ports, marinas, revitalization centers, inspection framework

Part D – Other Urgent Provisions

• Articles 29–33: Health-insurance premiums, public works registers, military ranks, Social Workers’ Association

Part E – Entry into Force

• Article 34

Full text: Government Gazette FEK 6/A/20-1-2025 – Law 5170/2025: Establishment of specifications for short-term rental properties, environmental classification of accommodations, simplification of procedures for establishing tourism enterprises, inspection provisions, strengthening of tourism infrastructure, and other urgent measures.