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The TEPAI tax applies to all recreational vessels longer than 7 meters operating in Greek waters, unless the boat is officially out of use.0:09 Owners must pay the tax electronically via the eTepai portal by the day of entry into Greece at the latest.0:45 The fee calculation depends on the vessel's length, with costs increasing significantly for boats exceeding 12 meters.2:05 Private owners must provide passport or ID details, proof of ownership, call sign, and MMSI number during the registration process.2:15 After submitting the application, users receive a 20-digit RF payment code, which must be used as the sole reference for the bank transfer.7:40 Payments are typically processed within one to three days, after which the status updates to "paid" on the portal.8:20 While digital confirmation on a mobile device often suffices for port authority inspections, owners must visit the port police in person to officially declare a vessel out of use.8:34

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