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Recreational vessels longer than 7 meters operating in Greek waters must pay the TEPAI cruising tax, which replaced the previous transit log system in 2019.0:21 Owners or operators must register and submit applications through the official e-TEPI online portal.1:33 The tax calculation depends on vessel length, with costs increasing significantly for boats 12 meters and longer.0:48 Payments must be made upon entry into Greek waters or monthly in advance for boats remaining in the country.0:48 A 10% discount applies to annual payments made in January or December.1:10 Non-EU flagged vessels must pay via customs offices, while others use the online system.1:37 The application process requires vessel details, owner identification, and proof of ownership.2:12 Users must enter the provided 20-digit RF reference number exactly as the payment purpose to ensure proper processing.7:08 While digital proof of payment on a mobile device often suffices for port authority inspections, placing a boat "out of use" requires visiting a local port authority office to potentially deposit original vessel documents.8:56

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