Tourism authorization requests will be available for online submission starting January 2024 through the new SITUR.GOV.RO computer system.
The simplification of administrative procedures and optimization of decision-making processes for authorization and control activities in tourism were two of the urgent reasons identified by the central public authority responsible for tourism, which led to the creation of the SIPOCA 595 project, financed 84% by non-reimbursable European funds.
The documentation required to obtain classification for tourist reception structures, licenses for travel agencies, guide certificates, or any other authorization granted by MEAT will be available for online submission at SITUR.GOV.RO.
The platform will be interconnected with other national systems managed by the Authority for the Digitization of Romania, the National Trade Register Office, the Labor Inspection, and the Dobrogea Litoral Water Basin Administration, allowing documents to be obtained directly from the issuing authorities with just one click, MEAT emphasizes.
Furthermore, authorization experts and control inspectors will be able to consult a series of documents and information from the portfolio of partner institutions, namely the National Agency for Fiscal Administration and the Romanian Police General Inspectorate, as access to their digital databases is permitted thanks to collaboration protocols.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SITUR.GOV.RO?
SITUR.GOV.RO is a new digital platform launched in January 2024 designed to allow the online submission and processing of all authorizations within the Romanian tourism sector.
Which documents can be submitted through the new platform?
Users can submit documentation for tourism classification, travel agency licenses, guide certificates, and any other official authorizations granted by the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism.
How does the platform simplify the administrative process?
The platform is interconnected with various national databases (such as ONRC and ANAF), allowing authorities to verify information and obtain necessary documents instantly without the user needing to provide physical copies.