Service Directory
Reclassification of Tourism Facilities
This service allows hotel owners who have tourist licenses to submit a request to reclassify their hotel and change its star category according to the classification guide, whether for a request to obtain a higher star rating or a lower star rating, and the facility’s classification can also be changed from a hotel to furnished apartments, and vice versa.
Required Attachments
- An official letter from the facility stating the classification request
- A copy of the property ownership deed
- Fill out the reclassification request form
Legal Regulations
- Edict No. (35) of 2019 regulating rental of furnished tourist apartments
- Edict No. 154 of 2017 regarding the electronic tourism statistics system
- Edict No. 109 of 2018 amending Article No. 2 of Edict No. 196 of 2017 regarding hotel service fees
- Hotel Classification Manual in accordance with Edict No. (4) of 2015 regarding the classification of hotels
- Edict No. 1 of 2018 fixing fees for licence issuance and renewal for tourism services
- Edict No. (106) of 2015 amending Edict No. (4) of 1994 regarding the amendment of hotel service fees
- Edict No. (37) of 2015 amending some provisions of Edict No. (2) of 1989 regarding the conditions and procedures for granting and renewing licences to engage in tourism services business
- Decree-Law No. 15 of 1986 on the regulation of tourism and its amendments
- Edict No. 109 of 2018 amending Article No. 2 of Edict No. 196 of 2017 regarding hotel service fees
Fees
- The new licence fee will be applicable after the approval of the new classification of the facility according to its type and category
Process Time
- 10 Working Days
Service Provider
Ministry of Tourism
