Permit for Designated Smoking Area

Before you start

Please ensure that the following service(s) are completed before proceeding with your application.

• Food establishment registration

Eligibility

• All outstanding fines and dues (if any) should be settled.

How to apply

• You can apply using an Efaas account.

• Logging into your own account will direct you to the oneGov homepage.

Documents required 

• Floor plan or detailed layout indicating the designated smoking area in compliance with the guideline

After you apply

• After successful submission, a notification will be sent to your email and phone. 

• You can check the status of the request from the “My Applications” tab.  

• Once your application has been verified, inspection of the premises will commence in 3 - 5 working days.

• If issues are found, you will be advised to take corrective action and inform the Health Protection Agency. A second inspection will be carried out and if all the requirements are fulfilled, you will receive a notification to make the payment.

• Once the application is processed, the permit will be issued via email. 

Service fee

• An annual fee of MVR 1000

Payment notification

• Once your application has been approved, you will receive a notification via email and phone to make the payment for the service.

• You can see the payment prompt under “My Applications”. Clicking this will redirect you to the BandeyriPay portal where you will be able to make the payment.

Estimated time frame

• All duly completed applications will be processed within 7 business days.

Description

This service can be used to renew permit for a designated smoking area in food establishments.

Before you start

Please ensure that the following service(s) are completed before proceeding with your application.

• Food establishment registration

Eligibility

• All outstanding fines and dues (if any) should be settled.

How to apply

• You can apply using an Efaas account.

• Logging into your own account and clicking 'Start Now' will direct you forward.

Documents required

• Floor plan or detailed layout indicating the designated smoking area in compliance with the guideline

After you apply

• After successful submission, a notification will be sent to your email and phone. 

• You can check the status of the request from the “My Applications” tab.  

• Once your application has been verified, inspection of the premises will commence in 3 - 5 working days.

• If issues are found, you will be advised to take corrective action and inform the Health Protection Agency. A second inspection will be carried out and if all the requirements are fulfilled, you will receive a notification to make the payment.

• Once the application is processed, the permit will be issued via email. 

Service fee

• An annual fee of MVR 1000

Payment notification

• Once your application has been approved, you will receive a notification via email and phone to make the payment for the service.

• You can see the payment prompt under “My Applications”. Clicking this will redirect you to the BandeyriPay portal where you will be able to make the payment.

Estimated time frame

• All duly completed applications will be processed within 7 business days.

Description

This service can be used to make changes to permit for a designated smoking area in food establishments.

Before you start

Please ensure that the following service(s) are completed before proceeding with your application.

• Food establishment registration

Eligibility

• All outstanding fines and dues (if any) should be settled.

How to apply

• You can apply using an Efaas account.

• Logging into your own account and clicking 'Start Now' will direct you forward.

Documents required 

• New floor plan or detailed layout indicating the designated smoking area in compliance with the guideline

After you apply

• After successful submission, a notification will be sent to your email and phone. 

• You can check the status of the request from the “My Applications” tab.  

• Once your application has been verified, inspection of the premises will commence in 3 - 5 working days.

• If issues are found, you will be advised to take corrective action and inform the Health Protection Agency. A second inspection will be carried out and if all the requirements are fulfilled, you will receive a notification to make the payment.

• Once the application is processed, the permit will be issued via email. 

Estimated time frame

• All duly completed applications will be processed within 7 business days.

Description

This service can be used to cancel permit for a designated smoking area in food establishments.

Before you start

Please ensure that the following service(s) are completed before proceeding with your application.

• Food establishment registration

Eligibility

• All outstanding fines and dues (if any) should be settled.

How to apply

• You can apply using an Efaas account.

• Logging into your own account and clicking 'Start Now' will direct you forward.

After you apply

• After successful submission, a notification will be sent to your email and phone. 

• You can check the status of the request from the “My Applications” tab.

Estimated time frame

• All duly completed applications will be processed within 7 business days.