Costs

COSTS FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE GREEN KEY PROGRAMME

1. In countries with a Green Key National Operator

The countries with a Green Key National Operator, the national offices decide on the costs for participating in the Green Key programme at the national level.

Here you can download the overview of the 2024-2025 participation costs in countries with Green Key National Operators. For additional questions regarding national participation costs, please contact your Green Key National Operator for more information.

2. In countries without a Green Key National Operator

Green Key International is in charge of handling applicant establishments in countries without a Green Key National Operator (we will use local on-site auditors, where possible).

The levy includes a free plaque (sent after the first certification) and a certificate (sent annually). While the Green Key plaque is included in the annual levy, the delivery costs of the plaque will have to be covered by the applicant. The applicant establishment can choose to purchase a Green Key flag (€40 + delivery costs) or an additional Green Key plaque (€25 + delivery costs).

The travel costs in connection with onsite audits include travel (economy class ticket) and visa (if applicable). If accommodation is needed, the applicant establishment will offer complimentary accommodation. If that is not possible, the auditor will book a nearby budget accommodation and the expense for accommodation will be included in the travel costs. Expenses for meals or other costs will not be included in the travel costs. If the total travel costs exceed €300, Green Key will ensure approval from the applicant establishment before issuing the travel costs.

The invoice covering the levy and audit costs is normally sent to the establishment upon handing in the first application documents. The invoice covering the travel, and accommodation costs, as well as costs for additional purchased flags/plaques (if any) is normally sent to the applicant establishment after the on-site audit. In years without an on-site audit, the invoice covering the levy is normally sent to the applicant establishment in connection with the request for the offsite audit documents. There is a standard 30 days payment deadline.

3. Special rates for large international hotel chains and tour operators

Please note that Green Key offers a 10% discount in most countries for large international hotel chains and tour operators having a cooperation agreement with Green Key.