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Submit an application for an operating licence for nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and day care centres/day care facilities.

Summary

The submission of an application for an operating licence by managers of nursing homes, residential care homes, assisted living facilities and day care centres/day care facilities. The manager of the establishment submits its application by sending the ‘operating permit application’ questionnaire to the AVIQ.

Key points

The manager of the establishment submits its application by sending the ‘operating permit application’ questionnaire to the AVIQ.

Managers of nursing homes, rest and care homes, assisted living facilities, and day care centres/day care facilities

In detail

Target audience – details

Nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and day care centres/day care facilities (MR-S, RS and CAJ-CSJ)

Conditions

The establishment must comply with the operating standards set out in the regulations.

Procedure

The manager of the establishment submits its application by sending the ‘operating permit application’ questionnaire to the AVIQ. Following the request, an inspection visit will take place. If the conclusions of this visit are favourable, the operating permit proposal will be sent to the Minister for signature.

Documents à fournir
  • the operating licence application form;
  • depending on the case, the articles of association of the managing company and information on the director.

Forms

To download

Contacts

Services

AVIQ – Reception and Residential Care Health Service

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Updated on 23/04/2026
Process n° : 4615
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