Μake us preferred on Google Applications are underway for the “Tourism for All 2026-2027” program, with the process currently organized by the last digit of applicants’ tax identification number (AFM). Beneficiaries can receive a subsidy of up to 600 euros for stays at tourist accommodations in Greece, with higher amounts for people with disabilities, single-parent families, families with more children, and those who choose the low tourist season.
Applications are submitted electronically through the vouchers.gov.gr platform or through Citizens’ Service Centers (KEP), and the program offers different subsidy amounts depending on the travel period chosen by the beneficiary. Below is the detailed timeline, the eligibility requirements, and who is excluded from the new vacation subsidy.
Who applies
On August 7, it is the turn of citizens whose tax ID ends in 5 or 6, with other categories following according to the schedule.
On August 8, people whose tax ID ends in 7 or 8 can submit their application.
On August 9, applications are submitted by those whose tax ID ends in 9 or 0.
From Monday, August 10 through August 21 at 11:59:59 PM, citizens with any tax ID can submit an application, either through the digital platform vouchers.gov.gr or through a KEP office.
What you need to do before applying
To log into the application system, a potential beneficiary must first be registered in the National Communication Registry and have provided a mobile phone number, so they can complete two-factor authentication, which requires entering a one-time code sent to the registered phone.
A necessary condition for joining the program is submitting the application on time through the relevant system using TaxisNet credentials.
The applicant chooses between a General Application and an Application for People with Disabilities, which applies to cases involving a disability rate of 67% or higher for the applicant or a dependent child.
Next, the applicant enters their contact details (email and mobile phone number), which must be confirmed according to the system’s instructions.
The applicant chooses whether to use the digital card during the low season, which comes with a higher subsidy (October through April), or during the high season (May through September), receiving the corresponding amount. The card can only be used for the period selected at the time of application.
The applicant also selects the financial institution that will issue the digital debit card and requests that the card be issued and credited with the funds.
If the applicant or a dependent family member has a disability rating of 67% or higher, they can provide the relevant disability certification number (AMKA/PAMKA/PAAYPA) to be considered for the increased subsidy.
Retirees from all pension funds with a final pension decision due to old age issued by December 31, 2025 must select the relevant field, or they will not be considered for the increased subsidy.
The applicant declares that they have not been selected as a beneficiary of the National Employment Agency’s (DYPA) Social Tourism Program 2026-2027, nor in the third round of the “Tourism for All 2025” program, and that the card funds will be used exclusively for accommodation expenses and cannot be transferred or withdrawn as cash.
After completing the application, the “Submit” button must be pressed.
Alternatively, the application can be submitted through a KEP office, either in person or through an authorized representative.
Once an application has been successfully submitted, it can be deleted and a new one submitted before the deadline. Each change requires a new submission.
Who is eligible
Potential beneficiaries of the “Tourism for All 2026-2027” program are adults who:
- Are tax residents of Greece.
- Have submitted a final income tax return for the 2024 tax year by the relevant deadline.
- Have had their tax return processed by the final application deadline.
- Meet the income requirements.
Annual family income is defined as the total annual taxable actual or presumed income, as well as tax-exempt income or income taxed under special provisions, belonging to the taxpayer, their spouse, and their dependent children, from any source.
Disability benefits received by the beneficiary or dependent family members that are tax-exempt are not counted as income.
People with a disability rating of 67% or higher, as well as parents of a dependent child with a disability rating of 67% or higher, can apply regardless of income requirements.
For purposes of the program, a child is defined as any biological, legally recognized, or adopted child, as well as any child for whom the beneficiary holds parental responsibility and custody.
All family members who have a tax ID and meet the income requirements are entitled to apply.
Applications from people with disabilities whose certification cannot be verified electronically will initially be evaluated as general applications and will be reassessed later with the required documentation.
The amounts
The program’s subsidy reaches up to 600 euros.
- People with disabilities, or families with a child with a disability, are entitled to up to 600 euros during the low season and 400 euros during the high season.
- Significantly higher amounts are provided for those who choose to travel during the low tourist season (October through April)
- 70% of the available budget is allocated to the low season and 30% to the high season.
- Increased subsidies are provided for single-parent families and families with three or more dependent children.
- An additional 50 euros is provided for each child from the fourth child onward.
- Retirees from all insurance funds also receive an increased subsidy during both the high and low seasons.
Detailed information is available through the program’s website and its Support Office, daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Using the digital debit card
The digital debit cards work exclusively for the time period chosen by the beneficiary (high or low season).
For first-phase beneficiaries
High season: From the card’s activation date until September 30, 2026, and from May 1, 2027 to June 30, 2027.
Low season: From October 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
Transactions cannot be made outside the periods listed above.
The card’s funds can only be used to pay for stays at tourist accommodations operating in Greece that hold the relevant merchant category codes.
For the first phase, cards for low-season beneficiaries list April 30, 2027 as the expiration date, and cards for high-season beneficiaries list June 30, 2027, but they are valid only for the periods noted above.
The credited amount can only be used by the beneficiary for accommodation at properties with merchant category codes related to lodging services and that are based in Greece.
Each digital debit card can be redeemed either in full at a single accommodation or in installments across multiple accommodations, depending on the available balance, during the time period the beneficiary selected when applying.
Any type of mobile phone can be used during the application process and when activating the digital debit card.
However, once the digital debit card is activated, using it at a POS terminal requires linking it to Apple Pay or Google Pay and using a smartphone that supports NFC transactions.
Alternatively, the card can be used by entering its details on accommodation providers’ websites, even without NFC technology.
If a transaction with the program’s card is declined, the beneficiary should contact the bank that issued their card (Snappi Bank, Alpha Bank, or Eurobank) to find out why the transaction was rejected, since the program’s Support Center does not have access to banking transaction data.
Transactions made with the card must be exclusively for accommodation and not for other charges (such as meals, drinks, or activities).
Who is excluded from “Tourism for All 2026-2027”
The following are not considered eligible for the program:
- Those selected as beneficiaries of the National Employment Agency’s (DYPA) Social Tourism Program for 2026-2027, regardless of whether they used the benefit.
- Those selected by lottery in the third round of the “Tourism for All” program for 2022-2025 (the “Tourism for All 2025” program), regardless of whether they used the benefit.
Exempt from this exclusion are those who participated in the program as a person with a disability, or as a parent of a child with a disability of 67% or higher, at the time of application.
