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Child and family benefits in Greece

Benefits for families and children: birth, child-raising and large-family support.

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The benefits people in Greece search for most on Google, with the Greek words they use.

  1. Child Benefit (A21)Searched in Greek as «επίδομα παιδιού»
  2. Maternity BenefitSearched in Greek as «επίδομα μητρότητας»
  3. Birth AllowanceSearched in Greek as «επίδομα γέννησης»
  4. Nursery & KDAP VoucherSearched in Greek as «voucher παιδικοί σταθμοί»
  5. DYPA Maternity Special AllowanceSearched in Greek as «επίδομα μητρότητας ΔΥΠΑ»
  6. Parental leave allowanceSearched in Greek as «επίδομα γονικής άδειας»

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  • Nine-month paid child-rearing leave or reduced working hours for public-sector employees

    Public-sector employees who are parents of a child up to 4 are entitled to reduced working hours or, instead, a continuous 9-month paid child-rearing leave. The 9-month leave requires an application to the personnel department.

    Body: ν. 5043/2023 (ΦΕΚ Α΄ 91/13.04.2023), άρθρο 29: νέο άρθρο 53 του Υπαλληλικού Κώδικα

  • Municipal Fee Exemption/Reduction for New Parents (child up to 3 years old)

    Your youngest child is up to 3 years old.

    Body: Δήμοι (Αθηναίων, Ηλιούπολης, Πετρούπολης)

  • €800,000 Tax-Free Allowance on Parental Gifts and Gifts between Close Relatives

    Parental gifts and gifts to a spouse or civil partner, children, grandchildren and parents are tax-free up to €800,000 in total; above that the tax is 10%.

    Body: ΑΑΔΕ — Εγχειρίδιο Ερωτήσεων-Απαντήσεων φορολογίας (Μάιος 2026), ενότητα δωρεών και γονικών παροχών

  • BOEA of the Armed Forces Mutual Funds (MTS, MTN, MTA) — family and professional independence grant for the children of members and pensioners

    One-off grant for the insured children of serving members and retired pensioners of the Army (MTS), Navy (MTN) or Air Force (MTA) mutual funds. It is paid when the child turns 25, or earlier in special cases such as marriage or serious health reasons.

    Body: ΜΙΤΟΣ — Μετοχικά Ταμεία Στρατού, Ναυτικού και Αεροπορίας (Υπουργείο Εθνικής Άμυνας)

  • Thessaly Region Baby Package

    For parents who are permanent residents of Thessaly with a child born from 1/8/2026: a free baby package, collected within 2 months of the birth.

    Body: Περιφέρεια Θεσσαλίας

  • Municipal Newborn Care Package / First-Necessity Items for New Mothers

    Recent birth of a child.

    Body: Δήμος Περιστερίου

  • Municipal Nurseries: Free Attendance or Reduced Monthly Fees for Low-income, Large and Single-parent Families (per Municipality)

    Municipalities that run nurseries select children by a points system and set monthly fees with exemptions or discounts (low income, large families, single parents, disability). In some municipalities the exemptions apply only to families who do not receive, or were refused, the EETAA (ESPA) childcare voucher.

    Body: Δήμος Θέρμης

  • DYPA Maternity Special Allowance

    A monthly payment equal to the current minimum wage, for up to 9 months immediately after maternity leave or the maternity allowance, for private-sector employees, freelancers, self-employed women and women farmers.

    Body: gov.gr — Ειδική άδεια και παροχή προστασίας μητρότητας

  • Professional Foster Care for Children with Disabilities

    A monthly fee of €1,850 gross from OPEKA for professional foster parents of children with disabilities.

    Body: Υπ. Κοινωνικής Συνοχής & Οικογένειας (πύλη oikogeneia.gov.gr)

  • Foster Care Allowance

    Monthly allowance for foster families caring for children

    Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ

  • Birth Allowance

    One-off payment of €2,400-€3,500 for each child born in Greece, depending on the number of dependent children.

    Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ — Επίδομα Γέννησης

  • Child birth allowance in the Elati community (Municipality of Servia): 1,000 EUR a year for 10 years

    Couples who live permanently in Elati (Municipality of Servia) receive 1,000 EUR a year for the first 10 years of every child born to them, 10,000 EUR in total. The family's taxable income must be up to 30,000 EUR and they must live in Elati for the whole decade.

    Body: Δήμος Σερβίων

  • First-Child Grant — Municipality of Heraklion (Attica)

    Permanent residence in the Municipality of Irakleio Attikis (not Heraklion, Crete), first child born in 2020 or later.

    Body: Δήμος Ηρακλείου Αττικής

  • Parental leave allowance

    Employed parents (biological, adoptive, foster) of a child up to 8 years old, who take the 4-month parental leave, which the employer grants by posting Form E.14 on ERGANI (as a rule after 1 year with the same employer; earlier if the employer agrees). The allowance stops the day after the child's 8th birthday.

    Body: ΔΥΠΑ

  • Maternity Benefit

    Pregnancy and post-natal allowances from e-EFKA for 119 days (56 before and 63 after the birth) for insured working mothers.

    Body: e-ΕΦΚΑ

  • Child Benefit (A21)

    Income support for families with dependent children.

    Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ

  • ΕΔΟΕΑΠ allowances and grants (insured press and media staff)

    ΕΔΟΕΑΠ, the auxiliary insurance and health-care fund of journalists and media staff, pays its insured members and their family members a birth allowance, large-family and single-parent allowances, a funeral grant, cover for special schools and day centres, and allowances for some serious illnesses.

    Body: ΕΔΟΕΑΠ (Ενιαίος Δημοσιογραφικός Οργανισμός Επικουρικής Ασφαλίσεως και Περιθάλψεως)

  • Children's summer camp subsidy for Hellenic Air Force personnel

    Military and civilian staff of the Hellenic Air Force get a one-off subsidy every year for their children (aged 6–16, or any age for children with a disability) to attend summer camps.

    Body: Πύλη Οικογενειακής Πολιτικής — Γενικό Επιτελείο Αεροπορίας (ΓΕΑ)

  • One-off €1,000–3,000 birth grant — Municipality of South Pelion

    The Municipality of South Pelion pays a one-off €1,000 for the 1st child, €2,000 for the 2nd and €3,000 for the 3rd and each further child, for children born from 2026 to families of registered citizens who live permanently in the municipality, with family income up to €20,000 (€15,000 for single parents) +€1,000 for each child already in the family.

    Body: Δήμος Νοτίου Πηλίου — Διαύγεια

  • One-off €3,000 birth grant — Municipality of Velventos

    The Municipality of Velventos pays a one-off €3,000 for every child born from 1 September 2026, when the parents are Greek citizens, at least one is a registered citizen of the municipality and the family lives there permanently. No income criteria; apply within 3 months of the birth.

    Body: Δήμος Βελβεντού — Διαύγεια

  • One-off €3,000 birth grant — Municipality of Prespes

    The Municipality of Prespes pays a one-off €3,000 for every child born from 21 September 2026 to a parent who is a registered citizen and permanent resident of the municipality, with family income up to €40,000 for 2 members (+€5,000 for each extra member). Apply within 3 months of the birth.

    Body: Δήμος Πρεσπών — Διαύγεια

  • One-off Birth Grant from Your Municipality (up to €3,000)

    The law lets every municipality pay a one-off cash grant of up to €3,000 for each child born to its permanent residents and registered citizens. Only a municipality that has decided to do so pays it; ask your municipality.

    Body: Δήμοι (κάθε δήμος με απόφαση δημοτικού συμβουλίου)

  • One-off 1,000 EUR birth grant (Municipality of Sintiki)

    The Municipality of Sintiki pays €1,000 once for every child born from 1 January 2026 to registered permanent residents, with declared yearly income up to €30,000 (single parents: up to €20,000 + €1,000 per child). Apply at the Municipality's Social Service.

    Body: Δήμος Σιντικής

  • One-off Birth Grant for a Third or Subsequent Child — Municipality of Almopia

    The Municipality of Almopia pays a one-off €1,000 for a 3rd child, €1,500 for a 4th and €2,000 for a 5th or later child, to parents who are registered citizens and permanent residents of the municipality (2 years) with family income up to €40,000, for births from 1 January 2026.

    Body: Δήμος Αλμωπίας

  • One-off Child Birth Allowance, Municipality of Aspropyrgos

    The Municipality of Aspropyrgos pays a one-off grant of €1,000 to €2,000 for every child born, with no income test, when the parent who applies is a registered citizen and permanent resident of the municipality.

    Body: Δήμος Ασπροπύργου

  • One-off Childbirth Grant (€1,000–€3,000) — Municipality of Dorida

    The Municipality of Dorida pays a one-off €1,000 for the 1st child, €2,000 for the 2nd and €3,000 for the 3rd and every later child, for births from 1 September 2026, to married parents or parents in a civil partnership who have lived permanently in the municipality for at least 2 years and have family income up to €30,000.

    Body: Δήμος Δωρίδος

  • One-off Childbirth Grant €3,000 — Municipality of Agrafa

    The Municipality of Agrafa pays a one-off €3,000 for every child born on or after 1 July 2024, to parents (couples or single parents) who are registered citizens and permanent residents of the municipality with annual income up to €40,000. The 1–30/9/2026 application period has ended; no new period has been announced.

    Body: Δήμος ΑγράφωνApplications closed

  • One-off Childbirth Grant €3,000 — Municipality of Nisyros

    The Municipality of Nisyros pays a one-off €3,000 for every child born after 1 July 2024 to parents who are registered citizens and permanent residents of the municipality, provided the net family income is within the limit for the family size.

    Body: Δήμος Νισύρου

  • One-off Birth Grant, Municipality of Minoa Pediadas

    A one-off grant of €1,000 to €2,500 (+€500 from the third child) for every child born from 29/06/2026, depending on family income. For permanent residents (at least 1 year) who are registered citizens of the Municipality of Minoa Pediadas; apply within 6 months of the birth.

    Body: Δήμος Μινώα Πεδιάδας

  • One-off Child Birth Grant, Municipality of Hydra

    The Municipality of Hydra pays a one-off €3,000 for every child born to a family permanently living on Hydra, when at least one parent is a registered citizen and family income is under the limit (€50,000, +€10,000 for each existing child).

    Body: Δήμος Ύδρας

  • 50% Reduced Pension Contributions for Mothers (1 year after childbirth)

    A 50% reduction in main pension contributions for mothers, employed or self-employed, for one year after giving birth.

    Body: Υπ. Κοινωνικής Συνοχής & Οικογένειας (πύλη oikogeneia.gov.gr)

  • Neighbourhood Nannies

    Applications open: a voucher of up to €500/month for full-time or up to €300/month for part-time home care of a child aged 2 months to 2.5 years.

    Body: Υπουργείο Κοινωνικής Συνοχής και Οικογένειας — Νταντάδες της Γειτονιάς

  • Cross-Border Family Benefits When a Parent Works in Another EU State

    Families where one parent works in another EU country while the children live in Greece (or the other way round) - the right to receive the higher family benefit of the two countries, with the difference paid as a supplement

    Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ

  • Seafarers' Family Allowance (ELOEN)

    Annual family allowance for seafarers with a seaman's book, insured with NAT for at least two months in the previous year, who have children up to 18 years old (up to 24 if studying). The amount is a rate per number of children multiplied by the days of sea service; the supporting documents are submitted by post.

    Body: Ε.Λ.Ο.Ε.Ν. — Δικαίωμα επιδόματος

  • €1,000 Grant for Every Newborn Child — Municipality of Souli

    The Municipality of Souli pays a one-off €1,000 for every child born from 1 January 2026 to families who are registered citizens and permanent residents of the municipality, with annual income up to €30,000.

    Body: Δήμος Σουλίου

  • Newborn Financial Support — Municipality of Kallithea

    Permanent residence in the Municipality of Kallithea (at least 2 years), recent birth of a child (from 1/7/2024).

    Body: Δήμος Καλλιθέας

  • Newborn Grant for Low-Income Families — Municipality of Apokoronas

    A one-off grant of €1,500 for the first child, €2,000 for the second and €2,500 from the third on, for births from 1/1/2026. For permanent residents of the Municipality of Apokoronas with family income up to €20,000 (+€1,000 per child).

    Body: Δήμος Αποκορώνου

  • One-off cash grant to families for the birth of a child (Municipality of Voio)

    A one-off grant of 800 EUR for the 1st child, 1,000 EUR for the 2nd, 2,000 EUR for the 3rd and 3,000 EUR for the 4th and every further child, for births from 22 May 2026. At least one parent must have lived permanently in the Municipality of Voio for 2 years before the birth, with a taxable household income up to 30,000 EUR; apply within 6 months of the birth.

    Body: Δήμος Βοΐου

  • DYPA Supplementary (Top-Up) Maternity Benefit

    A woman insured with e-EFKA (former IKA-ETAM) in private-sector salaried employment, after giving birth (also covers presumed, adoptive and foster mothers); an active employment relationship with at least 10 days of actual work before the leave. Apply within 3 months of receiving the e-EFKA maternity benefit.

    Body: ΔΥΠΑ

  • Free school supplies for kindergarten children of large and three-child families (Region of Crete – Rethymno, 2026-2027)

    The Region of Crete gives free school supplies and stationery to 500 kindergarten children of large and three-child families across the Rethymno regional unit for the 2026-2027 school year. Distribution is organised with the Rethymno Primary Education Directorate.

    Body: Περιφέρεια Κρήτης — Τμήμα Κοινωνικής Αλληλεγγύης, Διεύθυνση Δημόσιας Υγείας & Κοινωνικής Μέριμνας Π.Ε. Ρεθύμνου

  • OPEKA/LAE Cash Allowance for Mothers with 3+ Children (Farmers)

    Cash allowance of EUR 700 for mothers with 3 children and EUR 1,000 for mothers with 4+ children (farmers).

    Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ — Αγροτική Εστία 2026: Χρηματικά βοηθήματα σε τρίτεκνες και πολύτεκνες οικογένειεςApplications closed

  • Nursery & KDAP Voucher

    Applications have closed and the final results have been announced. From 24/8/2026 the 158,009 beneficiaries can enrol their child or the person with a disability in a participating facility.

    Body: ΕΕΤΑΑ — Πρόγραμμα Προσχολικής Αγωγής και Δημιουργικής Απασχόλησης 2026–2027Applications closed

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  • 'Tackling Low Birth Rates' — Baby Kits by APOSTOLI/Eurobank (Municipality of Mytilini)

    A programme run by an NGO and a bank (not a state benefit); the Municipality of Mytilene only co-organises it; the last known cycle closed on 21/8/2026.

    Body: ΑΠΟΣΤΟΛΗ (ΜΚΟ Ιεράς Αρχιεπισκοπής Αθηνών) / Eurobank, σε συνεργασία με τον Δήμο ΜυτιλήνηςPrivate offerEnded

  • Free Baby-equipment Package up to €1,000 for New Births (Municipality of Agrafa & KIDSCOM)

    For every child born in 2026 to a family that really and permanently lives in the Municipality of Agrafa: a free pram, an ECE R129 car seat and a carrycot worth up to €1,000. Applications (14 to 30 September 2026) have closed; no new application period has been announced.

    Body: Δήμος Αγράφων (σε συνεργασία με την KIDSCOM Α.Ε.)Ended

  • One-off Emergency Aid of EUR 150 per Dependent Child (AADE, 2026)

    A one-off payment of 150 euros for each dependent child, which AADE paid automatically, with no application, on 30 June 2026 (supplementary payments by 31 August 2026) to parents who are Greek tax residents within the income limits.

    Body: ΑΑΔΕEnded

  • One-off Childbirth Grant €3,000 — Municipality of Gavdos

    The grant is suspended: the Municipality of Gavdos revoked its decision (29/09/2026) until its appeal is decided. The Municipality of Gavdos pays a one-off €3,000 for every child born from 1 July 2026, when at least one parent is a registered citizen, the family lives permanently on Gavdos and the taxable family income does not exceed €20,000 (+€10,000 for each child already in the family).

    Body: Δήμος ΓαύδουEnded

  • State Camp Programme: Free Camps Run by Municipalities

    Free stays at camps run by municipalities for children aged 6-16, older people and adults with a disability, selected on social and financial criteria. The summer 2026 cycle has ended.

    Body: Υπουργείο Κοινωνικής Συνοχής και Οικογένειας, σε συνεργασία με τους ΔήμουςEnded

  • Hellenic Police Children's Summer Camps for Children and Families of Police Personnel

    Summer stays at the Hellenic Police Children's Camps for children aged 6–16 of police officers (serving and retired) from all over the country, plus camps with parents. The 2026 cycle has ended; the 2027 call has not been announced yet.

    Body: Ίδρυμα «Μέριμνας και Αριστείας Ελληνικής Αστυνομίας» (Ν.Π.Δ.Δ.)Ended

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