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Benefits for the armed forces and security services
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Active benefits(12)
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)
Border Area Allowance for Police, Fire Service and Coast Guard Personnel
A €130 monthly allowance for police, fire service and coast guard staff serving in the North Aegean, the Evros regional unit, the Dodecanese, 6 port authorities (e.g. Porto Lagos, Skyros) or services along the mainland border (Epirus, Macedonia, Thrace).
Body: ν. 5246/2025 (ΦΕΚ Α΄ 198/11.11.2025), άρθρο 24
Border Area Service Allowance for Career Military
A €130 monthly allowance for career military personnel serving in border areas and units: the North Aegean, the Evros regional unit, the Dodecanese, the covering-force units of the mainland border (Epirus, Macedonia and Thrace), the islands of Gavdos and Skyros, the local communities of Ziros and Palaikastro (Municipality of Siteia) and Vothiana (Municipality of Kantanos-Selino).
Body: Υπ. Εθνικής Άμυνας
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)
Annual Financial Aid from the War Disabled and War Victims Aid Fund (TAATHP) to Pensioned War Victims (EUR 500)
The War Disabled and War Victims Aid Fund gives every year EUR 500 of financial aid to each pensioned war victim who is a member. The Fund also covers funeral costs and gives a marriage grant to its members.
Body: Υπουργείο Εθνικής Άμυνας — Ταμείο Αρωγής Αναπήρων και Θυμάτων Πολέμου (ΤΑΑΘΠ)
Annual Financial Aid for Orphaned Children of Hellenic Police and Fire Service Personnel (Orphans' Aid Account)
Once a year, financial aid is given to unmarried minor orphans of police officers and firefighters who were serving until their death. The surviving parent or the child's guardian applies.
Body: Ίδρυμα «Μέριμνας και Αριστείας Ελληνικής Αστυνομίας» (Ν.Π.Δ.Δ.)
One-off Financial Aid for Hellenic Police Personnel from the Special Aid Account (death, serious illness, incapacity, natural disaster)
One-off financial aid for police personnel (serving, or up to 10 years after retirement) and their families, in case of death, incapacity, serious illness, natural disaster or the death of a spouse or child. The application is filed with the Foundation with the supporting documents.
Body: Ίδρυμα «Μέριμνας και Αριστείας Ελληνικής Αστυνομίας» (Ν.Π.Δ.Δ.)
One-off financial aid for police staff from the TAPASA Special Account (Law 826/1978)
One-off aid for serving police officers and civilian staff of the Hellenic Police who are members of the Special Account, for serious or hard-to-treat illness, illness in the line of duty, assisted reproduction, natural disaster or death. Apply through POL, by post or at the fund.
Body: ΤΑ.Π.Α.Σ.Α. — Τομέας Πρόνοιας Αστυνομικών, Ειδικός Λογαριασμός ν.826/78
Lifetime honorary payment for those who took part in the Cyprus events (1964, 1967, 1974)
Lifetime monthly honorary payment of €200 to conscripts, reserve officers, Armed Forces staff and Greek citizens who served in the Cyprus National Guard and took part in the events of 1964, 1967 or 20 July–20 August 1974. Granted on application with a certificate of participation.
Body: ΜΙΤΟΣ — Υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών (βεβαίωση συμμετοχής: ΥΠΕΘΑ ή Εθνική Φρουρά Κύπρου)
Monthly dividend from the Armed Forces mutual funds (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Retired career military personnel who receive a main pension get a monthly dividend from their branch's mutual fund (Army, Navy or Air Force). After the death of the shareholder or dividend holder, the dividend passes to the eligible family members. The Army (EKOEMS) and the Navy (EKOEMN) also pay an extra monthly financial support.
Body: mitos.gov.gr — Εθνικό Μητρώο Διοικητικών Διαδικασιών (ΜΤΑ, ΜΤΣ, ΜΤΝ, ΕΚΟΕΜΣ, ΕΚΟΕΜΝ)
War Pensions / Pensions for War & National Resistance Victims
A monthly, lifelong pension for people who suffered a lasting loss of working capacity (at least 10% for war invalids, 25% for others) in war, in the National Resistance, in the struggle against the Dictatorship or from a terrorist act, and for the families of those killed or missing.
Body: Υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και Οικονομικών — Γενική Γραμματεία Δημοσιονομικής Πολιτικής, Διεύθυνση Εισοδηματικής Πολιτικής (αιτήσεις και στις Περιφερειακές Ενότητες)
Housing for Hellenic Air Force Career Personnel
Housing for serving Hellenic Air Force military personnel in military quarters in the area where they serve.
Body: Υπ. Κοινωνικής Συνοχής & Οικογένειας (πύλη oikogeneia.gov.gr)
Under review(5)
This information has not been checked by us yet — please confirm it at the official source.
Emergency Loans/Grants for Police & Fire Personnel (TEAPASA)
Serving police officers, firefighters and civilian staff who are members of TEAPASA (not pensioners)
Body: Υπ. Εθνικής ΆμυναςUnder review
Fire Service Administration Allowance
Hellenic Fire Service staff in positions of responsibility
Body: ΚΥΑ 51443/Φ.501.27/16.9.2026 (ΦΕΚ Β΄ 5672/18.9.2026) — επίδομα διοίκησης ένστολου προσωπικού Πυροσβεστικού ΣώματοςUnder review
Conscript Monthly Allowance
Monthly pay for people doing their compulsory or reserve military service in the Armed Forces. From 1 January 2026: €50 a month, €100 in border areas, more with children.
Body: Υπουργείο Εθνικής Άμυνας — ΦΕΚ Β΄ 5516/15.10.2025Under review
Reduced Conscription Duration for Single-Parent/Orphaned Family Sons
The only or eldest son of a parent who has died, of an unmarried mother, of a widowed parent, or of a parent aged 70+ or with a disability of 67% or more serves a reduced 9- or 6-month term.
Body: Υπ. Εθνικής ΆμυναςUnder review
Family Allowance for Career Military Personnel
Career military personnel, EPOP (professional soldiers), EMTH (volunteers on fixed-term service)
Body: Υπ. Εθνικής ΆμυναςUnder review
Ended(1)
Rounds that have closed. Kept for reference; they no longer accept applications.
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