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Student Transport Pass
Academic ID with the special travel card: you pay at most 50% of the fare in your study city and on the route between your home and your study city, and at most 75% on other public transport.
Body: gov.gr — Ακαδημαϊκή Ταυτότητα
Road Tax Exemption for Electric Vehicles
Full exemption from annual road tax for fully electric vehicles, regardless of first registration date.
Body: ΑΑΔΕ
Disability Transport Card
Free urban public transport (subject to income criteria) and a 50% discount on intercity KTEL coaches for persons with a disability of 67% or more.
Body: Υπουργείο Κοινωνικής Συνοχής και Οικογένειας — Δελτίο Μετακίνησης ΑμεΑ 2026
Alonnisos Municipal Bus — Reduced Fare for Large and Three-child Families, Unemployed and Disabled (67%); Free for Children up to 6
On the Alonnisos municipal bus the fare is €0.90 instead of €1.80 for large and three-child families, unemployed people and people with a 67% disability, and children up to 6 travel free. Tickets are bought at sales points, not on the bus.
Body: Δήμος Αλοννήσου
Free Gym Training for Economically Vulnerable Residents (Municipality of Rafina–Pikermi)
Free training at the gym of the Rafina Municipal Swimming Pool, Monday–Friday 08:00–14:00. Only for economically vulnerable permanent residents of the Municipality, subject to income criteria.
Body: Δήμος Ραφήνας–Πικερμίου (σε συνεργασία με τον Δ.Α.Σ. ΑΡΑΦΗΝ)
Free Books — Agrotiki Estia (LAE) 2026
Books worth €20 per adult beneficiary and €40 per eligible child, from participating bookshops. Those drawn had until 30/9/2026 to collect them; since 7/10/2026 the remaining books are redistributed to 2026 applicants who were not drawn.
Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ — Αγροτική Εστία 2026Applications closed
Free Karpenisi municipal bus (village routes) for citizen-card holders
The Municipality of Karpenisi runs its own buses from the villages to Karpenisi on set days in 2026. Travel is free for holders of the municipal citizen card (Κάρτα Δημότη).
Body: Δήμος Καρπενησίου
Free Toll Passage on the Egnatia Motorway for Permanent Residents of Neighbouring Areas
Permanent residents of Thrace, Thesprotia, Metsovo, Pangaio, Kastoria and Florina pass free of charge through the Egnatia Motorway main-line toll station of their area, with an exemption card.
Body: ΦΕΚ Β΄4156/2017 — Απόφαση ΔΝΣ/οικ.84646/ΦΝ 393/27.11.2017
OPEKA/LAE Free Theatre Tickets
Theatre tickets for 5,000 beneficiaries, valid until 28/2/2027. Unused tickets are redistributed through the KEP from 7/9.
Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ — Αγροτική Εστία 2026Applications closed
Free Entry for People with Disability (and Companion) to Museums and Archaeological Sites
Persons with disabilities always have free entry to state archaeological sites and museums; a companion also enters free of charge when the disability is 67% or more.
Free and Reduced Public Transport Fares: OASA (Athens) and OSETH (Thessaloniki)
Free or reduced fares on Athens buses, trolleys, metro, electric railway and tram (OASA) and on OASTH buses and the Thessaloniki Metro (OSETH) for the unemployed, people with a disability of 67% or more, conscripts and uniformed staff, children and young people up to 18, people over 65, students of public institutions and large families, with a personalised card.
Body: ΟΑΣΑ Α.Ε. (ΟΣΥ Α.Ε., ΣΤΑΣΥ Α.Ε.) · ΟΣΕΘ Α.Ε. (λεωφορεία ΟΑΣΘ και Μετρό Θεσσαλονίκης)
Free Unlimited-Rides Card, Urban KTEL Mytilene (pilot, North Aegean Region)
Permanent residence on an island.
Body: Περιφέρεια Βορείου Αιγαίου
OASTH free door-to-door transport for people with disabilities in adapted vehicles (Thessaloniki)
OASTH carries people with disabilities free of charge in adapted vehicles with an attendant, booked by phone the day before (2310-933930, 2310-952638). Wheelchair users and people with severe mobility problems have priority.
Body: ΟΑΣΘ Α.Ε. (Οργανισμός Αστικών Συγκοινωνιών Θεσσαλονίκης)
Greek National Opera — Student Ticket for Every Production
The Greek National Opera offers a cheaper student ticket for every production, on showing a student ID. The price is set per production (e.g. €15 for "Tosca" in 2027).
Body: Εθνική Λυρική Σκηνή (ΕΛΣ)
National Theatre of Greece — Reduced Tickets for Young People, 65+, Unemployed, People with Disabilities and Large Families
The National Theatre has reduced ticket prices for students and young people up to 28, people over 65, unemployment-card holders, people with disabilities and their companion, and families with three or more children. Reduced prices do not apply in the premium zone.
Body: Εθνικό Θέατρο
OPEKA/LAE Excursion Program
Subsidized 4-day excursions (3 nights) for farmers and OGA pensioners through cooperating travel agencies.
Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ — Αγροτική Εστία 2026Applications closed
Ferry ticket discounts for substitute teachers travelling to their posting (school year 2026–2027)
Substitute primary and secondary school teachers get 20% to 50% off ferry tickets (and, with many companies, off the vehicle ticket) to travel to their posting, in set periods of the school year. You need your hiring/posting decision and your ID card.
Body: Υπουργείο Παιδείας, Θρησκευμάτων και Αθλητισμού
Tuition Discounts at the Larissa Municipal Art Gallery's Free Art Workshop (single-parent, three-child and large families, people with disabilities)
The Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa – G.I. Katsigras Museum gives a discount on the monthly fees of its Open Workshop of Visual and Applied Arts: 20% for members of single-parent families, 50% for members of families with three children and large families, and 25% for people with disabilities.
Body: Δημοτική Πινακοθήκη Λάρισας – Μουσείο Γ.Ι. Κατσίγρα (Διαύγεια)
Discounted or free municipal sports programmes, Municipality of Moschato-Tavros
Residents and citizens of Moschato-Tavros from low-income three-child, large or single-parent families, students and second family members pay half the fee for the municipal sports programmes. People with a disability of 67%+, families with a disabled member and needy or unemployed people on a low income take part for free.
Body: Δήμος Μοσχάτου – Ταύρου
50% Discount on Mytilene Urban Bus (KTEL) Tickets for Three-child Families (Lesvos)
Three-child families of Lesvos get 50% off Mytilene urban bus (KTEL) tickets from 25 September 2026. The urban KTEL applies the measure after an intervention by the Region of North Aegean.
Body: Περιφέρεια Βορείου Αιγαίου
Free Entry to State Museums, Monuments and Archaeological Sites (Designated Days)
Entry to state-owned archaeological sites, historic sites, monuments and museums is free for every visitor, with no ticket required, on specific days each year.
Subsidised monthly Chania city-bus pass for Technical University of Crete students («spoudaZO sta Chania»)
Active students of the Technical University of Crete buy the Chania city-bus (Astiko KTEL) monthly unlimited pass for €19 instead of €40. The Municipality of Chania and the Region of Crete pay the €21 difference.
Body: Δήμος Χανίων (σύμβαση με Αστικό ΚΤΕΛ Ν. Χανίων Α.Ε.)
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
People insured in the public health system (e-EFKA) who travel temporarily to another EU/EEA country or Switzerland
Body: e-ΕΦΚΑ
European Youth Card (EYCA)
A discount card for young people aged 13 to 30 for education, entertainment, tourism and transport; it costs €10 a year and is free for some groups.
Body: Υπουργείο Παιδείας, Θρησκευμάτων και Αθλητισμού
EU (model) parking card for people with disabilities
You have a disability/reduced-mobility certification from KEPA.
Body: Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών
European Solidarity Corps
Young people aged 18-30 living in Greece or another EU or participating country, no degree or work experience required
Body: Υπ. Παιδείας
Agrotiki Estia Thermal Spa Tourism 2026
6 days of holiday (5 overnight stays) and 5 simple thermal baths for 2,513 beneficiaries, to be used by 28/2/2027. Unused vouchers are redistributed at KEP (Citizen Service Centres) from 7/9.
Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ — Αγροτική Εστία 2026Applications closed
Alimos Citizen Card — Free Entry to the Municipal Organised Beach "Akti tou Iliou"
Registered citizens of Alimos get free entry to the organised beach "Akti tou Iliou" with the Citizen Card, valid until 2029. The card is issued on application (ID copy and 2 photos) by email, at A.DI.P.AL. or online; children aged 0-5 do not need a card.
Body: Δήμος Αλίμου (Α.ΔΗ.Π.ΑΛ. Α.Ε.)
Free Travel Card and Social Fare Discounts on Kos Urban Buses (Municipality of Kos)
The Municipality of Kos gives a free urban-bus travel card to permanent residents of Kos and other groups, and a 50% or 100% discount on tickets or the monthly pass for students, people over 65, three-child and large families, persons with disabilities, pupils, children and tourism workers.
Body: Δήμος Κω (Διεύθυνση Δημοτικής Επιχείρησης, Κοινωνικής Προστασίας, Αλληλεγγύης, Πρόνοιας, Υγείας και Αστικής Συγκοινωνίας)
Citizen Card — Municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni
Free card for registered citizens of the Municipality of Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni: 20% off at Lake Vouliagmeni, free or reduced entry to municipal beaches, free parking in some spaces and discounts at local businesses.
Body: Δήμος Βάρης-Βούλας-Βουλιαγμένης
Move Electrically 3 - Electric Motorcycle/Tricycle
Subsidy of 20-30% for purchasing an electric motorcycle or tricycle, with maximum amount from EUR 700 to EUR 1,500 depending on category.
Body: Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών — Κινούμαι Ηλεκτρικά Γ΄ κύκλος, Χρήσιμα Αρχεία
Move Electrically 3 - Electric Bicycle
Subsidy of 30% for purchasing an electric bicycle through the Move Electrically 3rd cycle programme.
Body: Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών — Κινούμαι Ηλεκτρικά Γ΄ κύκλος, Χρήσιμα Αρχεία
Move Electrically 3 - Electric Car
Green bonus of €3,000 for a fully electric car up to €50,000 retail price before tax, with extra bonuses depending on the case.
Body: Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών — Κινούμαι Ηλεκτρικά Γ΄ κύκλος, Χρήσιμα Αρχεία
OPEKA/LAE Social Tourism (Farmers)
5 overnight stays for 23,702 beneficiaries, to be used by 28/2/2027. From 7/9 unused vouchers are available at KEP (Citizen Service Centres) to eligible 2026 applicants.
Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ — Αγροτική Εστία 2026Applications closed
DYPA Social Tourism 2026–2027
Beneficiary applications closed on 03/05/2026. Vouchers of the 2026–2027 cycle can be used until 22/06/2027.
Body: ΔΥΠΑ — Κοινωνικός Τουρισμός 2026–2027Applications closed
DYPA Social Tourism for e-EFKA (former OAEE self-employed) Pensioners
e-EFKA pensioner formerly insured with OAEE, who has paid the special annual contribution of €1. 2026-2027 cycle: applications 4-13 May 2026, use 10.06.2026-09.07.2027.
Body: ΔΥΠΑApplications closed
National Theatre of Northern Greece (NTNG) — Free and Reduced Tickets for Disabled People, Unemployed, Large Families, Over-65s, Students, Pupils and Teachers
The National Theatre of Northern Greece gives free entry to disabled people and their companions and (for a limited number of seats per show) to the unemployed, and reduced tickets to students, pupils, large families, over-65s and teachers.
Body: Κρατικό Θέατρο Βορείου Ελλάδος (ΚΘΒΕ)
Athens Concert Hall (Megaron) — Reduced Tickets for Students, Young People up to 25, Unemployed, Disabled People, Over-65s and Large Families
The Athens Concert Hall offers cheaper tickets (from EUR 4.50) for students, young people up to 25, the unemployed and disabled people, and special prices (from EUR 6) for over-65s and large families. Proof is needed at purchase and at the entrance.
Body: Οργανισμός Μεγάρου Μουσικής Αθηνών
Reduced or Free Domestic Ferry Tickets (Large Families, Students, 80%+ Disability, Destitute, Children up to 5, War Disabled/Victims)
All domestic ferries must give fare discounts to specific groups: 50% for large families, students, people with a disability of 80% or more and war-disabled people/war victims, and free travel for children up to 5 and for destitute people with a certificate. You ask for the discount when the ticket is issued, with the relevant proof.
Body: Υπουργείο Ναυτιλίας και Νησιωτικής Πολιτικής
Reduced monthly unlimited-ride urban bus card in Ioannina for University of Ioannina students (subsidised by the Municipality of Ioannina)
University of Ioannina students buy the monthly unlimited-ride card of the Ioannina urban bus company (Astiko KTEL) for 20 EUR instead of 35 EUR: the Municipality of Ioannina pays 10 EUR per card and the bus company gives a further 5 EUR discount. It runs from October 2026 to September 2027.
Body: Δήμος Ιωαννιτών — ανακοίνωση 08/10/2026 (νέα σύμβαση με το Αστικό ΚΤΕΛ Νομού Ιωαννίνων ΑΕ)
Reduced/Free Museum Entry — Social Categories
Young people up to 25 (EU citizens) or 18 (non-EU), unemployed people with an unemployment card, recipients of the Guaranteed Minimum Income (EEE, formerly KEA), large families, families with three children and single-parent families, and people over 65 have free or reduced entry to state museums and archaeological sites, each with their own proof of entitlement.
Reduced Municipal Bus Fare in Astypalaia for Permanent Residents, Persons with Disabilities and Students
On the Astypalaia municipal bus (summer season), permanent residents, persons with disabilities and students pay €0.50 less on every route (standard fare €1.50 to €3.00).
Body: Δήμος Αστυπάλαιας (Διαύγεια)
Reduced public-transport fares for large families
Parents of large families and their family members, holding a large-family card (ASPE, Supreme Confederation of Large Families of Greece)
Body: Υπ. Κοινωνικής Συνοχής
50% reduced pupil fare on KTEL urban and intercity buses
Primary and secondary school pupils pay half fare on KTEL urban and intercity buses across Greece with the pupil pass issued by the school, during the school period. It applies to the routes between home and school.
Body: ΠΟΑΣ / ΠΟΑΥΣ (ομοσπονδίες των ΚΤΕΛ)Private offer
Registration Tax Reduction for Electric Vehicles
Significant reduction or zeroing of registration tax for fully electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Body: ΑΑΔΕ — Ε.2039/17-07-2026
Reduced or waived fees for municipal cultural and sports classes on social/economic grounds (Municipality of Agia Varvara)
Residents of Agia Varvara on a low income, unemployed, single parents or people with a disability can get reduced fees or free attendance at the municipality's cultural and sports classes, after an application and a social-work assessment. Unemployment-card holders and families with three or more children or a single parent get 50% off.
Body: Δήμος Αγίας Βαρβάρας — Διαύγεια
Island Transport Equivalent
Transport cost subsidy for permanent residents of islands
Body: Υπουργείο Ναυτιλίας και Νησιωτικής Πολιτικής — Γενική Γραμματεία Αιγαίου και Νησιωτικής Πολιτικής
Free Parking Sign for Electric Vehicles
Your vehicle is fully electric or a plug-in hybrid (up to 50 g CO2/km).
Body: Υπουργείο Περιβάλλοντος και Ενέργειας
Tourism for All 2026–2027
Applications closed on 21/8/2026 and the Phase A results have been announced. Digital card of €200–€600; the programme runs until 31/12/2027.
Body: Υπουργείο Τουρισμού — Τουρισμός για Όλους 2026–2027Applications closed
ARTEMIS CARD — Marousi citizen/resident privilege card
Registered citizens and residents of Marousi can get the ARTEMIS CARD with a simple application at the Town Hall. It gives discounts on the municipality's cultural events and Arts and Culture Centre programmes, and discounts at partner shops, clinics and diagnostic centres.
Body: Δήμος Αμαρουσίου
Chios-Kythira Pass 2026
Tax residents of Greece (income tax return for tax year 2024) adults, for a destination where they do not have their main residence (Chios residents can take the Kythira Pass and vice versa) — areas hit by the wildfires of June/August 2025 (Chios) and July 2025 (Kythira)
Body: Υπ. Ψηφιακής ΔιακυβέρνησηςApplications closed
DiscoverEU Free Rail Travel Pass for 18-Year-Olds
Free rail pass for young people born between 1/1/2008 and 31/12/2008 who are citizens or residents of an EU country or a country associated with Erasmus+. Applications 1–15 October 2026.
Applications closed
Erasmus+ Individual Mobility (Studies, Traineeships, Adult Education)
University (AEI) students (undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral), graduates doing a traineeship, EPAL vocational school pupils and IEK vocational training learners, adult learners, and university or school staff who travel to another European country to study or train
Body: ΙΚΥ
Hellenic Train — Ticket Discounts for Special Categories (Young People, 65+, Students, Pupils, Large Families, Disabled, Armed Forces)
Hellenic Train gives ticket discounts to young people up to 24, passengers over 65, students, pupils, children, large families, people with disabilities and their companions, and members of the armed forces.
Body: Hellenic Train Α.Ε.Private offer
Thessaly-Evros Pass 2026
Adult tax residents of Greece (tax return for tax year 2025), without a main residence at the chosen destination, who have not been selected for another social tourism programme in the 2025-2027 period
Body: Υπ. Ψηφιακής ΔιακυβέρνησηςApplications closed
Upcoming(4)
Not open for applications yet.
European Disability Card & new European Parking Card (EU-wide mutual recognition, upcoming)
European initiative for the mutual recognition of disability status and of the parking card across the EU; it will replace/complement national cards.
Body: Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή / Ελληνικό κράτος (μεταφορά στο εθνικό δίκαιο εκκρεμεί)Upcoming
Pilot Student Public-Transport Pass Subsidy in Patras and Messolonghi (Region of Western Greece, 2026-2029)
The Region of Western Greece will subsidise the student pass on public transport in Patras and Messolonghi, on top of the existing student discount, for active students of the University of Patras and the University of the Peloponnese, for the academic years 2026-2027 to 2028-2029. The price has not been announced.
Body: Περιφέρεια Δυτικής Ελλάδας — ΔιαύγειαUpcoming
€19 Monthly Student Pass for Heraklion City Buses (Municipality of Heraklion – Region of Crete, 2026-2027)
Students of the University of Crete and the Hellenic Mediterranean University (ELMEPA) at their Heraklion schools will buy the Heraklion city-bus (Astiko KTEL) monthly unlimited pass for €19 instead of €45, from October 2026 to June 2027. The Municipality of Heraklion and the Region of Crete pay the difference.
Body: Δήμος Ηρακλείου (ΑΔΣ 290/2026) – Περιφέρεια Κρήτης (ΑΠΕ 969/2026)Upcoming
Youth Pass
Permanent annual €150 programme for young people aged 18–19. The 2026 round closed on 15/5/2026; applications run every year from 1 April to 15 May, so the next round is April–May 2027.
Body: Vouchers.gov.gr — Youth PassUpcoming
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EU261 Air Passenger Compensation Rights
Any passenger on a flight departing from an EU airport (or arriving with an EU air carrier) who experienced a delay of 3+ hours, a cancellation or denied boarding because of overbooking
Under review
Rail, Bus and Ferry Passenger Rights (EU 1371/2007, 181/2011, 1177/2010)
Train, bus or ship passengers within the EU who experienced a delay, cancellation or accessibility problem (people with disabilities)
Under review
50% subsidy on KTEL travel cards for Hellenic Mediterranean University students (Municipality of Agios Nikolaos)
The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos pays 50% of the KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi unlimited travel card for students travelling to the Hellenic Mediterranean University (Lakonia), on request. The contract runs 9 months from December 2025 (academic year 2025-26).
Body: Δήμος Αγίου ΝικολάουUnder review
European Consumer Centre Greece – Free Cross-Border Dispute Resolution
Consumers who bought a product/service from a business in another EU country (e.g. online purchases, holiday bookings) and have a problem
Under review
Cash Awards & Benefits for Distinguished Athletes
Athletes with international distinctions (Olympic, World and European games)
Under review
Ended(10)
Rounds that have closed. Kept for reference; they no longer accept applications.
Free ATH.ENA Card Fare for the Unemployed and People with Disability
Unemployed people registered with DYPA (valid unemployment card) or people with disabilities, within the OASA area (Attica), can get a free fare on their personalised ATH.ENA card via Taxisnet.
Ended
Electric Vehicle Purchase/Lease Subsidy (Astypalaia "Smart Island" Pilot)
A subsidy for permanent residents of Astypalaia who bought or leased an electric vehicle, or bought an electric two-wheeler, three-wheeler or bicycle. Applications closed on 30/09/2026.
Body: gov.gr — Αίτηση επιδότησης για την αγορά ή μακροχρόνια μίσθωση ηλεκτρικού οχήματος (Αστυπάλαια)Ended
DYPA theatre and cinema vouchers (Culture and Entertainment Programme)
DYPA gives electronic vouchers for free theatre and cinema tickets to employees, people insured with unemployment contributions and the unemployed, and to their spouse and children. Recipients are chosen by points; the last round was 2023-2024.
Body: ΔΥΠΑ — Δελτία ΘεάματοςEnded
Move Electrically 3 - Smart Charger Subsidy
EUR 400 subsidy for purchasing and installing a smart home EV charger, in combination with electric car purchase.
Body: Υπουργείο Υποδομών και Μεταφορών — Κινούμαι Ηλεκτρικά Γ΄ κύκλος, Χρήσιμα ΑρχείαEnded
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
DYPA Children's Summer Camps
Subsidized stay at children's summer camps for children of workers and unemployed via DYPA vouchers.
Body: ΔΥΠΑ — Παιδικές Κατασκηνώσεις 2026Ended
e-EFKA Children's Summer Camps
e-EFKA camp program for children aged 6-16 of insured persons and pensioners. 36,000 places, 15 days per period.
Body: e-ΕΦΚΑ — Κατασκηνωτικό πρόγραμμα 2026Ended
OPEKA/LAE Children's Camp Program
Free camp stay of up to 16 days (15 nights) for children aged 6-16 of farmers and OGA pensioners.
Body: ΟΠΕΚΑ — Αγροτική Εστία 2026Ended
Fuel Pass III — fuel cost support (April-May 2026)
One-off support of 25-60 euros for motor fuel or travel by public transport/taxi, for owners of a car or motorcycle with a low or middle family income. Applications were made on vouchers.gov.gr by 30/4/2026.
Body: gov.gr — Υπουργείο Ψηφιακής Διακυβέρνησης / Υπουργείο Εθνικής Οικονομίας και ΟικονομικώνEnded
SKY express — Free Return Flight for New University Students from Naxos and the Small Cyclades
Every year SKY express gives each young person from Naxos and the Small Cyclades who was admitted to higher education a return flight ticket from Naxos to the place of study. The tickets are announced at the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades award event in September; the 2026 round has been given.
Body: SKY express Α.Ε. (σε συνεργασία με τον Δήμο Νάξου και Μικρών Κυκλάδων)Private offerEnded