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Benefits and support for workers in Greece

The benefits that may apply to you in this situation. Each page explains amounts, eligibility and how to apply, with a link to the official source.

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  1. Maternity BenefitSearched in Greek as «επίδομα μητρότητας»
  2. Holiday Bonuses (Christmas Bonus, Easter Bonus) and Leave/Vacation AllowanceSearched in Greek as «επίδομα αδείας»
  3. e-EFKA Sickness BenefitSearched in Greek as «επίδομα ασθενείας»
  4. Nursery & KDAP VoucherSearched in Greek as «voucher παιδικοί σταθμοί»
  5. DYPA Training VouchersSearched in Greek as «voucher ΔΥΠΑ»
  6. DYPA Maternity Special AllowanceSearched in Greek as «επίδομα μητρότητας ΔΥΠΑ»

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  • Paid blood-donation leave for public-sector employees (up to 12 days a year)

    Permanent public servants and public-sector staff on open-ended or fixed-term private-law contracts who donate blood or platelets get 2 days of paid leave per donation, on top of the donation day, up to 12 days a year.

    Body: mitos.gov.gr — Εθνικό Μητρώο Διοικητικών Διαδικασιών (Υπουργείο Εσωτερικών)

  • Paid blood-donation leave for private-sector employees

    Private-sector employees who donate blood or platelets get special fully paid leave for the day of the donation, up to twice a year.

    Body: Εθνικό Τυπογραφείο — ν. 4554/2018 (ΦΕΚ Α' 130/18.07.2018)

  • 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

  • Holiday and leave pay stamp for construction workers

    Construction workers insured with building-trade stamps receive their holiday bonuses and leave pay (the «adeiodorosimo») from e-EFKA three times a year. No application is needed; you only need to have registered your IBAN with e-EFKA.

    Body: e-ΕΦΚΑ — Συχνές ερωτήσεις «Αδειοδωρόσημο εργατοτεχνιτών οικοδόμων»

  • Income Tax Exemption for Persons with Disability 80%+

    Employees and pensioners with a disability rate of at least 80% (certified by KEPA or the health committee of a social insurance body)

    Body: ΑΑΔΕ

  • Tax-Free Tips for Employees (up to €300 a Month)

    Tips that employees receive voluntarily from customers are tax-free up to €300 a month.

    Body: ΑΑΔΕ — Οδηγίες συμπλήρωσης δήλωσης Ε1 2026 (§2.13.4)

  • DYPA Book Vouchers (annual book-purchase discount cards)

    Private-sector employee with DYPA unemployment insurance, or registered as unemployed for 3+ months, and indirectly insured family members (spouse, children aged 5+); income limits €16,000/€24,000/€29,000 (+€5,000 per child).

    Body: ΔΥΠΑApplications closed

  • Right of Public-Sector Appointment for Relatives of Victims and for the Injured of the Tempi Rail Disaster (Law 5039/2023, Art. 61)

    One family member of each person who died in the Tempi railway accident (28/2/2023) can be appointed to the public sector or the wider public sector without a competition. The same right applies to those who were treated in an intensive care unit (ICU) or have a permanent disability of at least 67% as a result of the accident (it passes to a spouse, child, parent or sibling if they cannot be appointed).

    Body: Υπουργείο Εσωτερικών — Δικαίωμα διορισμού (άρθρο 61 ν.5039/2023)

  • Asylum Seekers' Right to Work

    Applicants for international protection may work 60 days after their application is registered, if no first-instance decision has been issued, with no separate permit. Recognised refugees and subsidiary-protection beneficiaries have full access without waiting.

    Body: ΦΕΚ Α΄ 90/11.06.2026 — ν. 5307/2026, άρθρο 32

  • DYPA Training Vouchers

    Training and certification programmes with an allowance; eligible groups, hours, amount and deadline are set by each call.

    Body: ΔΥΠΑ — Προγράμματα Κατάρτισης για το Ταμείο Ανάκαμψης

  • e-EFKA reduced contribution category for new self-employed people (first 5 years of insurance)

    Self-employed people with less than 5 years of insurance can choose the special category, paying €150.46 instead of the €250.77 of the 1st category (2026 amounts). The choice is made online at e-EFKA and lasts until the 5 years are completed.

    Body: e-ΕΦΚΑ

  • 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

  • DYPA Special Seasonal Allowance 2026

    One-off payment for people insured with e-EFKA who work in Greece in specific seasonal trades. Applications 10/09–30/11/2026.

    Body: gov.gr / ΔΥΠΑ — Ειδικό Εποχικό Βοήθημα 2026

  • Income Top-Up for Private-Sector Employees Paid the Minimum Wage

    Full-time employee in the private sector.

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

  • 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

  • Form S1: Healthcare in the EU Country Where You Live

    If you are insured or a pensioner in one EU/EEA country, Switzerland or the United Kingdom and live in another, form S1 gives you healthcare in the country where you live.

    Body: e-ΕΦΚΑ — Φορητό έγγραφο S1

  • Grants for Investments on Fishing Vessels without Increasing Fishing Capacity (Action 1.1.2, Fisheries Programme 2021-2027)

    A 50% to 85% grant for investments on professional fishing vessels (e.g. safety, working conditions, energy efficiency) that do not increase fishing capacity. Applications in OPSKE until 16/10/2026.

    Body: Ειδική Υπηρεσία Διαχείρισης Προγράμματος «Αλιεία, Υδατοκαλλιέργεια και Θάλασσα» (ΥΠΑΑΤ)

  • e-EFKA Sickness Benefit

    Daily sickness compensation for employees from day 4, with an online application within 8 months of the medical opinion.

    Body: e-ΕΦΚΑ — Επίδομα Ασθένειας Μισθωτών

  • Accident cash benefit (occupational and non-occupational)

    Employees insured with e-EFKA (formerly IKA-ETAM, formerly TAXY) are covered for work accidents AND non-work accidents. Self-employed people (formerly OAEE) are covered ONLY for work accidents, for up to 4 months (120 days), with no minimum insurance period.

    Body: e-ΕΦΚΑ

  • DYPA Employer Insolvency Wage Guarantee Benefit

    Employee of a business that was declared bankrupt, placed in (insurance) liquidation, or closed permanently due to insufficient assets, with unpaid wages within the critical 6-month period. Application within 6 months of the publication of the decision.

    Body: ΔΥΠΑ

  • 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

  • DYPA "Availability Status" (Furlough) Top-Up Allowance

    Employee whose employer has placed them on availability status (reduced or zero work while the employment relationship continues). Apply within 60 days of the start of availability status.

    Body: ΔΥΠΑ

  • DYPA Work Benefit — Extension of Unemployment Benefit on Re-employment

    You were hired in full-time paid employment before your unemployment benefit ended.

    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

  • 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

  • Holiday Bonuses (Christmas Bonus, Easter Bonus) and Leave/Vacation Allowance

    Employee in dependent employment under private law · Not a civil servant (different pay arrangements).

    Body: Εργοδότης (υποχρέωση από τον νόμο, εποπτεία Υπ. Εργασίας)

  • Two Months' Rent Refund for Teachers, Doctors and Nurses Serving in the Regions (Article 70A)

    You rent your main or second home outside Attica/Thessaloniki.

    Body: Stegasi.gov.gr — Επιστροφή Δύο Ενοικίων σε Εκπαιδευτικούς, Ιατρούς και Νοσηλευτές της Περιφέρειας

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Reduced income tax for young people up to 30 (0% up to 25, 9% for 26–30)

    From tax year 2026, taxpayers aged up to 25 pay a 0% rate and those aged 26–30 a 9% rate on taxable income up to €20,000. The reduction is applied automatically through tax withholding and the tax return, with no application.

    Body: ΑΑΔΕ — ΦΕΚ Α΄ 198/2025 (ν. 5246/2025)

  • Income Tax Reduction for Donations

    Your income tax is reduced by 20% of the donations you made in the year (40% for donations to public-benefit foundations and registered civil-society organisations), if they exceed €100.

    Body: ΑΑΔΕ — Εγχειρίδιο Ερωτήσεων-Απαντήσεων φορολογίας εισοδήματος (Μάιος 2026), ερ. 25

  • New self-employed: no minimum presumed income in the first 3 years and a reduced 4.5% tax rate

    People who start a sole proprietorship or self-employed activity for the first time are taxed on their real income, without the minimum presumed income, for the first three years; in year 4 the presumed amount is cut by 2/3 and in year 5 by 1/3. With a first start from 2023, the first-bracket tax rate is halved for the first three years if business income does not exceed €10,000. Both apply in the income tax return.

    Body: ΑΑΔΕ — ν. 5073/2023 (ΦΕΚ Α΄ 204/11.12.2023), άρθρα 15-19

  • 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

  • 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

  • TEPIX III Microfinance Fund (Microloans up to €25,000, No Collateral)

    Microloans of €3,000–25,000 without collateral for very small businesses and self-employed people with at least 1 year of activity, with an emphasis on women's entrepreneurship.

  • DYPA student benefit for unpaid exam leave of working students

    DYPA pays, based on the minimum daily wage, up to 30 days a year (10 for postgraduates) of unpaid leave that private-sector employees take to sit their exams. Documents are due by 31 March of the following year at the DYPA office (KPA2) of the employer's area.

    Body: ΔΥΠΑ — Φοιτητικές Παροχές

  • City of Athens Job Center — Free Career Counselling and Job Matching for Vulnerable Groups

    Free personalised employment counselling, links with employers, legal and accounting advice and support with training for residents or δημότες (registered citizens) of Athens from vulnerable groups who are looking for work. Service by referral and appointment (Liosion 22, tel. 2132083640).

    Body: Δήμος Αθηναίων — Job Center

  • 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

Under review(13)

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  • Paternity Leave & Allowance (14 Days)

    Working fathers in the private sector

    Under review

  • Marriage Leave

    Private-sector employees

    Under review

  • Carer's Leave for Dependent Family Member

    Employees caring for a relative for a serious medical reason or because of a disability

    Under review

  • Article 5C ITC - Special Taxation for Employment/Business Income of New Tax Residents

    Individuals who are tax residents abroad, move their tax residence to Greece and earn income from employment or business activity in Greece. The application to join the regime is made online through a special application on myAADE, with TAXISnet credentials.

    Body: ΑΑΔΕUnder review

  • DYPA-Owned Infant & Toddler Care Centres (28 state-run facilities, free)

    Child aged from 6 months to preschool age; parent employed with DYPA unemployment insurance, or registered as unemployed for 3+ months, or receiving the allowance for self-employed persons. 28 centres, 2026-27 round.

    Body: ΔΥΠΑUnder review

  • Remote/Border Area Allowance for Public Employees

    Permanent/contract civil servants, teachers, doctors and nurses in Xanthi, Rodopi, Evros, the North Aegean, the Dodecanese, a 20 km zone from the borders with Albania/North Macedonia/Bulgaria, and mountainous/island/disadvantaged areas. Uniformed staff (police, coast guard, firefighters and career military) are on a different pay scale and do not receive this allowance; firefighters and career military have their own border-area allowance.

    Body: Γενικό Λογιστήριο του Κράτους — εγκύκλιος 2/31029/ΔΕΠ/6-5-2016 για το Κεφάλαιο Β΄ του ν.4354/2015 (ΑΔΑ ΩΛ9ΣΗ-0ΝΜ)Under 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

  • Maternity benefit for non-employed insured (e-EFKA)

    4-month monthly pregnancy/postnatal benefit for self-employed former OAEE/ETAA insured women, or a one-off payment for former OGA insured / OGA work-voucher holders.

    Body: e-ΕΦΚΑUnder review

  • Fishing Fuel Subsidy 2026 for Professional Fishers (April–August)

    A subsidy on the fuel professional fishers used in April–August 2026, as de minimis aid: 32 cents a litre for April and May and 24 cents a litre for June, July and August. The payment procedure has not been announced yet.

    Body: Υπουργείο Αγροτικής Ανάπτυξης και Τροφίμων — Δελτίο Τύπου 7/10/2026Under review

  • Refund of Overpaid Social Security Contributions (e-EFKA)

    Employees, self-employed people, freelancers and farmers who paid contributions without a legal obligation (e.g. double insurance, incorrect calculation)

    Body: e-ΕΦΚΑUnder review

  • AADE Tax Refunds (Income Tax Settlement / ENFIA / VAT)

    Taxpayers whose income tax assessment shows a refund, who overpaid ENFIA (property tax) or who are entitled to a VAT refund

    Body: ΑΑΔΕUnder review

  • HDB Loan Guarantee Funds for Businesses and Self-Employed

    Micro, small and medium-sized businesses, self-employed professionals and start-ups that want bank lending at a lower interest rate/with lower collateral through a state guarantee

    Under review

  • HELIOS+ Integration Support for Beneficiaries of International Protection

    Beneficiaries of international protection (refugees, subsidiary protection), their family members with a family-reunification or equivalent permit and beneficiaries of temporary protection, within 24 months of the decision or permit, with a DYPA unemployment card.

    Body: Υπ. ΜετανάστευσηςUnder review

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