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)
€300 (Chios) or €250 (Kythira) on a digital (non-physical) debit card for accommodation, food and drink, and transport; 6,600 beneficiaries
Applications are closed right now — you will apply once it reopens. Applications closed on 18/5/2026.
Who can get it
Official evidence · ΚΥΑ 30258/2026 (ΦΕΚ Β΄ 2322/24.04.2026)· Υπουργείο Τουρισμού, ανακοίνωση Chios-Kythira Pass 2026 (κριτήρια δικαιούχων) · Checked: 2026-10-11
Official evidence · ΚΥΑ 30258/2026 (ΦΕΚ Β΄ 2322/24.04.2026): εξαιρούνται «γ) όσοι δικαιούχοι έχουν οι ίδιοι ή οι ωφελούμενοί τους ως κύρια κατοικία τη Χίο ή τα Κύθηρα, αντίστοιχα, όπως αυτή προκύπτει από την τελευταία εκκαθαρισμένη δήλωση φορολογίας εισοδήματος» · Checked: 2026-10-12
Official evidence · ΚΥΑ 30258/2026 (ΦΕΚ Β΄ 2322/24.04.2026): «Ως «Δικαιούχοι» των προγραμμάτων «Chios Pass 2026» και «Kythira Pass 2026» ορίζονται όλα τα ενήλικα φυσικά πρόσωπα» · Checked: 2026-10-12
Official evidence · Υπουργείο Τουρισμού, ανακοίνωση Chios-Kythira Pass 2026: «δεν είναι δικαιούχοι – ωφελούμενοι στο πλαίσιο: του προγράμματος Κοινωνικού Τουρισμού της Δημόσιας Υπηρεσίας Απασχόλησης (ΔΥΠΑ) για τις περιόδους 2025-2026 και 2026-2027 … και συναφούς παροχής από οποιονδήποτε άλλο φορέα» · Checked: 2026-09-30
Based on official sources. For the latest criteria, contact the relevant authority.
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
Usually the details gov.gr already holds about you are enough.
Step by step
- 1
Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes
You sign in ONLY through the official government page. Never enter your codes anywhere else.
- 2
Open the application service
Go to the official pageAuthority: Υπ. Ψηφιακής Διακυβέρνησης
- 3
Fill in and submit the application
Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
- 4
Track your application
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What it is
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).
Amount: €300 for Chios or €250 for Kythira, on a digital (non-physical) debit card for accommodation, food and drink, and transport.
Applications closed on 18/5/2026. With the amounts left unused in Phase 1, further beneficiaries were drawn, in the order of the draw, for Phase 2 (September–October 2026): 2,441 cards for Chios and 2,851 for Kythira. Check in your application whether it is marked «Κληρωθείσα» (drawn). The Phase 2 card can be used until 31/10/2026.
How much it pays
| Tier | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Chios Pass For a holiday on Chios. | 300 € | One-time |
Kythira Pass For a holiday on Kythira. | 250 € | One-time |
Lifecycle*
ActiveTime-limited programme
- Active from
- Active until
- Application deadline
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- Υπ. Ψηφιακής Διακυβέρνησης
- Category
- Culture, Sport & Transport
- Status
- Applications closed
- Type of benefit
- Voucher / Card
Details last verified: 12/10/2026