Free Greek Sign Language / Lip-reading Interpretation (In Person and Relay) — National Foundation for the Deaf
Deaf and hard-of-hearing people can ask for a free Greek Sign Language or lip-reading interpreter for their dealings with public or private bodies. There is also free remote interpretation (Relay) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, through an app.
Free interpretation service (in person on request; remote Relay 24/7 through the IRIS app).
Who can get it
Official evidence · gov.gr 1002137 — «Κωφοί και βαρήκοοι πολίτες, μπορείτε να αιτηθείτε στο Εθνικό Ίδρυμα Κωφών τη δωρεάν παροχή επαγγελματία διερμηνέα» · Checked: 2026-09-28
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
In-person interpreter
Apply to the National Foundation for the Deaf through the gov.gr service "In-person interpretation", filling in your personal details.
Open the page - 2
Remote interpretation (Relay)
Register for the Relay service and install the IRIS Relay Service app on a computer or mobile device with a camera.
Open the page
Authority: Υπ. Κοινωνικής Συνοχής
Good to know
- Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes. You sign in ONLY through the official government page. Never enter your codes anywhere else.
- Fill in and submit the application. Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
- Track your application. Progress and the final decision appear in your account on the authority / gov.gr.
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What it is
The National Foundation for the Deaf (EIK) offers two free services to deaf and hard-of-hearing people: - In-person interpretation: you request a professional Greek Sign Language or lip-reading interpreter to accompany you in your dealings with public or private bodies. You apply through gov.gr with your personal details. - Remote interpretation (Relay): you talk in real time with any hearing person (doctor, public service, individual, relative), 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, through an EIK interpreter. You need to register for the service and have a computer or mobile device with a camera and internet connection (IRIS Relay Service app).
Lifecycle*
ActivePermanent/ongoing benefit
No fixed end date is currently recorded.
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- Υπ. Κοινωνικής Συνοχής
- Category
- Disability
- Status
- Active
- Type of benefit
- Service / In-kind
Details last verified: 28/09/2026