Form U2 – Exporting Unemployment Benefit to Another EU Country
Recipients of the DYPA regular unemployment benefit who want to look for work in another EU/EEA country while keeping the benefit for up to 3 months
Continued payment of the Greek unemployment benefit for up to 3 months in the host country
Who can get it
Official evidence · Your Europe, «Μεταφορά επιδομάτων ανεργίας»: «είστε πλήρως άνεργος/-η (όχι μερικώς ή κατά διαστήματα) και» · Checked: 2026-10-12
Official evidence · Κανονισμός (ΕΚ) 883/2004 άρθρο 64 (εξαγωγή επιδόματος ανεργίας/έντυπο U2) · Checked: 2026-09-25
Official evidence · Your Europe, «Μεταφορά επιδομάτων ανεργίας»: «να είστε εγγεγραμμένος/-η επί 4 τουλάχιστον εβδομάδες ως άνεργος/-η που αναζητά εργασία» · Checked: 2026-09-30
Official evidence · Κανονισμός (ΕΚ) 883/2004 άρθρο 64 (εξαγωγή επιδόματος ανεργίας/έντυπο U2) · Checked: 2026-09-25
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: ΔΥΠΑ
- 3
Fill in and submit the application
Enter your details, upload anything requested and submit. Keep the protocol number.
- 4
Track your application
Progress and the final decision appear in your account on the authority / gov.gr.
Indicative guide — the application and final decision are made by the competent authority.
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What it is
Recipients of the DYPA (Public Employment Service) regular unemployment benefit who want to look for work in another EU/EEA country while keeping the benefit for up to 3 months. Application period: open all year; apply to DYPA before you leave.
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
- ΔΥΠΑ
- Category
- Work & Unemployment
- Status
- Active
- Type of benefit
- Information
Details last verified: 12/10/2026