Open Care Centres for the Elderly (KAPI)
Elderly registered citizens of the municipality (dimótes), with no income criterion for registration in the general case
Free participation in activities, medical and social support -- not a cash allowance
Who can get it
Official evidence · oikogeneia.gov.gr — «Η συμμετοχή στα ΚΑΠΗ είναι ελεύθερη για όλους τους δημότες που ανήκουν στην ηλικιακή ομάδα της τρίτης ηλικίας.» · «Η συμμετοχή καθορίζεται κυρίως από την ηλικία, τη μόνιμη κατοικία στον οικείο Δήμο και την κοινωνική κατάσταση του ενδιαφερόμενου.» · «ΙΣΧΎΟΥΝ ΗΛΙΚΙΑΚΆ ΚΡΙΤΉΡΙΑ» (χωρίς αριθμό) · 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: Άλλος Φορέας
- 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.
Indicative results — not an official assessment.
The eligibility check, browsing and the full guide are free.
Already applied? Tell us how it went.
What it is
Elderly dimótes (registered citizens of the municipality), with no income criterion for registration in the general case. Application period: registration open on an ongoing basis, in each municipality.
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
- Άλλος Φορέας
- Category
- Retirement & Old Age
- Status
- Active
- Type of benefit
- Service / In-kind
Details last verified: 12/10/2026