Special Supplementary Unemployment Benefit for Port & Land Cargo Handlers
Permanent/auxiliary port-and-land cargo handler, customs tally clerk or customs porter, registered in the National Register of Cargo Handlers, with at least 100 notional (credited) days of insurance in the sector in the previous year. Applications every year 1 March - 31 May.
One-off = (300 − days of insurance in the previous year) × the current daily benefit (today €22.60), up to 80 daily allowances = up to €1,808.00; +10% per dependant
This benefit is not open yet — you will be able to apply once it starts.
Who can get it
Official evidence · Φορτοεκφορτωτές — Προϋποθέσεις, ΥΑ 34097/29.12.98 · Checked: 2026-09-25
Official evidence · ΔΥΠΑ, Φορτοεκφορτωτές (ΥΑ 34097/29.12.98): «έχουν την ιδιότητα του μόνιμου ή επίκουρου φορτοεκφορτωτή λιμένος ή ξηράς ή του σημειωτή ή κομιστή τελωνείου κατά τον χρόνο της επιδότησης» · «δεν ενδιαφέρει αν ο μισθωτός απασχολείται κατά τον χρόνο της παροχής» · Checked: 2026-10-12
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
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Step by step
- 1
Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes
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- 2
Open the application service
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- 3
Fill in and submit the application
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- 4
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What it is
Permanent/auxiliary port-and-land cargo handler, customs tally clerk or customs porter, registered in the National Register of Cargo Handlers, with at least 100 notional (credited) days of insurance in the sector in the previous year. Applications are made every year from 1 March to 31 May at the DYPA KPA2 office of your place of residence. Next application period: 1/3/2027 – 31/5/2027.
How much it pays
| Tier | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
One-off payment (300 − days of insurance in the previous year) × €22.60 (the basic daily benefit since 1/4/2026), up to 80 daily allowances; +10% per dependant. | Variable | One-time |
Lifecycle*
UpcomingPermanent/ongoing benefit
- Active from
- Application deadline
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- ΔΥΠΑ
- Category
- Work & Unemployment
- Status
- Upcoming
- Type of benefit
- One-off support
Details last verified: 12/10/2026