In view of the continued large participation in the application process for the Social Tourism Programme for Workers and Unemployed persons from the period 2026–2027 of the Public Employment Service (RSP) and taking into account increased demand, with a view to ensuring universal access to the platform and the best service of all stakeholders, it is decided to extend the deadline for submission of applications until Sunday, May 3, 23:59.
Yesterday, 60,790 applications were submitted on the platform of the Social Tourism of the IMIPA, with the total number exceeding 340,000, which reflects the very increased interest of citizens in the programme.
Throughout the application process there will be continuous monitoring of the operation of the platform in order to ensure the smooth and seamless service of citizens.
Applications shall be submitted via gov.gr to:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/ergasia-kai-asphalise/apozemioseis-kai-parokhes/koinonikos-tourismos
Specifically the route is:
Home → Work and Insurance → Compensation and Benefits → Social Tourism Programs (DYPA)
Programme providers
Providers are tourist accommodation and ferry companies.
Applications for providers shall be submitted from 21.04.2026 to 10.05.2026 via gov.gr at:
https://www.gov.gr/ipires/ergasia-kai-asphalise/apozemioseis-kai-parokhes/parohoi-tou
Specifically the route is:
Home → Work and Insurance → Compensation and Benefits → Providers of Social Tourism
The Providers Register automatically includes the previous year's providers, provided they update the participation documents.
For further information:
