Tourism for All 2026-2027: When the platform opens

The platform for submitting applications to the new programme opens «Tourism for All 2026-2027», with beneficiaries receiving financial aid from EUR 200 to 600, depending on the category to which they belong and the period they choose for their holidays.

The new programme is planned to be implemented in two phases According to ERT. The first phase will begin in the coming period and will be completed in 30 June 2027, while phase two will begin early in 2027 and will be completed in 31 December 2027.

As public television information reports, the initiation of applications will take place in August of this year.

Tourism for All 2026-2027: Enlarge income criteria

No intermediate draw is foreseen, as the beneficiaries of phase two will be drawn from the tables not drawn from the draw of the first phase, as the objective is continuous program flow and the coverage of the winter season of both 2026 and 2027, as part of the wider strategy to strengthen mountain tourism. The new structure provides increased flexibility, improved resource absorption and the possibility of wider participation of citizens.

The Tourism Programme for All incorporates a clear strategy for strengthening the broad months (October to April), directing 70% of the available budget in these months. In the same context, the programme is also linked to the Ministry of Tourism's wider campaign for the «Mountain Greece», contributing to the emergence and strengthening of less-proposed mountain destinations, with the aim of balanced tourist development and dissemination of visitors throughout the territory.

In addition, the programme considerably expands the Income criteria, allowing the inclusion of more middle-class households. In particular, the limits increase, among other things, from 19,000 euros to 21,000 euros for single persons without children and from 31,000 euros to 33,000 euros for married persons without children, while for families with more children the ceilings extend significantly, reaching up to 58,000 euros, substantially extending the range of potential beneficiaries.

Support for disabled persons

For the first time in the framework of the programme the possibility of participation in persons with disabilities (≥ 67%) and families with children – disabled persons regardless of income criteria, enhancing equal access to holidays and the social nature of tourism policy.

In addition, new targeted aid for large families, as an additional subsidy of EUR 50 is provided for each child from the fourth and above, effectively supporting the large families. This provision differs substantially from the 2025 programme, in which the subsidy concerned the beneficiary only and did not increase on the basis of the number of dependent members.

At the same time, it is maintained and upgraded. use of the intangible digital card as an exclusive means of making use of the subsidy amount, with full use of the state's modern digital infrastructure through the gov.gr and vouchers.gov.gr platforms.

In addition, the programme strengthens the accessibility of citizens with possibility of submitting applications and through Citizens Service Centres (CEPs), as well as with support for an organized service mechanism (help desk), making participation even easier.

The main aid characteristics remain strong, with subsidy amounts ranging from EUR 200 up to EUR 600 according to the period and category of beneficiaries, and the selection procedure to be carried out by electronic draw, ensuring transparency and equal opportunities for participation.

With ERT information