Applications for the “Tourism for All” program are expected to open in August, with the Ministry of Tourism emphasizing that tourism is a social good and a right accessible to everyone, presenting the new program as an upgraded version of the previous cycle.
The program aims to expand the pool of eligible beneficiaries, strengthen Greek families, support people with disabilities and large families, and extend the tourism season with a focus on mountain destinations and lesser-known travel spots.
Tourism for All: Program to be implemented in two phases
The new program is designed to be rolled out in two distinct phases. Phase A will launch in the coming months and run through June 30, 2027, while Phase B will begin in early 2027 and conclude on December 31, 2027.
There will be no intermediate lottery draw, as Phase B beneficiaries will be drawn from the list of unsuccessful Phase A applicants. The goal is to ensure a continuous flow throughout the program and provide coverage during the winter period of both 2026 and 2027, as part of the broader strategy to boost mountain tourism. This new structure offers greater flexibility, improved resource absorption, and wider public participation.
Boosting mountain tourism takes center stage
The Tourism for All program incorporates a clear strategy for strengthening the shoulder months (October through April), directing 70% of the available budget toward this period. In the same spirit, the program is linked to the Ministry of Tourism’s broader “Mountain Greece” campaign, helping to promote and support lesser-known mountain destinations, with the aim of achieving balanced tourism development and spreading visitors across the entire country.
Expanded income eligibility criteria
The program significantly widens its income thresholds, allowing more middle-class households to qualify. Specifically, the limits are being raised — among other adjustments — from €19,000 to €21,000 for single individuals without children, and from €31,000 to €33,000 for married couples without children. For families with more children, the upper income limits are extended considerably, reaching up to €58,000, substantially broadening the range of potential beneficiaries.
For the first time within the program, people with disabilities (≥67% disability rating) and families with children who have disabilities are eligible to participate regardless of income criteria, reinforcing equal access to holidays and underlining the social dimension of tourism policy.
In addition, a new targeted benefit is introduced for large families: an extra subsidy of €50 per child from the fourth child onward, providing meaningful support to bigger households. This provision marks a significant departure from the 2025 program, in which the subsidy applied solely to the primary beneficiary and did not increase based on the number of dependents.
The use of a digital virtual card as the exclusive means of utilizing the subsidy amount is maintained and upgraded, making full use of the state’s modern digital infrastructure through the gov.gr and vouchers.gov.gr platforms. Furthermore, the program enhances citizen accessibility by allowing applications to be submitted through Citizens’ Service Centers (KEP), as well as through a dedicated help desk support mechanism, making participation even more straightforward.
Subsidy amounts range from €200 to €600
The core subsidy features remain strong, with benefit amounts ranging from €200 to €600 depending on the period and beneficiary category. The selection process is carried out through an electronic lottery draw, ensuring full transparency and equal opportunities for all participants.
Ministry of Tourism statement
“The Tourism for All 2026–2027 program confirms the state’s strategic commitment to a tourism model that is inclusive, sustainable, and accessible to all — strengthening the Greek family, supporting vulnerable social groups, and creating the conditions for year-round tourism that benefits every region of the country,” the Ministry of Tourism stated in an official announcement.
