The state provides certain benefits and support programs for young people, covering education, housing and employment, aimed at providing them with financial relief.
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What benefits and programs are young people entitled to
Specifically, the benefits for young people are as follows:
- Youth Pass
The Youth Pass is aimed at young people aged 18 and 19 and provides financial support of 150 euros annually, in digital form.
Basic criteria:
- Age 18 or 19 in the year of application
- Tax residence in Greece
- No income criteria required
The amount is used for cultural, tourist and transportation services, through a digital card.
- Youth entrepreneurship
Youth entrepreneurship programs aim to support young people who want to start their own business, with subsidies that can reach up to 17,500 euros.
Basic criteria:
- Age 18 to 29 years
- Unemployed or outside education/training status (per program)
- No previous business activity before joining
- Submission of business plan
Support is usually paid in installments, after the business starts.
- Save – Renovate
The “Save – Renovate for Youth” program targets young homeowners and subsidizes energy upgrades and renovations up to 22,500 euros, with subsidy rates that can reach 75%.
Basic criteria:
- Age 18 to 39 years
- Ownership and residence in primary home
- Meeting income limits
- Property that meets the program’s energy requirements
The deadline for completing interventions is April 30, 2026.
- Student Housing Allowance
The Student Housing Allowance supports students studying away from their permanent residence, offering 1,500 euros annually or 2,000 euros in case of shared accommodation.
Basic criteria:
- Enrollment in universities or vocational schools
- Studies in a city different from the family’s main residence
- Lease agreement in the student’s or parent’s name
- Meeting income and asset criteria
The application is submitted annually after filing the tax return.
