Greece Expands 'Tourism for All' Program with Wider Eligibility and New Support

Greece's Ministry of Tourism is set to implement significant changes to its "Tourism for All 2026-2027" program, aiming to broaden access to holiday opportunities. The initiative will now operate in two distinct phases, with the first beginning shortly and concluding on June 30, 2027, followed by a second phase from early 2027 to December 31, 2027.

A key update involves the expansion of income eligibility criteria. For single individuals without children, the threshold rises from 19,000 euros to 21,000 euros. For married couples without children, it increases from 31,000 euros to 33,000 euros. For families with multiple children, the upper limits are substantially raised, reaching up to 58,000 euros, thereby including a larger segment of middle-class households.

Subsidies will range from 200 to 600 euros, depending on the period and beneficiary category. Selection will be conducted through an electronic lottery to ensure fairness. For the first time, individuals with disabilities (67% or more) and families with disabled children can participate regardless of income, promoting equal access to holidays.

Additionally, a new targeted support for large families is introduced, offering an extra 50 euros for each child beyond the fourth. This differs from the 2025 program, where subsidies were solely for the primary beneficiary and did not increase with the number of dependents. Applications will open in August 2026.