“Tourism for All”: Were you selected? When the digital card arrives and how to use it
Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Applicants can check the final lottery results online using their application number, while selected beneficiaries need to take no further action at this stage.
- Banks are expected to issue the digital cards within about two days, after which beneficiaries will receive activation instructions.
- The cards cover accommodation in Greece and provide between €200 and €600, depending on the travel period and beneficiary category.
The final lists for Greece's “Tourism for All 2026-27” program have been posted, allowing applicants to check whether they won support in the lottery. The search uses the application number, not the applicant's name or other personal details.
Those included on the final beneficiary lists do not need to take any additional action at this stage. Their details will be sent automatically to the selected banks, which are expected to issue the digital intangible cards within about two days. Each beneficiary will then receive a message from their bank explaining how to activate the card. The email used in the application will also contain a link for creating the password needed to complete activation.
The voucher can be used only for accommodation at tourist properties in Greece, including hotels, campsites, campgrounds and other eligible lodging businesses. Payments can be made online during a booking or through a property's point-of-sale terminal where that option is available. The card is not valid year-round. It becomes active only during the period declared in the application.
The standard support is €200 for the high season and €300 for the low season. For certain groups, including single or widowed parents with dependent children, families with at least three dependent children and eligible pensioners, the amounts rise to €300 in the high season and €400 in the low season. People with disabilities of at least 67%, and beneficiaries with children who have disabilities at that level, can receive €400 in the high season and €600 in the low season. Families with four or more dependent children receive an extra €50 for each child from the fourth onward.
The first lottery is not the end of the process for unsuccessful applicants. Those not selected remain on the relevant lists and may seek participation in a second phase.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.