By Vangelis Dourakis

The amount of 300 euros for their … summer vacations can claim by the state thousands of 18s: the platform for submitting applications is open to all those who have reached 18 years, regardless of their income. The amount they receive can cover – among other things – part of the cost of the ferry or even airline tickets, their stay in hotels, and even their evening out.

Applications are submitted via the platform https://vouchers.gov.gr/youthpass by young people who have completed the 18th years between January 1 and 31 December 2024. In two installments of 150 euros: One after submitting the application and the second next year when the young man has reached the age of 19. The reinforcement enters the beneficiaries’ digital wallet in late May.

Which is redeemed the Youth Pass

Youth Pass 150 euros are in the form of a digital debit card, which beneficiaries will be able to redeem in businesses operating in the fields of culture, tourism and transport, including theaters, hotels or even airline tickets.

After submitting the application, the credit institution or the financial agency informs the beneficiary of the first activation of the card and the credit of the money through a written message (SMS) or e-mail with a built-in link to activate the digital debit card.

Beneficiaries can then take advantage of the aid they will receive to make purchases or receive services from businesses in the fields:

  • tourism (eg in tourist accommodation)
  • Culture (eg to watch theatrical performances or concerts, book market, etc.)
  • and transport (taxi, buses, trains, ferry tickets – airline tickets or for renting IX or yachts, etc.).

What do youth Pass beneficiaries need to know

What the potential beneficiaries should know is that they apply from April 1 to May 15 Each year (the start of the special application each year does not take place on a Saturday, Sunday or other holiday and is transferred to the next business day).

It should be noted here that there are no property or income criteria, in other words all the young people who have completed the 18th years, regardless of whether they are for affluent or “vulnerable” families can be made.

The application shall be filed once and is not reunited after the age of 19 the age of the beneficiary.

The payment of the beneficiaries for the following year shall take place automatically, after re -checking the conditions for participation in the program.

Youth Pass is in the form of debit cardwhich beneficiaries will be able to redeem to businesses operating in the fields of culture, tourism and transport.