The final tables of beneficiaries, beneficiaries and excludes of the Social Tourism Program for retirees for retirees (T. OAEE) 2025-2026 of the Public Employment Service (DBA) were posted today on www.dypa.gov.gr.

The program, which relates to 25,000 checks, with a total budget of EUR 3 million, starts on 1st/06/2025 and concludes 31/05/2026.

The check is a unique number for each beneficiary and every beneficiary.

Upon arrival at the tourist accommodation, providers activate their checks through the E-Services of the DBA.

As noted in a related announcement, beneficiaries/beneficiaries can carry out up to six nights in a tourist accommodation, choosing from the “Register of Providers” of DBA, upon their consultation with the provider, with a small private participation.

In particular, in Leros, Lesvos, Chios, Kos, Samos and Rhodes, up to 10 nights free (zero private participation) can take place, while in the Municipalities of Istia-Edipsos and Mantoudiou-Limni-Ag. Anna of North Evia and in the Regional Units of Magnesia, Karditsa, Larissa, Trikala and Evros, up to 12 nights can be held free of charge.

The subsidy prices are increased by 20% for the peak month of August and for Christmas (from 15/12/2025 to 14/01/2026) and Easter (from 03/04/2026 to 19/04/2026).

The increased subsidy is valid all year long for the accommodation of North Evia, Evros and Thessaly, except for the Sporades.

In addition to staying in tourist accommodation, ferry tickets are also subsidized.

The participation of the beneficiaries is 25%.

For people with disabilities, ferry tickets are available free of charge.

See here for more information.