By Vangelis Dourakis

“Window” 3 days opened for those wishing to claim a discount “coupon” up to 200 euros for vacations: today the application platform is activated Thessaloniki Evros Pass with the deadline expiring next Friday, July 25th. Applications are submitted through vouchers.gov.gr and interested parties can claim voucher for Thessaly and the Evros regions.

This action aims to financial support for tourism activity in the areas of Thessalyaffected by the flooding phenomena of September 2023 and its areas Evrosaffected by the summer fires 2023. Through this program a “second” opportunity is given to secure a discount check for their vacation, those who did not enter other social tourism programs.

Who can submit applications

The program applies to three destinations (Thessaloniki A, Thessaly B and Evros) and three times in the year (1: July – August ’25, 2: September – October ’25, 3: November – December ΄25). Beneficiaries selected will receive intangible digital cards that can use in the above areas for accommodation, catering (food) and local commutes.

In particular, they are going to be issued:

  • 4.164 EUR 150 cards for Thessaly A (Phase 1: 1,388, Phase 2: 1,388, Phase 3: 1,000)
  • 4.164 EUR 150 cards for Thessaly B (Phase 1: 1,388, Phase 2: 1,388, Phase 3: 1,000) and
  • 3,000 EUR 200 cards for Evros (Phase 1: 1,000, Phase 2: 1,000, Phase 3: 1,000).

The areas that the person can visit and redeem the check are as follows:

  • Thessaloniki A: Municipality of South Pelion, Municipality of Zagora Mouresi, Municipality of Volos
  • Thessaloniki B: Municipality of Lake Plastira, Municipality of Agia, Municipality of Tempe, Municipality
  • Evros: Municipality of Soufli, Municipality of Feres of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis

The platform vouchers.gov.gr will remain open for applications From today Wednesday 23 July until Friday 25 July 2025.

The final beneficiaries will be highlighted by electronic draw after the end of applications. The results will be posted on the program website.

To Thessaloniki Evros Pass For the year of implementation 2025 (similarly with the year of implementation 2024) it has no income criteria.

In other words, everyone can apply, regardless of income, as long as they meet the following conditions:

  • Be tax residents of Greece, based on the tax return of 2023.
  • Have not stated the main residence in the destinations included in the action.
  • They are not beneficiaries of DBA social tourism for the period 2024-2025 or will be selected for the period 2025-2026, nor do they receive a corresponding provision from another body for the same periods.

Note: Permanent residents of the areas included in the action are excluded from the process.

The process of submitting the application

The application is made electronically through vouchers.gov.gr with Taxisnet codes. Interested parties should:

  • Complete contact information (email address and mobile phone), which will then confirm,
  • Choose destination and time phase,
  • They declare responsibly that they meet the criteria of participation.

On contact details, as long as they are registered in National Communication Registry (NTUA), no further confirmation is needed.

Alternatively, applications can be made through KEP.

Those selected by the draw will receive intangible digital card before the start of the period they were drawn. It is activated through instructions sent by the Payment Service Provider.

Smartphone with technology is required to use the card Nfc.