{"id":45428,"date":"2026-03-31T19:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/kythira-pass\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T23:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T20:00:31","slug":"kythira-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kithera.gr\/en\/kythira-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"Kythira pass"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"post-container\">\n<div class=\"parquote\">\n<p>Kythira Pass 2026 is a financial aid action to stimulate domestic tourism in Kythira. Applications for the program begin on May 14, 2026 and will remain open until May 18, 2026. [1]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"infobox\">\n<h2>Basic Information on Amount &#038; Beneficiaries<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Amount of Aid: Beneficiaries will receive a dematerialized digital debit card of 250 euros.<\/li>\n<li>Number of Beneficiaries: The program concerns a total of 3,600 beneficiaries.<\/li>\n<li>Use of Amount: The card can be used exclusively for accommodation, dining and local transport expenses on the island. The amount is non-seizable and tax-free. [1]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2>Implementation Periods<\/h2>\nThe action will be carried out in two distinct phases: [1]<br\/>\nPhase A: May \u2013 June 2026.<br\/>\nPhase B: September \u2013 October 2026.<br\/>\nIt is noted that August is excluded from the program.<br\/><br\/>\n\n<h2>Application Process<\/h2>\n<p>Platform: Applications are submitted electronically through the single digital portal vouchers.gov.gr.<br\/>\nBusiness Requirements: The digital card is accepted in businesses that have a POS and operate in the relevant sectors (tourism, catering) in Kythira. [1]<\/p>\n\nMore details can be found in the official announcement of the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection. [1]<br\/>\n[1] <a href=\"https:\/\/civilprotection.gov.gr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection<\/a><br\/>\n\n<h2>Beneficiaries of the program are:<\/h2>\n<strong>Who are the beneficiaries and beneficiaries<\/strong><br\/>\nAdult tax residents of Greece<br\/>\nSingle, married or in a civil partnership<br\/>\nBased on the 2024 tax return<br\/><br\/>\n\n<strong>Beneficiaries are considered:<\/strong><br\/>\nThe spouse or partner<br\/>\nThe dependent children<br\/><br\/>\n\n<h2>Who are excluded from the Kythira Pass<\/h2>\n<b>Cannot participate:<\/b><br\/>\nThose who have already been selected for a Social Tourism program 2025-2026 or 2026-2027 (DYPA)<br\/>\nThose who receive a corresponding subsidy from another body<br\/>\nThose who have their main residence in Kythira<br\/><br\/>\n\n<h2>How to apply \u2013 Step by step<\/h2>\nThe procedure is carried out through <a href=\"https:\/\/gov.gr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gov.gr<\/a>, using TAXISnet codes.<br\/><br\/>\n\nThe beneficiary:\n<ol>\n<li>Connects to the platform<\/li>\n<li>Confirms his\/her details<\/li>\n<li>States contact details<\/li>\n<li>Selects destination (Kythira)<\/li>\n<li>Declares participation phase<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\nThe phases are:<br\/>\nPhase 1: May \u2013 June 2026<br\/>\nPhase 2: September \u2013 October 2026<br\/><br\/>\n\nAlternatively, the application can also be made through KEP.<br\/><br\/>\n\n<h2>How do you receive the money<\/h2>\nThe beneficiaries who will emerge from the draw:<br\/><br\/>\n\nThey will receive a dematerialized digital debit card<br\/>\nThey will be informed via SMS and email<br\/>\nThey will activate the card electronically<br\/><br\/>\n\nImportant: The amount is not transferred, cannot be withdrawn and is only used in cooperating businesses.<br\/><br\/>\n\nMore details can be found in the official announcement of [1] <a href=\"https:\/\/civilprotection.gov.gr\/deltia-tupou\/enarxi-toy-programmatos-chios-pass-2026-kai-kythira-pass-2026-gia-tin-enishysi-toy-toyrismoy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.<\/a>. 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