DYPA to issue 150,000 book vouchers worth €25 each; applications open on 9 July

Program overview

The DYPA programme for 2026 will issue 150,000 book purchase vouchers, each worth €25 including VAT, with a total budget of €3.75 million. The voucher, which takes the form of a unique electronic code, can be used from 1 September to 31 December 2026 to buy any book at participating bookstores and publishing houses, with a 10% discount on the book price.

Eligibility criteria

Beneficiaries must be private-sector employees, individuals insured with e-EFKA due to dependent employment with unemployment contributions to DYPA at any time in the 12 months before the application deadline, or registered unemployed with at least three continuous months of unemployment at the deadline. Income limits are €16,000 for single applicants, €24,000 for married couples (rising by €5,000 per child), and €29,000 for single parents (rising by €5,000 for each child after the first). For the first time, families with three or more children participate without a points system, provided they meet the criteria.

Selection and application

The selection of other beneficiaries is based on a points system that considers disability, single parenthood, number of children, income, and whether the applicant is applying for the first time or was excluded from the two previous programmes due to points. Applications are submitted exclusively online via gov.gr, following the path: Home / Employment and Insurance / Compensations and Benefits / Book purchase vouchers. Applicants log in using their TAXISnet credentials and AMKA number.

Key dates

The application platform opens on Thursday 9 July 2026 at 14:00 and closes on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 23:59. The voucher redemption period runs from 1 September to 31 December 2026.