Frequently Asked Questions
Who can get a Disability Card?
Anyone with a total disability rate of at least 50%, registered in the Digital Disability Register and holding valid disability certification when the Card is issued, may get a Disability Card.
Do I need to apply to be added to the Digital Disability Register?
No. Registration is automatic through data exchange, provided the certification details are digitally available and complete and accurate (particularly the AFM and AMKA numbers). For more information, see here.
What types of Card are available?
The following types of Disability Card are provided:
(a) a printable document (similar to vaccination certificates);
(b) a digital Card in the Gov.gr Wallet app, so you can carry it on your phone (coming soon);
(c) a plastic digital card (not currently available).
How is the printable Disability Card different from my existing disability certification?
None of the Disability Card formats displays your sensitive personal data or details about your disability, except for the prescribed indicators (disability tier and whether an escort is needed).
What does “disability tier” mean?
To protect your sensitive personal data, the Card does not display your total disability percentage. Instead, it uses the following indicators:
- “I” for a total disability rate from 50% to 66%;
- “II” for a total disability rate from 67% to 79%;
- “III” for a total disability rate of 80% or above.
What benefits can I access with the Card?
When presented by its holder and digitally validated, the Disability Card confirms the holder’s identity, disability status and recognised disability tier.
Disability Card holders may present it to:
- receive priority service at public-facing service points and any necessary assistance; and
- use it instead of disability certification as proof of the details shown on the Card.
Benefits will gradually be added to the Card. You will be notified at the contact details registered in the system whenever a new benefit is added.
The Card applies to benefits available when the holder is physically present.
