Greece

Embassies and consulates in Greece

embassies in Athens

Diplomatic missions from 87 countries are based in Greece, 157 missions in all (81 embassies, 35 consulates, 40 honorary consulates and 1 other office). Most embassies, 80 of 81, are in the capital, Athens. Consulates are also found in Thessaloniki, Rhodes and Heraklion.

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Greece

Capital
Athens
Population
10,413,962
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Calling code
+30
Languages
Greek, English, French
  • 157missions
  • 81embassies
  • 35consulates
  • 40honorary consulates
Visa-free: 120 destinations#19 in the world

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All missions in Greece

Other cities in Greece

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Outside Athens, missions are found in Thessaloniki (21), Rhodes (10), Heraklion (7), Corfu (5), Pátrai (4), Volos (2), Ialysos (2) and Zakynthos (2), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Italy 14
  2. Germany 8
  3. United Kingdom 6
  4. Turkey 6
  5. Czech Republic 5
  6. Poland 5
  7. Switzerland 4
  8. France 4
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Visa rules for Greece

How the world’s passports enter Greece198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Greece visa guide · 21 visa types

Visa rules

Greece belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Greece. As a Schengen state, Greece counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Greece

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)1,8011,819
Student (F, M)927770
Exchange (J)862719
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)1,4721,483
Transit and crew (C, D)2,5882,358
Diplomatic and official (A, G)562557
Fiancé(e) (K)3319
Total8,2457,725
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)10.2%9.3%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 7,725 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Greece, the 95th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Transit and crew visas (C and D) made up 31%, visitor visas 24% and work and treaty visas 19%. That is 6% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (8,245).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Greece received 2,581, 12% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 9.3% for citizens of Greece in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 10.2%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Greece

Greece’s own missions abroad

Greece’s embassies abroad (142)

Greece itself has 142 missions abroad, in 88 countries. Its largest networks are in Australia (10), Italy (7), Germany (6), France (6) and Turkey (4).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Greece

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Epiphany

    Wednesday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

Most embassies, 80 of 81, are in the capital, Athens. The largest foreign networks in Greece are those of Italy (14), Germany (8), the United Kingdom (6), Turkey (6) and the Czech Republic (5).

Travel advice for Greece

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Greece: the US State Department rates Greece at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Greece (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Greece (updated 15 October 2026).

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Greece?

Italy, with 14 missions, followed by Germany (8).

Do I need a visa for Greece?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Greece; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Greece closed?

On Greece’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Is Greece in the Schengen area?

Yes. Greece is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.