French Embassy in Athens
Embassy 
France Athens, Greece
- Address
- 7, avenue Vassilissis Sofias, 10671 Athènes, Athens
- Phone
- +30 2 103 391 000
- Website
- gr.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 15 June 2026
At 7, avenue Vassilissis Sofias, 10671 Athènes, Athens, the French embassy in Athens represents France towards Greece. Free movement applies: Greek citizens enter France with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:45–18:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Athens
| Monday | 08:45–14:0015:00–18:00 break 14:00–15:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:45–14:0015:00–18:00 break 14:00–15:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:45–14:0015:00–18:00 break 14:00–15:00 |
| Thursday | 08:45–14:0015:00–18:00 break 14:00–15:00 |
| Friday | 08:45–14:45 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Greece
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Athens is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:45–18:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
France visa for Greek citizens
GreeceFrance Visa-free France visa for citizens of Greece
FranceGreece Visa-free Greece visa for citizens of France
Free movement applies: Greek citizens enter France with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | 0 | – |
2025 figures: 4 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Athens, and 4 visas were issued. Applications rose by 33% compared with 2024 (3).
Across all Schengen consulates in Greece, 28.5% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 9th largest number of applications of the 13 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Greece.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2024–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Belgium in AthensΣέκερη 3, 10674 Αθήνα
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Embassy of Egypt in Athens3 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens
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Embassy of Italy in AthensSekeri, 2 - 106 74 Atene, Atene, Athens
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Embassy of Peru in AthensΚουμπάρη 2, 10674 Athens
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Embassy of Austria in AthensΛεωφόρος Βασιλίσσης Σοφίας 4, 10674 Αθήνα
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Embassy of Mexico in AthensΠλατεία Φιλικής Εταιρίας 14, 10673 Αθήνα
France’s other missions in Greece
- Embassy of France in Pátrai
Πατρέως 5, Πάτρα
- Consulate General of France in Thessaloniki
2A Leoforos Stratou, 54640 Thessalonique, Thessaloníki
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All missions of France in Greece (4)
The French embassy in Athens is one of 4 missions of France in Greece. Consulates: Thessaloniki and Fira. Greece in turn has 6 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Athens
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Athens.
Address and contact
Address: 7, avenue Vassilissis Sofias, 10671 Athènes, Athens. The record for the French embassy in Athens includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
When the French embassy in Athens is closed
Expect the French embassy in Athens to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day on Saturday 26 December 2026, and often on Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in France.
Before visiting the French embassy in Athens
Current procedures for the French embassy in Athens, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Athens
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Athens there are 25 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Athens?
The French embassy in Athens is at 7, avenue Vassilissis Sofias, 10671 Athènes, Athens.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Athens?
The French embassy in Athens is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:45–18:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the French Embassy in Athens open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Athens do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Athens closed?
The French embassy in Athens closes on Greece’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Greek citizens need a visa for France?
Free movement applies: Greek citizens enter France with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
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