German Embassy in Athens
Embassy 
Germany Athens, Greece
- Address
- Καραολή & Δημητρίου 3, Αθήνα
- Phone
- +30 210 7285111
- Website
- griechenland.diplo.de
Head of mission: Andreas Kindl, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 25 November 2025
The German embassy in Athens stands at Καραολή & Δημητρίου 3, Αθήνα, in Athens, the capital of Greece. As Greece and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Greek citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Athens
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Für Visaanträge und konsularische Dienstleistungen ist eine vorherige Terminvereinbarung (online-Terminvergabe) erforderlich. Anträge für Reiseausweise zur Rückkehr nach Deutschland, z.B. nach einem Diebstahl des Dokumentes, können von 9:00 bis 12:00 Uhr ohne vorherige Terminvereinbarung entgegengenommen werden. Beachten Sie dazu diese wichtigen Hinweise und planen Sie ausreichend Wartezeit ein.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Greece
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Athens is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Greek citizens
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As Greece and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Greek citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 0 | – |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy in Athens received 4 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3. Applications fell by 20% compared with 2024 (5).
Across all Schengen consulates in Greece, 28.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 8th 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 2023–2025 (© 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 Montenegro in AthensΛουκιανού 5, Αθήνα
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in Athens1, Ploutarchou str, 106 75 Athens
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Embassy of Malta in AthensΝεοφύτου Δούκα 3, Αθήνα
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Embassy of Denmark in AthensΜουρούζη 10, 10674 Αθήνα
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Embassy of Luxembourg in AthensΒασιλίσσης Σοφίας 23A, 10674 Αθήνα
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Embassy of Portugal in AthensΒασιλίσσης Σοφίας 23, 10674 Αθήνα
Germany’s other missions in Greece
- Consulate General of Germany in Thessaloniki
Leoforos Megalou Alexandrou 33, 54641 Thessaloniki, Thessaloníki
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Volos
Antonopoulou 172, 38221 Volos.
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Samos
Themistokli Sofouli & Grammou 2, 831 00 Samos/Samou.
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Pátrai
Trion Navarchon 65, 26222 Patras
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Igoumenitsa
Αγίων Αποστόλων 7 - 9, 46100 Igoumenitsa
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Rhodes
Lochagou Fanouraki 25, 85131 Rhodos., Rhodes
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Corfu
Leoforos Alexandras 12, 49132 Korfu, Corfu
All missions of Germany in Greece (8)
Besides the German embassy in Athens, Germany has 7 other missions in Greece. Consulates: Thessaloniki. Honorary consulates: Volos, Samos, Pátrai, Igoumenitsa, Rhodes and Corfu. Greece in turn has 6 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Athens
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Athens. The head of mission on record is Andreas Kindl, Ambassador.
Address and contact
Address: Καραολή & Δημητρίου 3, Αθήνα. The record for the German embassy in Athens includes a phone number and an official website.
When the German embassy in Athens is closed
Expect the German 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 Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in Athens
Current procedures for the German embassy in Athens, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Athens
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Athens there are 30 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Athens?
The German embassy in Athens is at Καραολή & Δημητρίου 3, Αθήνα.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Athens?
The German embassy in Athens is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the German Embassy in Athens open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Athens do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Athens closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Germany?
As Greece and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Greek citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
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