British Embassy in Athens
Embassy 
United Kingdom Athens, Greece
- Address
- 1, Ploutarchou str, 106 75 Athens
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Stephen Lillie Cmg
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 21 December 2025
The United Kingdom’s embassy to Greece is in Athens, the capital of Greece, at 1, Ploutarchou str, 106 75 Athens. Greek citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–15:00.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Athens
| Monday | 09:00–15:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–15:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 09:00–15:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 09:00–15:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 09:00–15:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Greece
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Athens is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–15:00.
United Kingdom visa for Greek citizens
GreeceUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Greece
United KingdomGreece Visa-free, 90 days Greece visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Greek citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Athens.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Germany in AthensΚαραολή & Δημητρίου 3, Αθήνα
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Embassy of Montenegro in AthensΛουκιανού 5, Αθήνα
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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 Chile in AthensΡηγίλλης 12, Αθήνα
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Embassy of Luxembourg in AthensΒασιλίσσης Σοφίας 23A, 10674 Αθήνα
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Greece
- Consulate of the United Kingdom in Zakynthos
28 Foskolou Street, 29 100 Zakynthos
- Consular Office of the United Kingdom in Heraklion
Candia Tower, 17 Thalita Street, Ag. Dimitrios Square, 71 202 Heraklion, Irákleion
- Consular Office of the United Kingdom in Rhodes
29 Gr. Lambraki Street, 85 100 Rhodes
- Consular Office of the United Kingdom in Corfu
First floor, 18 Mantzarou Street, 49 100 Corfu
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Zakynthos
Φωσκόλου 28, 291 00 Zakynthos
All missions of the United Kingdom in Greece (6)
The British embassy in Athens is one of 6 missions of the United Kingdom in Greece. Consulates: Zakynthos, Heraklion, Rhodes and Corfu. Honorary consulates: Zakynthos. Greece in turn has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British embassy in Athens
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Athens. The head of mission on record is Stephen Lillie Cmg.
Address and contact
Address: 1, Ploutarchou str, 106 75 Athens. The record for the British embassy in Athens includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Greece
Greece admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Athens is closed
The British embassy in Athens closes on Greece’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Athens
Current procedures for the British embassy in Athens, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Athens
The British embassy in Athens has 30 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Athens?
The British embassy in Athens is at 1, Ploutarchou str, 106 75 Athens.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Athens?
The British embassy in Athens is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–15:00.
Is the British Embassy in Athens open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Athens do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Athens closed?
The British 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 the United Kingdom.
Do Greek citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Greek citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
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