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French Embassy & Consulates in Greece

  • 2 embassies
  • 1 consulate general
  • 1 consulate

France is represented in Greece by 4 missions: an embassy in Pátrai, a consulate general in Thessaloniki, a consulate in Fira and 1 other office. Greek citizens and French citizens move freely between the two countries.

Map: France’s 4 missions in Greece

Map: France’s 4 missions in Greece

French Embassy in Pátrai

France has its embassy in Pátrai; the address on record is Πατρέως 5, Πάτρα.

French consulates in Greece

  • Embassy of France in Athens

    Embassy · Athens

    7, avenue Vassilissis Sofias, 10671 Athènes, Athens

    Today 08:45–14:45
  • Consulate General of France in Thessaloniki

    Consulate General · Thessaloniki

    2A Leoforos Stratou, 54640 Thessalonique, Thessaloníki

  • Consulate of France in Fira

    Consulate · Fira

France also has a consulate general in Thessaloniki and a consulate in Fira; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

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.

Greece’s missions in France

Missions of Greece in France (6)

In return, Greece has 6 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

Good to know

France in Greece

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 4 of them are in Greece.

When French missions in Greece are closed

French missions in Greece close on Greece’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the French embassy in Greece?

The French embassy is in Pátrai, at Πατρέως 5, Πάτρα.

Does France have consulates in Greece?

Yes, France has a consulate general in Thessaloniki and a consulate in Fira.

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.

Do French citizens need a visa for Greece?

As France and Greece both belong to the European free movement area, French citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Greece.

Does Greece have an embassy in France?

Yes, Greece has its embassy in Paris, along with 5 other missions in France.