Embassy of Germany in Athens
Today 09:00–12:00- Address
- Καραολή & Δημητρίου 3, Αθήνα
- Phone
- +30 210 7285111
- Website
- griechenland.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Andreas Kindl, Ambassador
Germany
Greece
German Embassy & Consulates in Greece
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 6 honorary consulates
Germany is represented in Greece by 8 missions: an embassy in Athens, a consulate general in Thessaloniki and 6 honorary consulates. Greek citizens and German citizens move freely between the two countries.
Map: Germany’s 8 missions in Greece
Map: Germany’s 8 missions in Greece
German Embassy in Athens
At Καραολή & Δημητρίου 3, Αθήνα, the German embassy represents Germany towards Greece. The head of mission on record is Andreas Kindl, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
German consulates in Greece
- Consulate General of Germany in Thessaloniki
Leoforos Megalou Alexandrou 33, 54641 Thessaloniki, Thessaloníki
Germany also has a consulate general in Thessaloniki; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
German honorary consulates in Greece
- 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
Germany has 6 honorary consulates in Greece, in Volos, Samos, Pátrai, Igoumenitsa, Rhodes and Corfu; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Germany visa for Greek citizens
GreeceGermany Visa-free Germany visa for citizens of Greece
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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.
Greece’s missions in Germany
Missions of Greece in Germany (6)
In return, Greece has 6 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Greece
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 8 of them are in Greece.
When German missions in Greece are closed
German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Greece?
The German embassy is in Athens, at Καραολή & Δημητρίου 3, Αθήνα.
Does Germany have consulates in Greece?
Yes, Germany has a consulate general in Thessaloniki. Germany also has 6 honorary consulates in Volos, Samos, Pátrai, Igoumenitsa, Rhodes and Corfu.
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Germany?
Free movement applies: Greek citizens enter Germany with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Do German citizens need a visa for Greece?
As Germany and Greece both belong to the European free movement area, German citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Greece.
Does Greece have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Greece has its embassy in Berlin, along with 5 other missions in Germany.