- Address
- 28, Nikiforou Lytra str., Paleo Psychiko, 154 52, Athens
- Phone
- +30 21 0672 5235
- Website
- greece.mid.ru
- Head of mission
- Горлач Юрий Андреевич
Russia
Greece
Russian Embassy & Consulates in Greece
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 1 honorary consulate
Russia is represented in Greece by 3 missions: an embassy in Athens, a consulate general in Thessaloniki and an honorary consulate in Thessaloniki. Russia requires a visa from Greek citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Map: Russia’s 3 missions in Greece
Map: Russia’s 3 missions in Greece
Russian Embassy in Athens
At 28, Nikiforou Lytra str., Paleo Psychiko, 154 52, Athens, the Russian embassy represents Russia towards Greece. The head of mission on record is Горлач Юрий Андреевич. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Russian consulates in Greece
- Consulate General of Russia in Thessaloniki
5, Dimosthenus str., Thessaloniki 54624, Thessaloníki
Russia also has a consulate general in Thessaloniki; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Russian honorary consulates in Greece
Russia has an honorary consulate in Thessaloniki; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Russia visa for Greek citizens
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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Greece
- Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
- Regular tourist visa
- Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
- 11 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Greek citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days. The application is made online on the official portal of Russia, not at the Russian embassy.
Greece’s missions in Russia
Missions of Greece in Russia (3)
In return, Greece has 3 missions in Russia, but no embassy there on record.
Good to know
Russia in Greece
Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; 3 of them are in Greece.
Travel to Greece for Russian citizens
Greece requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Greece, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Russian missions in Greece are closed
Russian 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 Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Russian embassy in Greece?
The Russian embassy is in Athens, at 28, Nikiforou Lytra str., Paleo Psychiko, 154 52, Athens.
Does Russia have consulates in Greece?
Yes, Russia has a consulate general in Thessaloniki. Russia also has an honorary consulate in Thessaloniki.
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Greek citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Greece?
Russian citizens need a visa for Greece, obtained before travel.
Does Greece have an embassy in Russia?
Not on record: Greece has 3 missions in Russia, but no embassy.