Embassy of the United Kingdom in Athens
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- 1, Ploutarchou str, 106 75 Athens
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Stephen Lillie Cmg
United Kingdom
Greece
British Embassy & Consulates in Greece
- 1 embassy
- 4 consulates
- 1 honorary consulate
In Greece, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Athens, 4 consulates in Zakynthos, Heraklion, Rhodes and Corfu and an honorary consulate in Zakynthos. Greek citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
Map: the United Kingdom’s 6 missions in Greece
Map: the United Kingdom’s 6 missions in Greece
British Embassy in Athens
The United Kingdom has its embassy in Athens, the capital; the address on record is 1, Ploutarchou str, 106 75 Athens. The head of mission on record is Stephen Lillie Cmg. Its website is linked on its page.
British consulates 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
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- Consular Office of the United Kingdom in Corfu
First floor, 18 Mantzarou Street, 49 100 Corfu
Open 24/7
The United Kingdom also has 4 consulates in Zakynthos, Heraklion, Rhodes and Corfu; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
British honorary consulates in Greece
- Honorary Consulate of the United Kingdom in Zakynthos
Φωσκόλου 28, 291 00 Zakynthos
The United Kingdom has an honorary consulate in Zakynthos; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
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
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Greece
- Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
- Fee: £20
- 2 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Greek citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed. The application is made online on the official portal of the United Kingdom, not at the British embassy.
Greece’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Greece in the United Kingdom (2)
In return, Greece has 2 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Greece
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; 6 of them are in Greece.
Travel to Greece for British citizens
British citizens can visit Greece without a visa for up to 90 days. In Greece, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When British missions in Greece are closed
British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Greece?
The British embassy is in Athens, at 1, Ploutarchou str, 106 75 Athens.
Does the United Kingdom have consulates in Greece?
Yes, the United Kingdom has 4 consulates in Zakynthos, Heraklion, Rhodes and Corfu. The United Kingdom also has an honorary consulate in Zakynthos.
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.
Do British citizens need a visa for Greece?
British citizens do not need a visa for Greece: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Does Greece have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Greece has its embassy in London, along with 1 other mission in the United Kingdom.