The Honorary Consulate of Austria in Lamia represents Austrian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Austrian Embassy in Athens.
Contact Details
| Address | Ipsilantou 1, 351 00 Lamia, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2231 052 064 |
| honoraryconsulatelamia@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Lydia Polychronopoulou, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Ipsilantou 1, 351 00 Lamia.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Lamia do?
The honorary consul in Lamia is a volunteer representative of Austria, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Lydia Polychronopoulou. Visits are by arrangement only. Questions can be sent in advance: call +30 2231 052 064 and e-mail honoraryconsulatelamia@gmail.com.
Lamia is in Central Greece. The embassy in Athens is roughly 150 km away.
Which Austrian office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Austrian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Austrian Embassy in Athens.
When is the office closed?
Like most offices in Greece, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Clean Monday, Orthodox Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday), the Assumption (15 August) and Christmas. The Austrian national day, 26 October, normally means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Embassy and consulates of Austria in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Austria
- Athens – Honorary Consulate
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Lamia – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Paros – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
- Volos – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Lamia office
Where do I renew my Austrian passport if I live near Lamia?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Austrian Embassy in Athens.
How can I reach the Lamia honorary office of Austria?
By phone on +30 2231 052 064 or by e-mail to honoraryconsulatelamia@gmail.com.
Who is the Austrian honorary consul in Lamia?
Lydia Polychronopoulou, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Austria?
No. A valid Greek passport or identity card is enough.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Consulaire (20 September 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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