French nationals in and around Heraklion can turn to the Honorary Consulate of France in Heraklion for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Critovoulidou 22, 712 02 Heraklion, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2811 102 185 |
| Fax | +30 2810 285 618 |
| heraklion@agenceconsulaire.fr | |
| Head of Mission | Sophie Tsantiraki, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Critovoulidou 22, 712 02 Heraklion.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Heraklion do?
In Heraklion, French citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. According to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026), the post is held by Sophie Tsantiraki. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, call +30 2811 102 185 and e-mail heraklion@agenceconsulaire.fr.
The office is located in Crete. Distance to the French Embassy in Athens: about 320 km.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for French citizens are issued by the French Embassy in Athens or one of the consulates in Athens and Thessaloniki; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Greek public holidays such as Epiphany (6 January), Independence Day (25 March) and Ochi Day (28 October). The French national day, 14 July, normally means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
France’s offices in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of France
- Athens – Consulate General
- Thessaloniki – Consulate General
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Nafplio – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Kalamata – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Samos – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Alexandroupoli – Honorary Consular Agency
- Chania – Honorary Consular Agency
- Chios – Honorary Consular Agency
- Corfu – Honorary Consular Agency
- Ioannina – Honorary Consular Agency
- Kefalonia – Honorary Consular Agency
- Mykonos – Honorary Consular Agency
- Mytilene – Honorary Consular Agency
- Rhodes – Honorary Consular Agency
- Santorini – Honorary Consular Agency
- Volos – Honorary Consular Agency
Questions and answers – France in Heraklion
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Heraklion?
For a new French passport, contact the French Embassy in Athens or one of the consulates in Athens and Thessaloniki.
How do I contact the French honorary consul in Heraklion?
By phone on +30 2811 102 185 or by e-mail to heraklion@agenceconsulaire.fr.
Who is the French honorary consul in Heraklion?
Sophie Tsantiraki, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do Greek citizens need a visa for France?
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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