The Honorary Consular Agency of France in Santorini is a local point of contact for French citizens and for business and cultural links with France.
Contact Details
| Address | Firostefani, 847 00 Thira, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2286 023 747 +30 2281 080 914 |
| Fax | +30 2286 023 918 |
| santorin@agenceconsulaire.fr syros-et-paros@agenceconsulaire.fr |
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| Head of Mission | Eleni Tsitoura, Honorary Consular Agent |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Firostefani, 847 00 Thira.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Santorini do?
In Santorini, French citizens can turn to the honorary consular agent for practical help and information. According to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026), the post is held by Eleni Tsitoura. Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Questions can be sent in advance: call +30 2286 023 747 and e-mail santorin@agenceconsulaire.fr.
The office itself is located in Thira, in the Santorini area. The office is located in the South Aegean. Distance to the French Embassy in Athens: about 230 km.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the French Embassy in Athens or one of the consulates in Athens and Thessaloniki.
Closing days
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. It is usually also closed on France’s national day (14 July). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of France in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of France
- Athens – Consulate General
- Thessaloniki – Consulate General
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- 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 (this page)
- Volos – Honorary Consular Agency
Common questions about the Santorini office
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Santorini?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the French Embassy in Athens or one of the consulates in Athens and Thessaloniki.
What are the contact details of the French honorary consular agent in Santorini?
By phone on +30 2286 023 747 or by e-mail to santorin@agenceconsulaire.fr.
Who runs the French honorary office in Santorini?
Eleni Tsitoura, 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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