Greece Consulate General Boston

Before your visit

• Passports, visas, citizenship, military service and powers of attorney need an appointment, requested by e-mail.
• Location: The consulate general is in the Beacon Hill area of Boston, Massachusetts, about 1.2 km in a straight line from the centre of Boston; the nearest large airport is Logan International Airport (BOS), about 5.2 km away. (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)

About the Consulate General of Greece in Boston

The consul general is Symeon Tegos, according to the Greek foreign ministry. Its consular district covers Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. It is one of 8 career consular posts of Greece in the United States listed by the Greek foreign ministry. In Greece, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Athens (gr.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.

Which Greek office is responsible for me?

Source: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Greece in the USA (mfa.gr; read in the browser, curl blocked) (accessed 22 October 2026).

Note: the source lists California, Massachusetts and Nevada under more than one office; if you live there, check with the offices concerned which one is responsible for your place of residence.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. According to the Greek foreign ministry, consular services at the consulate general are by appointment.

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Greek sources:

Greek passport (application abroad)

• Book an appointment with the competent Greek consular authority and submit the documents in person – the passport is issued by the Hellenic Police
• The application form, completed at the consulate
• Your previous passport, if you have one
• Greek police ID card – or a birth certificate from your Greek municipality (can be downloaded via gov.gr)
• Recent photo meeting the technical specifications (ask the consulate which format is accepted now)
• Receipt for the consular fee; men of military age: proof that military obligations are settled

Sources: Hellenic Police – National Passport Centre: instructions, Embassy of Greece in the UK – supporting documents for adult passports (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate general.

Other consulates in Boston

35 other countries are represented in Boston, among them: Haiti (consulate general), Iceland (honorary), India (consulate general), Ireland (consulate general), Italy (consulate general), Japan (consulate general), Luxembourg (honorary), Mexico (consulate general), Monaco (honorary), Norway (honorary), Peru (consulate general), Poland (honorary), Portugal (consulate general), Romania (honorary), Slovakia (honorary), Slovenia (honorary), South Korea (consulate general), Spain (consulate general), Switzerland (consulate), Türkiye (consulate general). The full list of all 36 missions is on the overview page for the United States.

Closing days

The dates of the US federal holidays are published by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. The consulate general may also close on public holidays of Greece.

Emergency assistance

Greek citizens can call +1 617-523-1975 in an emergency. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in Greece can contact the U.S. Embassy in Athens.

Diplomatic missions of Greece in the United States

Greece in the United States

• Washington, D.C. – Embassy of Greece in the United States
• Atlanta – Consulate (Georgia)
• Boston – Consulate General (this page)
• Chicago – Consulate General (Illinois)
• Houston – Consulate (Texas)
• Los Angeles – Consulate General (California)
• New York – Consulate General (New York)
• San Francisco – Consulate General (California)
• Tampa – Consulate General (Florida)