Algerian citizens in Greece, and Greek residents planning a trip to Algeria, can contact the Embassy of Algeria in Athens.
Contact Details
| Address | Vasileos Konstantinou Avenue 14, 116 35 Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 756 4191 |
| embalg.athens@mae.dz | |
| Head of Mission | Zaina Benhabouche, Ambassador |
| National Day | 5 July (Independence Day) |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Greek Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Vasileos Konstantinou Avenue 14, 116 35 Athens.
- Opening hours: not published in the Greek Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026) – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in Greece
Zaina Benhabouche heads the embassy as ambassador.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Algerian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Visa and entry information for Greek citizens
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not publish visa rules for individual countries. It asks Greek citizens travelling outside the EU and the European Economic Area to check with the consular authorities of the country they are visiting before departure – for Algeria, that means this mission. Source: Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visas for Greeks travelling abroad (in Greek).
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on Greek public holidays. The Algerian national day, 5 July, normally means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Algerian citizens should call the embassy on +30 210 756 4191. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In Greece, the emergency number is 112 (police 100, ambulance 166, fire service 199; tourist police 1571). Greek citizens who need help in Algeria should contact the Greek embassy accredited to the country (listed on mfa.gr).
Diplomatic missions of Algeria in Greece
Algeria in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Algeria (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Algeria in Athens
Where is the Algerian Embassy in Athens?
At Vasileos Konstantinou Avenue 14, 116 35 Athens.
Who is the ambassador of Algeria to Greece?
Zaina Benhabouche, according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
When is the Algerian national day?
The national day of Algeria is 5 July; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Diplomatique (17 September 2026), Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visas for Greeks travelling abroad (in Greek). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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