For Austrian residents and travellers in the Athens area, the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Athens is the nearest official contact.
Contact Details
| Address | Alopekis 3, Kolonaki, 106 75 Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 674 8109 |
| honconat@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Olga Lainopoulos, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Alopekis 3, Kolonaki, 106 75 Athens.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Athens do?
The honorary consulate represents Austria in Athens and the surrounding area. Olga Lainopoulos holds the post, according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Visits are by arrangement only. Before travelling there, call +30 210 674 8109 and e-mail honconat@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
The office is located in Attica.
Which Austrian office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Austrian Embassy in Athens.
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. The Austrian national day, 26 October, normally means a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Embassy and consulates of Austria in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Austria
- Athens – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Lamia – Honorary Consulate
- Paros – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
- Volos – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Athens
Where do I renew my Austrian passport if I live near Athens?
Austrian passports are issued through the Austrian Embassy in Athens, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Athens honorary office of Austria?
By phone on +30 210 674 8109 or by e-mail to honconat@gmail.com.
Who is the Austrian honorary consul in Athens?
Olga Lainopoulos, 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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