The Honorary Consulate of Austria in Heraklion is a volunteer-run office that assists Austrian citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Austrian Embassy in Athens.
Contact Details
| Address | Giannitson 2, 712 01 Heraklion, Greece |
| Fax | +30 2817 001 229 |
| hk.heraklion@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Maria Karatzh, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Giannitson 2, 712 01 Heraklion.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Heraklion do?
The honorary consulate represents Austria in Heraklion and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Maria Karatzh. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, e-mail hk.heraklion@gmail.com to check that someone is available.
Heraklion lies in Crete. The embassy in Athens is roughly 320 km away.
Which Austrian office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Austrian citizens are handled by the Austrian Embassy in Athens.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Greek public holidays. The Austrian national day, 26 October, normally means a closure too. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Austrian missions in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Austria
- Athens – Honorary Consulate
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- 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 Heraklion
Where do I renew my Austrian passport if I live near Heraklion?
Austrian passports are issued through the Austrian Embassy in Athens, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Heraklion honorary office of Austria?
By e-mail to hk.heraklion@gmail.com.
Who is the Austrian honorary consul in Heraklion?
Maria Karatzh, 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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