Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Austria in Patras helps Austrian nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Kanari 28-30, 262 22 Patras, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2610 321 444 |
| Fax | +30 2610 321 724 |
| HK.Patras@yahoo.com | |
| Head of Mission | Theofanis A. Georgopoulos, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Kanari 28-30, 262 22 Patras.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Patras do?
The honorary consul in Patras is a volunteer representative of Austria, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026), the post is held by Theofanis A. Georgopoulos. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, call +30 2610 321 444 and e-mail HK.Patras@yahoo.com.
Patras lies in Western Greece. The embassy in Athens is roughly 175 km away.
Which Austrian office issues passports and visas?
Applications for Austrian passports, visas and official certificates are not processed here but by the Austrian Embassy in Athens.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Greek public holidays. 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.
Austria’s offices in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Austria
- Athens – Honorary Consulate
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Lamia – Honorary Consulate
- Paros – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
- Volos – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Patras office
Where do I renew my Austrian passport if I live near Patras?
Passport applications go to the Austrian Embassy in Athens; the honorary office can only advise.
How do I contact the Austrian honorary consul in Patras?
By phone on +30 2610 321 444 or by e-mail to hk.patras@yahoo.com.
Who runs the Austrian honorary office in Patras?
Theofanis A. Georgopoulos, 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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