Find official contact details, opening hours and consular services for the Embassy of Canada in Athens, Greece
Contact Details
| Address | 48 Ethnikis Antistaseos, 152 31 Chalandri, Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 727 3400 |
| athns@dfait-maeci.gc.ca | |
| athns@international.gc.ca | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Mrs. Sonya Juanita Thissen, Ambassador |
Opening Hours Embassy
Below are the official opening hours of the Embassy of Canada in Athens. Visitors are advised to verify current opening times before planning their visit.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 14:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours may change on public holidays. Always verify before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
The map above shows exact the location of the embassy. Plan your route in advance and check local transport options.
Before your visit
Chalandri is part of the Athens area.
Who runs the Canadian Embassy?
Sonya Thissen heads the embassy as ambassador. One honorary consulate – in Thessaloniki – supports Canadian citizens.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Canadian sources:
Renewing a Canadian passport outside Canada and the US
- Possible if your last passport was an adult 5- or 10-year passport, issued when you were 16 or older and within the last 15 years, with unchanged personal details
- Form PPTC 482 (adult abroad simplified renewal) with your most recent passport’s number, issue and expiry dates
- Two identical passport photos meeting Canadian requirements (photographer’s details and date on the back of one)
- Two references aged 18+ who have known you for at least 2 years (not family members); no guarantor needed
- Lost, stolen or damaged valid passport: also form PPTC 203 and an extra fee
- Submit by mail or in person at a Government of Canada office abroad – check which option your office accepts
Sources: Government of Canada – renew a passport outside Canada and the US, Government of Canada – what you need to renew your passport abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other consulates and embassies in Greece
131 other countries are represented in Greece, among them: Chad (honorary), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (honorary), Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Djibouti (honorary), Dominica (honorary), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Ecuador (honorary), Egypt (embassy), El Salvador (honorary), Eritrea (honorary), Estonia (embassy), Republic of the Congo (honorary). The full list of all 132 missions is on the overview page for Greece.
Closing days
Like most offices in Greece, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Clean Monday, Orthodox Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday), the Assumption (15 August) and Christmas. It is usually also closed on Canada’s national day (1 July).
Emergency assistance
In Greece, the emergency number is 112 (police 100, ambulance 166, fire service 199; tourist police 1571). Greek citizens who need help in Canada should contact the Greek embassy accredited to the country (listed on mfa.gr).
Diplomatic missions of Canada in Greece
Canada in Greece
Measured in a straight line from Athens, the nearest other Canadian office is the Honorary Consulate in Thessaloniki (about 300 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Athens.
- Athens – Embassy of Canada (this page)
- Thessaloniki (300 km) – Honorary Consulate
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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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