The Honorary Consulate of Chile in Heraklion is a volunteer-run office that assists Chilean citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the Chilean Embassy in Athens.
Contact Details
| Address | «Hotel Minos Beach», 721 00 Amoudi Ag. Nicolaos, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2841 022 345 +30 210 272 5045 |
| Fax | +30 210 272 5046 |
| mamidakis@bluegr.com | |
| Head of Mission | Ioanna-Gina Mamidakis, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: «Hotel Minos Beach», 721 00 Amoudi Ag. Nicolaos.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Heraklion do?
The honorary consulate represents Chile in Heraklion and the surrounding area. Ioanna-Gina Mamidakis holds the post, according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Questions can be sent in advance: call +30 2841 022 345 and e-mail mamidakis@bluegr.com.
Despite the name, the office is in Amoudi Ag. Nicolaos, near Heraklion. The office is located in Crete. The embassy in Athens is roughly 320 km away.
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 Chile, that means this mission. See the ministry’s page on visas for Greek citizens (in Greek).
Which Chilean office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Chilean citizens are handled by the Chilean Embassy in Athens.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Greek public holidays. On the Chilean national day (18 September) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Where else is Chile represented in Greece?
- Athens – Embassy of Chile
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Chile in Heraklion
Where do I renew my Chilean passport if I live near Heraklion?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the Chilean Embassy in Athens.
How do I contact the Chilean honorary consul in Heraklion?
By phone on +30 2841 022 345 or by e-mail to mamidakis@bluegr.com.
Who is the Chilean honorary consul in Heraklion?
Ioanna-Gina Mamidakis, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Corps Consulaire (20 September 2026), Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visas for Greeks travelling abroad (in Greek). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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