The Embassy of China in Athens serves as the main point of contact for Chinese nationals in Greece, handling consular matters and bilateral diplomatic relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Leof. Dimokratias 10-12, Psichiko 154 52 Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 67 83 803; +30 697 343 05 31 |
| chinaemb_gr@mfa.gov.cn | |
| Website | www.gr.china-embassy.gov.cn |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Fang Qiu, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Address | Leof. Dimokratias 10-12, Psichiko 154 52, Griechenland, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 672 32 82 |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 15:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 15:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 15:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 15:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:30 / 15:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note that opening hours may change on public holidays. Contact the embassy to confirm current times.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | by arrangement |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | by arrangement |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
The embassy location is shown on the map above. Visitors are advised to confirm travel arrangements before their visit.
Before your visit
Palaio Psychiko is a district in the north of the Athens area.
The embassy and its network in Greece
The ambassador is Fang Qiu.
Documents checklist
What Chinese citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Chinese government information:
Renewing a Chinese passport abroad
- Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
- Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
- Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
- A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
- Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
- Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship
Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (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: 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), Ethiopia (honorary), Fiji (honorary), Finland (embassy), Republic of the Congo (honorary). The full list of all 132 missions is on the overview page for Greece.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on Greek public holidays. The Chinese national day, 1 October, normally means a closure too.
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 China should contact the Greek embassy accredited to the country (listed on mfa.gr).
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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), gr.chineseembassy.org. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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