Czech nationals in and around Heraklion can turn to the Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic in Heraklion for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | Giamalaki 50, 712 02 Heraklion, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2810 222 111 +30 2645 020 244 |
| Fax | +30 2810 242 373 |
| cz.consul@minoansummer.gr lefkada.honorary@mzv.gov.cz |
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| Head of Mission | Maria Nistazaki, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Giamalaki 50, 712 02 Heraklion.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Heraklion do?
This honorary office looks after Czech interests in Heraklion. According to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026), the post is held by Maria Nistazaki. Meetings take place by appointment. The quickest way to reach the office: call +30 2810 222 111 and e-mail cz.consul@minoansummer.gr.
Heraklion is in Crete. Distance to the Czech Embassy in Athens: about 320 km.
Which Czech office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Czech Embassy in Athens.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Greece, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Clean Monday, Orthodox Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday), the Assumption (15 August) and Christmas. On the Czech national day (28 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Czech missions in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of the Czech Republic
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Piraeus – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Heraklion office
Where do I renew my Czech passport if I live near Heraklion?
Czech passports are issued through the Czech Embassy in Athens, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Heraklion honorary office of the Czech Republic?
By phone on +30 2810 222 111 or by e-mail to cz.consul@minoansummer.gr.
Who is the Czech honorary consul in Heraklion?
Maria Nistazaki, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for the Czech Republic with a Greek passport?
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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