Looking for the Czech Republic Embassy in Athens? Below you will find the official address, contact details, opening hours and available consular services.
Contact Details
| Address | Georgiou Séféri 6, Palaio Psychico, 15452 Athens, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 210 671 37 55; +30 210 672 5332 |
| athens@embassy.mzv.cz | |
| commerce_athens@mzv.cz | |
| Website | www.mzv.cz/athens |
| Social Media | |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Ivo Šilhavý, Ambassador |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | by appointment |
| Tuesday | by appointment |
| Wednesday | by appointment |
| Thursday | by appointment |
| Friday | by appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours are subject to change on public holidays and special occasions. Always check with the embassy in advance.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
The map above displays the embassy’s location in the city. Allow sufficient travel time, especially during peak hours.
Before your visit
Palaio Psychiko is part of the Athens area.
Who runs the Czech Embassy?
According to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Czech Republic is represented by Ambassador Ivo Silhavy. Four honorary consulates – in Heraklion, Piraeus, Rhodes and Thessaloniki – support Czech citizens.
Documents checklist
What Czech citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Czech government information:
Czech passport (application abroad)
- Apply in person by appointment at the embassy or consulate general – no postal or proxy applications; honorary consulates do not accept passport applications
- Proof of identity (e.g. travel document or driving licence)
- Proof of Czech citizenship: valid Czech passport or ID card (občanský průkaz), or a certificate of Czech citizenship
- A document with your birth number (rodné číslo), e.g. Czech birth certificate; Czech marriage certificate if your surname changed
- Your previous Czech passport, if you have one
- Legal processing time for applications abroad: 120 days
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic – passport application, adults (consular page) (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: 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), France (consulate general), France (embassy), Gabon (honorary), Gambia (honorary), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Ghana (honorary), Guatemala (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 Czech national day, 28 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 the Czech Republic should contact the Greek embassy accredited to the country (listed on mfa.gr).
Diplomatic missions of the Czech Republic in Greece
The Czech Republic in Greece
Measured in a straight line from Athens, the nearest other Czech office is the Honorary Consulate in Piraeus (about 8 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Athens.
- Athens – Embassy of the Czech Republic (this page)
- Heraklion (320 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Piraeus (8 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes (430 km) – Honorary Consulate
- 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). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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