Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Chania helps Danish nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Iroon Politechniou 43, 1. Batiment, 2nd floor, 731 32 Chania, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2821 057 330 |
| chania@umgate.dk | |
| Head of Mission | Syrmatenia Paraschaki, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Iroon Politechniou 43, 1. Batiment, 2nd floor, 731 32 Chania.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Chania do?
This honorary office looks after Danish interests in Chania. The honorary consul listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Syrmatenia Paraschaki. Visits are by arrangement only. Questions can be sent in advance: call +30 2821 057 330 and e-mail chania@umgate.dk.
Chania is in Crete. Distance to the Danish Embassy in Athens: about 275 km.
Which Danish office issues passports and visas?
the Danish Embassy in Athens is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Holidays and closures
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Greek public holidays such as Epiphany (6 January), Independence Day (25 March) and Ochi Day (28 October). On the Danish national day (5 June) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Where else is Denmark represented in Greece?
- Athens – Embassy of Denmark
- Chania – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
- Volos – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Chania
Where do I renew my Danish passport if I live near Chania?
Danish passports are issued through the Danish Embassy in Athens, not by the honorary office.
How do I contact the Danish honorary consul in Chania?
By phone on +30 2821 057 330 or by e-mail to chania@umgate.dk.
Who runs the Danish honorary office in Chania?
Syrmatenia Paraschaki, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Denmark 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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