The Honorary Consulate of Denmark in Heraklion is a local point of contact for Danish citizens and for business and cultural links with Denmark.
Contact Details
| Address | Alex.Papanastasiou 28A, 713 06 Heraklion, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2810 225 991 |
| Fax | +30 2810 300 523 |
| heraklion@umgate.dk | |
| Head of Mission | Andreas Metaxas, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Alex.Papanastasiou 28A, 713 06 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 Danish interests in Heraklion. According to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026), the post is held by Andreas Metaxas. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, call +30 2810 225 991 and e-mail heraklion@umgate.dk.
Heraklion lies in Crete. The embassy in Athens is roughly 320 km away.
Which Danish office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Danish Embassy in Athens.
When is the office closed?
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). It is usually also closed on Denmark’s national day (5 June). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Danish missions in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Denmark
- Chania – Honorary Consulate
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
- Volos – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Danish honorary consul in Heraklion
Where do I renew my Danish passport if I live near Heraklion?
Passport applications go to the Danish Embassy in Athens; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Heraklion honorary office of Denmark?
By phone on +30 2810 225 991 or by e-mail to heraklion@umgate.dk.
Who runs the Danish honorary office in Heraklion?
Andreas Metaxas, 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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