Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Chania helps Finnish nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Xanthoulidou 12, 731 34 Chania, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2821 053 843 |
| info@pelagosholidays.co | |
| Head of Mission | Paivi Marianne Nissila Batakis, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Xanthoulidou 12, 731 34 Chania.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Chania do?
Finland is represented in Chania by an honorary consul. The honorary consul listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Paivi Marianne Nissila Batakis. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. For an appointment, call +30 2821 053 843 and e-mail info@pelagosholidays.co.
Chania lies in Crete. Distance to the Finnish Embassy in Athens: about 275 km.
Which Finnish office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, Finnish citizens contact the Finnish Embassy in Athens.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Greek public holidays. It is usually also closed on Finland’s national day (6 December). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Where else is Finland represented in Greece?
- Athens – Embassy of Finland
- Chania – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Kos – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Finnish honorary consul in Chania
Where do I renew my Finnish passport if I live near Chania?
For a new Finnish passport, contact the Finnish Embassy in Athens.
How do I contact the Finnish honorary consul in Chania?
By phone on +30 2821 053 843 or by e-mail to info@pelagosholidays.co.
Who runs the Finnish honorary office in Chania?
Paivi Marianne Nissila Batakis, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Finland?
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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