The Honorary Consulate of Finland in Heraklion represents Finnish interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Finnish Embassy in Athens.
Contact Details
| Address | Alexandrou Papanastasiou 28A, 713 06 Heraklion, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2810 225 991 |
| Fax | +30 2810 300 523 |
| Maria.Tsangaraki@maris.gr | |
| Head of Mission | Andreas Metaxas, 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: Alexandrou Papanastasiou 28A, 713 06 Heraklion.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Heraklion do?
In Heraklion, Finnish citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. The honorary consul listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Andreas Metaxas. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. For an appointment, call +30 2810 225 991 and e-mail Maria.Tsangaraki@maris.gr.
Heraklion is in Crete. Distance to the Finnish Embassy in Athens: about 320 km.
Which Finnish office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Finnish citizens are handled by the Finnish Embassy in Athens.
When is the office closed?
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 Finnish national day (6 December) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Finland’s offices in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Finland
- Chania – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Kos – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Finland in Heraklion
Where do I renew my Finnish passport if I live near Heraklion?
Finnish passports are issued through the Finnish Embassy in Athens, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Heraklion honorary office of Finland?
By phone on +30 2810 225 991 or by e-mail to maria.tsangaraki@maris.gr.
Who is the Finnish honorary consul in Heraklion?
Andreas Metaxas, 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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