Run by a volunteer honorary consul, the Honorary Consulate of Finland in Patras helps Finnish nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Othonos & Amalias 12, 262 23 Patras, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2610 622 500 |
| Fax | +30 2610 623 574 |
| sffpatra@patraport.gr | |
| Head of Mission | Maria Filopoulou, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Othonos & Amalias 12, 262 23 Patras.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Patras do?
The honorary consulate represents Finland in Patras and the surrounding area. Maria Filopoulou holds the post, according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Meetings take place by appointment. To arrange a visit, call +30 2610 622 500 and e-mail sffpatra@patraport.gr.
The office is located in Western Greece. Distance to the Finnish Embassy in Athens: about 175 km.
Which Finnish office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the Finnish Embassy in Athens.
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). It is usually also closed on Finland’s national day (6 December). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Finnish missions in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Finland
- Chania – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Kos – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Thessaloniki – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Finland in Patras
Where do I renew my Finnish passport if I live near Patras?
For a new Finnish passport, contact the Finnish Embassy in Athens.
How do I contact the Finnish honorary consul in Patras?
By phone on +30 2610 622 500 or by e-mail to sffpatra@patraport.gr.
Who is the Finnish honorary consul in Patras?
Maria Filopoulou, 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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