The Honorary Consular Agency of France in Chania is a local point of contact for French citizens and for business and cultural links with France.
Contact Details
| Address | 14, Place 1866, 731 00 Chania, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2821 075 444 |
| la-canee@agenceconsulaire.fr | |
| Head of Mission | Aikaterini Kastrinaki-Gelasaki, Honorary Consular Agent |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: 14, Place 1866, 731 00 Chania.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Chania do?
The honorary consular agency represents France in Chania and the surrounding area. Aikaterini Kastrinaki-Gelasaki holds the post, according to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Visits are by arrangement only. To arrange a visit, call +30 2821 075 444 and e-mail la-canee@agenceconsulaire.fr.
Chania lies in Crete. The embassy in Athens is roughly 275 km away.
Which French office issues passports and visas?
An honorary consul cannot issue passports or visas; these are handled by the French Embassy in Athens or one of the consulates in Athens and Thessaloniki.
Closing days
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 France’s national day (14 July). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
France’s offices in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of France
- Athens – Consulate General
- Thessaloniki – Consulate General
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Nafplio – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Kalamata – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Samos – Honorary Vice Consulate
- Alexandroupoli – Honorary Consular Agency
- Chania – Honorary Consular Agency (this page)
- Chios – Honorary Consular Agency
- Corfu – Honorary Consular Agency
- Ioannina – Honorary Consular Agency
- Kefalonia – Honorary Consular Agency
- Mykonos – Honorary Consular Agency
- Mytilene – Honorary Consular Agency
- Rhodes – Honorary Consular Agency
- Santorini – Honorary Consular Agency
- Volos – Honorary Consular Agency
Questions and answers – France in Chania
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Chania?
Passport applications go to the French Embassy in Athens or one of the consulates in Athens and Thessaloniki; the honorary office can only advise.
What are the contact details of the French honorary consular agent in Chania?
By phone on +30 2821 075 444 or by e-mail to la-canee@agenceconsulaire.fr.
Who is the French honorary consular agent in Chania?
Aikaterini Kastrinaki-Gelasaki, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do Greek citizens need a visa for France?
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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