Run by a volunteer honorary vice consul, the Honorary Vice Consulate of France in Samos helps French nationals with information and selected formalities.
Contact Details
| Address | Lycourgou Logotheti 50, 831 00 Samos, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2273 027 793 |
| Fax | +30 2273 025 077 |
| samos@agenceconsulaire.fr | |
| Head of Mission | Maria-Ioanna Efstathiou, Honorary Vice 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: Lycourgou Logotheti 50, 831 00 Samos.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Samos do?
France is represented in Samos by an honorary vice consul. The honorary vice consul listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Maria-Ioanna Efstathiou. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. To arrange a visit, call +30 2273 027 793 and e-mail samos@agenceconsulaire.fr.
Samos lies in the North Aegean. The embassy in Athens is roughly 285 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.
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). On the French national day (14 July) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. 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 (this page)
- Alexandroupoli – Honorary Consular Agency
- Chania – Honorary Consular Agency
- 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
FAQ: the French honorary vice consul in Samos
Where do I renew my French passport if I live near Samos?
Passport applications go to the French Embassy in Athens or one of the consulates in Athens and Thessaloniki; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Samos honorary office of France?
By phone on +30 2273 027 793 or by e-mail to samos@agenceconsulaire.fr.
Who runs the French honorary office in Samos?
Maria-Ioanna Efstathiou, 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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