The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Chania is a volunteer-run office that assists German citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the German Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki.
Contact Details
| Address | Iroon Polytechniou 43, 731 32 Chania, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2821 027 235 |
| chania@hk-diplo.de | |
| Head of Mission | Ioannis Foteinakis, 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: Iroon Polytechniou 43, 731 32 Chania.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Chania do?
The honorary consulate represents Germany in Chania and the surrounding area. The honorary consul listed by the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Ioannis Foteinakis. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. For an appointment, call +30 2821 027 235 and e-mail chania@hk-diplo.de.
The office is located in Crete. Distance to the German Embassy in Athens: about 275 km.
Which German office issues passports and visas?
For passports, visas and civil status documents, German citizens contact the German Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki.
When is the office closed?
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 German national day (3 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Germany’s offices in Greece
- Athens – Embassy of Germany
- Thessaloniki – Consulate General
- Chania – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate
- Igoumenitsa – Honorary Consulate
- Komotini – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Samos – Honorary Consulate
- Volos – Honorary Consulate
Questions and answers – Germany in Chania
Where do I renew my German passport if I live near Chania?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the German Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki.
How can I reach the Chania honorary office of Germany?
By phone on +30 2821 027 235 or by e-mail to chania@hk-diplo.de.
Who runs the German honorary office in Chania?
Ioannis Foteinakis, according to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Germany with a Greek passport?
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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