The Honorary Consulate of Germany in Heraklion represents German interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the German Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki.
Contact Details
| Address | 46, rue 25eme Avgoustou, 1st floor, 712 02 Heraklion, Greece |
| Telephone | +30 2810 226 288 |
| iraklion@hk-diplo.de | |
| Head of Mission | Georgios Kaloutsakis, 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: 46, rue 25eme Avgoustou, 1st floor, 712 02 Heraklion.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Heraklion do?
The honorary consulate represents Germany in Heraklion and the surrounding area. According to the Greek Foreign Ministry’s list of consular posts (September 2026), the post is held by Georgios Kaloutsakis. Do not turn up unannounced – there are no regular office hours. The quickest way to reach the office: call +30 2810 226 288 and e-mail iraklion@hk-diplo.de.
Heraklion lies in Crete. Distance to the German Embassy in Athens: about 320 km.
Which German office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for German citizens are handled by the German Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki.
When is the office closed?
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Greek public holidays. The German national day, 3 October, normally means a closure too. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is Germany represented in Greece?
- Athens – Embassy of Germany
- Thessaloniki – Consulate General
- Chania – Honorary Consulate
- Corfu – Honorary Consulate
- Heraklion – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Igoumenitsa – Honorary Consulate
- Komotini – Honorary Consulate
- Patras – Honorary Consulate
- Rhodes – Honorary Consulate
- Samos – Honorary Consulate
- Volos – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the German honorary consul in Heraklion
Where do I renew my German passport if I live near Heraklion?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the German Embassy in Athens or the consulate general in Thessaloniki.
How do I contact the German honorary consul in Heraklion?
By phone on +30 2810 226 288 or by e-mail to iraklion@hk-diplo.de.
Who is the German honorary consul in Heraklion?
Georgios Kaloutsakis, 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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